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i need a display piece to keep my customers entertained while i do repairs in my shop.So i figured i would make a table that showed off my skills and looked good in the shop plus i wanted the customers to be able to play games or surf the web.the plan is to throw in a jtag 360 with a 2 tb hdd.a full media center PC and a ps3 slim modded with 3.55.and i will be using the kinnect to make the table touch screen with a hack i found online.im using a 32 inch led lcd tv that i won in a local mod contest .here are a few pics so far.







i plan on making the mounts for the tv and adding the legs today.will have more pics soon.
 
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Interesteing idea, i will keep an eye on this. Build quality so far looks Robust and sturdy at least.

May i suggest making sure that you put some holes and ventilation in that box, Its going to get Extra hot in there with all that stuff crammed in.

If i was you, I would keep it a little more simple to start. Keep the Xbox and PS3 but ditch the Media Centre. You can play videos and such through the PS3 and Xbox, so no need to have the media pc unless you are wanting Live TV? If so then just put Cable or Antenna Feed to the TV and provide the channel buttons on the side of the table.
 
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I believe he mentioned that he wants to let people surf the web too so the pc is most likely being used for that. The PS3's web browser is no good so this would make sense. I would do a nice watercooling job with LED's to make it really look pimp status! Add in a few plexiglass panels! Just some thoughts man, but this is a great idea none the less! Good thinking!:cool:
 
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thanks for the tips bro ...i drew this up a while ago just never had a chance to do it since i did not need the tv and it was a prize i figured id make something different.i have the fans and ventilation all worked out nice im using 6 120mm fans inside and mounted to bottom of the table.i need the media center pc to do the kennect touch screen hack plus the game systems wont play all the types of media i have on my nas server all systems have been stripped down and modded then mounted to a custom board tray that will be placed in the table.all buttons will be mounted to the bottom.all functions of the table will be ran by a first gen ipad i'm not using anymore using different apps.the only buttons will be the power and volume witch will be mounted to the bottom front of table everything else will work over bluetooth.the table itself is very steerdy and renforced.
 
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All sounds Promising still. :)
Seems an awful lot of expensive hardware for one table, but at least it will show your skills off to clients. Good Luck.
 
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so far this build only cost me 100 bucks the tv and ps3 i won at a local mod off i have like 30 xbox 360s lying around the shop and the media center pc i had left over from a old mame build the most expensive part of this build will be the glass it will be 120 alone im getting temperd glass.thatnks for all the good feedback guys really helps and gives me better ideas thank you all.
 
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inside bezel painted all black waiting for it to dry meanwhile on my way o home depot to get supports for legs.
 
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OK BEZEL IN PLACE AND CAME OUT PERFECT NOW I HAVE TO PAINT THE RIM OF THE FRAME BLACK.GONNA START ON LEGS TOMORROW HERE ARE A FEW PICS.

 
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OK SO I GOT THE LEGS FINISHED AND INSTALLED TOMORROW I WILL PANT THE RIM BLACK ADD SIDE MOLDING AND WIRE UP THE PC AND FUNCTION KEYS UNDERNIETH THE TABLE TO KEEP THE SLEEK LOOK.I AM GONNA STAIN THE TABLE AND PANT THE MOLDING BLACK HERE ARE A FEW PICS.




 
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Looking really nice now. Make sure you round all the edges off with a sander, and also pop a good few coats of stain or laque to protect the wood from the customers. :)
 
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on the edges i am useing molding and i figured 3 coats of stain and 2 coats laque should work thanks for tips
 
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Hmm Think moulding would make it look to much like one of those old air hocky tables. I would suggest just rounding them off with a belt sander to make it a little less sharp form. Looks good as just the wood, so really wouldnt want to spoil its look.
 
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got alot done today the molding has been installed and the stain came out a perfect match for my waiting area sofa still have to install the surround sound system ps3 and xbox and glass will be getting glass within the next 3 days but here are a few pics.
here is the rim painted black...




and here are the sides installed...

 
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added color changing leds to the bottom of table aswell as a computer speaker system here are a few pics;

 
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