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What should I avoid?
Unstupid:
avoid building anything that resembles something on this website: http://www.wickedretarded.com/~crapmame/
yotsuya:
--- Quote from: ChanceKJ on January 02, 2014, 04:51:21 pm ---
Oh, don't be afraid to use the search feature, or google. Seriously, I had an issue with the GUI on my FrontEnd I'm building, and I fought with it for like 2 weeks off and on. It was STUPID. Did one quick google search and instantly felt like a tool for all the time I wasted.
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At least you tried, bro. I'll give you credit for trying to figure it out.
ChanceKJ:
...it definitely had a 12 in it.
deadmoney5:
--- Quote from: paigeoliver on January 01, 2014, 04:22:18 pm ---Avoid all of the following, they either ruin your project, give terrible results for the money or needlessly complicate things.
And finally.....
Cabinet design.
Control panel shouldn't poke out past the front of the cabinet more than a couple inches, nor should the control panel top overhang the control panel box by more than about an inch.Games don't have internal frames made out of 2x4's. The sides are also the load bearing part of the design.2 piece design on the main cabinet, worthless every time. It makes the cabinet harder to build, heavier and weaker. The most common design used for this leaves a super awkward top section that has most of the cabinet weight and is harder to move than it would have been if you didn't take it apart. If it can fit through a doorway in one piece than there is no reason for it to be in 2 pieces. I rarely go a week without moving a game up or down the steps by myself, usually more than once a week. When moving day comes just get some more muscle on the thing and move it. It is no harder to deal with than your fridge or washing machine. If ease of movement is really a priority then build out of plywood instead of particle and make sure the monitor is easy to pull.
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You explained my cab :angry: and you are correct with every word :banghead:
jdbailey1206:
One thing you want to avoid Ghost is haste. Don't be in a gigantic hurry to get it done. Take your time measure twice and cut once... :blah: Remember if you are going to do a MAME machine you can always enjoy playing games on the computer while the cabinet itself is still being worked on. I have heard of guys completing their cabinets in three months and some I have heard taking up to three years to complete. Don't get frustrated. It's all a learning experience but it's one that should be enjoyed. And don't forget to share your build. You would be amazed at how much everyone here is willing to share their knowledge when it comes to your build. Good luck and welcome to the forums.
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