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Title: Cabinet plans
Post by: Coleman on July 08, 2015, 08:07:22 pm
Hello,
I apologize if this has been discussed already...
is there a resource available that list the dimensions of original cabinets for someone who wants to build from scratch but match the original design?
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: two40 on July 08, 2015, 09:28:18 pm
Which cabinets exactly?

There's this sticky thread re Nintendo - http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,144583.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,144583.0.html)
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: Slippyblade on July 08, 2015, 09:39:58 pm
Don't forget Jack-O Bud

http://jakobud.com/ (http://jakobud.com/)
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: Coleman on July 08, 2015, 10:21:01 pm
Thanks for the link!

Specifically I would like to scratch build a Legendary wings cabinet.
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: Coleman on July 10, 2015, 06:56:10 pm
I'm starting to think that possibly there was no original cabinet and that it was only sold as an upgrade kit... is there anyway to confirm this?
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: PL1 on July 10, 2015, 08:20:23 pm
Quote from: Coleman on July 10, 2015, 06:56:10 pm
I'm starting to think that possibly there was no original cabinet and that it was only sold as an upgrade kit... is there anyway to confirm this?
A quick check of the usual arcade manual sites only shows the conversion kit manual.

VAPS (http://www.arcade-museum.com/members/game_census.php?klov_id=8411) lists 13 users who have either the board or conversion kit -- only 2 of 15 entries are labeled "original/dedicated" cabs and one of those says in the comments that it isn't in the original cab.

Related thread here (http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=31385) on KLOV.

The evidence seems to point toward either:
1.) Conversion kit only or
2.) Generic cab (Dynamo, etc.) rather than a unique style/shape.


Scott
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: wp34 on July 10, 2015, 09:41:51 pm
A member on KLOV has started a new site that looks promising.

http://www.classicarcadecabinets.com/ (http://www.classicarcadecabinets.com/)

http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=341014 (http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=341014)


Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: dmckean on July 10, 2015, 10:30:19 pm
I've always thought that a separate sub-forum here would be useful. Just threads full of people posting pictures of the cabs they own and different measurements.
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: PL1 on July 10, 2015, 10:50:13 pm
Quote from: dmckean on July 10, 2015, 10:30:19 pm
I've always thought that a separate sub-forum here would be useful. Just threads full of people posting pictures of the cabs they own and different measurements.
How about just adding more entries/inks on this (http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Cabinet_Plans) wiki page?   ;D


Scott
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: dmckean on July 10, 2015, 10:54:48 pm
Quote from: PL1 on July 10, 2015, 10:50:13 pm
How about just adding more entries/inks on this (http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Cabinet_Plans) wiki page?   ;D
Scott

Nobody knows the wiki exists.  ;)
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: PL1 on July 10, 2015, 11:08:38 pm
Quote from: dmckean on July 10, 2015, 10:54:48 pm
Quote from: PL1 on July 10, 2015, 10:50:13 pm
How about just adding more entries/inks on this (http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Cabinet_Plans) wiki page?   ;D
Nobody knows the wiki exists.  ;)
That's why I mentioned it.    :lol


Scott
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: ChanceKJ on July 11, 2015, 06:43:48 pm
Quote from: dmckean on July 10, 2015, 10:54:48 pm
Quote from: PL1 on July 10, 2015, 10:50:13 pm
How about just adding more entries/inks on this (http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Cabinet_Plans) wiki page?   ;D
Scott

Nobody knows the wiki exists.  ;)

We have a wiki??   ???


 ;)
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: Happydayz on July 11, 2015, 11:16:13 pm
And well done..  It is a really usefully wiki..
As a newb who has been coming to this site for at least for 5 years every now and then, but only just signed up i have to say well done..

Some great info a some real idiot proof information..and good links...
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: PL1 on July 12, 2015, 12:12:20 am
Quote from: Happydayz on July 11, 2015, 11:16:13 pm
And well done..  It is a really usefully wiki..
As a newb who has been coming to this site for at least for 5 years every now and then, but only just signed up i have to say well done..

Some great info a some real idiot proof information..and good links...
Thanks on behalf of all of us who have contributed to the wiki.   :cheers:

Glad that you find it useful and informative.   ;D


Scott
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: ChanceKJ on July 12, 2015, 09:01:13 am
Wow, this is crazy...

Finding out we have a wiki is like, waking up after being in a coma for 20 years!   

Just, wow.  :o
Title: Re: Cabinet plans
Post by: Coleman on July 12, 2015, 08:40:26 pm
Great information guys!
So it looks like I am going to want to build a Dynamo replica cabinet?!...
I'm not sure how to determine which model of Dynamo is best for my application.
I've looked at the resources that were provided, but does anyone have any experience or real perspective on why one should be chosen over another?

TIA