Well i decided that since i make everything for customers id make one for myself this one will use my custom design that i use on my mediacades but this one will have a few upgrades.since this will be my main media center i wanna be able to use it for work and fun so here is the idea.modifiy my original design for my cabs add 2 monitors led buttons sound mods and a ton more.harware wise this thing will be a monster here is a list of what it will have.
1.the unit will be based off of a modded xbox with a mod chip and 1tbhdd with ram upgrade loaded with every xbox game plus emulators and xbmc with custom UI dash and all.
2.since the room its in is small i will add a 32inch 3d tv.
3.23inch widescreen lcd tv/monitor as the marquee/pc monitor(for work/modding)
4.Gaming PC as media hub/gaming/working
5.new appletv
6.built in dock for the new ipad
6.keyboard tray
7.modded ps3/xbox 360 jtag
i have a few other ideas but this is the basic idea of what im going for the hole system will be controlled with the ipad here are a few pics of what i did so far.still waiting on led buttons and a few other parts.

i started with the wood and such...

started to build the base


then the leg supports


then the control box




will have more in next post.

ok everything is starting to come togather nice i got the art work in for the control panel and i also cut the plexiglass for the top i bought wood letters to make out my tag teams logo on the side of the cab and i padhacked the 2 xbox controllers.


cab starting to take shape.


plexi cut

art work

wood letters for logo

controllers hacked
next i will start the paint job.

ok so the cab got 3 coats of primer and 3 coats of black gloss paint next ill start preping the xbox for install.

MOd on brother...

Is that Mediacade 4.0 graphic vinyl?

Only one critique.. You prolly shouldnt have used the particle board.

Those things swell up like a wrestler on steroids... LOL...

so i figured out a way to use the arcade sticks and a normal controller from the same ports with the hack in the video this was my first time trying this and it worked out great.the arcade sticks will always stay connected and when you plug in a controller it will override the arcade controls.
new pad hack

side art for the legs of the cab painted and ready to be installed this is my tag team logo for wrestling.i laid them on a black background so you can get a idea for the finish product.

this is my tag team in one of my recent matches for ECW i'm ruckus my partner is jeez http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PddFfm4oPE

Thanks for that.. I dug it..

Not to change topics but I am a fan of the old NWA, Mid South, World Class type wrestling. I enjoyed that match.
Though.. who the hell decided them fools was getting the V? They did one move all match. Must have strong ties..

PS. Also loved the Intros and monikers..

"Weighing in at a street value of 33 million dollars. The Jake the Snake of getting baked. The Teddy long of Hitting the bong, The Beanie Mac of the dime sack and the Big Kane of Mary Jane." (sorry if i missed quoted. remembering off the top of my head.) LMFAO. that was great..

Oh yeah lol.. The Worlds Stoned'est man..



And... in the "side art for the legs of the cab" The BLK OUT on the right's "K" is upside down..

LOL glad you enjoyed it bro i always try to entertain LOL i am a big fan of old NWA myself.oh and the art work k is upside down on one because its how our green logo looks on our t-shirt and the controll panel art is just a high gloss photo on poster paper got it printed at staples once i did the artwork in photoshop.i installed the side art yesterday.

Coming along great... as usual.

Off Topic but I'm a long time wrestling fan,...loved your match,...your tag team reminds me of the rockers,..only better....WAY more charisma!
Looking forward to seeing more matches!

thanks bro and ill try to post a match or two sometimes doing my W.I.P threads as far as the current mod goes heres a few test fitting pics...



and here is a wrestling highlight video for you guys.
RUCKUS WAKE N BAKE

so the origanal pad hack i did ended up failing on me so i came up with a new way of doing it that worked perfect thanks to all the old tuts on the fourms thanks to everyone one here.
new pad hack

here is the sound mod i just installed
sound mod

ok so i started to put the control panel togather thanks to my sponsor on this build Paradise Arcade sent me out free led push buttons green and blue and they look awesome.i painted the sticks that xgaming.com supplied sponsor #2.

That shit is HOT...

Nice..

damn thats nice bro

thanks alot guys i should have this project wrapped up by the weekend painted and installed the joysticks

panel wired up and ready to go just played a few games of xmugen on it works great.

ok so i am in the final stages of completing this project i got a new sponsor today from a local engraving shop and they hooked me up with a cool limited edition name plate and last night i made a few custom fan grills and power and open buttons . here are a few pics





here is a video of open AND POWER BUTTON
power/open mod

ok so my artwork came in today and its the last part i needed to be finish with the cab came out great.artwork was sponsored by a local print shop great guys for hooking me up will have final video and demo posted later today.

cab is now complete editing video now will have full demo and final pics in video.here is a quick look.

ok here is a build and demo video of the build check it out...
mediacade 4.0 part 1A the build
part 1b the demo

Very cool, you got some serious skill

thanks bro i think this one will always be a work in progress because i will continue to add new stuff and upgrades

for anyone who wants to make one of these for yourself here is a full tut on it.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Mediacade-40-build-tutorial/

That's amazing!