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Title: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 25, 2017, 07:25:14 pm
Ive wanted a nerd dungeon for years, And living in a 2 bed semi it was never really that easy to make the room for one but the Ms finally came around to my way of thinking!

Well she thinks its her idea but ive been working her over for years *giggidy*

The plan is to have my 2 retro pie consoles (NES/SNES & Genesis/32x) and a free sat box hooked up to the 32" on the wall.

My Neo Geo MVS bartop and my soon to arrive (i hope) area 51 up in there.

Also a old CRT with N64 and PS2 hooked up to it.

Plus the leather sofa bed as is customary for when you need to get away from the Ms for the night lol

I also intend on doing some creative decor which she is helping with, the start of which is in the pics!

Will take a few weeks to get it fully functional but so far....

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170925/4f7db5dcb2d0097448da6c9741e748c0.jpg)o(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170925/033eb6ae40aad1cb842e1e0e1f2634fe.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 25, 2017, 07:44:59 pm
-1 for calling it a man cave.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2017, 08:14:10 pm
Titch: “Hey guys, I’m designing my man cave on my lappy...”

Me:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170926/70c72dd78c53e71e7197c406288ce34a.gif)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2017, 08:15:24 pm
And if your old lady is designing it, congratulations, you have a she shed.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: acvieluf on September 25, 2017, 09:14:27 pm
-1 for calling it a man cave.

Agreed.  I always thought that Man Cave sounded like a gay strip club.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2017, 09:34:36 pm
-1 for calling it a man cave.

Agreed.  I always thought that Man Cave sounded like a gay strip club.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170926/310fa0e0fe1f63900fc4907235baeb90.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2017, 09:52:41 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170926/c5dbd6d00e92e2208485f49ef2b271f9.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2017, 09:53:22 pm
-1 for calling it a man cave.

Agreed.  I always thought that Man Cave sounded like a gay strip club.

:cheers:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170926/310fa0e0fe1f63900fc4907235baeb90.jpg)

Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Locke141 on September 26, 2017, 02:31:19 am
Good for you.

So your getting the extra bed room and your Ms is getting the rest of the house.   
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 26, 2017, 04:05:27 am
She can keep the rest of the house :p

And nah ime designing ive just recruited her as a slave to help :p

Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 26, 2017, 04:33:08 am
Titch: “Hey guys, I’m designing my man cave on my lappy...”

Me:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170926/70c72dd78c53e71e7197c406288ce34a.gif)

Pretty sure I never said that :p

I design everything in my warped mind
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: 05SRT4 on September 26, 2017, 08:26:47 am
"Man Cave" (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/hand-gestures/facepalm-smiley-emoticon.gif)

Sounds like a fun place to chill though, be sure to post some pics.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Mike A on September 26, 2017, 08:29:26 am
...if you are allowed to. ;)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: morton on September 26, 2017, 08:40:42 am
I feel like the term "man cave" is cheesy as heck. It sounds like a condescending term coined by someone trying to be cute when describing a place where "big dumb guy stuff" goes on. Neanderthal stuff. Never been in a cave with TV's and couches.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 26, 2017, 08:43:22 am
"Man Cave" (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/hand-gestures/facepalm-smiley-emoticon.gif)

Sounds like a fun place to chill though, be sure to post some pics.

I will as things progress :)

Unless of course nobody else cares in which case I will just have to chill and enjoy my efforts,
Rather dissapointed nobody has mentioned the storage draws or the wall being laid out and focused on the term man cave instead  :dunno
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: barrymossel on September 26, 2017, 08:46:07 am
I like the simpleness of that name. It's a room where men do manly stuff.

And I noticed Tetris right away... ;)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: yotsuya on September 26, 2017, 09:26:22 am
I like the simpleness of that name. It's a room where men do manly stuff.


Might I suggest “The Blue Oyster Club” as an alternative name?
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Mike A on September 26, 2017, 09:28:03 am
 :laugh2:
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: yotsuya on September 26, 2017, 10:00:05 am
All good-natured ribbing aside, I hope you enjoy your space. It’s very important to have a space to call your own.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Mike A on September 26, 2017, 10:05:06 am
So what is going on the wall?
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 26, 2017, 10:27:06 am
So what is going on the wall?

Brokeback Mountain movie poster
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: thomas_surles on September 26, 2017, 11:17:50 am
I will be setting up a "Game room" here shortly as well. Goid luck. Look forward to lots of pics
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 26, 2017, 12:47:10 pm
Well Broke back mountain and the Blue Oyster club defo sound like a gay bar LOL

Glad you noticed the Tetris cabinet, I would of liked something taller to get another row in but they jumped from 3 high to 5 :s

The blue tape on the wall is actually reflective (like used on police cars etc) and I am basically building a pac man maze on the wall for a Vinyl pac-man to sit in along with some ghosts etc.

Ide like to find a neon sign saying Arcade or something to go on the wall to but so far strugling with that!

Loads of ideas but as usual time and lack of funds hinder progress!
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: barrymossel on September 26, 2017, 12:48:36 pm
I like the simpleness of that name. It's a room where men do manly stuff.


Might I suggest “The Blue Oyster Club” as an alternative name?
(http://cf.chucklesnetwork.com/items/1/8/9/1/0/original/if-calling-people-gay-is-all-you-do-doesnt-that-mean-gay-people.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: smass on September 26, 2017, 01:04:32 pm
My dad had a man cave when I was growing up.  It was called "his house"....   :cheers:
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 26, 2017, 01:21:26 pm
I like the simpleness of that name. It's a room where men do manly stuff.


Might I suggest “The Blue Oyster Club” as an alternative name?
(http://cf.chucklesnetwork.com/items/1/8/9/1/0/original/if-calling-people-gay-is-all-you-do-doesnt-that-mean-gay-people.jpg)

LOL
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 26, 2017, 01:24:34 pm
Ide like to find a neon sign saying Arcade or something to go on the wall to but so far strugling with that!

I can help there:

Arcade Neon (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-ARCADE-Neon-Sign-Neon-Bulbs-Led-Signs-Shop-Display-Custom-Real-Glass-Tube-Handcrafted-Decorated/32615151412.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_5570020_10152_10065_10151_10130_10068_10344_10342_10343_10340_10341_10307_10137_10060_10155_10154_10056_10055_10054_5470020_10059_10532_100031_10099_9912_5460020_10338_10339_10103_10102_5590020_10052_10053_10107_10050_10142_10051_10324_10325_5380020_10326_10084_513_10083_5370020_10080_10082_10081_10178_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_143_10312_10313_10314_5560020_10078_10079_10073_5550011-9912,searchweb201603_23,ppcSwitch_4&btsid=4028f875-2add-47b5-8364-2e71151210d5&algo_expid=4bc61080-df6a-43a8-805a-7628829f82c2-37&algo_pvid=4bc61080-df6a-43a8-805a-7628829f82c2)

I've bought this from them before and I love it:

Atari Neon (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ATARI-Neon-Light-Sign-Real-Glass-Tube-Handcraft-Neon-Bulbs-Recreation-Room-Garage-Wall-Display-Neon/32543407052.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.18.HJA5go&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10152_10065_10151_10130_10068_10344_10342_10343_10340_10341_10307_10137_10060_10155_10154_10056_10055_10054_5470020_10059_10532_100031_10099_5460020_10338_10339_10103_10102_5590020_10052_10053_10107_10050_10142_10051_10324_10325_5380020_10326_10084_513_10083_5370020_10080_10082_10081_10178_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_143_5570011_10312_10313_10314_5560020_10078_10079_10073_5550011,searchweb201603_23,ppcSwitch_4&btsid=450e589b-f3da-4be6-9c1c-4dbc89639f7c&algo_expid=69694b68-f1a1-42c5-90f7-2b835cb7cf27-2&algo_pvid=69694b68-f1a1-42c5-90f7-2b835cb7cf27)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 26, 2017, 01:25:42 pm
Ide like to find a neon sign saying Arcade or something to go on the wall to but so far strugling with that!

I can help there:

Arcade Neon (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-ARCADE-Neon-Sign-Neon-Bulbs-Led-Signs-Shop-Display-Custom-Real-Glass-Tube-Handcrafted-Decorated/32615151412.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_5570020_10152_10065_10151_10130_10068_10344_10342_10343_10340_10341_10307_10137_10060_10155_10154_10056_10055_10054_5470020_10059_10532_100031_10099_9912_5460020_10338_10339_10103_10102_5590020_10052_10053_10107_10050_10142_10051_10324_10325_5380020_10326_10084_513_10083_5370020_10080_10082_10081_10178_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_143_10312_10313_10314_5560020_10078_10079_10073_5550011-9912,searchweb201603_23,ppcSwitch_4&btsid=4028f875-2add-47b5-8364-2e71151210d5&algo_expid=4bc61080-df6a-43a8-805a-7628829f82c2-37&algo_pvid=4bc61080-df6a-43a8-805a-7628829f82c2)

I've bought this from them before and I love it:

Atari Neon (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ATARI-Neon-Light-Sign-Real-Glass-Tube-Handcraft-Neon-Bulbs-Recreation-Room-Garage-Wall-Display-Neon/32543407052.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.18.HJA5go&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10152_10065_10151_10130_10068_10344_10342_10343_10340_10341_10307_10137_10060_10155_10154_10056_10055_10054_5470020_10059_10532_100031_10099_5460020_10338_10339_10103_10102_5590020_10052_10053_10107_10050_10142_10051_10324_10325_5380020_10326_10084_513_10083_5370020_10080_10082_10081_10178_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_143_5570011_10312_10313_10314_5560020_10078_10079_10073_5550011,searchweb201603_23,ppcSwitch_4&btsid=450e589b-f3da-4be6-9c1c-4dbc89639f7c&algo_expid=69694b68-f1a1-42c5-90f7-2b835cb7cf27-2&algo_pvid=69694b68-f1a1-42c5-90f7-2b835cb7cf27)

Wont open on my phones browser but ile look later thanks :)

Do they ship to UK?
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 26, 2017, 01:29:27 pm
Yes, free shipping to the UK.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: jdbailey1206 on September 26, 2017, 01:37:38 pm
(http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1816718.1401898431!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/article_1200/arcade3f-10-web.jpg)

Did someone say one room man cave?
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 26, 2017, 01:58:26 pm
Yes, free shipping to the UK.


Awesome man cheers :)
Title: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: yotsuya on September 26, 2017, 02:42:22 pm
I like the simpleness of that name. It's a room where men do manly stuff.


Might I suggest “The Blue Oyster Club” as an alternative name?
(http://cf.chucklesnetwork.com/items/1/8/9/1/0/original/if-calling-people-gay-is-all-you-do-doesnt-that-mean-gay-people.jpg)

Dude, relax, no one called anyone gay. I just offered another name on par with Man Cave. I’m sure the people who frequent the Blue Oyster Club also think they’re doing manly stuff. No judgement. Personally, I’d prefer Blue Oyster to Man Cave. At least it’s a theme.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: thomas_surles on September 26, 2017, 04:02:11 pm
I like the simpleness of that name. It's a room where men do manly stuff.


Might I suggest “The Blue Oyster Club” as an alternative name?
(http://cf.chucklesnetwork.com/items/1/8/9/1/0/original/if-calling-people-gay-is-all-you-do-doesnt-that-mean-gay-people.jpg)

Dude, relax, no one called anyone gay. I just offered another name on par with Man Cave. I’m sure the people who frequent the Blue Oyster Club also think they’re doing manly stuff. No judgement. Personally, I’d prefer Blue Oyster to Man Cave. At least it’s a theme.
Dont forget the white swallow.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: nitrogen_widget on September 26, 2017, 04:08:28 pm
And if your old lady is designing it, congratulations, you have a she shed.

women have menstrual huts.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Liljeqvist on September 29, 2017, 04:45:21 am
I made my mancave a couple of years ago. Now its too smal.. have to expand...
https://youtu.be/IjNQOK2wwRE(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170929/d1045f1f5de01e7c10b54abb5639454f.jpg)


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Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 29, 2017, 05:09:34 am
I made my mancave a couple of years ago. Now its too smal.. have to expand...
https://youtu.be/IjNQOK2wwRE(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170929/d1045f1f5de01e7c10b54abb5639454f.jpg)


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Very cool!

Wish I had that much room!
Would love a pin and looks like you have some good ones!
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Liljeqvist on September 29, 2017, 01:37:11 pm
I made my mancave a couple of years ago. Now its too smal.. have to expand...
https://youtu.be/IjNQOK2wwRE(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170929/d1045f1f5de01e7c10b54abb5639454f.jpg)


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Very cool!

Wish I had that much room!
Would love a pin and looks like you have some good ones!
Thx. I really like it and I have hade some good times there...


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Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: keilmillerjr on September 30, 2017, 08:13:45 am
I made my mancave a couple of years ago. Now its too smal.. have to expand...
https://youtu.be/IjNQOK2wwRE(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170929/d1045f1f5de01e7c10b54abb5639454f.jpg)


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It’s the TERMINATOR!
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 30, 2017, 09:45:51 am
I managed to dig out my old 64 today ready to get it going!

Ive had to order a s-video lead though as mine only had the olde skool aerial connection.

The reset button has also jammed so ive had to order a driver to strip and fix that but otherwise the console looks pretty good!

The game carts contacts were filthy though!
Doubt they would of played but I have cleaned them up with some contact cleaner and now looking like new again :)

Next job is to clean the actual cartridge cases as they are also filthy!!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170930/8389ff5eb5b81ed11eb5a1c8593363b1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170930/92d38b3bea66cae0d7c7b7dc874f141e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170930/65b7e295b5fb9f1b5e7175c7917f59a6.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: 05SRT4 on September 30, 2017, 12:23:22 pm
Coolest blanket ever!!
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: yotsuya on September 30, 2017, 02:09:03 pm
Coolest blanket ever!!
I’ve seen cooler.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 30, 2017, 02:39:59 pm
Coolest blanket ever!!

The Ms chose that actually, Everyone assumes it would be me but I think she has a thing for tradesman!
Or plumbers....

Hoping tradesman lol
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 03, 2017, 01:18:08 pm
Well we completed the nerd rooms feature wall tonight:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/803fa9d98a7f6e4664e78e551969a460.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/117b5e7ae9deb5d134c229a1b5308e04.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 03, 2017, 01:27:52 pm
Also new draw units built up and located, plus snake viv and neo geo bartop (at perfect playing height :) )

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/121602490bacf0d5e0dacc47b7019c22.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 03, 2017, 02:48:33 pm
And I think my “console block” is pretty much finished.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/a5670453b151f805bb7f9c61f9630ab2.jpg)

I did contemplate hiding the consoles inside the blocks but decided to keep them on display and just keep the games etc in them.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: vwalbridge on October 03, 2017, 04:04:54 pm
Exposed power strip

(http://i.imgur.com/xI8SF2X.gif)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 03, 2017, 04:07:00 pm
Exposed power strip

(http://i.imgur.com/xI8SF2X.gif)

Its a switched one, wanted easy access to turn stuff on and off :)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: vwalbridge on October 03, 2017, 05:02:29 pm
Its a switched one, wanted easy access to turn stuff on and off :)

Doesn't the power button/switch on the consoles themselves handle that for you?
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 03, 2017, 05:03:34 pm
Puts them into standby yes, but not a total power down.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: pbj on October 03, 2017, 05:10:05 pm
The problem with that power strip is that you're already out of outlets.  Then you're going to end up daisy chaining them like I do and then Jennifer's gonna throw another fit.

Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 03, 2017, 05:23:46 pm
Well the only other thing ime planing on putting on that wall is “the crown jewel” but I can plug that into the unused wall socket.

But yeah dont go daisy chaining lol
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: leapinlew on October 03, 2017, 08:07:09 pm
That wall is a good symbol. Trapped with nowhere to go. Soon will be dead.
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 04, 2017, 02:38:17 am
That wall is a good symbol. Trapped with nowhere to go. Soon will be dead.

LOL he can get a power pellet and munch the world!!
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: barrymossel on October 04, 2017, 01:05:41 pm
Well we completed the nerd rooms feature wall tonight:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/803fa9d98a7f6e4664e78e551969a460.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/117b5e7ae9deb5d134c229a1b5308e04.jpg)
Love the lighted eyes!
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 04, 2017, 01:08:02 pm
Well we completed the nerd rooms feature wall tonight:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/803fa9d98a7f6e4664e78e551969a460.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/117b5e7ae9deb5d134c229a1b5308e04.jpg)
Love the lighted eyes!

Thanks!

I wasnt sure how it was going to look with the reflective eyes/lines but the pictures dont do it justice.
They actually look real cool lit up by the TV etc!
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 04, 2017, 01:09:35 pm
Bit more progress tonight.

Took some serious work but I now have my N64 running on my TV!

Need to play with some settings as its a bit washed out/bright but its defo a good start!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171004/468f7952655df8aec9f48da4ca0369a0.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: pbj on October 04, 2017, 05:13:55 pm
Screen seems a little small.....
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: vwalbridge on October 04, 2017, 05:48:53 pm
Screen seems a little small.....

4-sided letterboxing

(http://i.imgur.com/xI8SF2X.gif)
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Ian on October 04, 2017, 09:54:03 pm
I made my mancave a couple of years ago. Now its too smal.. have to expand...
https://youtu.be/IjNQOK2wwRE(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170929/d1045f1f5de01e7c10b54abb5639454f.jpg)


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LOVE THAT CREATURE PIN!

Sorry... I have wanted one for 10 years...  :hissy:
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Ian on October 04, 2017, 09:57:45 pm
Great job Titch... Keep it coming!
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 05, 2017, 03:29:02 am
Screen seems a little small.....

32”

Not ideal for old skool stuff but its smaller and lighter than a CRT!
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: n3wt0n on October 05, 2017, 08:42:43 pm
looking good man. call it whatever you want... but you have an arcade in your house - that's probably something every one of us on here wanted as a kid.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Operation man cave is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 06, 2017, 02:10:22 am
looking good man. call it whatever you want... but you have an arcade in your house - that's probably something every one of us on here wanted as a kid.   :cheers:

Cheers dude!
And yeah we all want one lets be honest lol
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 09, 2017, 08:41:03 am
Bit more progress but nothing to show at the moment....

I have done a deal for a Old SNES bundle that comes with a boxed scope, arcade stick, 4 way multi tap, international adapter and a few games.
The down side is the SNES is currently DOA, Apparently it wont turn on so I am hoping its just a knackered PSU or a blown Pico Fuse but will have to see when it shows up.
I would be cool to get the SNES running as its had a region hack board installed that changed region when you hold the reset button but if I cant get it going I didnt pay a bad price for all the accessories and I can just buy another console by itself.

I also managed to get a official Nintendo AV lead which has sorted the colour wash out on the N64 And I have brought myself a Everdrive V3 for it.

The next job is to get rid of the crappy wardrobe in the corner and replace it with a cabinet of some sort that I can mount the old CRT TV in and hook the N64 and the SNES up to.
May even try and get the PS2 hooked up to it we shall see.

But the real challenge is finding a unit suitable!

I know what I want in my head but finding it really hard to actually find something like!
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 17, 2017, 03:52:44 pm
So some more updates:

As per the help thread I managed to get the SNES working and been having some fun with it:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171017/dec55155494e0bffe809fc567dc48d62.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171017/51fa5465dbd99bbd3653086989c9d39c.jpg)

Ive destroyed the crappy wardrobe and found a suitable unit to house the CRT and old consoles but I need to wait to pay day in order to buy it.

And finally for now I have picked up the newest member of the household whos fitting in well in his very own games room!
His name is Onix.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171017/7b03462b96171fe0a0900959d0023fd7.jpg)

Thats it for now :)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 23, 2017, 04:10:52 am
I picked up the new “console cabinet” from ikea last night and built it up.
But it needed some modification to fit the old CRT in so I re drilled the side panels to allow me to move the shelf up with the original cam and dowel system so no ugly construction blocks on display.
Plus filled the original holes.

But I also need to put a hole in the back to allow the plugs etc to pass through so I have ordered some desk grommets to do a tidy job of it.

My sign has also arrived and been fitted.

Ile get some pics up once ive finished mod’in the cabinet.
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 24, 2017, 08:17:03 am
Some new tetris-esq mood lighting installed today :)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171024/ca92af5e8960cb24e88026a1410773bf.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: tikiandskull on October 24, 2017, 08:45:14 am
and you need a good chair to play in front of the tv ;)

http://www.harow.fr/arcadesofa.html (http://www.harow.fr/arcadesofa.html)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 24, 2017, 08:48:54 am
and you need a good chair to play in front of the tv ;)

http://www.harow.fr/arcadesofa.html (http://www.harow.fr/arcadesofa.html)

I must admit thats pretty damn cool lol

Dont think I could get away with that though lol
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: tikiandskull on October 24, 2017, 08:59:32 am
I discovered it by chance and I tell myself that it must not be very complicated to do. see even be improved by adding light and speakers in the chair! :)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 24, 2017, 09:26:05 am
Yeah totally!

Could make for a pretty awesome gaming chair with some addons!!
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: yotsuya on October 24, 2017, 09:27:58 am
We laughed at those stupid chairs months ago. Get with the program.
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: HaRuMaN on October 24, 2017, 11:19:08 am
We laughed at those stupid chairs months ago. Get with the program.
Weeweecade chairz!

If PBJ comes to zapcon maybe I'll make one.  Haha
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: pbj on October 24, 2017, 11:43:37 am
I bet those things are just as uncomfortable as the bartop cabinets, except one fails at being a chair and the other at playing games.

I'll look forward to drinking beer and drilling farts into it if you build one.

Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 24, 2017, 12:00:55 pm
Nah if you built it with some nice cushions, built in speakers and a beer fridge you would be on to a winner!

But ile be sticking to my leather sofa bed lol
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Drnick on October 24, 2017, 01:25:41 pm
Some new tetris-esq mood lighting installed today :)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171024/ca92af5e8960cb24e88026a1410773bf.jpg)

I want someone to spray paint one of these light fixtures so it looks like the death star,  much fun can ensue when you pull the cable to open it up :) I'm sure I'll leave Ikea with one eventually :)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 24, 2017, 01:33:42 pm
Some new tetris-esq mood lighting installed today :)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171024/ca92af5e8960cb24e88026a1410773bf.jpg)

I want someone to spray paint one of these light fixtures so it looks like the death star,  much fun can ensue when you pull the cable to open it up :) I'm sure I'll leave Ikea with one eventually :)

LOL yeah I considered multi colour spray painting them as tetris blocks but decided not to bother.

I warn you in advance they are a total bastard to fit!

Give me a old fashioned screw on pendant any day!!

We got that one cheap as the box was damaged but the actual fitting is fine LOL
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: yotsuya on October 24, 2017, 01:46:08 pm
I can’t wait to see the completion of Uncle Titchy’s Naked Puzzle Basement...
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 24, 2017, 02:09:16 pm
I can’t wait to see the completion of Uncle Titchy’s Naked Puzzle Basement...

Naked puzzle basement??
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: yotsuya on October 24, 2017, 02:25:01 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171024/9ea3af430a35dc2d0d5ad8fcf6fb6475.jpg)
Title: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 24, 2017, 02:41:26 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171024/9ea3af430a35dc2d0d5ad8fcf6fb6475.jpg)

Had to google him, never heard of him!

Weird ass quote though!!

However fear not yot!

Completion is near as once my desk grommets arrive the olde crt & console unit shall be completed.

After that I am just waiting on the nod to go and pick up the “crown jewel” to go in the corner.

Though I must admit I am dreading carrying it up the stairs.....
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: pbj on October 24, 2017, 03:03:01 pm
I'm pretty sure Patton is referencing the same public service announcement from the 80s that I dimly recall involving a similar scenario with anthropomorphized mice.

Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 26, 2017, 05:07:11 am
Just managed to score a NES action set on ebay at a decent price :)

Re-living my childhood right there
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: jdbailey1206 on October 26, 2017, 09:31:02 am
Just managed to score a NES action set on ebay at a decent price :)

Gut it and throw a pi in it...   :laugh:
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 26, 2017, 09:32:41 am
Just managed to score a NES action set on ebay at a decent price :)

Gut it and throw a pi in it...   :laugh:

Cant use the blaster with a Pi!
And I already got a Pitendo ;)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Malenko on October 26, 2017, 09:57:34 am

Cant use the blaster with a Pi!
And I already got a Pitendo ;)
Just put a pi in the blaster! duh!
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 26, 2017, 10:22:15 am

Cant use the blaster with a Pi!
And I already got a Pitendo ;)
Just put a pi in the blaster! duh!

Let me know how that goes lol
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: jdbailey1206 on October 28, 2017, 09:38:34 am

Cant use the blaster with a Pi!
And I already got a Pitendo ;)
Just put a pi in the blaster! duh!
I'm sure a Pi Zero would fit...That might actually work...(http://d2trtkcohkrm90.cloudfront.net/images/emoji/apple/ios-10/33/1818.png)
Title: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on October 31, 2017, 03:45:42 pm
Well bar the crown jewel I am calling this project complete.

The bits finally come to finish my console station and so I finished it up today.
The only problem is the TV I had set aside for the purpose is DOA  :angry:

Luckily I have a little grey one which is working fine until I can find a slightly bigger black replacement.

So heres my modified console cabinet with NES, SNES, N64 and PS2.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171031/455c4ce32c9c78b3e70b26e499a65e9c.jpg)

So me n the Ms been having some fun with Duck Hunt tonight.
Its funny really the console is older than my Ms but I have been waiting all these years to play Duck Hunt with a Blaster and I wont lie I rather enjoyed it LOL
I could never afford one as a kid and Mum would never buy me one!
Here we are 25+ years later and I finally get to play!!  ;D

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171031/ff6133fca4f2bc4a345d9f06b4ce5658.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 08, 2017, 07:16:59 am
Managed to get a replacement TV, 20” and black.
Pretty good picture quality to once it warms up :)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171108/418fcfca5573c889c5a61d5d99993128.jpg)

Also fixed the Scope, Not exactly sure why it was not working but the battery contacts were pretty corroded so I stripped it down, cleaned it all up inside and polished all the contacts up and now working again :)

Still no news on when I can pick up my new cab though :(
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: yotsuya on November 08, 2017, 08:20:22 am
Might I suggest a fish tank for the meantime?
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 08, 2017, 08:22:15 am
Might I suggest a fish tank for the meantime?

Snake might eat it LOL
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: yotsuya on November 08, 2017, 08:35:34 am
Might I suggest a fish tank for the meantime?

Snake might eat it LOL

Not if you put it INSIDE the arcade cabinet....
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 08, 2017, 08:36:19 am
Now that would be a unique build
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: leapinlew on November 08, 2017, 01:10:36 pm
The race to get a fishtank in an arcade has officially kicked off. Good luck team Titchgamer!
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: yotsuya on November 08, 2017, 01:53:42 pm
The race to get a fishtank in an arcade has officially kicked off. Good luck team Titchgamer!

Well played, Tapatalk. Well played.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171108/6be821c6691f741e0eef5d4e0a1e0eee.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 08, 2017, 02:02:26 pm
The race to get a fishtank in an arcade has officially kicked off. Good luck team Titchgamer!

Well played, Tapatalk. Well played.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171108/6be821c6691f741e0eef5d4e0a1e0eee.jpg)

LOL well there you go :p

And ive got a Snake viv in my Arcade Lew does that not count!?
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: leapinlew on November 08, 2017, 02:26:53 pm
And ive got a Snake viv in my Arcade Lew does that not count!?

Totally, for sure. Fish and snakes are practically the same animal. Ask anyone who has studied snakeology of fishenomics and they'll tell you.
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 09, 2017, 08:59:14 am
Realised I forgot to add the pic of the neon-esq sign.
I rather like it :)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171109/1ca97a7a45c0b386545b5cf6143a1106.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 09, 2017, 12:20:44 pm
I need to stay away from the bay of E....

Just scored a boxed megadrive for £25 lol
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: jdbailey1206 on November 10, 2017, 06:46:10 am
Might I suggest a fish tank for the meantime?

Snake might eat it LOL

Not if you put it INSIDE the arcade cabinet....

You can name him Reggie...

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/fb/4a/3e/fb4a3e30b5f8e6dc9e53e8f8d1e2769c--indiana-jones-quotes-indiana-jones-funny.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 10, 2017, 06:47:04 am
His names Onix lol
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: leapinlew on November 10, 2017, 02:42:38 pm
Make your arcade sign look more like the Mario flag. Just figure out which Mario you want to use. I'm partial to the first one:


https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fn13y0s7hao/maxresdefault.jpg
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 10, 2017, 02:51:48 pm
Make your arcade sign look more like the Mario flag. Just figure out which Mario you want to use. I'm partial to the first one:


https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fn13y0s7hao/maxresdefault.jpg

You mean having a mario jumping for it?
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: leapinlew on November 10, 2017, 05:26:28 pm
Make your arcade sign look more like the Mario flag. Just figure out which Mario you want to use. I'm partial to the first one:


https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fn13y0s7hao/maxresdefault.jpg

You mean having a mario jumping for it?

Yeah!
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 16, 2017, 02:02:00 am
A Holy grail (of mine atleast) showed up on my door step today :)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171116/1fa979df7e8206dee549998adaba6bd4.jpg)

Took me a bit of time to get it working, had some screen rolling going on to start with but seems ok now :)

Its also had some kind of mod done on it but not sure what exactly.

Still I got it at a good price and its working so ime happy :)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: barrymossel on November 16, 2017, 04:57:08 am
A Holy grail (of mine atleast) showed up on my door step today :)
Never was a big fan of Sega. Sonic was fun (though it's way to fast for me now), the rest I actually don't even know. SNES all the way back in the days!
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 16, 2017, 05:00:22 am
Ive always been a Sega fan boy.
Sonic was great, But I also love Streets of Rage, Golden Axe and Road Rash! :)

I just need to aquire a Mega CD next but that should be easier to get than the 32x was!

Though I have much love for the SNES to.

Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 23, 2017, 07:01:25 pm
Got another 2 additions for my collection today!

My Sega fanboyism may be showing now lol

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171123/2cc3947d0c545498511b228d8b4889e6.jpg)

Ime well chuffed with the menacer, I paid less for it than they are typically going for on the bay and the box etc is in great condition.

The only problem was the previous guy forgot to take the battery’s out....

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171123/595c883fa7180bfabbef543f31a4d212.jpg)

And yeah they were bad!

I had to take it apart to get them out, they had almost glued themselves in along with the clam shell!!

Anyways cleaned all the contacts up and after a bit of TLC and a hour finding 6 AAA bats shes working again :)

Not had a chance to try out the CD yet but tomorrow ile get it going if I can sort out someway to plug the 3 adapters in!!

Ive ordered a all in one adapter but its coming from France so not sure how long that will take but should be a million times better!!
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: thomas_surles on November 24, 2017, 12:12:58 pm
Nice. I got lucky a couple months ago and found a 32x at some thrift shop deep in the hood. $20 bucks l finally completed my sega Frankenstein.
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 24, 2017, 01:20:05 pm
Nice. I got lucky a couple months ago and found a 32x at some thrift shop deep in the hood. $20 bucks l finally completed my sega Frankenstein.

Wish I could get that lucky!
They are quite hard to come by over here as are the CD’s and the menacers.

Theres usually a few for sale but they are mostly crazy expensive or damaged.

I guess none of them were really popular, especially the menacers so they are not rare as such just not common either!

Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: thomas_surles on November 25, 2017, 12:24:02 pm
Yeah the only sega stuff i see in the wild are model 2 genesis for a dime a dozen. Speacking of which that same shop has about 20 genesis.
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 25, 2017, 02:30:30 pm
Yeah the Mega drive 2’s are plentiful over here, 1’s slightly harder to get but by no means difficult.

 
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Post by: BigHootchieMK on November 26, 2017, 09:16:33 pm
VERY awesome setup. :cheers:
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 27, 2017, 03:55:46 am
VERY awesome setup. :cheers:

Thank you
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 29, 2017, 02:48:16 pm
My all in 1 adapter arrived for the Sega trinity today.

So shelf installed and all set up :)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171129/fc41032eb89a75a3d5fd105808785bdf.jpg)

Think ime going to look for a Dreamcast next....
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: thomas_surles on November 30, 2017, 09:48:04 am
I need one of those adapters.
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 30, 2017, 09:51:38 am
I need one of those adapters.

They are bloody brilliant mate!
Ordered it from France.
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: pbj on November 30, 2017, 10:00:34 am
Now go burn a copy of Snatcher....

Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on November 30, 2017, 10:01:35 am
Now go burn a copy of Snatcher....

Allready have ;)

Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on December 13, 2017, 08:27:18 am
Right thats it... Ime at capacity!!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171213/1f8648ac6848ae4b4cbb1ce1d1c5c0be.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Malenko on December 13, 2017, 03:10:40 pm
soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..............................



if I paid you for it and shipping n stuff, could you get me a super famicom, and if so, how much? WIll paypal as gift. Bonus points if you can get me a super fire pro wrestling XP cart.
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on December 13, 2017, 03:17:57 pm
I actually have a mint super famicom in one of the boxes lol

No wrestleing cart though lol
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on December 13, 2017, 03:21:04 pm
On a serious note, I can get Jap Super Famicom’s for about £20 (console only) about £50 for a full set up but god knows how much shipping would be!
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on December 20, 2017, 09:07:06 am
Had another stroke of luck this morning.

Picked up a “spares or repair” justifier for the MD £8 posted with a box (bit damaged but not going to moan for £8!)

And it works! Quids in :D

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171220/fea7fb578db6c08018c55a8c2aacd459.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 22, 2018, 05:08:54 am
I finally took the plunge and got everything up stairs (mame cab inc) and stuff out of the loft.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180922/e92d6597a1dc6d16f8b20299cc1b4b59.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180922/281c7440c8424d728fb91dbdce5536a5.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180922/79d02bf4b32b5b57edcdda53427c50b5.jpg)

And I picked up a Saturn to round off my collection the other day.

Just not sure where the hell I am going to put it at the moment....
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: rave0035 on September 23, 2018, 08:50:48 am
Wall turned out nice.

You need a better way to display your consoles and make them playable at a moment's notice.  Ditch the IKEA cube. 

What about building a retail style false slat-wall with 1x2 backing so you could put the consoles on shelves, run wires behind the wall, and build some kind of a classy switch setup to toggle between the systems?  If you wanted to get fancy, you could do soft LED lighting for all the consoles but that had a 'spotlight' effect on the currently selected console...

Not the right color, but...
(http://bghconcert.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/slat-wall-accessories-design-of-shelves-image-design-shelves-design-of-image-mdf-slatwall-panels-home-depot.jpg)

Mike

Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 23, 2018, 08:56:55 am
Wall turned out nice.

You need a better way to display your consoles and make them playable at a moment's notice.  Ditch the IKEA cube. 

What about building a retail style false slat-wall with 1x2 backing so you could put the consoles on shelves, run wires behind the wall, and build some kind of a classy switch setup to toggle between the systems?  If you wanted to get fancy, you could do soft LED lighting for all the consoles but that had a 'spotlight' effect on the currently selected console...

Not the right color, but...
(http://bghconcert.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/slat-wall-accessories-design-of-shelves-image-design-shelves-design-of-image-mdf-slatwall-panels-home-depot.jpg)

Mike



Yeah that shelving would be good. Most of the consoles are in the cupboard under the CRT  but they are all connected via 2 switches a 8 & 4 way so I can play any of them at the press of a button.
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: jdbailey1206 on September 24, 2018, 08:17:17 am
Titch grab me a picture of your light fixture.  It looks nice from the reflection in your cabinet.
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 24, 2018, 08:28:15 am
Titch grab me a picture of your light fixture.  It looks nice from the reflection in your cabinet.

Random but thanks :p

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180924/ebbcb473769ed976f2e57cfa61302c9a.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180924/63b8ddf425381db01e56b08c93ba81eb.jpg)
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: jdbailey1206 on September 24, 2018, 11:13:47 am
Bro you were just talking about shelving two responses ago.  Talking about lights is not random.  Thank you for pics.
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 24, 2018, 11:16:52 am
Bro you were just talking about shelving two responses ago.  Talking about lights is not random.  Thank you for pics.

Fair point haha.

Its actually a pretty cool lamp shade.
---smurfette--- to fit properly though!
Title: Re: Operation Nerd Dungeon is go!
Post by: Titchgamer on September 27, 2018, 03:54:30 am
Shiny new Saturn to add to the collection.
I liked the box not seen one like it before.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180927/f3e075732cf71608dd5aee54fe25c896.jpg)