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Top 10 Mame mistakes that keep getting copied from one machine to another.
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mountain:

--- Quote from: Timoe on March 13, 2007, 07:25:51 am ---1-4, 6 & 7 are false.  These are not mistakes but rather personal preference of design.  How boring would arcades be if they all were black squares.  I say to you paige oliver, that this is not 1988.  If a builder wants a custom or modern style to their cabinet, good for them and good for this hobby.

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Agreed. I think categorizing these as mistakes goes against everything thing this site is about. A more useful list would be actual mistakes at the build level, not the design level. Documenting mistakes such as using the t-molding slot cutter backwards, or using the wrong drill bit for acrylic is much more useful to the new guy.

This thread should be re-named paigeoliver’s top ten pet peeves. ;D

shardian:
About deep control panels:
The majority of MAME cabs now have a trackball for Golden Tee. A deep control panel is totally necessary for playing golden tee, bowling, etc.
johnm160:
Can you explain angled joysticks to me please?

I am getting ready to route out the recesses for the joysticks on my 4 player panel that is based on the UAII CP plans.

Thanks
Numbski:
Well, I may wind up re-doing my CP top, and if I do, then I need some opinions:





Originally I was just going to do a custom overlay, but I made enough mistakes building the top that I may just do it over.  No angled outer players????

Dimensions are roughly 48"x15.5"  I designed the game for maximum elbow room.  The thing that drove me nuts about fighting game cabinets, is that player 2 always seemed to be at a disadvantage, as either you had to elbow your opponent, or hold your arm at some screwy cock-eyed angle.

On new year's eve, myself and three other guys completed TMNT with no issues, and I was in the player 1 slot for that game (far left, angled) and I didn't notice at all.  Is this really such a bane?

I have the rest of the pics here:

http://www.numbski.com/cab

and the panel work I'm doing now here:

http://www.numbski.com/hacks/cab

anyhoo...   :dizzy:
(+_+):
I'd agree with some of the points but disagree with others.

I'd have to say the "notch" in the back is unecessary but I have always found it improves the look by 10%.

The front notch to me can be important (and maybe even unoticably so for those who merely copy cab designs) because it gives you a little extra foot room.

The inner frame may be a waste if you are building the traditional box cab, but as soon as you start creating more complex shaped ones, I believe it helps you, reinforces those edges and prevents any twisting or warping especially if you are using oak, pine, maple etc.
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