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Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« on: March 23, 2021, 11:07:42 am »
As requested a new thread on the slim gauntlet cabinet Im thinking of building. I have limited space so cannot use the dimensions of the original gauntlet game. So far all I have is a cabinet thats 31" W 70" tall 20" D with a 32" screen.
Im not looking to have a million games on the machine but would need a 4 player controller.

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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2021, 11:13:57 am »

You mentioned that Gauntlet was the primary game you want to play.

It would be cool to have a cab that looked and felt like an original Gauntlet cab, but streamlined to fit you needs.

You should look at the people who have mounted their widescreen vertically to get better arcade proportions.

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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2021, 11:17:21 am »
I could have sworn someone built a slim Gauntlet here. Did you search for those terms?


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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2021, 11:28:22 am »
I searched for slim cabinet first for plans of the actual build and then gauntlet control panel second but didt see any slim gauntlet cabinets

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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2021, 11:42:12 am »
I didn't either. If you want, I can look at the gauntlet plans after work and see if I can slim them down.

It is not really my area of expertise, but I am willing to try.

Unless you want to pursue a different approach. That is up to you.

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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2021, 11:45:19 am »
Ive seen these two slim cabinet styles, from your experience which one would be easier to cut for a beginner ?

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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2021, 11:53:58 am »
There really isn't much difference in difficulty.

The problem with those super slim designs is they don't look like an arcade cabinet. Especially when they are stretched out to 3 feet wide.

If you are older than 40 it might matter to you. If you are younger than forty it probably doesn't matter.


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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2021, 12:00:49 pm »
What tools are you working with?

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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2021, 12:05:28 pm »
I understand what you mean but I just dont have the space to fit anything else in. I made a mock up of one that was double the depth so 40" and no way was it going out of any door. I have to compromise on the cabinet by the space I have in my property.

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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2021, 12:15:01 pm »
I understand. Arcade cabs were deep, but they were not wide. They fit through a doorway like a person, straight on. The widescreen builds with the screen horizontal are popular because it is the easiest way. If you flip the screen vertical you can make the cab more proportional. It can fit through a doorway and look like a normal cab and also not tip over.

I can search for the builds that work this way and post a couple of links for you.

There is no need to commit to a design right now. Give it some time and consider all of your options.

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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2021, 12:22:34 pm »
Are you going to try to make it look like a Gauntlet, because neither of those profiles capture the feeling of the original.

Although, I think the original cab style is going to make capturing the feel challenging in a slim design. The monitor was so heavily tilted on the original and the body went straight down from the control panel, which was a very deep control panel.

I did a very rough mockup to see how it might look if I attempted. It isn't great, but considering that you would be slimming the deepest cabinet found in an arcade, it hits on the elements. I relied on jutting a the Control panel and angling the marquee more than it was to make it feel bigger than it really is. And you can't skip the signature notch in the back.  8)

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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2021, 12:42:46 pm »
Im not to worried if it dosent look like the original machine ,Im more concerned about build difficulty as I only have hand tools.

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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2021, 12:46:05 pm »
let me dig up some vertical designs after work. If you don't like those I can help you with a horizontal design that fits you needs.

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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2021, 12:54:25 pm »
With the screen being vertical will some games not work on this ? As I have a list of games Id like to play Gautlet was just number 1

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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2021, 12:56:04 pm »
With the screen being vertical will some games not work on this ? As I have a list of games Id like to play Gautlet was just number 1
What’s your game list? Give us your top 10


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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2021, 12:57:28 pm »
Im not to worried if it dosent look like the original machine ,Im more concerned about build difficulty as I only have hand tools.

Understood. If you are limited to hand tools, you might want to consider a Vigolix. I designed it a few years back at random, and while it is a mini, people have made it at a larger scale and it translated well enough. I'll see if I can dig an example up of a nice bigger one. The nice thing is you only need to make single, straight cuts, (aside from the signature gauntlet jut if you want it).

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,119533.msg1267233.html#msg1267233

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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2021, 01:00:55 pm »
Your cab was one of the ones I was going to dig up.  ;)

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Re: Slim Gauntlet Cabinet
« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2021, 01:07:17 pm »
Your cab was one of the ones I was going to dig up.  ;)

 :cheers: For it's purpose, it may still be the best at what it does. Enables people without the full workshop access to build a functional cabinet. Pre 1up, it was the easiest way to get an affordable machine bigger than a bartop.

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« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2021, 01:10:51 pm »
What’s interesting about gauntlet, it’s not a wide cabinet, but it’s regular-sized deep. Those ones you were previously looking at were almost twice as wide with that horrific control panel.


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« Reply #19 on: March 23, 2021, 01:17:01 pm »
1.Gauntlet

2.Mortal Kombat

3.TMNT

4.Terminator 2

5.House of the dead

6.Street fighter

7.Rampage

8.Simpsons

9.Double dragon

10.1942



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« Reply #20 on: March 23, 2021, 01:20:31 pm »
1.Gauntlet

2.Mortal Kombat

3.TMNT

4.Terminator 2

5.House of the dead

6.Street fighter

7.Rampage

8.Simpsons

9.Double dragon

10.1942



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So only one game on your list is a vertical game. OK, so you want a horizonal cabinet.

So, of those games, only three of them need for player sticks. I’m pretty sure all of them have two player versions as well. So then, do you really NEED a 4 player cab?


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« Reply #21 on: March 23, 2021, 01:22:28 pm »
What’s interesting about gauntlet, it’s not a wide cabinet, but it’s regular-sized deep. Those ones you were previously looking at were almost twice as wide with that horrific control panel.

I have room width wise but not depth wise, hence why I was looking at the previous cabinets. Ive never said I was going for a particular control panel style lol!!!

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« Reply #22 on: March 23, 2021, 01:24:50 pm »
1.Gauntlet

2.Mortal Kombat

3.TMNT

4.Terminator 2

5.House of the dead

6.Street fighter

7.Rampage

8.Simpsons

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So only one game on your list is a vertical game. OK, so you want a horizonal cabinet.

No, of those games, only three of them need for player sticks. I’m pretty sure all of them have two player versions as well. So then, do you really NEED a 4 player cab?

Yes I need a 4 player cab as Id like myself and 3 others to all be able to play the game at the same time

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« Reply #23 on: March 23, 2021, 01:29:00 pm »
How often, though? I am not assuming, but many people experience that they thought they needed 4 players before their build, only to find that 95% of their time, they only really have 1-2 people playing. A compromise I have seen done is have a couple wireless controllers that can be switched on for player 3 and 4. Your know what is best for your needs, but my suggestion is to build for the scenario that will fit your need for 80% of the time.

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« Reply #24 on: March 23, 2021, 01:29:43 pm »
OK, so the next question is, if you absolutely want three and four players, would it be fine if they just gamepads instead of dedicated controls? That’s what some people of done.

Also, are you opposed to a pedestal build? You could wall mount the TV and put the pedestal under it, then pull it out when you’re ready to play. Plenty of people have done those to very satisfying results.


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« Reply #25 on: March 23, 2021, 01:34:32 pm »
Controllers maybe an option instead of 4 sticks but the cabinet as a whole would`t change much would it if I was to either go for 2 0r 4 sticks ? Wouldt the control panel be the only thing that would need changing the cabinet would be the same ?

Id prefer a straight up cabinet to a pedestal

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« Reply #26 on: March 23, 2021, 01:38:41 pm »
Controllers maybe an option instead of 4 sticks but the cabinet as a whole would`t change much would it if I was to either go for 2 0r 4 sticks ? Wouldt the control panel be the only thing that would need changing the cabinet would be the same ?

Id prefer a straight up cabinet to a pedestal
Well, you would need a wider control panel to accommodate four players. Maybe a slim cabinet with a Midway-style control panel (that’s not 4 feet wide).

To me, the main benefit of the Midway is that you don’t have to cut those ridiculous notches in the panel or build them into the control panel box. Simplicity.


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« Reply #27 on: March 23, 2021, 01:43:49 pm »
Shaped like this ? Im not sure what notches you mean

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« Reply #28 on: March 23, 2021, 01:46:14 pm »
I was referring to the aircraft carrier you initially inquired on. But even that one has notches you really don’t need.

Let me find you a good Midway control panel pic...


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« Reply #30 on: March 23, 2021, 01:50:39 pm »
Ok I see what you mean

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« Reply #31 on: March 23, 2021, 01:53:12 pm »
This maybe a stupid question but do you make the angle for the controls on the side panels and make the control panel flat or angle the control panel itself when building ?

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« Reply #32 on: March 23, 2021, 01:53:13 pm »
Nothing fancy, a tried and true authentic arcade design. You could build the box regular size, then the cab behind it could be slimmer.


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« Reply #33 on: March 23, 2021, 01:54:19 pm »
This maybe a stupid question but do you make the angle for the controls on the side panels and make the control panel flat or angle the control panel itself when building ?
On the midway, the part where the control panel rests is flat and the top part of the panel itself slopes a bit. Think of like an L shape, with the control panel resting in the corner where the two meet.


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« Reply #34 on: March 23, 2021, 01:56:06 pm »
Ok so the control panel itself has the angle to it rather than the side panels Im with you. Is that the easiest method

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« Reply #35 on: March 23, 2021, 01:59:36 pm »
Here’s a good read to study, this guy built a slim cab using the Midway profile as an inspiration. You could just do the four player control panel for it.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,114774.msg1217060.html?PHPSESSID=cuq019ujbbud8m8rob358935sn#msg1217060


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« Reply #36 on: March 23, 2021, 02:00:33 pm »
Ok Ill have a look cheers

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« Reply #37 on: March 23, 2021, 02:15:22 pm »
No problem, my friend. We’re here to help you!


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« Reply #38 on: March 23, 2021, 02:22:27 pm »
One of the first things I do is pick the display I plan to use then design around that.  In this old thread below I bought a 50" TV and mounted it vertically.  You could build something similar and just trim down the width.  I created a custom nVidia profile that displays a 1080x1080 area.  I will say the main downside is most of the Mame artwork libraries these days are for widescreen formats so I've had to create a lot of my own bezels when I've wanted them to look nice.  My SketchUp plans are linked in reply #21.  My control will be removeable.  There was much waffling on artwork along the way.  I'm still actively working the art and spent many hours this weekend on it.  The control panel I made is a 2 player and it does stick out a few inches on the side but I placed the controls so that when I was playing 1 player mode I wasn't too far over to the left.  You can see the control panel completed on page 4 of the thread.  As soon as I finalize the artwork I'll cut the side and finish this thing off.

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« Reply #39 on: March 23, 2021, 02:26:32 pm »
Thanks Gilrock. This is what I meant by mounting the display vertically. It helps you avoid the stretched out look of widescreen cabs.

That design could easily be tweaked for four players.