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javeryh's Donkey Kong Plus [FINISHED]
javeryh:
--- Quote from: sk8ersublime on August 30, 2010, 03:15:39 pm ---I dont think I saw this in the thread...but what are your specs for your computer? I am more interested in the Video card...i just got myself a DK jr. monitor that I am about to recap and I may use it in my DK scratch build from 6 months ago... did you get an ArcadeVGA?
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No ArcadeVGA.
Motherboard:
ECS 761GX-M754 (3.0C) w/XPM 3100+ AMD Athlon XP Mobile 3100+ Socket 754 SiS 761 GX Micro ATX Motherboard/CPU Set
Power Supply:
Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 ATX12V 500W Power Supply
RAM (I ordered 2 of these for 1GB total RAM):
CORSAIR ValueSelect 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model VS512MB400
Hard Drive:
Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JD 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Monitor :
Happ Vision Pro (19")
This is all overkill for such a simple set up and I'm thinking about switching it out one of these days if I can figure out how to use a laptop and have it power on the same way (right now I have a button on the back of the cab wired to the pins on the motherboard - one press for on and off). This computer and monitor were initially in my cocktail cabinet but since I want to redo the entire thing I stripped out all the parts. :cheers:
WhereEaglesDare:
Overall how much do you think you spent on this project, estimate start to finish....?
javeryh:
--- Quote from: WhereEaglesDare on August 30, 2010, 10:01:44 pm ---Overall how much do you think you spent on this project, estimate start to finish....?
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This is most of it not counting the computer.
Cabinet:
* Cabinet and coin door: $36 (I still can't believe it)
* Zinsser BIN primer (1 gallon): $20 from Home Depot
* Blue paint (1 gallon): $45 from Sherwin Williams (way expensive, but worth it)
* Black paint (1 quart - Rustoleum semi-gloss): $8 from Home Depot
* Bondo: $12 from Home Depot
* Rubber feet: $2 from Home Depot
Control Panel:
* Control panel overlay: $30 from eBay
* Control panel instruction card underlay: $5 from Arcade Shop
* Button set for Nintendo Classic control panels: $15 from MikesArcade.com
* Nintendo Control Panel bolt set (8 bolts/nuts): $10 from MikesArcade.com
* 3 Nintendo button holders (with microswitches): $28 from MikesArcade.com
* Nintendo CP Strike Set: $5 from MikesArcade.com
* Joystick (Sanwa JLF) and harness: $35 from lizardlick.com
* 1/16" ABS plastic (24" x 24"): $17 from eBay
* 1/2" MDF panel: $0 (on hand)
Art:
* Marquee: $40 from Arcade Shop
* Side Art: $65 from QuarterArcade
* Bezel: $45 from Arcade Shop.com
* Bezel instruction card decal: $5 from Arcade Shop
* Nintendo coin door decals: $6 from ThisOldGame
Misc. Parts:
* Light: $12 from Home Deopt
* Marquee/bezel retainers: $17 from MikesArcade.com
* 9/16" t-molding: $10 from Arcade Shop
* 19" Tri-Res CGA/EGA/VGA monitor: $239+$28 S/H from Arcade Shop
* Computer/PCB
* Powdercoating coin door: $75 from local shop
* Asahi Seiko Coin Mechs (2): $76 factory direct
It started off cheap but like every one of these projects the costs add up over time.
Level42:
May I ask what you did with the original control panel that you used as a model ?
I'm planning on converting my Nintendo cab into a DK and need a bare CP.
WhereEaglesDare:
--- Quote from: Level42 on September 11, 2010, 01:20:16 pm ---May I ask what you did with the original control panel that you used as a model ?
I'm planning on converting my Nintendo cab into a DK and need a bare CP.
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why not cut a new one?
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