FALCON CABINET RGB EDGE
Included on our FALCON arcade machines you’ll find RGB LED edge molding. You can also add this option to any FTL or Relativity machine from the “add-on” section of our webstore.
We’re now in version 3.0 of this hardware, revision information below.
Version 3 (2024)
VERSION 1 (2021)
1.0 was typical t-molding with built-in sleeve for RGB LED strips. This stuff is seen today on Raw Thrills arcade machines.
PROS:
- Pre-packaged t-molding form factor
CONS:
- Hard to install without LED breakage, hard to bend sharp corners
- Almost impossible customers to replace if damaged or burnt out
- Non-diffused appearance
- Long installation time with soldering required
Detail of visible individual LEDs
VERSION 2 (2023)
This time we got a nice diffused look on the sides, but the front profile was a little inconsistently lit and dim. Installation on this is messy, applied almost like a purfling using similar tape and adhesive techniques.
PROS:
- The look is nice on the sides, very diffused
- Readily available as “neon strips”
CONS:
- Messy, time consuming installation using adhesives
- We consider it “not customer replaceable” if damaged or burnt out
- Not very durable
- Slightly more narrow than the cabinet edge, extra steps needed for alignment and covering the reveal
VERSION 3 (2024)
We designed this version from the ground up for the nicest look yet with the most customer benefits. It’s a mix of acrylic and ABS and took a long time to get right. This stuff looks great and is easy to replace if it ever burns out. Super durable too!
PROS:
- Perfectly diffused from all sides
- App controlled
- Easy to replace
CONS:
- Slightly less durable than V. 1
