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Mini NEO GEO Scratch Build (Updated 4/11/19)
« on: February 28, 2017, 01:38:59 am »
I wanted a mini NEO GEO but I wanted 2 adults to be able to play comfortably so this is what I came up with.  It's approximately 4'x2'x'2. It's the height of a NEO GEO mini and the width of a regular upright.


Sides drawn out.


Cutting in progress.


One side cut.


Flushing the other side with the router. (Also routed the T-molding slot)


Starting to come together.



Monitor mounted.



Coin door fitted.


Speaker slots routed.


Control panel and bezel test fitted.


Drilling control panel holes.


Holes drilled. This is a MAME cabinet so I added more buttons for fighting games.


Testing coin counter.


Real NEO GEO marquee trimmed down to size.


Finished control panel.


Black paint.


Red paint.


Side art.


Volume, Service, Power, Coin Counter


Innards.


Control panel opened.




Finished product.




« Last Edit: April 11, 2019, 04:20:46 am by howarejew »
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Re: Mini Neo Geo Scratch Build
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2017, 06:03:12 am »
Dude thats awesome! Love it :)
Well I guess if yours is mini I should class mine as micro LMAO
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Re: Mini Neo Geo Scratch Build
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2017, 08:26:25 am »
Very nice. :applaud:
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Re: Mini Neo Geo Scratch Build
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2017, 11:59:12 am »
Super tidy work!  :applaud:

Did you ever consider getting a larger screen and placing it in the cab vertically thus keeping the width of the cab in line with a real Neo Geo cab?
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Re: Mini Neo Geo Scratch Build
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2017, 01:32:20 pm »
Quote from: lettuce on February 28, 2017, 11:59:12 am
Super tidy work!  :applaud:

Did you ever consider getting a larger screen and placing it in the cab vertically thus keeping the width of the cab in line with a real Neo Geo cab?

That's a great idea but I was using parts that I already had on hand.  ;D
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Re: Mini Neo Geo Scratch Build
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2017, 11:00:04 pm »
How is the control panel held down while playing?  Great job btw!
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Re: Mini Neo Geo Scratch Build
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2017, 11:02:13 pm »
He used standard arcade control panel clamps. You can see them in one of the pictures.
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Re: Mini Neo Geo Scratch Build
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2017, 09:09:02 am »
Congrats! That's a really nice looking mini neo!  :applaud:
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Re: Mini Neo Geo Scratch Build
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2017, 11:23:20 am »
pennies? PENNIES! You cheap bastid!  :lol  :lol  J/K, I love it, the design is perfect still even at that size. Well done!  :applaud:
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Re: Mini Neo Geo Scratch Build
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2017, 12:21:42 pm »
Thanks for all the comments.  :cheers:
Quote from: NIVO on March 01, 2017, 11:23:20 am
pennies? PENNIES! You cheap bastid!  :lol  :lol  J/K, I love it, the design is perfect still even at that size. Well done!  :applaud:
I modified the coin mechs to take any coin.  I'm not about to leave a bucket of quarters laying about.  :laugh2:
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Re: Mini Neo Geo Scratch Build
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2017, 12:36:44 pm »
Great job! Now ditch the LCD and insert consumer CRT on a shelf.
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Re: Mini Neo Geo Scratch Build
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2017, 09:38:26 pm »
Wow man! This project is awesome, I love it!
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Re: Mini Neo Geo Scratch Build
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2017, 10:49:47 pm »
Very nice! What bracket is that on the VESA mount? Looks interesting.
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Re: Mini Neo Geo Scratch Build
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2017, 12:00:33 am »
Quote from: rootbeer on March 03, 2017, 10:49:47 pm
Very nice! What bracket is that on the VESA mount? Looks interesting.
It's off of this:
http://www.frys.com/product/6703605?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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Re: Mini NEO GEO Scratch Build (Updated 4/11/19)
« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2019, 04:23:05 am »
Updated 4/11/19:

Upgraded the PC to an AMD A4 with 8GB RAM and a 480GB SSD


Installed .900 token mechs


Got a change machine to dispense tokens


Made front panel graphics



Replaced acrylic bezel with glass.
Switched to iL joysticks and buttons.

« Last Edit: April 10, 2020, 08:04:36 pm by howarejew »
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Re: Mini NEO GEO Scratch Build (Updated 4/11/19)
« Reply #15 on: April 11, 2019, 09:43:42 am »
Wow.  This thing is really great.  Nice job!!   :cheers:
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Re: Mini NEO GEO Scratch Build (Updated 4/11/19)
« Reply #16 on: April 11, 2019, 11:15:56 am »
Nice and clean!... The build anyway... Can't say the same about the living room after using a router inside...  :lol
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