I looked at your website and saw you did 2 coats of primer and 3 coats of black. Did you use latex primer and paint? If so, what brands? Did you use a clear coat to harden the surface (due to latex remaining "sticky" and easily scuffed).
I was just wondering what brands and procedures you used. How is the finish standing up?
I am building a stand alone control panel this week but am not doing a plexiglass top (only paint) so any help is greatly appreciated!
Awesome job all around! I have been looking for USB hubs like yours but the screen shot didnt show a model number on it and most i have found don't meet my needs. Where did you get it? Price? Brand?
I wanted one that I can mount inside like yours that can be (1) screwed down (secured), (2) 3-4 usb ports, (3) power cable and USB out (to computer) can be removed so it is clean looking.
Nice job! Can you build me one?
Utoobyourself 3 months ago
I looked at your website and saw you did 2 coats of primer and 3 coats of black. Did you use latex primer and paint? If so, what brands? Did you use a clear coat to harden the surface (due to latex remaining "sticky" and easily scuffed).
I was just wondering what brands and procedures you used. How is the finish standing up?
I am building a stand alone control panel this week but am not doing a plexiglass top (only paint) so any help is greatly appreciated!
wildrebel2478 3 months ago
@wildrebel2478
You can see what paint I used here (take out the spaces):
rdowney . com / arcadeodyssey / cp / originalimages / IMG_3836.JPG
The finish has stood up great. However, it did take quite a long time to dry. So, maybe a clear coat would be a good idea.
rdowney111 3 months ago
@rdowney111
Awesome job all around! I have been looking for USB hubs like yours but the screen shot didnt show a model number on it and most i have found don't meet my needs. Where did you get it? Price? Brand?
I wanted one that I can mount inside like yours that can be (1) screwed down (secured), (2) 3-4 usb ports, (3) power cable and USB out (to computer) can be removed so it is clean looking.
Thanks for your help!
wildrebel2478 3 months ago
@wildrebel2478
I got my hubs (4 port in the cab and 7 port in the control panel) at usbgear.com.
The part number for the 4 port hub is USBG-4SU2MLA
The part number for the 7 port hub is USBG-7U2ML
You can also use their menu system on the left and click on "USB Hub" to see everything they have.
rdowney111 3 months ago
@Firebrand2011
Blum 95° Thick Door Clip Top Hinges, available at Rockler
rdowney111 6 months ago
looks awesome. I took some inspiration for how I'd like to build mine in the future
Orpheusftw 6 months ago
It looks way way way better than my control panel!
LuisLuisLuismmmmmm 1 year ago
I have the exact type of hinges on all my cabinets in the kitchen, lol. Nice work man.
TortureBot 1 year ago
Very nice! Love the cabinet hinges. It's cool that you can detach them easily.
BeigeNinja 1 year ago
awesome work
bigpete405 2 years ago
See my build diary at:
rdowney . com/arcadeodyssey/ (but take out the spaces!)
rdowney111 3 years ago