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firedance:
Hi all,

I'm From the UK, been reading this excellent forum for a while, thought it was about time to join in the fun  ;D

Just getting the parts and plans together stage so far, no pictures as yet.

parts list so far  :)

HP D530 SFF 3.0ghz - 2GB DDR - 160 IDE HD - Windows XP PRO with COA - got from ebay for £29.99 including del  ;D ( had this for a while as a test bed pc)
AGP 6200 gfx card - from my "parts box"
Dell 19" 4:3 monitor - ebay £35 free del 

2 cheapo ball top "ZIPPYY" joysticks + 14 buttons (cheapish ones) + 1+2 player buttons - ebay £27 inc del
(not sure whether to go for a ipac or similar or a cheap joypad hack to hook up the controls)

120mm exhaust fan (blue led's) - ebay £2.50 inc del
fan grill - a unused disposable bbq grill,cut to size - 99p local shop ( the charcoal will be re-used on a proper bbq in the summer  ;) )

speakers - not sure yet

12mm MDF - local diy shop £10 + £2 to cut to the sizes i need (except the sides), once i know how big i need lol

going for something like this as a rough guide for my bartop -




going to look into hyperspin for the FE  ;D

my aim is to do the complete bartop for less than £150 (UK), don't we all love a bargain  8)

That's about it for now, it may take a while post an update, you have been warned  ;)

Cheers

Firedance










Woodshop Flunky:
I like your design... reminds me of the old TRS-80 computer from my high school! :)

Le Chuck:
I've checked out those plans in the past, you'll have a lot of fun.  I recommend extending the sides up enough to give you a marquee.  It really helps the project look like a cohesive unit. 

firedance:

--- Quote from: Woodshop Flunky on January 21, 2012, 04:12:09 pm ---I like your design... reminds me of the old TRS-80 computer from my high school! :)

--- End quote ---

can't take credit for the plans as i found them on here -

http://bartoparcade.katorlegaz.com/

firedance:

--- Quote from: Le Chuck on January 21, 2012, 04:29:25 pm ---I've checked out those plans in the past, you'll have a lot of fun.  I recommend extending the sides up enough to give you a marquee.  It really helps the project look like a cohesive unit.  

--- End quote ---

Exactly my thoughts about the marquee, got some thoughts running round my head, will have to get them on paper  :)

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