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hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« on: October 03, 2011, 03:47:13 pm »
i live in the uk and  build touch screen jukeboxes and arcade machines
here are the youtube links

jukebox the latest 1


and here is my arcade machine


i use albumplayer for the jukebox
and gameex for the arcade machine
i have loads of experience in building these and am a qualified carpenter joiner
so if u guys have projects maybe we could trade experience :)
if u guys are new dont be afraid to just ask me for help

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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2011, 04:14:53 pm »
Oh where oh where do those old threads go ?

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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2011, 04:51:38 pm »
The arcade cabinet is too busy for my tastes, but I like the jukebox. Have you considered some sort of artwork under the screen? Perhaps some chrome scroll work to match the metal on the sides?

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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2011, 05:08:01 pm »
Oh where oh where do those old threads go ?

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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2011, 05:11:36 pm »
i live in the uk and  build touch screen jukeboxes and arcade machines

You mean there sre more than one of those arcade machines floating around out there? 

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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2011, 05:25:13 pm »
Are you planning to paint/decorate the sides of your cabinet?
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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2011, 07:24:33 pm »
Are you planning to paint/decorate the sides of your cabinet?

Hey - he's a carpenter joiner type, not a painter!  :)  :cheers:  >:D

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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2011, 09:25:27 pm »
It's the Canyonero of MAME cabinets!

NO MORE!!

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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2011, 10:06:17 pm »
A few nice touches in the mame cab, but I personally think the look could be vastly improved with a darker, varnished finish and some T-molding. Nice keyboard holder, can you still see the screen when using it?

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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2011, 10:22:27 pm »
It is cool and if you enjoy that is what is really important. To me though, it just looks like too much. How many games actually need that many buttons and/or wheels? I wouldn't want to be leaning over or reaching around those wheels to get to the joysticks and buttons.

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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2011, 10:45:13 pm »
The arcade is nuts! It looks like a hypercube with joysticks but hey at least its original (dont mind me, I have a frankenpanel).

Buddy I do like your juke a lot though, A LOT.

Do you have photos of the build process?
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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2011, 11:13:08 am »
Nice jukebox, but I'm also not in favour of huge frankenpanels the kind of which you built. I gotta ask, are there any three simultaneous player racing games in existence?

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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2011, 11:37:49 am »
Nice jukebox, but I'm also not in favour of huge frankenpanels the kind of which you built. I gotta ask, are there any three simultaneous player racing games in existence?

Ironman Stewart's Off-Road, which IS worth having that Frankendrivingpanel.
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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2011, 11:41:30 am »
There are certainly 3 player racing games (Super Offroad anyone?!).

http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=12843

But, that CP has 4 wheels, not 3.  I suspect he's got some console emulators installed cause I don't think there are any games that would work with 4 player steering wheels on the same screen.

[edit] Beat me to it...

But, there are a few 4 player, simultaneous, single screen games out there.

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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2011, 12:15:38 pm »
If it's the right cab for you then I'm happy. 

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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2011, 03:13:16 am »
Gerble1000,

One smart looking juke box. I use Album player myself but use a standard monitor thus, a mouse to select the songs. It was something i wanted from the start a touchscreen but they are a wee bit expensive. But now after watching your Vid i see i'm missing out on whole lot of facilities. At present i have my AP on a PC in a cupboard with monitor on a swing arm bracket in the room (pretty basic). What i did do with it was load on a free view TV dongle, which was useful when i wanted to get my son out the way. But i prefer the music.  Your post has now kicked me into looking for a touchscreen again....Thanks


The arcade game is a Beast - But impressive. i have a basic cocktail arcade cab which is broken.....Son and his mate thinking the money slot actually takes 10p's....Now i have bulky looking coffee table. I am not very good with the programming side of things to get MAME on an alternative PC i have.


Any way nice to see some originality from the UK
Hilly

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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2011, 10:41:05 am »
I like the Jukebox.  Either a darker stain or a Piano black color would look good on it IMO.  Not a big fan of the stained plywood look. 

The arcade machine is huge with way to many buttons.  You did a good job on the angles for the steering wheels and the keyboard tray is unique.  Also I like the way you mounted the guns but with the angles and size of the control panel it reminds me more of Rock Em Sock Em Robots. 


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Re: hi guys here is what i build tell me what u think
« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2011, 12:54:45 pm »
Do the steering wheels come off at least so you can use the rest of the system :dizzy: