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NESJunkie
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« on: January 24, 2005, 05:52:47 PM »
So I have decided to build a MAME cabinet and wondered if anyone else has done this. I am not building a straight pc cab but a slight variation, I will post more when I do more. For now I have the controls all figured out and the design I am finishing up on dementions.

When I start building, I'll start a thread for updates with pics of my cabinet. I am also thinking of making a bartop machine with just like pac-man in it, could be fun, and is cheap to make.
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Here is a link to my profile on VAPS. I am mainly an arcade collector now. http://www.vaps.org/membe...tail.php?member_id=381193
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2005, 07:39:07 PM »
Iwas going to start a thread just like this. Thanks!
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« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2005, 11:49:06 PM »
Odonadondondon made one. Are you building one from scratch or will you modify an existing cabinet?
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« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2005, 05:40:55 AM »
I am going to build one from scratch. The barcade will probably be built first actually, it's smaller requires less work, and it will give me a better understanding on how to build a bigger one.
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Here is a link to my profile on VAPS. I am mainly an arcade collector now. http://www.vaps.org/membe...tail.php?member_id=381193
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« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2005, 06:35:29 AM »
Me and Dan were on the verge of making one at his house a year or so ago. I think he had some specs drawn up.

If i remember correctly the plan was to use an extra PC he had and use emulators and roms.
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« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2005, 06:37:43 AM »
sounds cool. now all we need is someone to build a cocktail cabinet and we'll have specs for all variants.

I suppose a cockpit style could be done, though that's not too practical for home.
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« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2005, 11:27:15 AM »
Remember Archer Maclean (coded stuff like Dropzone)?

Well, he does this:

http://www.ionpool.net/ar...k/archer_restoration.html
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« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2005, 12:33:15 PM »
damn! what you can do if you have the right tools. I would love to create new art for my Mr. Do! cabinet. I can do the graphic files, I've just got no method to output them.

I should do a little research. I think one of my customers has a close friend who has a company that does large decals.
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« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2005, 09:35:32 PM »
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Odonadondondon made one. Are you building one from scratch or will you modify an existing cabinet?


Indeed I have:

http://nyty.ath.cx/arcade/index.html

OD
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« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2005, 05:16:40 AM »
what is the possibility of having a link to that on this site? of course with OD's permission but that is a beautiful machine and a very detailed account of it's construction. seems like a Member Projects section might be a nice addition to the site.

Junkie can add his bartop when it's complete. Tynstars's custom game shelves would make a nice page. and I recall Arrr having built a Super Gun some time ago.
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« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2005, 06:24:17 AM »
Just a link to the page?  Or hosting a mirror? I'm not sure what you're asking.
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« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2005, 07:05:49 AM »
here's what I was thinking:

http://www.rfgeneration.c...on=display;num=1106749423

so I guess a mirror page would be better than a link
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