Ms. Pacman Arcade - IPod Charger
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Ms. Pacman Arcade - IPod Charger
This is an ipod docking station disguised as a Ms. Pacman Arcade machine. The ipod sits in its charging cradle and this arcade slips over the top, leaving only the screen exposed. The iPod's screen acts as the aracde's screen. The ipod plays a video of Ms Pacman, giving the illusion of a fully functional Ms Pacman Arcade.
Things you will need:
Cardboard pizza box
Hot glue gun
Printer for artwork
X-acto knife
iPod
iPod cradle
Mod Podge (puzzle glue)
Things you will need:
Cardboard pizza box
Hot glue gun
Printer for artwork
X-acto knife
iPod
iPod cradle
Mod Podge (puzzle glue)
Gather Supplies and Cut Out Shapes
Download the template for the sides, the entire artwork set, and the ipod formated video from this set on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tishmommyof3/sets/72157622039702215/
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Print out the side template.
Trace this shape onto the cardboard and cut it out with an X-acto.
Flip it over and trace it again, and cut it out again.
These will be the left and right sides of the arcade.
Measure your ipod and cut the connecting pieces accordingly.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tishmommyof3/sets/72157622039702215/
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Print out the side template.
Trace this shape onto the cardboard and cut it out with an X-acto.
Flip it over and trace it again, and cut it out again.
These will be the left and right sides of the arcade.
Measure your ipod and cut the connecting pieces accordingly.
Assemble Pieces With Glue
Glue all the cardboard pieces together. I used hot glue, but nearly any adhesive would work.
Test fit the arcade over the ipod and cradle. you will need to cut a slit in the back panel for the iPod charging cable to go through.
If it all fits the way you want, spray paint the entire assembly.
Test fit the arcade over the ipod and cradle. you will need to cut a slit in the back panel for the iPod charging cable to go through.
If it all fits the way you want, spray paint the entire assembly.
Add Artwork and Video
Print the artwork you downloaded earlier.
Dab a littel Mod Podge onto the arcade and adhere the artwork to the cabinet. Do this for all the art work.
Once the art is in place, using a small paint brush, cover the entire arcade in Mod Podge, brushing over the art in the process. Don't worry, it goes on white, but it dries clear and leaves a nice gloss finish.
Add the Ms Pacman video to your ipod.
Turn on the video, dock the iPod and slip the arcade over it.
Sit back and enjoy!
Dab a littel Mod Podge onto the arcade and adhere the artwork to the cabinet. Do this for all the art work.
Once the art is in place, using a small paint brush, cover the entire arcade in Mod Podge, brushing over the art in the process. Don't worry, it goes on white, but it dries clear and leaves a nice gloss finish.
Add the Ms Pacman video to your ipod.
Turn on the video, dock the iPod and slip the arcade over it.
Sit back and enjoy!