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Title: 1st Post, 1st try at building a cabinet
Post by: stuartfox on June 16, 2010, 08:56:09 am

Hi Guys,

Just introducing myself...

I've lurked these forums for a while but never posted before - I'm Stuart from the UK and I've just built my 1st Mame Cab. There's some GREAT stuff here so thanks to all for the amazing resource.

Since the new addition has been sitting in my conservatory its had use almost every day which is great - also to see friends kids (4 - 6 year olds) playing frogger and R-type - climbing all over it was cool!

pics : http://www.goodsounds.co.uk/arcade (http://www.goodsounds.co.uk/arcade)

Cheers

Title: Re: 1st Post, 1st try at building a cabinet
Post by: Havok on June 16, 2010, 09:28:36 am

Looks great - I love the lighting touch!

Title: Re: 1st Post, 1st try at building a cabinet
Post by: BobA on June 16, 2010, 09:41:37 am

Very nice machine for a first try.  :applaud: :applaud:

Title: Re: 1st Post, 1st try at building a cabinet
Post by: orchidius on June 16, 2010, 11:18:38 am

I was also wondering how you managed the lighting ;). Regular 60 LED 5060 1m LEDstrip?

Title: Re: 1st Post, 1st try at building a cabinet
Post by: damphon on June 16, 2010, 12:11:39 pm

Thats a really nice cab

Title: Re: 1st Post, 1st try at building a cabinet
Post by: severdhed on June 16, 2010, 01:05:27 pm

looks great...good job

Title: Re: 1st Post, 1st try at building a cabinet
Post by: stuartfox on June 16, 2010, 01:31:16 pm

Quote from: orchidius on June 16, 2010, 11:18:38 am

I was also wondering how you managed the lighting ;). Regular 60 LED 5060 1m LEDstrip?

I just got some of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blue-12V-120CM-Flexible-Car-Auto-60-LED-SMD-Strip-Light-/280513984878?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item414fefb96e#ht_2550wt_1139 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blue-12V-120CM-Flexible-Car-Auto-60-LED-SMD-Strip-Light-/280513984878?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item414fefb96e#ht_2550wt_1139)

They were a bit of a nightmare - I recommend buying more than you need as some were a bit flakey but once they were on they seem to be reliable enough! and the ones at the top illuminate the control pannel nicely!

Title: Re: 1st Post, 1st try at building a cabinet
Post by: stuartfox on June 16, 2010, 01:35:22 pm

Quote from: severdhed on June 16, 2010, 01:05:27 pm

looks great...good job

Thanks :-) Its been in jukebox mode for the last 2 days while we've been building a new patio!

I LOVE your games / cinema room!!!!!!!