Time passes by as RealLife
tm keeps interfering. All ingredients for the Singarcade (rename pending) are finally in though. The decisions I've made before the building starts:
- The cab will be based on Knievels Woody but with rounder corners.
- The theme is Galaga, the cab is black with light blue t-molding.
- I will use MDF, even though it's a bit more sensitive to humidity. The New Zealand variety is supposed to be the best quality.
- The LCD screen is an HP 19"-er that comes with the HP AMD 3800+ CPU I'm using.
- I will use a repro Galaga bezel (resized to fit).
- The CP has 3 joysticks and a 3" Happ trackball. It's based on the generic PA design but with ergonomically place buttons.
There's enough room to add a spinner if needed.
Still to decide:
- Should I paint the cab or laminate it?
- Should I use side art?