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| DickTracey:
Well first off I'd like to say I'm really excited to start my own MAME/Emulation Cabinet. But first I'd like to get some general/background info. I'm planning on a regular sized cabinet with a PC inside using an ATI all-in-wonder with the component video adapter using this TV http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=11209581&m=1&cat=24&scat=28. And then I'll probably use the joystick and buttons from happ controls (whats your opinions on the different types of joysticks and buttons there, any favs?) along with 2 of the USB harnesses they have there. Two because I'll make a 4 joystick (2 with 6 buttons and 2 with 4 buttons), 2 trackball, 4 start buttons, and 4 select buttons control center. Can anyone verify that 2 of those usb harnesses work at the same time with Mame32? Also I'll grab two of those USB lightguns and make some mounts/holsters on the side of the control center for those. Maybe a coin/bill collector if theres any cash left over. And then the best part is I'm going to have connectors for controllers for NES, SNES, Genesis, N64, PSX, and maybe a few others if I can fit them. These will plug in under the main control center. Also, I'll make a cut-out on the side of the cab and mount my dreamcast vertically. The standard marquee with a flourecent light behind and speakers below, caster wheels on the bottom, T-Molding (how do I cut the wood for that, checked the faq didnt see anything?), and that clear plastic stuff for the top of the control center...can't remember the name right now. PC-wise it'll probably be a 2ghz P4 with 384mb ram and a 40gb hd with a ATI AIW 8500DV. Also, a wireless mouse and keyboard to do some web surfing and general PC usage. Oh, and plenty of USB ports! Any quick advice, opinions, favorites? I've got hopefully all the tools needed, circular saw, table saw, heavy drill, and a local Home depot and Sears Hardware ;) . I'll probably work on the control center first so I can use it with my current PC and then start work on the cab. |
| rampy:
we recently discussed which happs buttons and joysticks we liked best (assuming you didn't want a 4-way for classic gaming... ) If you are going to buy happs products I suggest saving some bread and ordering from http://www.therealbobroberts.com We'll see what else I can dig up for you, for pointers... rampy EDIT 1: don't buy happs usb interface... buy an ipac4 from ultimarc (or a key wiz from groovygamegear.com if it has enough inputs - im too tired to do the math) I take it you are doing 4player cpontrol panel? Edit 2: > T-Molding (how do I cut the wood for that, checked the faq didnt see anything?), THe right way is to use a router with a 1/16th slot cutting bit... > and that clear plastic stuff for the top of the control >center...can't remember the name right now. It's usually called lexan or plexiglass (or other brandnames likes crystal lite/perspex/lucite/etc)' |
| AlanS17:
The Happ website is surely a great place to go to get ideas and see what's available, but some parts are grossly overpriced. Those USB harnesses are one such item. I would recommend an Ipac/ Jpac/Keywhiz over those Happ items. |
| shmokes:
That TV is an unfortunate choice, I think. First it is small. Also, and this is really a matter of opinion, it has a flat screen. As far as authenticity is concerned, most (none???) arcade games don't use flat picture tubes. Oh...and the power button will break off and push into the case. This seems to happen with every Daewoo TV. |
| jakejake28:
i bought all my stuff from ultimarc. it has the best joysticks (j-sticks) the best encoders (ipac and optipac), decent buttons, a trackball, all for good prices. |
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