Arcades I built #2 through #10

[milkit]

I left #1 that I built several years ago off because its embarrassing (an x-arcade bolted to front on a big machine) but here is a gallery that has machines #2 through #10.

#2 is the mini bar top machine

more pics @ http://picasaweb.google.com/107906352757829607346/TableTopRawrcade#
p4 system running mame

#3 is a fullsize mame from a converted fishermans bait stand up. running dual core AMD athlon II system

more pics @ http://picasaweb.google.com/107906352757829607346/MaximusArcade#

#4 is a mame cocktail built from an arcade depot kit. old p4 system

more @ http://picasaweb.google.com/107906352757829607346/MameCocktailMulticade#

#5 mame in a pga tour cab. quad core athlon, 1.5tb hard drive

more at http://picasaweb.google.com/107906352757829607346/BlueLightning#

#6 mame in a gauntet legends cab. another dual core athlon!

more @ http://picasaweb.google.com/107906352757829607346/MonsterPurpleArcade#

#7 1078 in 1 jamma board

more at http://picasaweb.google.com/107906352757829607346/1078In1MulticadeGamestation#

#8 60 in 1 Z-Cab

more @ http://picasaweb.google.com/107906352757829607346/60In1Timewarp#

#9 1315 killer edition jamma - led buttons

more @ http://picasaweb.google.com/107906352757829607346/DkArcade1315In1#

#10 mame dual core athlon in ultimate arcade II clone cab. led buttons + led-wiz and led trackball

http://picasaweb.google.com/107906352757829607346/MonsterArcadeMame#

#11 still needs pics that ill have soon. Another mame cab with big side art, leds, led wiz, led trackball, etc. will have pics soon

#12 60 in 1 cocktail, a work in progress. built from scratch

#13 60 in 1 cocktail, also a work in progress. built from scratch

#14 3 sided mame cocktail, just started, built from scratch

thats all for now

[milkit]

fyi, i use 21.3" 4:3 monitor from either NEC or Samsung for basically all my builds minus the bar top (17") and the cocktails (19")

[Epyx]

Hey not fair I still have links to my X arcade monstrosity as it looked before I added a custom CP!

I love how each cab improves on the next and you can see the increase in skills.  That is what I love most about the building side.  Nothing to be ashamed of with a first cab as the subsequent ones *will* be better if you take the criticism and advice to heart.

[milkit]

well the first was also an awkward cabinet with fugly pink t-molding, no front end of any kind, and just all around bad lol

[syph007]

well the first was also an awkward cabinet with fugly pink t-molding, no front end of any kind, and just all around bad lol

Oh come on, you're making us want to see even more now!

[Malenko]

well the first was also an awkward cabinet with fugly pink t-molding, no front end of any kind, and just all around bad lol

Oh come on, you're making us want to see even more now!

QFT

[milkit]

http://milkmycow.com/rawrcade/

[syph007]

Ah come on that's not THAT bad at all. 

The marquee made me LOL though.

[Silas (son of Silas)]

 

[milkit]

Ah come on that's not THAT bad at all. 

The marquee made me LOL though.

thats me (on the mushroom) and my roomies @ the time

[Epyx]

The marquee is pure win!   

[Silas (son of Silas)]

The marquee is pure win!   

+1

[milkit]

Add #15 to works in progress. a new 2 player 6 button mame!

[Nado]

  Lovin' #5.. 

I'm working on a design for mine at mine at the moment which is starting to look like #5 crossed with an Ultimate Arcade II

[njay]

i think the nice blond girl is +1000

[LeedsFan]

I think this is a cool thread. Shows how people develop their skills and sense of design as they grow with the hobby. I personally like numbers 4 and 5 best, but that's just me. I'm glad you did post the first one you made because it shows how the X-Arcade can get people started with the hobby. Of course this forum is all about building your own... but if some people who are apprehensive about building just dip their toe in and start with an X-Arcade then they might just go on to bigger and better things. Just as you have done!     Knocking the X-Arcade is very easy, but it has it's place.

[milkit]

#2-#15 are actually all from this year too.. and none took over 3 weeks... im building lots now days!

[mllkat]

Well...it's official! I can't seem to move beyond the one cabinet I have and here Milkit is just producing one after another...

#2-#15 are actually all from this year too.. and none took over 3 weeks... im building lots now days!

Yep... I suck!! That being said, Great Job with your cabinets! I don't suppose you have any measurements of Cab#5 (The PGA Tour Cab) I am using the computer and some parts for my constantly waffling Golf cab but I still have a brand new control panel and Marquee Housing for the PGA Tour Cab and would like to build that sometime. Again...Great job and keep a building...glad SOMEONE is!!

[syph007]

Do you have all these cabs in your home, or did you do so many, for friends etc?

[milkit]

I don't suppose you have any measurements of Cab#5 (The PGA Tour Cab) I am using the computer and some parts for my constantly waffling Golf cab but I still have a brand new control panel and Marquee Housing for the PGA Tour Cab and would like to build that sometime. Again...Great job and keep a building...glad SOMEONE is!!

nope i dont but im supposed to pick up another one this weekend

Do you have all these cabs in your home, or did you do so many, for friends etc?

i actually dont have any of my own at the moment. working on a virtual pin for myself. these have all been for others (or me, then change of mind, sell, build another, etc etc)

[mllkat]

I don't suppose you have any measurements of Cab#5 (The PGA Tour Cab) I am using the computer and some parts for my constantly waffling Golf cab but I still have a brand new control panel and Marquee Housing for the PGA Tour Cab and would like to build that sometime. Again...Great job and keep a building...glad SOMEONE is!!

nope i dont but im supposed to pick up another one this weekend

If you should think about it, I would really appreciate some measurements of that cab. I have been trying to find one around here locally but no go so far. Great luck on your next build!



 

[milkit]

i got a pga tour cab today. if you want to pay for shipping a tube, i can trace the cab side on crate paper and mail to you