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Title: Re-purposing other items for use with a cab!
Post by: jimmy2x2x on August 10, 2010, 10:36:11 am

Just wondering what some of the most successful re-purposing of items are.

For example I'm sure I've seen one build where one builder had used the base off a TV stand for his control panel
(can't find the link atm)
EDIT: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=95439.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=95439.0)

Any other examples of this?

Title: Re: Re-purposing other items for use with a cab!
Post by: Ginsu Victim on August 10, 2010, 10:39:05 am

I built my own spinner from a hard drive, but it broke and I've been looking to buy a proper one since then. (Thanks for snatching that one the other day)  :angry:





 ;D

Title: Re: Re-purposing other items for use with a cab!
Post by: DrumAnBass on August 10, 2010, 10:59:50 am

I did the hard drive spinner method; plus used half a yo-yo as the spinner knob...

(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=59359.0;attach=60416;image)

Title: Re: Re-purposing other items for use with a cab!
Post by: jimmy2x2x on August 10, 2010, 11:17:17 am

Sorry about that Ginsu!  >:D

Im really digging that Pac-Twins panel, I'm going to be modelling my new CP on your design

I love all the extra functionality without destroying the cab or having a 'frankenwing'

Title: Re: Re-purposing other items for use with a cab!
Post by: Generic Eric on August 11, 2010, 11:05:03 am

I have a test rig in the basement that will soon be transplanted the lowboy I am building.

As you can see, it is setting on a shelf/cabinet.  Behind it is an old night stand.  I won't be using either of those, but for now, its a makeshift arcade "cabinet"
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=151499;image)

Title: Re: Re-purposing other items for use with a cab!
Post by: JustMichael on August 13, 2010, 03:59:47 pm

Lots of "repurposed" items used in this cab:  http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=88515.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=88515.0)