t-poz Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a second arcade cabinet and thinking of going with rec room masters. I'm also looking to use Gun4IR for this new cab. I will be using a desktop pc within the cabinet. Since RRM cabs don't have an opening front panel, I'm looking to mod for an external pc switch (turn the pc on) and looking to add some usb ports for the guns to plug into. Since Gun4IR has recoil, I will also need to provide power to the gun, so wonder if there is some type of 'power port' in which I can plug the gun into the cabinet from the front, similar to the usb and then within the cabinet have the 12v power supply coming from the power strip to that cabinet port, so everything is plug and play and has a clean look (no wires coming from the back for power). I've tried some google searches but haven't been able to find anything. Here is an example of what I am thinking for the usb: Amazon.com: USB Flush Mount Cable - Rerii 1 Meter 3ft Dual USB Extension Flush, Dash, Panel Mount Cable, for Car, Boat, Motorcycle and More : Electronics Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-poz Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 I think I found what I need but currently out of stock: Round Panel Mount 5.5mm/2.1mm DC Barrel Jack Extension Cable [30cm long] : ID 5607 : $4.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits If anyone has modified their arcade cabinet for this type of power connector, could you please share your solution - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somail Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Go the Keystone route instead. Keystone ports are pretty universal, readily available and should allow you to swap out ports as needed in the future. Buy a two or three-port Keystone panel. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0723HBW89/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Then get some keystone USB ports (very easy to find) and google "Keystone 2.1 Power". A couple examples of what comes up: https://www.amazon.com/RiteAV-Standard-Terminals-Connection-Keystone/dp/B0BF65V2NG https://www.amazon.com/DIYTECH-DC-Keystone/dp/B0B57TBCKM https://www.aliexpress.com/i/2255799978591236.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt https://www.calrad.com/72-350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-poz Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 Thanks for the response Somail! I did a bit more research and am going to try using the following: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081Z92NJ9/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A18PK336SE6L39&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SJM2G52/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1M1ZTG5RRMU82&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C61434H/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2C232BUL391Z5&psc=1 I like the keystone idea, but going to see if I can frankenstein a solution with the parts above. I'll post pics once I get things put together (waiting on the arcade cab). Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-poz Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Just wanted to provide an update... The Panel Mount jacks from adafruit came back in stock so decided to order them. Along with that, I had to order male to male adapter as well as a female to female adapter. Still in the process of putting the Rec Room Masters cabinet togethe r, but got the power and usb jacks installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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