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Robotron 2084 themed 2 player bartop - Complete
« on: March 19, 2014, 09:20:01 am »
Hi ,


Just thought I'd post a few pics of my recently completed Robotron 2084 themed 2 Player Bartop.

It took me the guts of a year to complete, competing with work and family life, but I am happy with the end product.

Its running MAME and MALA frontend

Any comments or observations please feel free to offer...

I was going into arcades from the early 80's to the early 90's and the games of that era are those that I enjoy. I like Robotron, hence the theme, but am brutal at it.

I'll post some build photos in a bit
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Re: Robotron 2084 themed 2 player bartop - Complete
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2014, 09:22:37 am »
Some build photos...
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Re: Robotron 2084 themed 2 player bartop - Complete
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2014, 09:25:33 am »
few more build photos..
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Re: Robotron 2084 themed 2 player bartop - Complete
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2014, 09:26:32 am »
last couple..
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Re: Robotron 2084 themed 2 player bartop - Complete
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2014, 10:07:52 am »
that's real nice.  slick finished product. Thanks for sharing.

To enjoy Robo emulation closest to a real machine, try this version of mame .148.
cheers

http://www.robotron2084guidebook.com/technical/gameplatforms/mame/install/
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Re: Robotron 2084 themed 2 player bartop - Complete
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2014, 10:34:46 am »
Nice, I like it!  :cheers:
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Re: Robotron 2084 themed 2 player bartop - Complete
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2014, 12:00:03 pm »
That is a slick little bartop, well done
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Re: Robotron 2084 themed 2 player bartop - Complete
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2014, 01:36:16 pm »
Very, very nice. Good design, and very well executed.

Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Robotron 2084 themed 2 player bartop - Complete
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2014, 02:25:13 pm »
Looks Killer!!!! Nice job man  :applaud: :cheers:

What is the button between the speakers?
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Re: Robotron 2084 themed 2 player bartop - Complete
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2014, 08:25:14 am »
Quote from: tron84 on March 19, 2014, 02:25:13 pm
Looks Killer!!!! Nice job man  :applaud: :cheers:

What is the button between the speakers?

Thanks

That is the (pc) on / off button
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Re: Robotron 2084 themed 2 player bartop - Complete
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2014, 08:36:32 am »
Looks great, man...awesome job.   I even like the blue t-molding... makes it pop.

 :cheers:

My crystal ball sees you making kits of these in the future..... :applaud:
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Re: Robotron 2084 themed 2 player bartop - Complete
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2014, 04:54:26 pm »
Would love to hear more details on the build process...  How did you gain access to the controls underneath for maintenance?

That said, do you have a template for the sides.  Love that shape!   :applaud:

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Re: Robotron 2084 themed 2 player bartop - Complete
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2014, 05:22:01 am »
Quote from: DeLuSioNal29 on March 23, 2014, 04:54:26 pm
Would love to hear more details on the build process...  How did you gain access to the controls underneath for maintenance?

That said, do you have a template for the sides.  Love that shape!   :applaud:

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I made the bottom panel removable for the part that is immediately under the CP. So to access, tilt the whole bartop back onto the back panel and remove the cover. Actually works quite well.

Here's the template for the side panels. Dims in millimetres.

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