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Dervacumen:

I tried to assemble everything I'd need before I started too but ended up in analysis paralysis and found it best to just get started.

I've had to purchase more supplies about 20 times now, including:

paint (3 times), wireties, usb extension cables, molex connectors, usb -> ps2 adapter, extra screws, plastic washers, standoffs, a slot cutter for my router, plexiglass and polycarbonate cut to fit, a poster, wall corner protection strips, angle aluminum, a 1 1/8" drill bit, a flush cutting bit, some black posterboard...

Geez.  I got tired of typing.

In all honesty, you can spend more time drawing up your plan than building the thing.  Nothing wrong with a good plan, but even steel erectors and carpenters make changes on the fly.

I did some "engineering" at ACE hardware just yesterday.

Noobert:

You also need one of these 2 things:
either 1) a wife who will let you have time to work on your cab, or 2) to not have a wife.

As a newbie, I have found Saint's book extremely helpful.  Also I've found the answer to most of my questions with the "Search" function.

WunderCade:


--- Quote from: spacies on October 12, 2006, 09:08:10 pm ---
You need roms too, but none of us know where to get those  :dunno  :angel:  >:D

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Have you tried :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored: ?

Hope this helps.  :laugh2:


shardian:


--- Quote from: WunderCade on October 13, 2006, 02:24:14 pm ---
--- Quote from: spacies on October 12, 2006, 09:08:10 pm ---
You need roms too, but none of us know where to get those  :dunno  :angel:  >:D

--- End quote ---

If you want them free, then good hunting. If you want the complete updated collections that have been CMP'ed, try here:


Hope this helps.


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 :censored:

You better get rid of that... or else you will be getting a visit from a mod...

The guy was joking...it is against the forum rules to discuss roms.

whynotpizza:

> Anyone know if Oscar is ever going to take orders again?

[Encryptor] I think Oscar is out of business for good, although I have seen once in a blue moon an Oscar DOT on ebay - not very often though and very very expensive due to bidding wars.

If you want a DOT spinner, Apache Controls makes an outstanding next generation PUSH/PULL model. http://www.apachecontrols.com/

There is even a product review on Retroblast which goes into the details of this unit.
http://retroblast.com/reviews/apache-070106-01.html

I personally have an Oscar DOT and an Apache Blackhawk, and they are night and day when comparing. The Apache Controls is way better and comes with a full Optic controller board (primary option). I have a Blackhawk in my cabinet and it rocks for not only DOT but also regular spinner games like Tempest, etc. I don't even use the Oscar any more since I like the Blackhawk soooo much. Keep it more for nostalgia sake.

Some others as well have written reviews of the blackhawk.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=57329.0

    David



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