Author Topic: Desktop Mini Cab -- Updated 4/23/06 (Read 40117 times)

RetroJames · « **Reply #120 on:** January 03, 2006, 02:08:36 pm »

Quote

....re building more stuff....I'm in the zone. Last night I modded my brand new Naki wireless joystick (see consoles for that thread).......my wife looked at me and say where does this stop?....I looked her square in the eye and told her "I'm modding you next".

ROTFLMAO

MameMaster! · « **Reply #121 on:** January 19, 2006, 12:44:35 pm »

OK.....I have heard back from my art vendor and he said my art should be along shortly. I ordered highly custom art and between the holidays and new years it got delayed.

I'm a little bummed the progress has been delayed about a month...but I'm eager to see the final product.

I hope it's a great as I have a feeling it will be!

I hope to post pics of the art in a few days.

RetroJames · « **Reply #122 on:** January 19, 2006, 03:23:35 pm »

You shoulda had one of those NYC taggers come by and spray it up for you. Pizzak in the Hizzouse

markrvp · « **Reply #123 on:** January 19, 2006, 06:56:25 pm »

I figured you finally modded your wife and were having too much fun playing that game.

metaHipster · « **Reply #124 on:** January 19, 2006, 09:03:42 pm »

it's so cute!

reminds me of the LED battery-powered mini-cabinets they sold all over the place back in the early 80's...

MameMaster! · « **Reply #125 on:** January 20, 2006, 09:32:03 am »

I just found out I may be able to get a hold of an old office PC (P4!).

Sigh...I may have to make this a MAME machine now.

I'm not sure what to do since I've already spent hours creating my "modules".

I may use the PC for a standard table top instead.....with a bigger monitor instead.

Oh the things I have to decide!.....if I do a table top, I may just buy that table top kit floating around BYOAC. I would hate to have to cut more MDF!

MameMaster! · « **Reply #126 on:** January 24, 2006, 10:28:03 am »

ART ARRIVED!....

Absolutely stunning. Classicarcadegrafhix.com really came through once again for me (they also did my Mame Invaders art).

They printed the pieces in a really neat glossy coated light weight plastic (at least it feels like plastic) that has a super high gloss on it. The control panel is on "control panel" plastic and the marquee is backlit material.

The bezel needs to be redone (minor miscommunication) and that's printed on a nice high gloss heavy weight paper (cardboard?).

This was totally worth the wait and I'm so grateful to them for helping me out with my little project as I believe the art really "seals the deal" on this for me.

I have to paint a few small areas that will not be covered with art and I was able to get an almost exact match to the printed piece using "Anchor's Away" Benjamin Moore paint high gloss.

Enjoy the pics....I plan on moving forward quickly now that I have my art. Horray!.....

MameMaster! · « **Reply #127 on:** January 24, 2006, 07:12:09 pm »

I couldn't help myself and I prepped the control panel!...now I have to wired it back up....

MameMaster! · « **Reply #128 on:** January 29, 2006, 01:34:49 pm »

Major update!...I got a lot done this weekend. I figured out how to solve some minor build issues (ex.- how do I mount the marquee?) and how to mount the control panel securely.

Any way....here are the pics. I'm just waiting on the next Bezel.

Only one minor mishap so far...I unfortunately mounted the kick panel at a slight angle. Unless your look at it dead on....it's not bad....but it's driving me nuts.

I may have that reprinted....but I may hold off for a bit.

I used some extra material to cover the TV bezel where it peeks through the one that I'm going to have in front of it when it's in the cab.

I'm really happy with the progress. I think the art really seals the deal !

markrvp · « **Reply #129 on:** January 29, 2006, 04:09:45 pm »

Looks great. You're right, the artwork is what makes it look really professional. That's what I found with my mini-Pacman.

MinerAl · « **Reply #130 on:** January 30, 2006, 11:57:44 am »

Very Sharp!

c64rulez · « **Reply #131 on:** January 30, 2006, 02:45:27 pm »

She's lookin good!

Stingray · « **Reply #132 on:** February 02, 2006, 03:38:31 pm »

Wow, Mamemaster! This little guy is looking really spectacular. Outstanding work!

-S

MameMaster! · « **Reply #133 on:** February 02, 2006, 03:41:00 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on February 02, 2006, 03:38:31 pm

Wow, Mamemaster! This little guy is looking really spectacular. Outstanding work!

-S

thank you very much!...I have basically finished it but have some details to work on. I should be able to post final pics by the weekend.

I did my first test....and even my wife was impressed and she hates all of my arcade stuff.

MameMaster! · « **Reply #134 on:** February 04, 2006, 06:51:33 pm »

Well this has certainly been the most ambitious project I've even done.

The thing that made this complicated for me was the wood work.

My first cab started out as an old Star Gate that I rebuilt into my "Mame(tm) Invaders"; my second was a cocktail kit....and of course I've made my bizzillon "modules" (with a new one in progress by the way!)....

....but was essentially a full cabinet built from scratch....just in mini size.

I think if it was full size some of this might have been actually a bit easier (small stuff is hard to work with!).....but it was real blast to work on.

There are some minor things that I'm not happy with....but considering I've never really built anything before....I'm really happy with the final results.

If I were to re do it, I would have preferred to recess the tv more or put it in at a true "ms. pac cab angle" as ultimately I had the space.

The one thing that's driving me nuts...is that I attached the kick panel on a slight angle. I already put in another order for a new one...and I'm sure it's overkill to fix it.....but man that really bothers me!

A neat thing I can do it to turn the whole thing on/off via remote!....that's a by product of the 9" TV I used. You'll notice a small black "disk" just below the monitor...that's the infrared port. Since I'm using a bit strip.....I can control the whole thing from the remote!

Thanks again to the folks who've made some great suggestions (MarksVP in particular) and many other's great and very helpful comments. Classicarcadegrafix.com's fantastic artwork and ability to follow my arcane art direction really made this for me. Thanks again!!!

...by the way, I have plexi infront of the screen but it's hard to see.

Well....here she is in all of her 30" glory....behold....Mini Ms. Pac Man!

MameMaster! · « **Reply #135 on:** February 04, 2006, 06:52:59 pm »

After almost 2 years....the MAMEMASTER IS FINALLY REVEALED IN THE PHOTO BELOW!..........

The funny thing is, I really built a FULL SIZED Ms. Pac cab...I'm just 12 feet tall.

(by the way....YES, my kick panel is crooked (I'm fixing that) making the machine look crooked.......but, yes the machine it totally level.

Brax · « **Reply #136 on:** February 04, 2006, 07:22:56 pm »

Are all the horizontal panels that crooked or is it an artifact of the camera angle? That pic makes it look like a Wacko cabinet.

Other than that, the artwork really does make it look good.

Knievel · « **Reply #137 on:** February 04, 2006, 10:34:23 pm »

Nice job, the artwork makes these little guys. I don't normally do this but I have an idea that you might want to consider. There's probably a few ways you could go about making that area black if you think it's an improvement..

MameMaster! · « **Reply #138 on:** February 05, 2006, 09:29:58 am »

Quote from: Brax on February 04, 2006, 07:22:56 pm

Are all the horizontal panels that crooked or is it an artifact of the camera angle? That pic makes it look like a Wacko cabinet.

Other than that, the artwork really does make it look good.

the kick panel is slightly off...so it creates the optical illusion that the control panel is off. As I mentioned, I'm going to replace the kick.

MameMaster! · « **Reply #139 on:** February 05, 2006, 09:31:04 am »

Quote from: Knievel on February 04, 2006, 10:34:23 pm

Nice job, the artwork makes these little guys. I don't normally do this but I have an idea that you might want to consider. There's probably a few ways you could go about making that area black if you think it's an improvement..

hmmm....that's actually interesting...not a bad idea. For now I'll leave it...but that looks good too.

MameMaster! · « **Reply #140 on:** February 05, 2006, 10:24:39 am »

here's a better photo for scale then the photo with me in it.....my Mame(tm) Invaders was originally a Stargate....and it's about 6 feet tall or so.

...my friend's 1 1/2 year old was here the other day....and it was the perfect size for him.....

...hmm....a toddler arcade.....

Stingray · « **Reply #141 on:** February 06, 2006, 02:06:00 pm »

Smooth. I have always wanted to build something similar. This thread definitely refuels that particular fire. Again, nice job!

-S

MameMaster! · « **Reply #142 on:** February 06, 2006, 02:11:21 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on February 06, 2006, 02:06:00 pm

Smooth. I have always wanted to build something similar. This thread definitely refuels that particular fire. Again, nice job!

-S

thank you....and by the way...Kerry over at classicarcadegrafix.com just offered to reprint the kick at no additional charge....that was way above and beyond.

I can't recommend them highly enough if anyone needs super high quality art!

Again, thanks to them for taking my art, ideas and personal request and turning this into a true one of a kind art project! Just so you know, this stuff is not for sale over there on their website....so it was great of them to help me with this!!!

Santoro · « **Reply #143 on:** February 06, 2006, 02:41:42 pm »

Looks awesome. Nice work!

MinerAl · « **Reply #144 on:** February 07, 2006, 09:36:46 pm »

kudos a very nice job

The 80s Man · « **Reply #145 on:** February 10, 2006, 08:54:53 pm »

Got to love those Mini Cabs . Nice work

lloydcom · « **Reply #146 on:** February 12, 2006, 10:56:17 am »

Nice cab, but didn't your original plan involved making it office desktop sized?

Couldn't you make a cabinet 1'x1' to play all your mame games?

Why did the display have to be CRT based?

Is your next project going to be mini-desktop sized?

MameMaster! · « **Reply #147 on:** April 23, 2006, 02:56:33 pm »

I mentioned that I was planning on putting Ms. Pac in my office....well here she is!

I'm a big hit in the office now....I get a lot of comments along the lines of "where did you buy that?"....that's always fun to hear!

...and yes...that REALLY is my office! (I'm a VP at an advertising agency in NYC).

Gunstar Hero · « **Reply #148 on:** April 23, 2006, 03:40:58 pm »

Freakin sweet.

3 small suggestions...

Widen the marquee.
Black out around the monitor area.
Some kind of coin door.

And maybe fashion a ball top for the stick.

captainpotato · « **Reply #149 on:** April 28, 2006, 10:18:58 am »

I've got another suggestion - send me that Coleco Ms Pac-Man you;ve got in the photo under the cabinet

Seriously (not that I'm not serious about you sending me it) - very nice effort.

putto72 · « **Reply #150 on:** March 07, 2012, 05:19:02 pm »

Very nice! I'm happy that there are other people who spent a lot of time building a micro-cabinet: my friends, after looking at mine, told me I was a little crazy... Now I can show them that I'm not the only one

Ms Pac Man forever!!

Malenko · « **Reply #151 on:** March 07, 2012, 05:26:31 pm »

Quote from: putto72 on March 07, 2012, 05:19:02 pm

Very nice! I'm happy that there are other people who spent a lot of time building a micro-cabinet: my friends, after looking at mine, told me I was a little crazy... Now I can show them that I'm not the only one
Ms Pac Man forever!!

6 Year necro bump?

putto72 · « **Reply #152 on:** March 07, 2012, 05:36:27 pm »

Quote from: Malenko on March 07, 2012, 05:26:31 pm

6 Year necro bump?

Are these words supposed to have any meaning? I'm not English or American, so I really don't get it..

If you meant something about posting on an old thread, the author paid a visit to a thread I started, pointing me here.
And actually I'm glad he did, because I've never read this thread. I appreciate his efforts, I don't see any problem in letting him know, even 6 years after.

IG-88 · « **Reply #153 on:** March 07, 2012, 05:53:40 pm »

Nothing wrong with it in my eyes. Fine looking cab. This will get it more looks.

Malenko · « **Reply #154 on:** March 07, 2012, 09:16:32 pm »

Quote from: putto72 on March 07, 2012, 05:36:27 pm

Are these words supposed to have any meaning? I'm not English or American, so I really don't get it..

If you meant something about posting on an old thread, the author paid a visit to a thread I started, pointing me here.
And actually I'm glad he did, because I've never read this thread. I appreciate his efforts, I don't see any problem in letting him know, even 6 years after.

Necro is derived from Greek (Nekro)

But yeah, you posted in a thread that no one posted in for 6 years. I agree its a great build, and one of my all time faves, why not nominate it for the hall of fame?


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Author Topic: Desktop Mini Cab -- Updated 4/23/06 (Read 40117 times)

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