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Segmented & detachable full-size cabinet ?
shardian:
I don't think it would matter too much structurally. I think the top fitting over the bottom would be more aesthetically pleasing - kind of like an Ultimate Arcade II kit, or a Gorf machine.
After going back over your requirements, you would be much better off with a small scale machine. There isn't single full-size arcade machine that will be "haulable" in a VW Golf.
Have you considered a bartop machine? Take a look a Lew's WIP Bartop.
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This would be something that you could transport, it would be somewhat light, and would include everything you desire.
If you so choose, you could even build a base for it to turn it into a full-size machine.
ChadTower:
--- Quote from: shardian on May 29, 2007, 02:28:51 pm ---I don't think it would matter too much structurally.
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I don't mean it would fail, I mean it might be a little too easy to tip over.
stuckpixel:
You could also try going a bit non-traditional with your cab. (ie LCD instead of CRT, thinner build, etc.)
Make doing the multipart thing a lot easier, at least as far as the amount of weight you need to rest on the lower part.
Or, you could try doing a sit-down cab of sorts, more about the size of a desk, which would probably be easier to transport.
However you think man, it's your cab. I'd just make sure you measure measure measure before you commit, make sure it will fit where you want it to fit.
shorthair:
Yeah, the monitor is going to be the crucial part, here. If you go (either arcade or PC) 19-21", it won't be that bad. Larger will be harder. But two people could handle it. I'm more worried about it fitting in your car. You could very easily get a hitch put on your car for a small trailer, and then dolly the cab up to your room when you get there.
lroy12:
maybe i should be looking into building a mini cabinet with a two player cp. has this been done before?