I joined this forum to get some help with building a controller (my version of something akin to an X-Arcade), but my real desire had always been to build a cab.
My wife told me we didnt have room, and i talked myself into that opinion, but how some forum badgering changes things... I have now begun the plans for my first build! This all started over here:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,148328.0.htmlAnyway, today I ordered the monitor that i'm going to use in this thing - a 24" 16:10 Samsung which (hopefully - i'll know for sure when it shows up) i got a bit of a bargain on as it came without a stand (which of course, i dont need!)
This will be a
slow build - we've just had a baby, I don't have a garage or any work space other than outside, and we're starting to hit the depths of winter here in the UK. But it will be built!!
I'm building based off the well used OND designs, and my next step will be to order the wood and decide on artwork (in case this alters the CP layout)
Borrowed a router and circular saw. Never used a router before, so will be a learning experience too!
Control plans are as follows:Player 1 - ServoStik Red Ball Top, (ServoStik Control Board), 7 x Ultralux Two Tone Translucent Illuminated Pushbuttons Includes LED
Player 2 - as above but J-Stik Ball Top instead
Trackball - U-TRAK FlushMount Arcade Trackball with Optional Trim Bezel for U-Trak and RGB LED illumination for trackball.
Pinball Flippers - GoldLeaf Pushbuttons
Other buttons - Shift Button / 2x Start / 2x Coin
Interface - I-PAC 2 and PacLED64 LED Controller
At the moment I'm leaning towards a (well used) Street Fighter II design - something akin to the original cab with the retro 80's funk look. This may change as i investigate more, but SF seems logical to me as it was the game i played in my youth. Other thoughts are Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Lunar Lander or Bubble Bobble... I'm not generally a fan of the 'MAME' type looks, but if i come across something i like i may change my mind...
So... there we have it. It may be a while before I post here again (dependent on peoples comments), but since this build is officially happening I wanted to get my post up
Thanks in advance for all you guys help and support - without this forum this wouldnt be happening!!