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John F:
As these questions are mystories to me, I would be more than glad if someone could help me with at least one of two of them. :)

1. Building the cab. Is particle board the way to go, or is there any more instresting/funnier alternatives? And ho thick (particle board) would you prefer?

2. Speakers. Is the best place to put them "under the marquee"?

3. Coin doors. Do I have any need for a double coin mechanism? Games that really *need* it?

4. Wheels. I've never looked under a cab, but as they are damn heavy there gotta to be some easier-to-move stuff down there? What do you use, nada, or normal "book-shelf-wheels" that make the cabs shaky?

5. The glass in front of the monitor. Plexi or real glass?

John F:
The "glass in front of the monitor" again, whatever it is called in english...

Do you prefer to keep it all transparent , or paint the borders around it black so it fit the screen exactly?

Jonathan_the_Red:

--- Quote ---1. Building the cab. Is particle board the way to go, or is there any more instresting/funnier alternatives? And ho thick (particle board) would you prefer?

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MDF is easier to work with and sturdier. How are you planning to finish the cabinet?

5/8" MDF is a good thickness if you can find it (it's not available in some areas). If you can't get 5/8", 3/4" is preferable to 1/2".


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2. Speakers. Is the best place to put them "under the marquee"?

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"Best" is in the ear of the beholder, but that's where I've got mine, and AFAIK where most real arcade games put 'em.


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3. Coin doors. Do I have any need for a double coin mechanism? Games that really *need* it?

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There are games that do need multiple coin mechanisms... Gauntlet immediately springs to mind. I'm not even aware of any single-slot coin doors. I've got a quad in my cab for those four-player Gauntlet games.


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4. Wheels. I've never looked under a cab, but as they are damn heavy there gotta to be some easier-to-move stuff down there? What do you use, nada, or normal "book-shelf-wheels" that make the cabs shaky?

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Wheels are a good idea. Get some good sturdy 2 1/2" - 3" casters. Use rigid ones in the back, and swivels with locks on the front. With the front casters locked the cab shouldn't be shaky.


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5. The glass in front of the monitor. Plexi or real glass?
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Mine is Lexan. Your mileage may vary.

Jonathan_the_Red:

--- Quote ---The "glass in front of the monitor" again, whatever it is called in english...

Do you prefer to keep it all transparent , or paint the borders around it black so it fit the screen exactly?
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My Lexan is completely transparent, with a Happ bezel behind it. The bezel fits nicely in front of the screen and gives it a professional look.

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