New Arcade Console!

[Nephasth]

Hi guys! I love video games, and recently won a storage auction that had an old school arcade console in it! I was so excited until I plugged it in. Nothing happened What's wrong with it?

[yotsuya]

Hi guys! I love video games, and recently won a storage auction that had an old school arcade console in it! I was so excited until I plugged it in. Nothing happened What's wrong with it?

Brah, you just totally need to do a cap kit or get a new bulb for the monitor. $5 fix.

[Nephasth]

Is it a special kind of bulb? Can I get one at Walmart?

[thatpurplestuff]

Don't bother trying to mess with cap kits or whatever, you can fit pretty much any size LCD screen in an arcade.  If you have access to tools, you can cut off the front of the arcade and attach any kind of controls you want.  If you don't have tools, I've found that you can gently set fire to whatever parts of the arcade you want to remove and then carefully kick them off once they become charred enough.

[ark_ader]

Hi guys! I love video games, and recently won a storage auction that had an old school arcade console in it! I was so excited until I plugged it in. Nothing happened What's wrong with it?

Nothing is wrong with it.  Its an old school arcade console.  Nothing but switches and knobs.  I wouldn't clean it if I was you.  That old school dust could be worth something. 

[ChanceKJ]

It sounds like it's Xluf Capacitor has leaked ionizing radiation into the hadron tube.  That's gonna be costly. If I were you I'd just gut the entire thing and put the largest Visio LCD that fits inside. Pair that with an XArcade tank stick clone from eBay, and maybe plug that all into a play station. Don't forget to paint over the original artwork with black house paint, you wouldn't want anyone to think it only plays one game.

[jdbailey1206]

When did I sign into KLOV?

[Malenko]

bro, its the fuses.

[harveybirdman]

If you can't get it working, it would make a sweet chair that you put your home phone in....

[Nephasth]

Well guys, turns out the outlet I plugged it into was live. I tried a different outlet this morning, and it fired right up! However, there is another problem. It only plays one arcade game. How do I get it to play all the arcade games? I'm itching to play some Mario Kart on this thing!

[vwalbridge]

You forgot to start this thread with:

"Long time lurker, first time buyer"

[yotsuya]

You forgot to start this thread with:

"Long time lurker, first time buyer"

I read __________________'s thread and I was greatly inspired to build my own. I have a ___" LCD lying around and thought it would be awesome to play Pac-Man, Street Fighter 3 Alpha, Final Fantasy, 720, and <insert Steam Game here> when I have some buds over. I also served on the USS Enterprise back in the day and would love a control panel design that reminds me of the good old days on the flight deck. Is $300.83 too much for buttons?....

 

[Nephasth]

  Guys, that doesn't help me with my dilemma. Let's stay on topic please.

[The Dude]

Obviously the microswitches are wired incorrectly

[yotsuya]

Guys, that doesn't help me with my dilemma. Let's stay on topic please.

Sorry, you're right. I'll create a new Project Announcement thread. I just need to think of a bad ass code name for it.

[Vigo]

You need to have someone local come to your house to help you. There is no way to troubleshoot this online.

[Nephasth]

This just keeps getting worse. Turns out the display is only showing black and white. Is there a fuse for the colors or something?

[yotsuya]

This just keeps getting worse. Turns out the display is only showing black and white. Is there a fuse for the colors or something?

Find that dude Rob Boberts and order a Big Blue from him.

[Nephasth]

Big Blue? Wouldn't I also need a Big Red and a Big Green to get all the colors?

[DeLuSioNal29]

Just throw some Neph rings on that sucker and it will be fixed!

[Nephasth]

No, I don't want any nipple rings... Why can't anyone help me?!? 

[yotsuya]

Big Blue? Wouldn't I also need a Big Red and a Big Green to get all the colors?

Holy crap, you're right! No wonder my Asteroids only shows white rocks and ships when I replaced the Big Blue!!!!

[BadMouth]

Well guys, turns out the outlet I plugged it into was live. I tried a different outlet this morning, and it fired right up!

I seent this problem a million times.

However, there is another problem. It only plays one arcade game. How do I get it to play all the arcade games? I'm itching to play some Mario Kart on this thing!

Dave Foley can sell you some game packs.

[jdbailey1206]

I don't care about anyones problems.  I got a Road Riot Atari Yoke controller.  Now I can finally put it on my custom built Star Wars cab and let the fun begin.

[MTPPC]

... What's wrong with it?

It's broken.

[Malenko]

Ive read that RAM controls has a Star Wars yolk that will add the colors.

[yotsuya]

Ive read that RAM controls has a Star Wars yolk that will add the colors.

I wish we could rep, because I would rep you for typing "yolk".

[Malenko]

Ive read that RAM controls has a Star Wars yolk that will add the colors.

I wish we could rep, because I would rep you for typing "yolk".

That's how every ---uvula--- types it. Spoiler I know its a yoke  I bet if you didnt say anything no one would have noticed

[Vigo]

Due to high cholesterol issues, I can't have a star wars yolk.

[vwalbridge]

I can't help with the OP's problem and I have nothing to add but I just wanted to jump in and sub this great topic. 

[BadMouth]

You're better off just having one game.  The sound isn't correct in MAME anyway.
There is also an artifact on level 39 just before the kill screen that is not present on the original machine.
It's damn near unplayable in MAME because of it.

Ask anyone around here.  A cab that plays one game is better than one that plays thousands. 

[dmckean]

I hear MAME sucks for Gorf.

[harveybirdman]

We shouldn't be so hard on the OP guys.....

Welcome Nepotism!

I think what you really need to do is review some of the hall of fame builds and just go ahead and tackle something like that right away.

You can do it, we can help.

GOLD STAR!

[Nephasth]

We shouldn't be so hard on the OP guys.....

Welcome Nepotism!

I think what you really need to do is review some of the hall of fame builds and just go ahead and tackle something like that right away.

You can do it, we can help.

GOLD STAR!

Finally, some helpful info! After scouring over the numerous projects here, it's clear what I have to do to play the games I want. Even though I've never built anything before, I'm going to take a stab at building a 4 players panel to mount on my console. I want 8 buttons per player (gotta play that Mario Kart!). I thought about making the buttons light up, but I'm inexperienced with wires and I just need to keep this simple. But all this raises another question... How do I mount this panel to my console? Here is a pic I just took, so you guys know what I'm working with:

If I can't get the colors working on the display, I might have to go the LCD TV route. Probably just easiest to mount it right in front of the old display. Right? Thanks again for all your help!

[Nephasth]

And I like the idea of a trackball. But should I also have a spinner for each player?

[dmckean]

I would build a frame out of 2x4s to support your new panel.

[Vigo]

No Marquee on that? Top priority is getting a LCD mounted on top to show you what game you are playing.

[yotsuya]

Here's a mockup, bruh. Can't wait to see it in your Mancave!!!

[Malenko]

And I like the idea of a trackball. But should I also have a spinner for each player?

You need AT LEAST 3 spinner, 3 player Rampart is the BEST!
What are you going to do for racing pedals?

[yotsuya]

And I like the idea of a trackball. But should I also have a spinner for each player?

You need AT LEAST 3 spinner, 3 player Rampart is the BEST!
What are you going to do for racing pedals?

Good call. I made a new mockup. I installed the wheel in one of those nooks for the extra players. If anyone in England is inspired by this build, they can put the wheel in the other bay.!!!1!

[yamatetsu]

Where are the cup holders ? And no mini-fridge ?

[vwalbridge]

I'm really surprised nobody has suggested this yet but what about pinball?

If it were me, I'd be pretty embarrassed to have the  all the brosefs over just to have them disappointed that pinball ain't on your mega-cab.

I dunno...if it was me and I spending this kind of money, I'd throw a plunger on the beech and a couple side buttons. Can't hurt and it's really easy to do. Plus you have a better chance of getting into the HOF thread here.

Also, you really should be documenting your build in greater detail. It would really help us n00bs that are going to want to do the same build. 

[BadMouth]

And I like the idea of a trackball. But should I also have a spinner for each player?

You need AT LEAST 3 spinner, 3 player Rampart is the BEST!
What are you going to do for racing pedals?

In all seriousness, was Ivan Stewart's Super Off-Road not a staple of anyone else's youth?
I don't like hardly any of the spinner games, but if I ever add a spinner...each player is getting one.

[yotsuya]

Oops, forgot the LED joysticks and the sideart - I'm theming it after two of my favorite TV characters growing up.

[Vigo]

You need art. Find pictures of street fighter characters from at least 3 separate games, the dinos from bubble bobble, Sonic the Hedgehog, and your favorite band/sports team/movie logos. Top it off with a big MAME logo and Call it MameCade. If you prefer, Opt2Not will draw everything by hand for you for $50.

Next step is to get a 10 terrabyte hard drive and download every game ever made. Hyperspin will make it all run. You will have ultimates machine and friends will play, but only if you have cool carpet and ninja turtle bedsheets.

[yotsuya]

You need art. Find pictures of street fighter characters from at least 3 separate games, the dinos from bubble bobble, Sonic the Hedgehog, and your favorite band/sports team/movie logos. Top it off with a big MAME logo and Call it MameCade. If you prefer, Opt2Not will draw everything by hand for you for $50.

Next step is to get a 10 terrabyte hard drive and download every game ever made. Hyperspin will make it all run. You will have ultimates machine and friends will play, but only if you have cool carpet and ninja turtle bedsheets.

Did you not see my Lenny&Squiggycade art? It's not as bad ass as Urkel, but what is?

[Vigo]

True, because when you think arcade consoles, lenny and squiggy are the first thing to come in mind. I think christmas lenny and squiggy might be more appropriate. Beacuse this machine is like an amazing present

[yotsuya]

True, because when you think arcade consoles, lenny and squiggy are the first thing to come in mind. I think christmas lenny and squiggy might be more appropriate. Beacuse this machine is like an amazing present1

Testify!

You think I can pay someone to write me an Autohotkey script so that every time you insert a coin, it says "Haaaaalloooo" like Squiggy did? That would be awesome.

[HaRuMaN]

 

Banning everyone in this thread in 3... 2... 1...

[yotsuya]

Banning everyone in this thread in 3... 2... 1...

I know it was you, Fredo.

[dmckean]

Just no Laverne side art please.


WOOF!

[Vigo]

Post that in the cheesecake thread. 

[stigzler]

I prefer apples. Mind you, that guy likes oranges. I can't stand oranges. He must be wrong.

Sift your flour before mixing would be my tip. Else it gets clumpy and bakes rotten.

[jdbailey1206]

Did you get your honorary cup holders for your first post on here?  Those would look awesome attached to the four player CP.

[Nephasth]

I didn't come here for baking tips. That's woman's work.

The mock up looks good. But as malinkoes pointed out, where should I put the pedals? I don't want to stray too far from the original concept, and think the art should blend well with the blue glitter paint. Thoughts?

[yotsuya]

OK, I'm keeping Lenny and Squiggy for myself, maybe for a Weecade build.

I added the pedals to the front, so that means I have to move the wheel to the front, but that's OK, there's plenty of room to reach over the wheel to use the trackball.

[stigzler]

It was more of a euphemism, really, but nemmind. Good luck with your creation, brother. 

[Nephasth]

Should I have steering wheels for all players? Mario Kart remember. Or will joysticks be just fine for 4 players racing?

[harveybirdman]

How are you going to play Tron on that?  Afterburner?  I think it's time to rethink this panel.   If only there was a way to octagonaly circle through 8 different panels with different controls.  I use to have some exercise equipment you could mount something like that on.

[deadmoney5]

Just do what I did..

I won an original Star Wars game that I ended up converting to a 80210 in 1 machine.  Painted over the silly Star Wars artwork and made it all black and added official MAME artwork everywhere.   I bought a 4-player Slik Stik and then added more controls on to that.  Now I can play ALL the games.  I just ended up putting the old original Star Wars controller on the free section of Craigslist to come pick it up from my driveway.

Funny it was gone in 5 minutes and I still get calls to see if I still have that controller.  Weird. That was a year ago.

[ChanceKJ]

Above and beyond all of this, I'm surprised how well the OP is at spelling, punctuation, AND scentance structure. Because of that and a keen sense of articulation I have no doubt in my mind that this project will be a mild success.

[BadMouth]

I can't believe you're doing this to a classic!   

I mean, me or nobody else will pay you anything for it or come pick it up, nor do we have space to store it, but it is a sin to modify anything from arcades past!

I demand you store this properly and leave it undisturbed indefinitely! 
For the sake of preservation!

[yotsuya]

I can't believe you're doing this to a classic!   

I mean, me or nobody else will pay you anything for it or come pick it up, nor do we have space to store it, but it is a sin to modify anything from arcades past!

I demand you store this properly and leave it undisturbed indefinitely! 
For the sake of preservation!

Who invited KLOV?

[harveybirdman]

Gauntlet Legends at 100% or GTFO !!!

[ark_ader]

Just no Laverne side art please.


WOOF!

(Actual Size)


And no photoshopped artwork please.  Let us have original NOS artwork only. 

[jeremymtc]

I can't believe you're doing this to a classic!   

I agree. It's sacrilege to hack up a perfect original Xybots cab like that. I mean, I know it's already been painted, but restore that sucker!

[the_gamer]

Well guys, turns out the outlet I plugged it into was live. I tried a different outlet this morning, and it fired right up! However, there is another problem. It only plays one arcade game. How do I get it to play all the arcade games? I'm itching to play some Mario Kart on this thing!

Maybe you could get some inspiration from this? With enough buttons you can emulate the steering wheel just fine!

[Malenko]

Maybe you could get some inspiration from this? With enough buttons you can emulate the steering wheel just fine!

You dont even get out of bed unless there is a Tron stick

[zanna5910]

Here's a mockup, bruh. Can't wait to see it in your Mancave!!!

You're not going to have any room to rest your elbows on that thing, its way too narrow.  You're going to be fatigued in 30 seconds.  Add another 22 inches to the front so you can rest your arms. 

[vwalbridge]

I love this builder's strict commitment to symmetry. And as an added bonus...P4 gets to play lefty!

[yotsuya]

I was thinking the monitor is too small, so I added the one I got in the mancave. Gonna buy myself one of those curverd 85" mofo to watch some football, so I'm thinking of putting the other one on this cab...

[harveybirdman]

Make sure you still have 3 ft of empty bezel space around that sucker....

Button colors should be random too why the ---fudgesicle--- should they match the balltops!

[BadMouth]

I can't believe you haven't inquired about getting the coin input and bill accepter working so that credits aren't lost when you exit a game.
Also if you get it up to like 40 or 50 thousand roms, you can get $2,500 out of it on craigslist or ebay. 

What do you think we're all in this hobby for?

[Nephasth]

[dmckean]

I was thinking the monitor is too small, so I added the one I got in the mancave. Gonna buy myself one of those curverd 85" mofo to watch some football, so I'm thinking of putting the other one on this cab...

That monitor needs to rotate for vertical games.

[yotsuya]

I was thinking the monitor is too small, so I added the one I got in the mancave. Gonna buy myself one of those curverd 85" mofo to watch some football, so I'm thinking of putting the other one on this cab...

That monitor needs to rotate for vertical games.

Agreed.

[ChanceKJ]

Rotate?! Pffft, that's so pedestrian now. A second monitor mounted vertically on a set of motorized swing arms that comes over the top from behind the cab would be better. Kinda like how dumpster trucks work when they lift one of those big bins.

[yamatetsu]

Nah. The next step will be a unit that rotates the player instead of the screen.

[zanna5910]

Several other things I realized you dont have, and without them you are destined to fail:

1. Bose 7.1 speakers.  Why run DK at 1080p without proper immersion of sound.
2. Double joysticks for P1 and P2. 
3. LEDBlinky back lighting on the wall behind the tv to match button input colors.
4. Lightguns, force feedback?  You should have 2 per player.

[TopJimmyCooks]

I was thinking the monitor is too small, so I added the one I got in the mancave. Gonna buy myself one of those curverd 85" mofo to watch some football, so I'm thinking of putting the other one on this cab...

heynow. . . .

[CraftyMech]

I have no idea what is going on here, but Yotsuya's mock-ups look amazing. I want one now!

[yotsuya]

I have no idea what is going on here, but Yotsuya's mock-ups look amazing. I want one now!

I'll trade you a mockup for the prototype VGA to CGA adapter you're working on.

[Nephasth]

Good news guys! Just before I went to the hardware store to buy some tools to work on the new control panel, I found a box from that storage unit I bought, and it has all the tools I need! Score!

[mgb]

Somehow I missed this thread the other day.
 

Don't forget that each player needs 8 buttons on the cp.
not sure why but they just do.

And if that monitor doesn't have G sync,
You're doing it wrong

[dmckean]

I just realized there's no Tron stick in the mock-up. What good is an arcade machine if it doesn't play tron?

[05SRT4]

[yotsuya]

[Vigo]

Where did you get that pic of B.B.?

[stigzler]

This is just fabulous.

[yotsuya]

This is just fabulous.

I NO RITE!

[mvolke1]

Amazing! 

[Slippyblade]

Everytime I see that pick I think it's my dead cousin.  Looks just like him - dressed like him too.

[DaOld Man]

Sorry about your cousin SB...

But you know what would really set this build off?
If that screen moved out of the way (via hydraulics), exposing a claw machine.
You could stuff a bunch of Furbys in the bottom for the claw to pick up.
When finished, the screen would automatically (via hydraulics again) move back into position, ready to play some fantastic other game.

PS: good find on that twisty cut outter thingy Nephasth, Ive been looking all my life for something like that. You must be living right.

[Slippyblade]

Thaks, OldMan.  But no sorries needed.  He actually committed suicide.  Interesting story actually.  He was one of those people who spent so much time trying to game the system that they ended up burning more energy and brain cells than if they'd just done the right thing to begin with.  He spent a couple years in our "Tent City" jail out here where they refused his medications (he needed a lot) and his body literally deteriorated.  Once he got out, it was pretty much irreversible.  His body was so screwed up that he just said "---fudgesicle--- it" and binged himself.  Eventually, he'd had a foot amputated, he was blind, wheelchair bound, no teeth, and a bunch of other ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.  He scheduled a massive "going away" party one Saturday night.  Once everyone had said their good-byes and left, he climbed into the bathtub and swallowed a 9mm.

We miss him, he was quite the character.  But to be honest, nobody was surprised he chose that way.

Anyway, back to the topic at hand!

I'd not bother with the control panel though.  That's so "last decade".  Get some accelerators, sew em to gloves, wire up a Bluetooth module and make VR gloves to control your games!

[jdbailey1206]

......

Welp.  That wasn't depressing in any way. 

[BadMouth]

we need more build pics

 

[vwalbridge]

we need more build pics

 

You heard the man. Let's see some more mockups yotsuya!

[yotsuya]

Don't be so negative, man! All these ideas are beautiful. They are all unique snowflakes, in a sea of arcade cabinetry.

[BadMouth]

we need more build pics

 

You heard the man. Let's see some more mockups yotsuya!

I don't want to see mockups.  I want to see sawdust and panels!

[vwalbridge]

we need more build pics

 

You heard the man. Let's see some more mockups yotsuya!

I don't want to see mockups.  I want to see sawdust and panels!

I'm a little worried someone is going to actually build this thing just to spite all of us.

[yotsuya]

we need more build pics

 ics

You heard the man. Let's see some more mockups yotsuya!

I don't want to see mockups.  I want to see sawdust and panels!

I'm a little worried someone is going to actually build this thing just to spite all of us.

Neph is building it.

[Malenko]

you need to angle the outer 2 players joysticks, but dont angle them in towards the screen, angle them 45 degrees outward.

[yotsuya]

you need to angle the outer 2 players joysticks, but dont angle them in towards the screen, angle them 45 degrees outward.

Screw that, I'll angle them 90 Degrees so Players 3 & 4 are facing EACH OTHER and they can leer and sneer at each other like the 'roided out Marvel Vs. CAPCOM characters on the bad ass control panel I'm designing.

[Nephasth]

we need more build pics

 

You heard the man. Let's see some more mockups yotsuya!

I don't want to see mockups.  I want to see sawdust and panels!

Gettin' busy!

[BadMouth]

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I feel the need to sneeze just looking at that.  MDF dust is the worst.  I think I even prefer drywall dust to MDF dust.

[the_gamer]

Sorry about your cousin SB...

But you know what would really set this build off?
If that screen moved out of the way (via hydraulics), exposing a claw machine.
You could stuff a bunch of Furbys in the bottom for the claw to pick up.
When finished, the screen would automatically (via hydraulics again) move back into position, ready to play some fantastic other game.

PS: good find on that twisty cut outter thingy Nephasth, Ive been looking all my life for something like that. You must be living right.

And it needs a camera! When a ball is approaching, both move out of the way for skeeball!

[zanna5910]

Thaks, OldMan.  But no sorries needed.  He actually... 

back on topic, uhhh, where is the touchscreen jukebox?   What are you going to listen to while playing?

[ChanceKJ]

[

I feel the need to sneeze just looking at that.  MDF dust is the worst.  I think I even prefer drywall dust to MDF dust.

I love how when this pic was taken they made sure to put a square down to give a sense of scale of the pile. Almost like a challenge to the next guy to make a bigger one. This screams for the need of good dust collection.

[vwalbridge]

[yotsuya]

Looks like Rick after he's eaten a sandwich in his factory kitchen.

[yotsuya]

[

I feel the need to sneeze just looking at that.  MDF dust is the worst.  I think I even prefer drywall dust to MDF dust.

I love how when this pic was taken they made sure to put a square down to give a sense of scale of the pile. Almost like a challenge to the next guy to make a bigger one. This screams for the need of good dust collection.

C'MON CHANCE, THE GAUNTLET HAS BEEN THROWN DOWN FOR YOU!!!!1!!!

[ChanceKJ]

i'm crazy but i'm not stupid.

I also own a shop vac.

[zanna5910]

Based on the amount of MDF dust in that pic we can all agree that Battleship CPs are borne out of blood, sweat and near certain cancer.

[BadMouth]

Based on the amount of MDF dust in that pic we can all agree that Battleship CPs are borne out of blood, sweat and near certain cancer.

The CP will be based upon Chinese aircraft carriers and will incorporate Skeeball.

[DudeRegular]

So where do the tickets come out?

[Nephasth]

From the ticket dispenser. Duh!

[yotsuya]

Based on the amount of MDF dust in that pic we can all agree that Battleship CPs are borne out of blood, sweat and near certain cancer.

This. Is. Awesome.

[yotsuya]

Oh, and the real US 7th Fleet only has  10 active aircraft carriers. So the BYOAC Fleet is that much more impressive.

[yotsuya]

Can't wait to see the ---maternal-smurfs--- get inspired by this...

[Nephasth]

Back to the drawing board...

[ChanceKJ]

From the ticket dispenser. Duh!

"The"? Just one?... Pfffft, rookie.

[Nephasth]

Only have room for one, but it will be right next to my D&B card reader!!!!11!1

[dmckean]

There's way too many mahjong roms in MAME to leave these off.

[yotsuya]

A Fistful of Tickets...

[ChanceKJ]

Only have room for one, but it will be right next to my D&B card reader!!!!11!1

Don't be a ---Bad words, bad words, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when saint censors you?---, build an extra box on the side. just screw it on and use a hole saw to make a hole for the wires like you did on your Two-Headed beast. Make sure the box is big enough so people can see it there and its not a hazard they'll run into, and also so it can hold the EXTRA LARGE rolls of tickets. Maybe for modern day authenticity add another box on the other side for a bill collector. You know, so its nice and symmetrical.

There's way too many mahjong roms in MAME to leave these off.

Thats a GREAT idea!   Wait, aren't there multi player mahjong games?  people aren't going to want to take turns, they should each have their own set of buttons for that.

...and they should light up with RGB LED's

[the_gamer]

Who needs Tickets? It will dispense other Arcade Machines once you scored enough points.

[BadMouth]

Don't forget the Thayer's Quest keyboard...


You really should be maintaining a features list in the first post. 
It will help other people to make sure they don't leave anything out when designing their own supermegaulticade.

[yotsuya]

Has the Xbox One been emulated yet? I want to add it to my cab.

[ChanceKJ]

Who needs Tickets? It will dispense other Arcade Machines once you scored enough points.

That's crazy. Think realistically.

[Malenko]

Who needs Tickets? It will dispense other Arcade Machines once you scored enough points.

That's crazy. Think realistically.

it could dispense PCBs or ROM chips

[ChanceKJ]

Yes, it COULD. However the ticket counter doesn't accept those things. Even for the little novelty troll pencil toppers or knock off lead soaked koosh balls from China.

[DudeRegular]

Pinball launcher is conspicuously missing...

[ChanceKJ]

Pinball launcher is conspicuously missing...

Woh woh woh,  He's building an ARCADE cabinet, not a ---goshdarn--- abomination.

[Nephasth]

Pinball launcher is conspicuously missing...

Woh woh woh,  He's building an ARCADE cabinet, not a ---goshdarn--- abomination.

Pinball, not even once... Highly addictive.

[ChanceKJ]

mmm, yes.

Id rather have a meth addiction, that way its also cheaper.

[Nephasth]

mmm, yes.

Id rather have a meth addiction, that way its also cheaper.

I take it you've never tried meth... I haven't had to steal anything to support my pin addiction, just sayin'...

[ChanceKJ]

Mmm, no, but thats right, the meth thing is a bit of a hot button for some of the more impoverished states, or areas of the U.S. 

Seriously, my bad.

[DudeRegular]

Don't forget the Thayer's Quest keyboard...


You really should be maintaining a features list in the first post. 
It will help other people to make sure they don't leave anything out when designing their own supermegaulticade.

Good call. Don't put that in the mandatory keyboard drawer though. It must be fully integrated and on display.

[BadMouth]

I just realized that you don't have a RACE LEADER sign that lights up when you're in the lead on racing games.
The cab is incomplete without this.

Also don't forget the status lights for Spy Hunter.

[Nephasth]

Or rank lights for Gorf!!!

[Malenko]

I dont see where the dance pads plug in either.

[yotsuya]

I dont see where the dance pads plug in either.

Those are cleverly hidden. What do you think we're trying to do, make a Frankenpanel?

[Nephasth]

I dont see where the dance pads plug in either.

I have some work to do with the JAMMA connector...

[ChanceKJ]

I'm thinking you're gonna need a couple JAMMA connections. Maybe an option to not only use a JAMMA to PC, but also I'd set it up with a 6-1 a JAMMA Switcher, that way you can run games from Mame, but then switch over to the actual original hardware for those times you want the authentic experience.

[Nephasth]

Over your head...

[yotsuya]

I can hook all this up to the Raspberry Pi A board I have, right? I'm trying to keep down costs.

[harveybirdman]

Looking over at project announcements one might think that people are actually taking this thread seriously.....


woof......

[yotsuya]

This thread is like an episode of Law & Order .... ripped from the headlines...

[ChanceKJ]

Looking over at project announcements one might think that people are actually taking this thread seriously.....


woof......

I don't understand. I thought this was........

[dmckean]

Looking over at project announcements one might think that people are actually taking this thread seriously.....


woof......

Why wouldn't they? Nephasth is a respected member of the BYOAC community and knows his stuff.

[yotsuya]

Looking over at project announcements one might think that people are actually taking this thread seriously.....


woof......

Why wouldn't they? Nephasth is a respected member of the BYOAC community and knows his stuff.

:-(

[BadMouth]

Why wouldn't they? Nephasth is a respected member of the BYOAC community and knows his stuff.

The guy has a wiring fetish.
OMG....we haven't even talked about the wiring for this cab?

I think you should go for an old school cloth wire look.

EDIT: What am I saying.  This isn't about looks, it's about performance.  Go for 12 AWG= Less lag.

[Token]

But how are you going to play Sea Wolf II without periscopes for two players?! You need to be able to play ALL the games or it isn't a real MAME cabinet.   

[vwalbridge]

I thought Neph was back for a second...

[yotsuya]

I know where Neph is. Here ain't it.

[Malenko]

Hes hanging out with us cool kids.

[yotsuya]

Hes hanging out with us cool kids.

True dat.

[ChanceKJ]

I have him on Instagram, haha, definitely looks like it's a fun party.