2 player cabinet

[Biglandonface]

I'm contemplating making a 2 player racing cabinet but I don't have room for the sit-down type. I'd like something that my kids could play with that actually has a steering wheel and petals for 2. Does it make sense to attempt this? Can this be done with 1 monitor?

[PL1]

I'm contemplating making a 2 player racing cabinet but I don't have room for the sit-down type. I'd like something that my kids could play with that actually has a steering wheel and petals for 2. Does it make sense to attempt this?

It might, depending on your game list.
- Do you plan on using 270 degree wheels or 360 degree wheels?

I suggest you start by reading this thread.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,105961.0.html

You may also want to carefully work through the design process outlined in the "What type of build meets my needs?" section of the FAQ.
http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/FAQ#What_type_of_build_meets_my_needs.3F

Can this be done with 1 monitor?

For 2-player games with an overhead point-of-view like Super Sprint, one monitor display is easy.

For 2-player games with a driver's point-of-view like Daytona, a single monitor display will be much more difficult. (maybe impossible)
- You might be able to make a custom .LAY (layout) file to display both P1 and P2 views on one screen. 


Scott

[buttersoft]

Nothing stopping you building something to fit a space, especially if it's for kids. Sliding or folding seats, close to the floor, etc. My setup is smaller than an old dedicated side-by-side was, and it's not at all cramped.

[Biglandonface]

Thank you for the advice. I will look into your suggestions.

[buttersoft]

I wouldn't recommend a single monitor, or even a single PC, for a two-player driving setup. Teknoparrot runs more than a few kid-friendly games like Mario Kart DX, and that's only going to work over LAN. Fewer controllers/peripherals per PC also makes config a bit easier.

[MrThunderwing]

So the mention of a small cabinet suitable for kids to play on was ringing a little bell of recognition in my head, I was sure I'd seen something similar to this somewhere. So, I had a look back through the Driving section of the forum and sure enough I found it - a really nice looking mini Twin cabinet one of the forum members here made:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,164770.0.html

I think this might be exactly the sort of thing you're looking for

[buttersoft]

i was thinking of that one, but couldn't remember how far back or any terms to search for!

[MrThunderwing]

Yeah, likewise, I couldn't recall any specific details to search for, but I just scrolled back through the main driving section pages and found it about 3 pages back or so.