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Title: Ultimate Arcade
Post by: Gizmo on December 15, 2006, 04:39:21 am

I have the building plans from the Ultimate Arcade II, but this one is to difficult for me to build.
Does someone have the plans of Ulitmate Arcade I for me??
That one is easy-er for me to build..

Thanx

Title: Re: Ultimate Arcade
Post by: CheffoJeffo on December 15, 2006, 06:56:40 am

Yes, Mameroom sells them.

http://www.mameroom.com/UAIPlans_info2.asp

Cheers

Title: Re: Ultimate Arcade
Post by: Gizmo on December 15, 2006, 07:14:51 am

Is it worth to buy it?
What do you get for $29,99?

Title: Re: Ultimate Arcade
Post by: CheffoJeffo on December 15, 2006, 07:26:20 am

Quote from: Gizmo on December 15, 2006, 07:14:51 am

Is it worth to buy it?

The plans belong to them, so buying them is your only legitimate choice.

Is it worth it ? Probably depends on your abilities with tools and reading plans. They look pretty detailed.

You may want to have a look at Jakobud's site -- the plans there aren't as "friendly" as the UA/A2 plans, but lots of options:

http://www.jakobud.com/cabinetPlans.php

Cheers

Title: Re: Ultimate Arcade
Post by: MYX on December 15, 2006, 08:02:21 am

Plus then you can make something more true to form. Another option is to go and measure a game you like. If you know someone that has one take lots of pictures as to construction. Then make your own plans and build it.
When I built mine I had one piece of paper hand scketched with measurments from a Taito Qix cab. It was classic slop. Erraser burns in the paper and scratch outs from where I made my modifications to the design. But the rest gets figured out along the way. The problem with precutting everything, is that is you make a cut a little too short, you will not know untill that piece gets used. If you cut as you go (using the same cutting plan) you can make each cut fresh based on the exact size you need.
I had never built or designed anything this big before the cabinet, but I will tell you, you will be quite good when you are done. BYO <-  AC

 :cheers:

Title: Re: Ultimate Arcade
Post by: Dazz on December 15, 2006, 08:30:36 am

My cabinet is an Ultimate Arcade II.  I just love the design and it being a 2 piece cabinet makes moving it much easier for me.  I've never built anything like this before and this was my first attempt at building a cabinet.  I think it turned out pretty damn good... I just need to spend more time on the CP design and artwork.

http://dazz.genmaygamers.com

Title: Re: Ultimate Arcade
Post by: MPTech on December 27, 2006, 03:55:52 pm

I built the Ultimate Arcade 1 and really like it, but it is big and HEAVY.
I have a 25" TV installed and it looks very authentic (to me anyways).
I also like the keyboard drawer and flip down front panel.

The plans were invaluable for a quality job.  We built 2 of them and my friend loves his (we were talking about them today a lunch, a year later, and what our next Cabs will include!)

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=47712.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=47712.0)

Title: Re: Ultimate Arcade
Post by: amerish on December 27, 2006, 04:47:23 pm

I built two UAIIs. Not too bad. The instructions are easy to follow. Just take it one step at a time, and if you get stuck, post your questions here.

Best of luck.

PS - Don't cut MDF inside. Trust me on this.

Title: Re: Ultimate Arcade
Post by: miles2912 on December 28, 2006, 10:38:01 pm

Plug for Scotts Unicade.  Nice classic look and the plans are free.  The frame adds a lot of support and stability and the site is well documented.

http://home.austin.rr.com/shumate/unicade/

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