Author Topic: Micro Cab competition (Prizes). DEADLINE EXTENDED (Read 41400 times)

AlanS17 · « **Reply #40 on:** August 06, 2003, 09:30:31 am »

Quote from: NiN^_^NiN on August 06, 2003, 02:10:18 am

If i had the time i would make a mini mini mini cocktail cab using a n64 and a 5" LCD it be perfect the nintendo joystick is big enough use like a normal joystick

I have mini arcade buttons and i have a hack n64 controller around only problem is i don't have time to cut the wood out really.

Can i use cardboard least i have an excuse to have some pizza lol

Cardboard is acceptable. And the thing must be no more than 12"X12"X12" including extensions such as legs.

jakejake28 · « **Reply #41 on:** August 06, 2003, 11:08:13 am »

now, have you guys decided on prizes yet? and has anyone thought of the psone and its lil screen? after all, there are a ton of compilations for it, plus the arcade games that get ported like sf3, it could really be a mini-mame...

Apollo · « **Reply #42 on:** August 06, 2003, 04:59:19 pm »

There will be no distinction made between working cabs and non-working cabs as far as awards.
This is purely to enable those who cannot fund a fully working cab to be able to compete on an even footing with those who can.
This is about design, construction and artwork.
Remember the idea came from the "mock ups" people were doing to test out their designs.

Admittedly if you can make a fully working scale model cab that would be some achievement but not really what this competition is about. If your fully working cab looks the best then it will win otherwise it won't, simple.

saint · « **Reply #43 on:** August 06, 2003, 07:31:50 pm »

I will send the winner a Hanaho Capcom Coin-Op Classics CD with the 14 Capcom roms (1941 - Block Block - Commando - Exed Exes - Ghouls'n Ghosts - Magic Sword - Mercs - Sections Z - Side Arms - Son Son - Street Fighter (Hyper Fighting) - Strider - U. N. Squadron - Varth). Good luck everyone

--- saint

TheGatesofBill · « **Reply #44 on:** August 06, 2003, 08:55:18 pm »

I think I'll make one. Probably hack apart a VMU and use cardboard. Ooh, this could be fun.

Apollo · « **Reply #45 on:** August 06, 2003, 10:26:59 pm »

Quote from: saint on August 06, 2003, 07:31:50 pm

I will send the winner a Hanaho Capcom Coin-Op Classics CD with the 14 Capcom roms (1941 - Block Block - Commando - Exed Exes - Ghouls'n Ghosts - Magic Sword - Mercs - Sections Z - Side Arms - Son Son - Street Fighter (Hyper Fighting) - Strider - U. N. Squadron - Varth). Good luck everyone

--- saint

Thanks Saint, that's awesome. Any word on custom status for the winner?

Apollo · « **Reply #46 on:** August 07, 2003, 12:02:43 am »

Check the first post on this thread for prize updates, it's looking pretty good so far.

Howard_Casto · « **Reply #47 on:** August 07, 2003, 12:51:38 am »

I hope a lot of people enter this so I won't feel so guilty when I whoop yalls butts.

Apollo · « **Reply #48 on:** August 07, 2003, 12:59:08 am »

Oh Howard you're such a tease lol.

jakejake28 · « **Reply #49 on:** August 07, 2003, 01:35:40 am »

Quote from: Howard_Casto on August 07, 2003, 12:51:38 am

I hope a lot of people enter this so I won't feel so guilty when I whoop yalls butts.

a bit off topic, but Howard, do you have a cab? no mention on the laz site, and you've spent a bit of time coding a few fe's (only tried dk, but its in my cab to stay) that seem meant for a cab...

Howard_Casto · « **Reply #50 on:** August 07, 2003, 01:48:49 am »

Yes I do, but it's nothing special. My own variant of luscid's plans. Of course back then it was one of the first to rip-off his design so it wasn't as bad.

SirPoonga · « **Reply #51 on:** August 07, 2003, 02:22:51 am »

Probably too early, but how are these prizes handed out? Like which category gets what prizes? That will sorta make my decesion of what cab I want to build. Or is it going to be random? Or the overall winner takes everyting?

planetjay · « **Reply #52 on:** August 07, 2003, 02:36:16 am »

Hmmmm... Let's see...

1. Apollo you have your answer.
2. Toshiba e755 ordered. I'll go ahead and DL mameCE this week too.

Questions:

Do controls have to be installed? Or can the be plugged in and hand held?
What fun is it if you can't PLAY IT?
Is smaller worth more or less points?

I wanna see if I can find TOO FAR. And then go beyond that!

Xphile · « **Reply #53 on:** August 07, 2003, 02:38:15 am »

Crap! I thought I was the only person to think of that..

I picked up a coleco tabletop pacman cheap about 2 months ago, figured out the relative screen size and and tore it apart to put into a scale-size custom-built (to the plan dimensions of a midway full-size upright) cabinet.. the PCB/screen of the coleco is one piece and all on the same plane as the two mini joys, so it works perfectly angled in the mini cab config..

anyways, I had the sides and all other parts cut(front,back,speaker panel,etc..) and primed in and out.

I was just getting ready to colour coat the sides and find some sideart...

it'll be beautiful!

unfortunately, the damn thing will be 18" tall...

<$@^&*%!>..

and I certainly didn't think a tabletop pacman was worth $59US on ebay..:-(
oh well, My scale pacman will be great and bring me at least $59 worth of joy..<weak grin>

(and even tho' it's not elegible here, I'll post a pic in projects when it's done..:-)

good luck and have fun..

TheGatesofBill · « **Reply #54 on:** August 07, 2003, 03:02:28 am »

Are we allowed to submit multiple entries or just one?

Apollo · « **Reply #55 on:** August 07, 2003, 04:29:39 am »

OK I have updated the first post on this thread to cover your questions, but here are the answers.

Multiple entries is fine and probably should be encouraged.

Smaller is not better just keep within the size limits.

Everything in your entry has to fit within the size limitations and should be authentic arcade in appearence ( you know what I mean ). This means that the only thing going to your cab is a power lead nothing else. No hand held controls.

There will be winners in the 3 categories and the overall winner will be chosen by Andy17 and myself from the 3 category winners. We have no personal preference for dedicated, cocktail or MAME we will just pick the best as we see it. All the prizes whatever they are will be sent to the overall winner.

jakejake28 · « **Reply #56 on:** August 07, 2003, 02:14:21 pm »

Quote from: Apollo on August 07, 2003, 04:29:39 am

There will be winners in the 3 categories and the overall winner will be chosen by Andy17 and myself from the 3 category winners.

if one person wins all three, would said person get 3 prizes?

oh, and might wanna edit that --BINGO! Either that, or I was attempting to say "before" but it was too many letters to type-- Andy17 gets mad....

AlanS17 · « **Reply #57 on:** August 07, 2003, 02:25:39 pm »

Too late... Already noticed...

*turning green and growing bigger* j/k

Apollo · « **Reply #58 on:** August 07, 2003, 06:14:43 pm »

He he Andy17 big ooooops. Sorry.

Houdini · « **Reply #59 on:** August 08, 2003, 02:20:28 am »

Hi,
my name is Tom. I come from Germany, and i am the Webmaster from the german board http://www.arcadeinfo.de.
Where can i Post my micro Model?
I have a wounderfull Cap in Alu.

PS: Sorry about my englisch $:-\$

AlanS17 · « **Reply #60 on:** August 08, 2003, 02:39:31 am »

Well crap... we didn't have those cool prizes to give away when I signed up for this judging position!

Oh well... probably don't have the time to make one, anyways...

Houdini · « **Reply #61 on:** August 08, 2003, 02:49:39 am »

Ok,
but just for fun..... here ist a pic.

Generic Eric · « **Reply #62 on:** August 08, 2003, 02:54:03 am »

Quote from: Houdini on August 08, 2003, 02:49:39 am

Ok,
but just for fun..... here ist a pic.

That would be a cool monopoly piece

paigeoliver · « **Reply #63 on:** August 08, 2003, 06:05:02 am »

I think I will just build a ruler at 6:1 scale and stand it next to my Kangaroo cabinet and take a picture of that instead.

Ooops, I MEANT that I will build a 1:6th scale Kangaroo cabinet, yeah that is the ticket.

Frostillicus · « **Reply #64 on:** August 08, 2003, 07:48:22 am »

Quote from: paigeoliver on August 08, 2003, 06:05:02 am

I think I will just build a ruler at 6:1 scale and stand it next to my Kangaroo cabinet and take a picture of that instead.

Ooops, I MEANT that I will build a 1:6th scale Kangaroo cabinet, yeah that is the ticket.

Heh...now you're on the trolley. I was thinking of doing the same thing...or maybe some photoshop magick. j/k! apollo/andy17

Nerd Of Nerds · « **Reply #65 on:** August 08, 2003, 02:59:21 pm »

can it be a mame cab

because i would build one if it could

EDIT:nevermind, i read the rules. but could i just put my gp32 into a box

it even has a joystick

bwuahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha the contest is MINE

SirPoonga · « **Reply #66 on:** August 09, 2003, 01:30:11 am »

NoN, hehe, however if it works isn't suppose to effect the judging (though it probably doesn't hurt

)

Howard_Casto · « **Reply #67 on:** August 09, 2003, 02:05:31 pm »

And for the record yours will be one of several working cabs entered. My cab as well as pj's will be working models. I believe pj is making a pda based one, so beat that.

NiN^_^NiN · « **Reply #68 on:** August 12, 2003, 03:42:09 am »

Sorry guys looks like i can't make a cabinet

i have $5 in my bank account and i dont have any cardboard around :\ but i might be able to who knows.

But i thought i should tell you guys that i found some mini arcade buttons (im gonna use them for exit and coin buttons on my real cabinet) there smaller than you finger there about the size of buttons on a ps2 controller.

and they cost like 50cents to $1 but this is in australia only but im sure they have the same in usa etc.

SirPoonga · « **Reply #69 on:** August 12, 2003, 02:19:51 pm »

More info on where you found them would help track them down:)

SirPoonga · « **Reply #70 on:** August 12, 2003, 02:39:40 pm »

Here's my submission. Just kidding

CitznFish · « **Reply #71 on:** August 12, 2003, 04:09:04 pm »

I miss my 2 player Coleco Galaxian

Brax · « **Reply #72 on:** August 13, 2003, 12:10:13 am »

I still have mine, and it's MINT........ but I'm having evil thoughts about tearing it apart.... It would be cool to have a more proper "replica". They're not that much money to buy....

Grr, the temptation!! Too bad I don't know someone with a chewed up handheld classic.

NiN^_^NiN · « **Reply #73 on:** August 13, 2003, 06:45:34 am »

Oh im sorry i got them at www.jaycar.com.au but as i said its australia only so you guys wont be able to get them from there but im sure some other place stocks them

Magnet_Eye · « **Reply #74 on:** August 13, 2003, 08:04:02 am »

dang, this guy has a bunch of those table top games!

http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=0127eric&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50

Dave_K. · « **Reply #75 on:** August 13, 2003, 07:16:41 pm »

Quote from: Brax on August 13, 2003, 12:10:13 am

I still have mine, and it's MINT........ but I'm having evil thoughts about tearing it apart.... It would be cool to have a more proper "replica". They're not that much money to buy....

Grr, the temptation!! Too bad I don't know someone with a chewed up handheld classic.

I also have a mint Galaxian. And I recently got a brand new ViewSonic V37 pocketpc! It would be a grave injustice to not play the original galaxian inside this little guy. My problem is taking apart the $$ pda.

1UP · « **Reply #76 on:** August 26, 2003, 01:52:47 am »

Heheh, I just found out about this contest, but I'm way ahead of ya!

I've been working on this for a couple weeks already. It's working, but unfortunately doesn't look like a real cab. Now I'll have to make a new shell just for the contest...

I'm still planning to put the PDA back in this shell for playability though (it's going on my desk at work...) Would be cool to make a 12" Pac replica with this for the display!

Dammit all! I have enough stuff on my plate right now!

BTW, before anyone blows a gasket, the Coleco was missing marquee artwork, and had a cracked PCB when I got it...I'm just giving it new life as a real Pac-Man game.

SirPoonga · « **Reply #77 on:** August 26, 2003, 02:05:02 pm »

You are a little slow there 1UP. I already submitted that, look up a couple of posts

But mine doesn't have the color screen. Ohhhhhhhh, Ahhhhhhhhhh.

1UP · « **Reply #78 on:** August 26, 2003, 11:44:34 pm »

Quote from: SirPoonga on August 26, 2003, 02:05:02 pm

You are a little slow there 1UP. I already submitted that, look up a couple of posts But mine doesn't have the color screen. Ohhhhhhhh, Ahhhhhhhhhh.

Doesn't count, you can't enter an unmodified handheld game...heheh!

SirPoonga · « **Reply #79 on:** August 27, 2003, 12:19:49 am »

How do you know it isn;t modified?


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