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oldschoolgamer21:
Hello guys... I'm trying to get some info for a small project I wanna do.. So I wanna build a small 2 player cab for a family I know but I don't have the cash for it and I know they can't afford one either but I would like to make one as a gift. They have gone thru a lot in past years and I thought this might bring a bit of joy to their lives... But like I said I don't have the money for it.. So I was looking at maybe trying a crowd funding website..  but I noticed that all donors get something in return and I don't even know what I could possibly give in return.. I'm not gonna profit from it I just wanna give this family something they can all enjoy for years to come. What do you guys think I could do or is there any other way I could raise a bit of funds to help with the build.. any help is appreciated ... ??? ??? :dunno

Locke141:
Go simple.

I would try looking on craigslist for a cheep cab. One times I'v seen a empty one for free near my old nabber hood. With an good will CRT TV, an old PC, two NO Delay USB Encoders, and some buttons/ joy stick. You could have a working cabinet with out bracing the bank.

Or you could build a NO Delay Vigolix. I think if you make the use a 4 by 8 sheet of ply or MDF you can make a 1.5' by 6' versions.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,119533.0.html

paigeoliver:

--- Quote from: oldschoolgamer21 on July 20, 2014, 04:54:27 am ---Hello guys... I'm trying to get some info for a small project I wanna do.. So I wanna build a small 2 player cab for a family I know but I don't have the cash for it and I know they can't afford one either but I would like to make one as a gift. They have gone thru a lot in past years and I thought this might bring a bit of joy to their lives... But like I said I don't have the money for it.. So I was looking at maybe trying a crowd funding website..  but I noticed that all donors get something in return and I don't even know what I could possibly give in return.. I'm not gonna profit from it I just wanna give this family something they can all enjoy for years to come. What do you guys think I could do or is there any other way I could raise a bit of funds to help with the build.. any help is appreciated ... ??? ??? :dunno

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I have built complete working converted machines for under $100 multiple times. If you are unable to come up with $100 then you are probably not the person to be doing this.

DeLuSioNal29:
Yes, I agree Craigslist is a great start.  Check under free items and type in the key word for what you're looking for.

Also, you may want to pick up a KADE minimus for your controls.  You can grab them for only $5 each here.  (You'll need 2).  http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,139819.msg1446340.html#msg1446340

DeLuSioNaL29

paigeoliver:
Craigslist a broken cabinet with controls on it.
Craigslist a 21" crt pc monitor and a pentium 4 or newer PC.
Resell the cabinet boardset, power supply and monitor on craigslist.

Buy an encoder, recycle the existing cabinet controls and wiring.
Rip up a cheapo amplified PC speaker and hook the cabinet speaker up to that.
Software to taste.

Done for around $100 or less.

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