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Title: What to do for next project
Post by: Trimoor on August 11, 2004, 11:44:34 pm
I have built a MAME cab from scratch, restored a junked tempest cab into a Mat Mania, and built a 4 player control panel from scratch.

My question is, what next?
Should I build a cocktail cab?
Should I go and get another junked cab from this weird, creepy place called "pinball warehouse"?

If I go to the pinball warehouse, what should I look for?
They have very little on display, but they say they have tons of machines buried somewhere.

Any input?
Title: Re:What to do for next project
Post by: NIVO on August 11, 2004, 11:49:53 pm
build a jukebox? rewire your home? lol  its all good my man. We love pics if you start a new project  ;D
Title: Re:What to do for next project
Post by: whammoed on August 11, 2004, 11:50:44 pm
Bah! All boring..its all been done already.  I'd like to see something different.  Here is my dumb idea:  Humancade
Make cab shaped like a person.  The monitor is the head, cab would be holding the control panel with its "arms/hands", coin door(s) in the legs, etc, etc
In case you are wondering, yes I am an idiot  ::)
Title: Re:What to do for next project
Post by: Trimoor on August 11, 2004, 11:54:59 pm
Oh, i forgot to mention, I already built a jukebox from scratch too!!
I'v already done plenty of rewireing in my and other people's houses.

I guess I'll go with the cocktail, but should I make it from scratch or get a junked one?

Oh, and what would be a decent price for a used arcade monitor?
I got a 19" for free from that creepy store, but what should I offer for a 27"?
Title: Re:What to do for next project
Post by: photorock on August 11, 2004, 11:56:03 pm
           Awsome... How about building a piece onto your house to show your projects. Seriesously though, do you know anyone who might want a cab built, perhaps that could be your next project. Maybe a Jukebox; music, games and beers, you can't go wrong there.

           Whatever you decide, have fun and keep busy.