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Vigo:

--- Quote from: BadMouth on July 02, 2013, 11:38:49 am ---No you don't.  :lol

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So it would be pretty much not much different than doing "pachinko" cabs like I counter-suggested, but it goes down to the floor. And you would be building into a special made wall so you can put in more depth and access everything out the back side of it rather than a swinging front.

I can see that working, and being able to maintain a good illusion. I am guessing it would be for a house you wouldn't be moving away from, since I see the biggest drawback would be that it sounds like it would be a PITA to relocate.

BadMouth:

--- Quote from: Vigo on July 02, 2013, 01:11:35 pm ---
--- Quote from: BadMouth on July 02, 2013, 11:38:49 am ---No you don't.  :lol

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So it would be pretty much not much different than doing "pachinko" cabs like I counter-suggested, but it goes down to the floor. And you would be building into a special made wall so you can put in more depth and access everything out the back side of it rather than a swinging front.

I can see that working, and being able to maintain a good illusion. I am guessing it would be for a house you wouldn't be moving away from, since I see the biggest drawback would be that it sounds like it would be a PITA to relocate.

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Yeah like the row of pachinko cabs, but it wouldn't be built into a "special made wall".  It would be free-standing.  It IS the wall.
If separated into sections, it should be much easier to move than full size cabs.

Linking them like TJC described wouldn't be a bad idea.  It would be cool if they were hinged and four could collapse into the space and weight of a single regular cab.

Vigo:
Ahh. Click! Lightbulb. I can visualize it now.

michelevit:
i'm not sure what the benefit of having one mock wall  of 4-5 cabinets running a master computer vs. 4-5 seperate low depth cabinets running separate pcs. The size of it would already necessitate it being built it in sections in order it to be moved, thus negating all benefits of the mock wall design.
 
Any issues with maintenance ( replacing or adjusting monitors, replacing buttons or other) would be significantly higher.


My next cab will be a slim wall hung unit utilizing a flat screen. Hung on a cleat so it can easily moved to a standing or seated position. Similar to a wall hung juke box kioske, but for gaming.

BadMouth:

--- Quote from: michelevit on July 02, 2013, 03:37:24 pm ---i'm not sure what the benefit of having one mock wall  of 4-5 cabinets running a master computer vs. 4-5 seperate low depth cabinets running separate pcs. The size of it would already necessitate it being built it in sections in order it to be moved, thus negating all benefits of the mock wall design.

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In my case, the benefits of the mock wall design would be a reduction in materials required and ease of maintenance.
I don't see what difference it being in sections would make.  Each cab needs to have its own sides with t-molding in order for it to look like a real row of games (probably with some thinner material between them for spacing.  Whether they are permanently glued together or bolted together, they would be made the same way.


--- Quote from: michelevit on July 02, 2013, 03:37:24 pm ---Any issues with maintenance ( replacing or adjusting monitors, replacing buttons or other) would be significantly higher.

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Why? The entire back is open.  In my case, it would be open to the laundry area in my basement.
Instead of contorting yourself inside a cab, the monitors and controls would be within easy reach while standing.
The PCs would just be sitting on the floor or shelves and could be connected or disconnected in seconds.

Not sure why I'm bothering to defend the idea.
Guess it means I will do it someday.  :P

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