Author Topic: Mame console. (Read 17859 times)

Rock · « **on:** March 03, 2015, 05:27:51 pm »

After many years of wanting one, a couple of weeks ago I started building my own console. It is based on the 1upArcade design, however I am making a few modifications to suit my needs. I have around 40 pictures so far if anyone is interested.

Generic Eric · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:30:02 pm »

Quote from: Rock on March 03, 2015, 05:27:51 pm

After many years of wanting one, a couple of weeks ago I started building my own console. It is based on the 1upArcade design, however I am making a few modifications to suit my needs. I have around 40 pictures so far if anyone is interested.

Yes. Without pics, you've given us a tweet.

Also, consider on elaborating on your modifications.

Slippyblade · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:33:19 pm »

I have zero idea what you are talking about. A MAME console? Sooo, yes. Pics.

EDIT: Ahhh, by console you mean cab. Got it!

Rock · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:37:25 pm »

Quote from: Generic Eric on March 03, 2015, 05:30:02 pm

Also, consider on elaborating on your modifications.

The primary modifications are:
1. Full 360 degree rotation of the control panel with the addition of a Mercotac slip ring
2. Rotation can be done by the user without opening the cabinet.
3. Using the cabinet as a computer also.

Pictures coming in a few minutes.

Rock · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:50:33 pm »

First round of pictures

Rock · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:53:12 pm »

Round 2

Slippyblade · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:55:49 pm »

Got some serious clamp porn going on there! Good job so far.

Rock · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:56:33 pm »

Round 3.

Rock · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:57:43 pm »

Quote from: Slippyblade on March 03, 2015, 05:55:49 pm

Got some serious clamp porn going on there! Good job so far.

You can never have too many clamps.

Slippyblade · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:59:36 pm »

Quote from: Rock on March 03, 2015, 05:57:43 pm

Quote from: Slippyblade on March 03, 2015, 05:55:49 pm
Got some serious clamp porn going on there! Good job so far.

You can never have too many clamps.

I agree completely! I am seriously under-stocked when it comes to clamps though.

Generic Eric · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:59:57 pm »

Quote from: Rock on March 03, 2015, 05:57:43 pm

Quote from: Slippyblade on March 03, 2015, 05:55:49 pm
Got some serious clamp porn going on there! Good job so far.

You can never have too many clamps.

All your clamps are belong to Rock

Can you hold what the Rock is clamp'n!?

Rock · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2015, 06:01:20 pm »

Round 4.

Rock · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2015, 06:05:51 pm »

Round.....? I am a bit forgetful at times.

Rock · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2015, 06:10:21 pm »

Next round. Waiting on glue to dry before doing any more work.

Rock · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2015, 06:12:43 pm »

Quote from: Slippyblade on March 03, 2015, 05:59:36 pm

I agree completely! I am seriously under-stocked when it comes to clamps though.

I have broken 2 so far in this project and have discovered one that just will not hold.

bfauska · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2015, 07:43:35 pm »

Here's where the good stuff starts...

Fancy schmancy rotatey control panels.

yotsuya · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2015, 07:46:57 pm »

Too bad you weren't here a few months ago - you could have gotten the original for free:

Quote from: 1UP on November 02, 2014, 10:15:45 pm

Anyone for a fixer upper? My original cabinet is sitting on the curb for anyone who wants it. It is gutted, but there are a few odds and ends inside, some random controls, monitor brackets, marquee glass, and the control panel frame sitting not far away. If you have a truck and slme friends, go for it before the dump truck gets it.

12600 Hunnewell Ave
Sylmar, CA 91342

1UP

Rock · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2015, 08:43:29 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on March 03, 2015, 07:46:57 pm

Too bad you weren't here a few months ago - you could have gotten the original for free:

A bit far for me to drive to pick it up as I am on the east coast. LOL! I thought the hard part would be getting my wife to agree to let me build it. She was all for it when I mentioned I could use the 5 sheets of plywood stored in the front room to build it.

Rock · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2015, 08:45:51 pm »

Waiting on glue to dry again.

Billabong · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2015, 01:09:17 pm »

Looks good so far! Keep the pictures coming!

Rick · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2015, 01:17:00 pm »

I'm watching this one. It's nice to see someone taking their time with a unique build and more tools than I have.

SNAAKE · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2015, 04:39:54 pm »

Quote from: Rick on March 04, 2015, 01:17:00 pm

I'm watching this one. It's nice to see someone taking their time with a unique build and more tools than I have.

yeah "unique" lol

OP even says he's make another 1up arcade

Rock · « **Reply #22 on:** March 06, 2015, 01:39:23 pm »

At the moment I am waiting on the the roller latches and slip ring to be delivered. Old man winter has delayed the shipments, so it will be a few days before anything major gets done. I'll use this time to do some of the smaller stuff.

Rock · « **Reply #23 on:** March 06, 2015, 08:19:56 pm »

Added the main control panel supports.

Rock · « **Reply #24 on:** March 06, 2015, 08:23:08 pm »

Started making the rest of the housing for the Mercotac slip ring. This part will be vacuum stabilized with resin once I have finished drilling it.

Rock · « **Reply #25 on:** March 10, 2015, 05:54:29 pm »

The roller latches came in yesterday, so I have started cutting and test fitting the panels for the control section. There is also a short video of the rotation on my project page on facebook.

Rock · « **Reply #26 on:** March 12, 2015, 11:05:33 pm »

Slip ring came in today, so I cut the wiring recess, finished the mount for the slip ring assembly, put it in a vacuum with resin and it is now baking.

Rock · « **Reply #27 on:** March 12, 2015, 11:43:23 pm »

Slip ring mount after baking. I will clean it up tomorrow.

Rock · « **Reply #28 on:** March 13, 2015, 02:03:26 pm »

Finished the slip ring mount.

keilmillerjr · « **Reply #29 on:** March 13, 2015, 05:36:18 pm »

Great craftsmanship so far!

Here's a video I found of some one else building a rotational control panel:

My opinion - the only way I would think it's ok to have a rotational panel is if you were trying to mimic multiple original games in one unit that shared the same cabinet but different controls.

Rock · « **Reply #30 on:** March 13, 2015, 06:34:41 pm »

First set of modified roller latch plates installed.

johnrt · « **Reply #31 on:** March 13, 2015, 06:42:36 pm »

I must say: I've been extremely sceptical to these rotating multi control panel solutions. But I'm following this with great interest.

Rock · « **Reply #32 on:** March 13, 2015, 06:43:03 pm »

Quote from: keilmillerjr on March 13, 2015, 05:36:18 pm

Great craftsmanship so far!

Here's a video I found of some one else building a rotational control panel:

My opinion - the only way I would think it's ok to have a rotational panel is if you were trying to mimic multiple original games in one unit that shared the same cabinet but different controls.

Great video, but more than I need.

While a rotational control panel may not be ok for you, for my purposes it was the only build that suited what I needed. It will be used as a computer as well as an arcade game for my workshop. Having limited floor space, I did not wish to give up anymore than necessary. An over sized control panel was not an option.

keilmillerjr · « **Reply #33 on:** March 13, 2015, 11:55:23 pm »

Quote from: Rock on March 13, 2015, 06:43:03 pm

Quote from: keilmillerjr on March 13, 2015, 05:36:18 pm
Great craftsmanship so far!

Here's a video I found of some one else building a rotational control panel:

My opinion - the only way I would think it's ok to have a rotational panel is if you were trying to mimic multiple original games in one unit that shared the same cabinet but different controls.

Great video, but more than I need.

While a rotational control panel may not be ok for you, for my purposes it was the only build that suited what I needed. It will be used as a computer as well as an arcade game for my workshop. Having limited floor space, I did not wish to give up anymore than necessary. An over sized control panel was not an option.

Ahh... Function seems to make sense. So what will your 3 panels consist of? I assume one will be a keyboard and track pad or ball?

Rock · « **Reply #34 on:** March 15, 2015, 04:55:56 pm »

Quote from: keilmillerjr on March 13, 2015, 11:55:23 pm

Ahh... Function seems to make sense. So what will your 3 panels consist of? I assume one will be a keyboard and track pad or ball?

One will be a keyboard and trackball. The second will be 2 joysticks and buttons. The third will be an arcade trackball, spinner and buttons.

Rock · « **Reply #35 on:** March 16, 2015, 09:04:54 pm »

Two coats of Sanding sealer and wood putty applied to both sides (sanded between each). A light coat of primer applied to one side.

Joysticks, spinner, arcade trackball, buttons and interface card are on order.

Rock · « **Reply #36 on:** March 18, 2015, 02:59:57 pm »

Attached 2 fixed and 2 swivel casters.

Generic Eric · « **Reply #37 on:** March 18, 2015, 03:19:36 pm »

Quote from: Generic Eric on March 03, 2015, 05:30:02 pm

Quote from: Rock on March 03, 2015, 05:27:51 pm
After many years of wanting one, a couple of weeks ago I started building my own console. It is based on the 1upArcade design, however I am making a few modifications to suit my needs. I have around 40 pictures so far if anyone is interested.

Yes. Without pics, you've given us a tweet.

Also, consider on elaborating on your modifications.

I can be such a jerk sometimes. Glad you stuck around.

Rock · « **Reply #38 on:** March 18, 2015, 06:23:52 pm »

Quote from: Generic Eric on March 18, 2015, 03:19:36 pm

I can be such a jerk sometimes. Glad you stuck around.

I can give you lessons. Then you can move up to a smart

like me.

Rock · « **Reply #39 on:** March 18, 2015, 06:28:52 pm »

Mounted the roller latches and did another test fit. After I extend the Mercotac wires and make a cover for the wire channel, I will start the assembly of the control panel frame.


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Author Topic: Mame console. (Read 17859 times)

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