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Dillsta:
Hi guys,
           I got the idea of making an arcade machine off a couple of my dad's work mate and thought why not give it a try. so i did a bit of research on the net and found this place (awesome site by the way). so for the last few weeks I have been setting up an old computer while waiting for my controls to come (took 5 weeks :() and finally they come last week. so i just made a practice control panel (as it is my first time) and put most of my buttons in and wired up. Then i though i make a thread just in case i run into any problems along the way.

My mock up Panel


Just thought this was funny. (sorry its a bit blury)

XeviouS:
In my home town when ever someone yells out "Here comes the incredible Mr. Joystick", we all run inside and hide!!
 :scared :scared :scared :scared

Dillsta:
Ok now i know its been a while but i finally got around to start building the cabinet, So today me and my father got and started. We didn't accomplish much but we have Decided on a lot of thing to do with the building of the cabinet, mostly because our monitor weighs around 30-40kgs. But today we did manage to draw up and cut out the two sides and and glue and nail on some support beams.
I didn't get around to take any pictures but tomorrow if i feel the need i Will.  :D

Dillsta:
Today after waking up and having to catch my grandparents bull, me and me dad set out and continued where we left off yesterday. Today we got the two sides up along with the back piece. We also cut out the CP and the base.





 

DaOld Man:
looking good!
I take it that is a playhouse in the background? Or do you live in Ky?  :laugh2:

My suggestion at this point would be to leave enough room between player 1 and 2 controls to put a trackball later.
Chances are you will want to add a trackball at some point.
My first cabinet I did not leave enough room for the TB, even though it was a big panel like the one you have laid out. This spring my project is to re do that CP to include a trackball and maybe a spinner. I will have to remake the entire panel.
You may want to go ahead and install a trackball now. It would be a lot easier at this stage.

Here is a blog I kept on the third machine I built, might help you out...

The Rage

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