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Title: Pics of first MAME cabinet.
Post by: Strechman on June 09, 2008, 02:51:38 am
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/sstrech/SEzPiy-t_gI/AAAAAAAABGU/0mNSbOpX4S0/CIMG1493.JPG?imgmax=800)

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/sstrech/SEzPmiGRR0I/AAAAAAAABGk/GMXVMXPww6w/CIMG1495.JPG?imgmax=800)

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/sstrech/SEzOsUYzFEI/AAAAAAAABDI/Z6uZuUdlcNA/CIMG1474.JPG?imgmax=800)

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/sstrech/Ry-Z9ZgRWdI/AAAAAAAABC4/d2N2hGs51as/CIMG1125.JPG?imgmax=576)

I actually completed this in November ’07. The design borrows from many I have seen on this site and others.

The Cabinet is a modified design from Sasquatch’s Arcade Paradise 3. You can see the influence on the cabinet artwork from Knievel’s Neon MAME. Why mess with perfection?

Some Highlights:

Wells Gardner D9400
Happ 3 in. Trackball
Oscar Vortex Spinner
2 - UltraStik 360’s
J-Stik Ball-Top
Matrix Orbital LCD Display

Guts:
Dell Optiplex
ArcadeVGA
MiniPac

Front End:
GameEx (Thanks Tom!)

Other than that, it’s my first cabinet. I’m thinking that a nice cocktail table might be my next project.
Title: Re: Pics of first MAME cabinet.
Post by: Franco B on June 09, 2008, 02:56:18 am
(http://www.srt-4mation.com/images/smilies/worthless%20thread%20without%20pics.gif)

You forget something?  :)

Edit: Very nice  8)

I build an upright and then see awesome cocktails so I decide to build one and then I see uprights like this and want to build another one, does it ever end  ???  :)
Title: Re: Pics of first MAME cabinet.
Post by: (+_+) on June 09, 2008, 11:30:54 am
Look at that kid's face. No, the younger kid.

He's thinking, my Dad's the coolest.
Title: Re: Pics of first MAME cabinet.
Post by: Strechman on June 10, 2008, 12:13:18 am
One more shot of the CP Overlay

(http://www.mymamecab.com/images/cab/overlay.jpg)

The trackball is lit from underneath and glows with the same hue as the artwork.
Title: Re: Pics of first MAME cabinet.
Post by: Ginsu Victim on June 10, 2008, 10:04:21 am
Nice way to start an account here! Most people don't have a first post this good.

Your cabinet looks so good that I'm thinking about going home and burning mine.
Title: Re: Pics of first MAME cabinet.
Post by: Sasquatch! on June 10, 2008, 10:29:03 pm
 Very cool!  Oh, and thanks for the compliment.  :D

Where did you end up getting your CPO artwork printed?
Title: Re: Pics of first MAME cabinet.
Post by: Strechman on June 11, 2008, 12:24:06 pm
Quote from: Sasquatch! on June 10, 2008, 10:29:03 pm
Very cool!  Oh, and thanks for the compliment.  :D

Where did you end up getting your CPO artwork printed?

Don't tell anyone, but I used my local FedEx / Kinkos. :-[  It was cheap, quick and looks good under a microscope. The printout is sandwiched between the MDF and the Plexiglas and is held in place the buttons. So if I want to upgrade, or swap out designs, should take just an hour or two.
Title: Re: Pics of first MAME cabinet.
Post by: Ginsu Victim on June 11, 2008, 01:47:25 pm
How much did you pay for that at Kinkos?
Title: Re: Pics of first MAME cabinet.
Post by: Strechman on June 11, 2008, 05:53:28 pm
Quote from: GinsuVictim on June 11, 2008, 01:47:25 pm
How much did you pay for that at Kinkos?

It was $65 for two high resolution versions (just in case I messed up!), A low res color version, and a B/W control layout.

plus they turned it around the same day.  ;D
Title: Re: Pics of first MAME cabinet.
Post by: Havok on June 11, 2008, 11:34:01 pm
Quote from: (+_+) on June 09, 2008, 11:30:54 am
Look at that kid's face. No, the younger kid.

He's thinking, my Dad's the coolest.

No - he's thinking: My dad spent all this money on this arcade cabinet, and can't buy me socks or shoes now...

 ;D
Title: Re: Pics of first MAME cabinet.
Post by: solid187 on June 12, 2008, 06:37:30 pm
Looks awesome...Knievel has inspired so many, hasn't he?