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Title: Where can I find plans or get started making my own
Post by: comanderalpha on December 20, 2016, 06:38:52 pm

       So i have decided to make a raspberry pi arcade cabinet. Im not sure where to start. I have already a raspberry pi configured how i want aswell as my controlls i will use ( two joysticks 16 buttons 4 smaller buttons ill use for menu stuff) i want to have a place for a keyboard and mouse. possibly under the controls in a small hatch or like a little rail slider. i want to mount a large flat screen in it. I would be very glad if anyone had easy plans i could just follow or could help me start.

Title: Re: Where can I find plans or get started making my own
Post by: lilshawn on December 22, 2016, 02:51:08 pm

go here...

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,151843.msg1588984.html#msg1588984 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,151843.msg1588984.html#msg1588984)

and just build that. follow along and see the project...get some ideas...

really, only YOU can answer what it is you want. Find a plan and adapt it to what you need.

Title: Re: Where can I find plans or get started making my own
Post by: matsadona on December 22, 2016, 03:54:24 pm

If you don't want to do the US aircraft carrier style this webpage might give you some good inspiration : http://www.koenigs.dk/mame/eng/ (http://www.koenigs.dk/mame/eng/)

Title: Re: Where can I find plans or get started making my own
Post by: lilshawn on December 22, 2016, 04:27:02 pm

if you are first timing it, I would recommend either going super simple... or buying an old cabinet and modding it.

going all out on your virgin run is bad news waiting to happen.

unless you are a cabinetmaker, in which case, give 'er bullets.

Title: Re: Where can I find plans or get started making my own
Post by: wasted0101 on December 22, 2016, 04:37:25 pm

This is a good place to start.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,118612.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,118612.0.html)

Title: Re: Where can I find plans or get started making my own
Post by: keilmillerjr on December 23, 2016, 06:32:08 am

Don't include mouse and key board into design. They are not necessary and take away from the arcade design.

Title: Re: Where can I find plans or get started making my own
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on December 23, 2016, 02:24:28 pm

Quote from: keilmillerjr on December 23, 2016, 06:32:08 am

Don't include mouse and key board into design. They are not necessary and take away from the arcade design.

+1

But if you MUST, at least go wireless with trackpad built in.  That way you can tuck it away somewhere like the coin door or in a nearby drawer in the same room.
Something similar to this:  https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad-Internet-Connected/dp/B014EUQOGK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482520966&sr=8-2&keywords=logitech+wireless+keyboard+with+trackpad (https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad-Internet-Connected/dp/B014EUQOGK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482520966&sr=8-2&keywords=logitech+wireless+keyboard+with+trackpad)

Title: Re: Where can I find plans or get started making my own
Post by: lisowskikevin on December 23, 2016, 02:26:35 pm

Trust me....you don't need cupholders and a million admin buttons. Also, DONT ANGLE YOUR JOYSTICKS!!!!!!

Title: Re: Where can I find plans or get started making my own
Post by: yotsuya on December 25, 2016, 05:34:17 pm

Build what you dig, bro. Build what you dig.