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ViperStrike:



Hey Guys,

New poster here. Figured I'd start a thread on my MAME Box Project so I can post status and get some help and tips from all of you.
This is my first ever attempt at an arcade machine.

So why am I calling it Half-Pint? Well I made my first error long before I even started. I told my wife what I planned on doing :banghead:
So, to make a long story short to keep the peace I will not be building a full size machine. I personally do not like small Bartops so I will be building a combination of the two. My cabinet will basically be a large bartop with 2 player support.
Now full size!

The electronics I will be using:

Computer: I will chop this up to reduce weight
P4 2.8 Ghz CPU
1GB RAM
80 HD
Geforce 5200 Video Card
19" LCD Monitor

Software:
Maximus Arcade Front End

Controls:
2 Mag-Stik
I-PAQ
HAPP Buttons

Others:
a Smart Switch to control turning everything on and off at once.
Logitec 2.1 Speaker system


As for the wood I am still undecided on MDF, Plywood or Particle Board. I want it to be light but I will be using T-Moulding.

I have learned a lot from this site. My only real questions are on the control panel. I understand how to set it up. What I still need to figure out is:

1. What layout to use
2. Where to get everything I need

Is there any software out there to help with creating a layout? I know I saw some but at the time I was going to use the X-Arcade and ignored it.

Current Progress:

Computer setup and configured
Custom art work completed

Status:
On hold till after Christmas  :hissy:


Here is the graphic for the side of the machine and for the front end:



Any tips or suggestions would be great!

Thanks

All pictures are now here: http://imgur.com/a/ybR2j/all

leapinlew:
You may want to do the cardboard mockup first. This thing has some funky measurements. Also, I don't know if it'll be wide enough for 2 people to play comfortably.

Good luck.

ViperStrike:
Yeah the measurements are a mess, I need to fix that before I do anything.
I'm thinking of making it 24 inches wide.

hammyysu:
i agree with the cardboard mock up first it is important. so if you want to change something it is easier to do with cardboard instead of wasting precious wood.

ViperStrike:
I agree with the cardboard mock up, thanks for the ideas guys.

I ordered 2 Mag-Stiks and a I-PAC today from Ultimarc.
I also ordered all of my buttons, T-Moulding and LED Marquee from Groovy Game Gear.
This will give me a good chance to mock up the controls before I start buying wood.

Best news of all, I showed my wife the rough size of this cabinet and she agreed that it was too big to be a bartop.
I'm now going full size  :applaud:

I'm going to be using plans I found on arcadecab.com.

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