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sharpfork:
I like where the last iteration is going.

We are going to be refinishing part of our basement so I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread.  Something I've been considering that I imagine Maximus could easily build is a space saving convertible virtual pin.  Basically make a big virtual pin with a really nice large LCD and have it tilt up 90 deg when you want to watch movies or the game.  It isn't likely going to achieve the feel of a home theater but it could be cool.  I have other multipurpose ideas if this kind of thing is interesting to you.
Rick:

--- Quote from: sharpfork on August 25, 2013, 03:36:07 pm ---Something I've been considering that I imagine Maximus could easily build is a space saving convertible virtual pin.
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Every time I look at the renders I think about how I can fit my one Mame cabinet, my future virtual pinball machine and a case of beer in a beer fridge, and say to myself, "Yup, just like Maximus' place!"

:D
UFO:
I would still be more than happy with that buddy...
HanoiBoi:

--- Quote from: Rick on August 25, 2013, 05:20:40 pm ---
--- Quote from: sharpfork on August 25, 2013, 03:36:07 pm ---Something I've been considering that I imagine Maximus could easily build is a space saving convertible virtual pin.
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Every time I look at the renders I think about how I can fit my one Mame cabinet, my future virtual pinball machine and a case of beer in a beer fridge, and say to myself, "Yup, just like Maximus' place!"

:D

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It can be easily done...but Maximus is building more of an arcade/showroom.
mcseforsale:
The only thing I'd offer is to re-think the hardwoods throughout...especially if it's a concrete subfloor.  It'll echo in there like the inside of my thoughts.

What?

Carefully placed rugs could solve that, along with a (yuk!) popcorn ceiling.  Then, you could have both.

AJ





--- Quote from: Maximus on August 24, 2013, 11:30:22 pm ---Met with the builders today and got some good news and potentially bad news.

Good news is they can convert my garage the way I want it within my proposed budget, the guy even told me I was a little high on my estimated costs so that's refreshing (we shall see though).

Bad news is that the extension we are thinking of doing is going to cost a fortune due to structural engineering concerns. So for now that idea is up in the air and may never come to light. So that means potentially no dedicated home theater space.

With that in mind I have had to go back to the drawing board and make some compromises as the wife and I really love sitting down for a big screen movie and want to do it in an isolated area where we wont disturb the kiddo after she is in bed.



This design allows for up to 11 uprights, 1 driver, 1 cockpit and 1 pin. Comfy recliner couch seating for three (basically us and the sprog) and a further 4 seated in a social arrangement at the bar. Two fridges, one for bottles one for 5-gallon kegs, two taps at the back of the bar (not shown). Walkways are 30" wide on all sides. Overhead storage for cups and glasses etc. Also projector is ceiling mounted, amps and other gadgets stored in the rear of the overhead cupboards. 120" projection screen with viewing head height just below center 120" from the screen, personally I like 1:1 viewing distance.

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