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Woodstock:
First off..Thanks for having this place everyone.. it really helps a newcomer like myself get ideas.

Here is my intro project into everything MAME (Cool machine name still needed).

I had thought about building a machine myself.. due to time, and other factors..I decided it would be best to get a machine, used. I started to look around for the best machine I could find. I had been calling the few arcades left.. trying to score a deal on something used. It was turning up fruitless. Everyone just kind of gave me the runaround.. and I felt like I was never going to own a used machine. I felt like I might as well go start pricing MDF, and I did. But then.. as a last ditch effort.. I called a place about 40 miles from me. They specialize in Amusement Coin-Op Games and other things. To my surprise .. the guy on the other end was VERY nice, and understanding about what I was wanting to do. He said .. "let me check in our warehouse of OVER 300 machines, and Ill get back with you shortly"

Fair enough.

So not 15 minutes later he calls back.. :o and gives me 2 options: A : a Johnny Nero Action Hero machine, with no monitor.. or 2 Atomiswave machines (which were kind of busted up.) So we started measuring things.. and we work decide the Johnny Nero machine would be ideal. So .. we did some last minute garage cleaning.. and made a place for it. Then.. it was off it get it, and bring it back.

So.. here I am now! 

Ive got a 27inch I am planning on putting in there. Ill have to get some pics of it tonight. The only fault with the TV is .. it does not come back on after a power loss.. even with the power switch held down. But I will get around that. As for my control panel.. its going to be a 2 player setup.. 2 joys, 12 joy buttons, a trackball, and probably a few more buttons.. just not sure where yet.

I am fairly new to all of this but, I do know some things.. like not to touch the inside of the CRT without discharging.. and things like that.  :laugh: So anyway... ill quiet my ramblings.. Here are some pics!

Woodstock:
Patience got the best of me today and I had to go get some MDF from Lowes for the control panel.  Designing tonight.. and cutting tomorrow! Im a little concerned as to cutting into the cab.. but it may have to be done to make room for the joy's.  Ill also be looking around tonight at joys, and buttons. Pics of the TV and control panel woodworking come tomorrow!  Any questions or comments? Any tips are appreciated!

Erik:
:pics   I had to look up Johnny Nero.  Never seen that one

drventure:
Good score. Looks like a shooting game, built in gun holders FTW!

Be sure to slap a couple AIMTraks in there!

eds1275:
Judging by pictures, that machine looks pretty good as far as the condition it's in... how much did you pay, or did he give it to your for free?

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