Author Topic: Street Fighter Bartop now Mortal Kombat (Read 17072 times)

Termin8tor · « **on:** September 02, 2010, 04:30:03 pm »

Hi guys,
Only discovered MAME about a month ago while looking on EBay out of curiosity really and being a big fan of Street Fighter 2 I was particularly interested in these Machines when I came across MAME a quick google later i found this site and was amazed. I thought to myself I want one and set about planning (obsessing) about how i could build one not having the room to build a full size cab i decided on a bartop and also seeing "the back to the arcade" cab was inspired. Discovering the weecade plans from the original designer was all I needed to get started. Having never even used a saw before I should of been put off but with all the advice and documentation on BYOAC I started my plan. A lot of trial and error later (I must of painted and stripped it 3 or 4 times, also having never painted anything before) I finally finished it, well 95% any way, so finishing off I would just like to thank everyone who's ever contributed to BYOAC forum for introducing me to my new hobby (obsession) and helping me get the job done. THANK YOU.

releasedtruth · « **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2010, 06:25:04 pm »

Congrats on your first completed project. It's pretty amazing that a set of Weecade controls was all it took to get you through the finish line and all the more impressive. I think I asked 153 questions before finishing mine.

opt2not · « **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2010, 06:49:01 pm »

Nice build! Congrats!

What are the internals like?
Do you have any construction pics?

BurgerKingDiamond · « **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2010, 10:12:11 pm »

looks very nice, and u got it done quick too. i think u should lose the button labels though. Still, it looks great.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2010, 07:35:04 am »

Thanks for you comments guys.
hardware:
Asus Socket 775 Motherboard
core2duo 4500 processor
4Gb DDR2 800
ENGT220 low profile video card (Street Fighter 4)
160Gb SATA HDD
17" LCD Monitor
2x White Cathode Lights (marquee)
75w Amplifier
2 speakers salvaged from kenwood surrounds ( had these about 15 years)
Minipac
Happ Competition Buttons
Magstik plus Joysticks

Here are some construction pics:

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2010, 10:26:53 am »

Anything to do with Street Fighter always peeks my interest. Good job

and I know what you mean getting the finish right, it's always the most time consuming thing for me (must find a decent source for laminate in the UK).

Termin8tor · « **Reply #6 on:** November 02, 2010, 11:31:07 am »

Finally completed. Ive replaced the marquee with the more traditional Street Fighter one, sorted out the software and shelled windows. Here are some pics of the finished bartop.

BobA · « **Reply #7 on:** November 02, 2010, 01:20:58 pm »

Nice clean looking cab. Looks alot better with the button labels removed.

nickynooch · « **Reply #8 on:** November 02, 2010, 02:06:33 pm »

Cool looking cab!

JohnEDollar · « **Reply #9 on:** November 02, 2010, 08:26:30 pm »

Nice bartop, Termin8tor!!

What are the overall dimensions of your finished bartop?

- John

Termin8tor · « **Reply #10 on:** November 03, 2010, 04:51:38 am »

Hi John, Dimensions are H=540mm W=450mm D=453mm. If I had to do it all over I would probably make it a bit wider as I didn't have a mm to spare under the cp.

DKong101 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 14, 2010, 03:21:38 pm »

what kind of buttons and joysticks did you use? (Links would be cool)

Termin8tor · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2010, 04:11:52 am »

The buttons I've used are Happ Competition buttons and the Joysticks are Magstik Plus from Gremlin Solutions in the UK.

jipp · « **Reply #13 on:** November 17, 2010, 01:31:32 pm »

hey congrats on the build. i too dig street fighter too. i have started my first cab also. im getting close to having her done. just found this forum over last few days. would of help in my build thats for sure. heh.

chris.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2010, 02:22:56 pm »

Good Luck, and welcome to BYOAC.

jipp · « **Reply #15 on:** November 17, 2010, 08:46:28 pm »

thanks alot. thanks. ill post pictures when its done. iv taken photos of the whole build 122 of the darn things. i think i spent more time taking pictures and blogging about it. laughs. thanks once again. look forward to your next project.

chris.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:48:56 pm »

After building my bartop I decided to change to a Mortal Kombat theme seeing as though I spend most of the time playing UMK3. Also included a picture of the back.

HatTrick77 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2011, 07:31:46 pm »

sweet little cabinet you have there. just curious, what do you use for the 'run' button?

Termin8tor · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2011, 02:23:47 am »

Quote from: HatTrick77 on January 25, 2011, 07:31:46 pm

sweet little cabinet you have there. just curious, what do you use for the 'run' button?

The run button is the strong kick (Street Fighter)

Malenko · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2011, 08:30:39 am »

got a template or plans?

Termin8tor · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2011, 08:45:52 am »

No plans unfortunately, the cab is based on Lokesen's Weecade with a little improv. The plans are available on his (excellent) website.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #21 on:** January 29, 2011, 09:45:42 am »

Speaker grills added. Some pics.

mgb · « **Reply #22 on:** January 29, 2011, 12:24:08 pm »

Very nicely done.
I definately like the latest revision with the Mortal Kombat theme.

lokesen · « **Reply #23 on:** January 29, 2011, 02:25:00 pm »

Wow! It really looks 10 times better now.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #24 on:** January 29, 2011, 02:58:40 pm »

Quote from: lokesen on January 29, 2011, 02:25:00 pm

Wow! It really looks 10 times better now.

............................for anyone who's interested and to answer the question below without bumping an old thread the width is 450mm.

leapinlew · « **Reply #25 on:** January 29, 2011, 04:01:44 pm »

You're doing it wrong. What you do is build 2 cabs.

(looks good)

EvilGreenDevil · « **Reply #26 on:** March 01, 2012, 10:00:08 am »

Great job...love the way it turned out. I've been referring to this and similar posts as I build my first cabinet under the same design. I'm trying to cram a 6 button layout on a cabinet with a 17" monitor too.

What were your dimensions? Specifically the width and control panel.


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