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New/Finished project; Mini Neo-Geo cabinet
fedexin:
Hello all. I've just completed a mini neo geo cabinet, inspired by a custom "Talking Classics" one that was just for a charitable auction. I completed mine in 3 weeks from scratch, and had a blast! I have the usual walkthrough pictures, but since I'm finished I'll post some walkthrough videos instead...
Walkthrough 1 (general overview):
Walkthrough 2 (inside):
Walkthrough 3 (control panel):
I used Ultimarc parts for the control panel, and am using LED Blinky and Hyperspin along with a custom build of MAME.
I want to build two more, let me know what you think of this one!
WhereEaglesDare:
you look 20 feet tall. :lol :lol
great job
what made you want to build a mini neogeo?
javeryh:
Wow - awesome job. I can't believe you built it in 2 weeks! Is it comfortable to play? I imagine you have to use a low chair or something - or maybe you build it for a kid? Really really nice. :cheers:
syph007:
Looks awesome! The scale is misleading at first though, you looked like a giant!
fedexin:
--- Quote from: WhereEaglesDare on May 17, 2010, 09:19:56 am ---you look 20 feet tall. :lol :lol
great job
what made you want to build a mini neogeo?
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Ha! Yea, in that part of my house the ceilings are pretty low.
I wanted to build a mini one for my soon-to-be-born first child. I could have fit more into it (coin mechanism, headphone jacks, etc), but I didn't want to distract from the fun aspect for a little kid. I figure the large screen and flashing buttons will be sensory overload as it is! :)
It plays great, even for my hands. The Sanwa microswitches are a little stiff, so I'm going to replace them with Cherry's. I have an ottoman I pull up to sit and play on, and it's pretty comfortable.