At last i started my first full size arcade project. After making the bartop i started to gather lots of stuff for this and now i had time to start it.
About the cabinet - i thought and planned a long time which model to build, but in the end i got back to where i started, a 2 player cabin.
I was thinking a japanese style very high and deep cabinet, and also more old-school ones with 4 players.
So, i threw all my previous plans and made simple drawings for this project.
The sides are made from one sheet, 2400x1200, so its about 60cm deep. Height it 195cm.
Im going to use a pc with hyperspin and rocketlauncher and also want to make it as jukebox with spotify-lists.
Materials to start with:
-Im using Plywood 18mm for sides, and 14mm for other parts. 2 sheets 2400x1200mm each
-Plywood 18mm for the CP
-wood bars (made myself with cirkular saw)
-Wheels with brakes - 4
-joystick and button sets - 2
-extra buttons - so many i need
-6.5" speakers - 1 pair
-amplifier - 1
-coin doors - 2 (im still thinking if i use them, have them though allready, also have "credit" buttons for this)
-Fans - 2 + 2
-Led strip - 5m
-Carbon / vinyls - still thinking about these, have ordered carbon for control panel ( i liked the look on my bartop)
-T-molding 19mm, black - (12m)
-24" monitor (still thinking if it should be bigger but for 2 player this is fine) - 1
-power supply for mame arcade machines - 1
-different connectors for power and electrics - so many as needed
-a doorlock on front - 1
-hinges for doors - 4
-cupholders - 2 (VERY IMPORTANT
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Edit/add/changes:
-24”lcd -> 32” tv
-track ball with colour
-polycarbon sheet for marque
-track ball panel
-spray 7 cans to inside paint
-1l alkydpaint to outside
-joystick lenghteners 1.5cm x 2
-grills for fan holes and passive vents x 3
Computer im using:
Quadcore 2.8ghz, 4gb,8800GTS 2gb
Windows10 Pro
Software: Hyperspin, Rocketlauncher, and jukebox.
I can add to the list more along the way, cant remember all things now i have and will need.
I dont have expert tools, so this is good project to follow if you have a garage/space and handtools like im using in my garage. It takes a little more time but will get the job done
. I want to use screws to make the cab stable, so you wont be seeing any spike guns on my pics.
Here are some pics ive done sofar. Ill add more along the way: