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Rooter's Arcade - My first cab
DaOld Man:
Welcome to the home arcade hobby!
Good work on yours so far..
I like the CP.. Knievel does great work.
This project reminds me of my first.
There were times that I was ready to give up and say the *** with it.
But I didnt give up, and I was very glad I didnt.
So dont let the work get you down. It will be well worth the effort.
And dont ever say "This is the last one I will build", because I said that and I have built 3 more since then.
I love this hobby. And this forum is a great place to learn, and maybe pilfer some good ideas!
Keep up the good work, cant wait to see the pictures of your progress along the way.
rooter:
Looks like the cabinet is 95% complete!
Right now, the machine is using standard PC speakers. The speakers you see in the photos are not connected yet.
Here is my to-do list:
The monitor bevel is jacked, I need to redo that.
Install fluorescent light for behind the marquee (glass on top)
Create artwork for the marquee and have it printed on the glass
Install an amp and subwoofer and connect them to the existing speakers
Install this screen (as seen on BYOAC forums) somewhere and show directions for each game on it. (http://www.warrantyvoid.us/cyberhomedvdplayer.html)
Drill holes for pinball buttons on the side and admin buttons on the top (I had to get a new bit)
Install the spinner (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=86&products_id=268)
Finish designing/coding Rooter's Pinball game
Buy stools (http://www.usa-barstools.com/barstoolimages/ls970.jpg)
Buy keyboad (http://www.connectreviews.com/images/microsoft_reclusa.jpg)
Buy mouse (http://www.rushmessageboard.com/cpmb/uploads/monthly_12_2007/post-523-1197584616.jpg)
I went with a 27" wide screen monitor because it was only $399 from NewEgg. The 27" widescreen equates to a 22" 4:3 CRT with black bars on the side. I couldn't find a CRT for that price and they weigh 20X more. I considered putting a 4:3 bevel over the black bars, but in person it looks just fine the way it is. I've also been know to play a PC game or two in widescreen and I like having options.
I had my friends over for poker night and they just threw down the cards and started betting on Marvel vs. Capcom. Everyone was screaming/cheering. Good times. I can't wait to get more work done.
metaHipster:
how did you bevel your monitor bezel? is that wood?
WaRpEd:
I really like the chrome tmolding and blue artwork
Keep up the good work!
bfauska:
Looks pretty cool. Another advantage to leaving the monitor fully exposed is that you could use it as a media center/ jukebox with video or visualizations that utilize the whole screen.
Have you considered adding either a real coin door or one of the stickers from GroovyGameGear? Ultimately I think that plunking coins into the machine is a serious part of the nistalgia, but even superficially I think that the cabinets just look more authentic with something that looks like a coin door on the front.
The cabinet is looking great and with or without a coin door it will look really finished once that marquee spot is occupied. Great job.