Mini bartop arcade cabinet with hyperspin

[kz1911]

Finally have some time on hands to introduce one of my many projects today

Here it is, 12" wide, 15" high, weighing only 26.4lb

Intentions were to build a machine I can carry around the house and play it pretty much anywhere
I've built several weecades as well and  currently building 2 smaller ones w 9" LCD as well and plan on making a joystick/arcade to plug and play on any tv

Am having issues uploading pics, can it be done from iPhone?

 

[jdbailey1206]

i would assume it would be easy if you have a photo sharing account such as flickr.  Then just add the image hyperlink.

[kz1911]

Oh well, moving on, dont have that kind of time to mess with it, they should have a copy paste or pic upload option

[yotsuya]

You could always use Tapatalk. That is, when it worked with the forum. 

[Mr_Numbers]

Test on iphone = success.  Choose attach and then choose existing photo from your folder.  Seemed to take about 5 minutes but it did work. 

[EMDB]

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Am having issues uploading pics, can it be done from iPhone?

Just use the attachement functionality to add your photos...

[kz1911]

Don't see the attach option

Feel like a noob

[PL1]

Don't see the attach option

Look for the "Attachments and other options" link between the text box and post button while you're editing your post.


Scott

[kz1911]

I see it, tried it but this stupid 2mb limit doesn't allow, oh well, it's 2014 with 8mp phones and pics larger than 3mb, perhaps the site should catch up with the times

[kz1911]

please note the Pics below represent the build phase of the cab, the pics came out distorted, not to mention bad lighting and pic imperfections

[Louis Tully]

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[rablack97]

ooooo busted for double posting.........

You want a grand for this man? Corybee was able to pull this off, need to move out his way...you'll get a grand for it......

However, You gotta step your game up to get those kinda ends from a non-sucker......

[kz1911]

ooooo busted for double posting.........

You want a grand for this man? Corybee was able to pull this off, need to move out his way...you'll get a grand for it......

However, You gotta step your game up to get those kinda ends from a non-sucker......

not sure what you mean by that exactly, are you looking for a cab or simply here to take cheap shots?

[rablack97]

Actually I am a fellow builder.  I have a full size, and about 3 bartops floating around the house.  No cheap shots, just an opinion.  It's all about constructive criticism, I myself have been a victim.

I mean you kinda took a shot at flo's bartop saying it was sub-standard, so it's all about opinion.

You should read threads by Corybee, the forum lit him up on some of his builds and he ended up creating awesome machines.  So you gotta have thick skin around here cause you can get humbled really quick......

In the end its all about fun and learning......

LOL, if this offends you, pray pinballjim doesn't see this thread.....

[kz1911]

Actually I am a fellow builder.  I have a full size, and about 3 bartops floating around the house.  No cheap shots, just an opinion.  It's all about constructive criticism, I myself have been a victim.

I mean you kinda took a shot at flo's bartop saying it was sub-standard, so it's all about opinion.

You should read threads by Corybee, the forum lit him up on some of his builds and he ended up creating awesome machines.  So you gotta have thick skin around here cause you can get humbled really quick......

In the end its all about fun and learning......

LOL, if this offends you, pray pinballjim doesn't see this thread.....

It's all good, I'm not competing with anyone or showing off by any means, remember that the objective of these machines is to run games and be as functional as possible and I am satisfied with it as it is my second machine, it is also very easy to build a machine fron CNC parts like some folks do but it is another to actually cut and assemble every piece by hand.
I didnt take a shot at him...he said something regarding price and showed me a $1k cab without anything set up in it...most folks dont want to mess with all that..yes it looks good but these are meant to be played and not as a decoration piece which is my build philosophy, simplistic, functional and fun....I dont care about adding 13 additional buttons or blinking lights and fancy side art.

[rablack97]

I'm right with you, i dont have a CNC.  I cut all my parts by hand as well.

I don't see where Flo is selling this though....Read the thread, it's not empty, there is a setup in it.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,123039.0.html

Your right they are meant to be played, but my question is why build a machine then, might at well take and x-arcade stick and plug it into a laptop, and keep it moving.

You say looks dont matter, but i promise you it does, it's a competition within yourself to make works or art.....you can be simple and functional but easy on the eyes at the same time w/o blinking lights and side art....

Check your PM, an example of simple...done by hand as well 

[kz1911]

Yea in a way it does matter but you don't want to invest too much $ into it and it's not worth your time and finances, I can dish out $2k on a cab but the next guy has the same machine that he built with $500 and runs practiacally the same systems on it so at the end of the day it does matter

Perhaps in the future when I have lots of time and money to blow I can build a crazy machine, some folks make the mistake of letting their hobbies overtake their lives....btw I also collect Porsche 911 cars so my funds have to be closely watched, arcade building is just one of my many hobbies


Here's a cab I sold to a local guy recently

[Caparo8bit]

Finally have some time on hands to introduce one of my many projects today

Here it is, 12" wide, 15" high, weighing only 26.4lb

Intentions were to build a machine I can carry around the house and play it pretty much anywhere
I've built several weecades as well and  currently building 2 smaller ones w 9" LCD as well and plan on making a joystick/arcade to plug and play on any tv

Am having issues uploading pics, can it be done from iPhone?

well send yourself a pic (facebook msg) copy pic url and paste.... i use imgur all the time

[kz1911]

Oh well, looks like this "file is too large" prob is counterproductive

[rablack97]

Yea in a way it does matter but you don't want to invest too much $ into it and it's not worth your time and finances, I can dish out $2k on a cab but the next guy has the same machine that he built with $500 and runs practiacally the same systems on it so at the end of the day it does matter

Perhaps in the future when I have lots of time and money to blow I can build a crazy machine, some folks make the mistake of letting their hobbies overtake their lives....btw I also collect Porsche 911 cars so my funds have to be closely watched, arcade building is just one of my many hobbies


Here's a cab I sold to a local guy recently

I hear ya on the multiple hobbies, i have the same habits.  Sweet on the car collections, father restores classic mustangs, so i feel ya on that.

Do a search on Corybee and his builds man, yall both think exactly alike, you'll enjoy his threads, no matter what anyone told him, he cranked out economy builds your speaking of and laughed all the way to the bank as he sold every last one.....

[kz1911]

Yea in a way it does matter but you don't want to invest too much $ into it and it's not worth your time and finances, I can dish out $2k on a cab but the next guy has the same machine that he built with $500 and runs practiacally the same systems on it so at the end of the day it does matter

Perhaps in the future when I have lots of time and money to blow I can build a crazy machine, some folks make the mistake of letting their hobbies overtake their lives....btw I also collect Porsche 911 cars so my funds have to be closely watched, arcade building is just one of my many hobbies


Here's a cab I sold to a local guy recently

I hear ya on the multiple hobbies, i have the same habits.  Sweet on the car collections, father restores classic mustangs, so i feel ya on that.

Do a search on Corybee and his builds man, yall both think exactly alike, you'll enjoy his threads, no matter what anyone told him, he cranked out economy builds your speaking of and laughed all the way to the bank as he sold every last one.....

damn right, build, play move on, i sold 2 machines passively by simply showing off on facebook, both sold for $1500 and $1200 each, its all word of mouth and people love these cabs. But i know what u mean by getting better at it, my last build was a lot better quality due to experience and the vast collection of tools i acquired. my first cab I was working with only a jigsaw and a cordless drill.....I see folks here ordering $300 weecade kits and all kinds of stuff but to me that isn't as fun as doing yourself and the skills always improve with each machine

[kz1911]

Here is my last weecade that recently sold

[kz1911]

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[rablack97]

photos not showing....get an imgur account it's free, and it resizes your images...

Yeah kits are nice, but i get more satisfaction with scratch builds.....

I can say it is fun, and if you can get paid from it, then by all means keep doing what you do.......I just like to give folks a hard time, but i mean no harm.  Good luck on your future builds man, i'll peep in and see what ya got going on....

[kz1911]

it's all good, i have a photobucket acct, will try that later on

[Caparo8bit]

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dont forget to use this.

[kz1911]

[Caparo8bit]

nope something is wrong here

[kz1911]

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[kz1911]

http://s1222.photobucket.com/user/klodian80/library/

[Mr_Numbers]

why don't you try editing your current post instead of creating numerous new ones?  Just an idea 

[Unstupid]

Alright... I'll go....

Here is the problem with your approach.... Hacks like you bring nothing to the table and are here mainly to profit off the hard work of others.  You build a piece of crap cabinet, stick mame in there with a bunch of legal roms (i'm sure), and slap hyperspin on top, which I'm sure you help develop, and you turn it around and try and sell it for $1,300.  You are a piece of work!  People on here that sell their cabs at least try and give the customer something for their money.  CoreyBee for example, mentioned above, he at least "tries" to make a decent looking cab, and something he is proud of.  Your philosophy on the other hand is:

these are meant to be played and not as a decoration piece which is my build philosophy, simplistic, functional and fun....I dont care about adding 13 additional buttons or blinking lights and fancy side art.

So you are preying on unsuspecting customers who don't know any better!  I seriously doubt your Hypersping install works as good as you think it does... You can't even figure out how to post an image on a message board for Christ sake!  Unless you helped code Mame or develop Hyperspin in that box you are trying to sell you'll get no respect here.  Don't come here talking about "laughing all the way to the bank".  Come back when you can bring something to the table...  Bring a design, an idea, some knowledge of how to do things better or make things easier. 

-negative rep for you!

[kz1911]

Alright... I'll go....

Here is the problem with your approach.... Hacks like you bring nothing to the table and are here mainly to profit off the hard work of others.  You build a piece of crap cabinet, stick mame in there with a bunch of legal roms (i'm sure), and slap hyperspin on top, which I'm sure you help develop, and you turn it around and try and sell it for $1,300.  You are a piece of work!  People on here that sell their cabs at least try and give the customer something for their money.  CoreyBee for example, mentioned above, he at least "tries" to make a decent looking cab, and something he is proud of.  Your philosophy on the other hand is:

these are meant to be played and not as a decoration piece which is my build philosophy, simplistic, functional and fun....I dont care about adding 13 additional buttons or blinking lights and fancy side art.

So you are preying on unsuspecting customers who don't know any better!  I seriously doubt your Hypersping install works as good as you think it does... You can't even figure out how to post an image on a message board for Christ sake!  Unless you helped code Mame or develop Hyperspin in that box you are trying to sell you'll get no respect here.  Don't come here talking about "laughing all the way to the bank".  Come back when you can bring something to the table...  Bring a design, an idea, some knowledge of how to do things better or make things easier. 

-negative rep for you!

look man, I dont have time to BS around with you and you dont know me or my work, you see few pics of my cab and you think you know it all, as far as this site goes i dont give a cr@p about navigating through it or being able to upload some pics, just because you can play with your little ipad and navigate this site it doesnt make you any special, as I said earlier I use my time wisely and b!itching and acting like an arcade judge isnt one of them. unlike you who posts every ---gosh-darn--- "accomplishment" on here I have a life and other hobbies to pursue on my free time, as mentioned I work on my porsche 911 cars as well so you see I can use my time doing something else instead of going on others' threads and going off on them like an arcade "god"...get the message? As far as my "work" goes I dont give a sh!t if nobody buys it because at the end of the day I make a lot of money at my job, these cabs are just my side hobby....the 911 hood and doors that I recently bought cost more than your whole cabinet collection buddy, so you see I dont do it for a "living", I do it for fun and if someone wants the damn cab they have to pay for my time, because time is what matters most to me and not some stupid artwork and stickers you printed for your NEOGEO cab and slap on it and take credit for it....you're not any better than you claim so dont try to lecture me on BS arcade building skills, btw I put that cab together with a power drill and a jigsaw and some simple tools....I can take a 911 engine down and rebuild it top to bottom so i know my capabilities...only saying this because you are questioning my abilities...you can take your innovation and stick it, and if the damn cab doesnt sell then it can stay in my garage area, maybe i'll hand it out to the neighborhood kids after I build the next machine.

[kz1911]

Oh and as far as "preying" on customers goes... I provide full warranty on anything I make, if product has issues within 60 days they can return for full refund, I've sold 2 of my cabs I had locally and the seller is more than satisfied, he bought both of them from me and actually referred me to his friend who wants a 4 player full size machine...again you dont know my work so dont talk out of your @ss like an !diot, I have nothing to prove to anyone and certainly dont appreciate your little judgmental rant because it was all assumptions, I could also assume about you and be nasty but I'll be an adult and leave it at that...have fun...at the end of the day you dont know the time and $$ I put into it so I can charge whatever the hell i want for it, if someone can sell a stupid phone with flappy bird app online for $900 so be it, this is what makes America great, IT IS CALLED CAPITALISM, you can make your own prices and if nobody buys it then move on.

[rablack97]

Ahhh man don't be angry, we are just proud of what we do......Hell, I make good money too, and this is an side hobby as well.  Not many of us do this for a living...We all just have a major respect for the hobby.  My point is your right you dont have to prove nothing to nobody, but if one of us came to you and said hey give me 60,000 for this



You would be very opinionated too, you appreciate your craft, and same goes for our craft, I mean you must like the hobby you keep saying your gonna build another one.  Listing something for sale you just threw together on the forum for top dollar is like somebody selling you a 911 like the one above at prime price, its just blasphemy.  Like Unstupid said its your approach, I did warn ya though....

In the end it is capitalism and also free speech, so if you post then its open forum in regards to the comments you may receive, just take it with a grain of salt man and keep going.....

You want proof click my cowboys graphic in the sig...i was all proud of my build and no one gave a damn, it was all about how crappy the theme was......they all mean well, some though are really moody......

[kz1911]

Like I said time is more valuable to me than money, you can't buy it back, it's time invested that's measured, on his part he is very opinionated and judgemental without knowing or testing the product he assumes that it doesn't function well. I have no respect for that as far as the example above, clearly the car is wrecked, it might run and internal components work well but will require major time and $$, my product does not, it works and looks good, anyway I'll just keep the damn thing and give it to the nephew for his bday, was interesting to see some folks act as if it's the end of the world

[rablack97]

I agree man, all i'm saying is you rebuild cars, would you sell a 911 you just threw together to someone.  Probably not cause you have a true interest in your cars.  Folks in this forum hold builds up to a high standard, search around and you will see.  It's the creed of if your gonna do something do it right.

So don't get offended, cause i tell you this you would rip me a new one in a car forum.  Its a level of respect for the craft that's all.

[rablack97]

I'm gonna break this down, then I'll leave it alone.  This what is see.



1. You chipped the particle board in the corner
2. You got ripped carbon in the front
3. You got all kinds button types and colors going on, black buttons on black carbon = invisible
4. Way too many screws anchoring the CP
5. Why is there a shoestring coming out of the machine?
6. I'm afraid to ask what the remote is for
7. The t-molding isnt centered on the sides of the cab (You say you did this with a drill and jigsaw? I'd like to know how you cut t-molding slots with a jigsaw, or is that adhesive moulding?)
8. Why didnt you carbon the inside of the sides as well?

Thats a sweet shape man, you should of put your mechanics effort into it though....

Those are just my real talk critiques, you can use it or tell me to  , either way...it's all good...

[DaveMMR]

My two cents:

It's not a bad little bartop at all. Not the prettiest but serviceable. Problem is, the moment you put a dollar figure on it, you cheapened it. Anytime someone says "hey, this is worth $X" - the scrutiny goes up tenfold.

That being said, I don't think many bartops are worth the four-figure asking price unless it's something really, really special. You never get back the money you put into it.

[jdbailey1206]

And where in the hell has CoryBee been?  I miss his antics.  It gets tiring being the only crazy one around here.  And that looks to be a wire coming out of there.  But somehow a shoe string would make more sense.

[kz1911]

I'm gonna break this down, then I'll leave it alone.  This what is see.



1. You chipped the particle board in the corner
2. You got ripped carbon in the front
3. You got all kinds button types and colors going on, black buttons on black carbon = invisible
4. Way too many screws anchoring the CP
5. Why is there a shoestring coming out of the machine?
6. I'm afraid to ask what the remote is for
7. The t-molding isnt centered on the sides of the cab (You say you did this with a drill and jigsaw? I'd like to know how you cut t-molding slots with a jigsaw, or is that adhesive moulding?)
8. Why didnt you carbon the inside of the sides as well?

Thats a sweet shape man, you should of put your mechanics effort into it though....

Those are just my real talk critiques, you can use it or tell me to  , either way...it's all good...

good questions....that was a pic of it not completed
1. thats not a chip, that's an unpainted area that wasnt painted at that time..problem fixed
2. the carbon isnt ripped, that's a reflection of the light hitting the plexiglass panel
3. button colors can be fixed, I have a ton of them, i think the pic does injustice, believe me if you cannot see the dark buttons them perhaps playing games shouldn't be a priority....recommend a good opthalologist
4. the board isnt anchored, screws are there for the plexiglass board, the panel folds up like a drawer, designed to have access to inside
5. that's not a shoestring..that's a mouse connected, again this was during the build phase and was in process of software tweaks
6. the remote is for the pyle lcd monitor that can adjust brightness, contrast if needed, that will go inside the cab, it came with the monitor
7. the tmolding is centered exaclty as need be, that's a shadow of the camera flash hitting the back wall, horrible pic i know
8. the color scheme was done this was so it can contrast the chrome molding and the all black fiber material...again that can be changed any color or CF material as well


good questions and thanks for the pointers, i guess it's all how you interpret it, trust me the cab is pretty sweet, one or 2 shoddy pics don't do justice

[kz1911]

Oh and I am not a mechanic or claim to be, I work on cancer research and genomics in the south, when time permits I work on my classic 911 collection along with arcade gaming...raised in the 80's and always enjoyed old school games

[rablack97]

Ok, thanks for the clarifications....post a pic of the finished product man....

Front edge where the CP fold at 90 degrees, looks like a few rips, i may be wrong.

Remove the ugly yellow button and replace with a black button shell with a red insert....

The CP is being secured by 6 screws, on top, if you plan on continuing that design, look into plastic screw head covers or the small smooth head nut and bolt.  Or next time drill holes in your base so you can screw in the from underneath, that way no screw are exposed.

You plexi shouldn't need screws but if necessary, try screwing the plex into the back of your speaker panel...that should hold it or design it so it fits snug and rest against your monitor...

Your marquee has alot of red, maybe just go with red button, try interchanging your buttons, remove the black plunger and put that in the red casing, so it gives your button definition on that black panel.  Blue buttons gots to go....

The black/white and white buttons gots to go....they do make black plyr 1 and plyr 2 buttons, i have a surplus, i'll be more than happy to send you one....

Is that jstik lit, if not that's got to go to...trade out with solid color or with a bat-top.  You dont have anything else lit so the clear top looks out of place

Next time, the front panel of the CP should go over your base, looks cleaner instead of shorting it and exposing the base....


I too enjoy the classics, and cool deal on your job sounds interesting.

Now see you took the criticism and explained your build, in return you get help to build better greatness.  Folks will help you here do better, bragging and trying to sell a first build that is subpar to folks that know better is why you got so much flack.  Should of just posted the build, and tried to sell it on CL or word of mouth.  Corybee didn't sell one unit on here, yet he is the godfather of the tincan serial plates  and is now a respected member for his builds.

So keep posting man, and get better with each build, post your progress and seek advice, even Unstupid is a plethora of information.  He just respects hobby like the rest of us....

[kz1911]

Yes I have a few 20mm black buttons along with the original black balltop for the joy. the yellow button is for start, black is exit, white is for coin, I might find/print some small labels for them, the plexi folding has no chips, that was a camera flash effect along with some shadows...reminds me of that Seinfeld episode where the gf looked ugly under a light but attractive everywhere else.
Am also currently working on a raspberry pi mini cab which has totally different design that I plan on making battery powered, along with a joystick machine that plugs into tv/monitor

[rablack97]

Have this guy do your labels..

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,130477.0.html

[chopperthedog]

And another crap mame seller.... yay!!! Without the software this thing is a piece of sh!t.


good day.

[opt2not]

I don't think it's that bad. Just some bad choices made.
The size is nice, and I like the compact feel to it, and wouldn't mind a small-form bartop like this.

If I had this cab, I'd:

1. Art-it-up with a theme, not just generic --Arcade Emulator--, but a theme that plays well with the size. Definitely needs a more bright coloured design because of it's style and shape. The curvy small-form factor to this screams something more cartoony/bright for the art.

2. I'd get rid of the street fighter layout. I know everyone and their moms want a bartop with the street fighter layout, but my say is if it's not a 2-player cab, single player street fighter isn't all that fun. I'd reduce the number of buttons to 4 (neo geo layout).

3. the panel screws are an eye-sore.  I'd definitely hide those under the CPO. If they're not meant to ever be unscrewed, I'd counter-sink them, fill the sink with filler, sand then cover it with the CPO.

4. Consistent colours for all the buttons. Doesn't have to be the same colours, just a consistent colour scheme that lends well to the theme of the cab.

5. I'd definitely re-paint the inside panel near the monitor black.

[kz1911]

I will probably overhaul the CP area when I have some time, 4 button layout isnt bad idea as most games require 4 or less. I was thinking 3 24mm sanwa buttons on bottom front and 4 on top with possibly a Neo Geo arrangement and color scheme, along with a plexi finish.

Also a nice bezel with multicade theme is something i've considered, again the machine is freshly finished but can always tweak it as i go

I kind of like the carbon fiber vinyl on sides because it is simple, never been a fan of the flashy side art....I guess it is all about personal tastes, I've seen some nicely built cabs here but the color choices and artwork doesnt do it for me, as long as the builder likes it that is all that matters

[rablack97]

I don't think it's that bad. Just some bad choices made.
The size is nice, and I like the compact feel to it, and wouldn't mind a small-form bartop like this.

If I had this cab, I'd:

1. Art-it-up with a theme, not just generic --Arcade Emulator--, but a theme that plays well with the size. Definitely needs a more bright coloured design because of it's style and shape. The curvy small-form factor to this screams something more cartoony/bright for the art.

2. I'd get rid of the street fighter layout. I know everyone and their moms want a bartop with the street fighter layout, but my say is if it's not a 2-player cab, single player street fighter isn't all that fun. I'd reduce the number of buttons to 4 (neo geo layout).

3. the panel screws are an eye-sore.  I'd definitely hide those under the CPO. If they're not meant to ever be unscrewed, I'd counter-sink them, fill the sink with filler, sand then cover it with the CPO.

4. Consistent colours for all the buttons. Doesn't have to be the same colours, just a consistent colour scheme that lends well to the theme of the cab.

5. I'd definitely re-paint the inside panel near the monitor black.

+1

[TheDude]

The shape is nice.

[kz1911]

It's decent, looks very sleek, the pics I loaded show many imperfections due to lighting, shadows,etc tried loading pics but there's a 5mb limit, it's quite annoying

[PL1]

Check to see if you can take lower res pictures, maybe something closer to 1024x768.

Ultra high-res pictures are pretty much a waste of Saint's bandwidth and storage space IMHO.   


Scott

[kz1911]

I figured it's easier to share a photobucket link to see it from beginning to end, I am currently considering tweaking the CP. Already changed the balltop to black and all 6 buttons to black Happ buttons. I am looking at some bezel artwork with multiple characters like DK, Street fighter, Mario, pacman, etc, i figure it'll spruce it up a bit in the front, am also looking at a decent led back-light for marquee, I did get one but it looks like xmas lights behind marquee, anyone have sugestion for a decent low cost one that plugs into psu? here's whats going on thus far:

http://s1222.photobucket.com/user/klodian80/library/Mini%20Bartop?sort=2&page=1