WIP Photos and Explanations of builds

[ChanceKJ]

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[yotsuya]

Let's just all agree that we all have different tastes, and that it would be really nice if people used project announcements to document their builds for learning purposes.

[Token]

Let's just all agree that we all have different tastes, and that it would be really nice if people used project announcements to document their builds for learning purposes.

Agree

[vwalbridge]

Let's just all agree that we all have different tastes, and that it would be really nice if people used project announcements to document their builds for learning purposes.

Agree

Agree

[ChanceKJ]

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[yotsuya]

Let's just all agree that we all have different tastes, and that it would be really nice if people used project announcements to document their builds for learning purposes.

Agree

Agree

This makes me think of this:

“Well, I guess this is a case where we’ll have to agree to disagree.” – Ned Flanders
“I don’t agree to that.” – Principal Skinner
“Neither do I.” – Mrs. Krabappel

Chance killed it.

[mgb]

Let's just all agree that we all have different tastes, and that it would be really nice if people used project announcements to document their builds for learning purposes.

Agreed

And with all this in mind, I promise to properly document the process as I build my new 4 player, 8 buttons per player, dual trackball He-man themed, 55" juke-kegarator-cade so you all may learn.

I'm just waiting on a huge shipment of LEDs to come in. Hello bling

[yotsuya]

Let's just all agree that we all have different tastes, and that it would be really nice if people used project announcements to document their builds for learning purposes.

Agreed

And with all this in mind, I promise to properly document the process as I build my new 4 player, 8 buttons per player, dual trackball He-man themed, 55" juke-kegarator-cade so you all may learn.

I'm just waiting on a huge shipment of LEDs to come in. Hello bling

Document all you want, brother. I ain't saying ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.

[mgb]

Just a teaser.
But picture it with angled player 3&4 sticks.
 

It'll also function as the family television

[yotsuya]

Just a teaser.
But picture it with angled player 3&4 sticks.
 

Your build has greatly inspired me.

[mgb]

Actually in all seriousness, that thing is kinda cool

[opt2not]

If people are too worried about getting critiqued on their build progress, perhaps we need a separate forum that is for just Showcasing projects.   KLOV has this, Restoration Showcasing that is a subsection of the main Restorations project board.  Thoughts?

[mgb]

Then maybe there should be a separate showcase aside from the restorations one or that one can be just changed to showcase and restorations just posted in the project announcements.

There's also that "I finished my project.." Sticky

[rablack97]

If people are too worried about getting critiqued on their build progress, perhaps we need a separate forum that is for just Showcasing projects.   KLOV has this, Restoration Showcasing that is a subsection of the main Restorations project board.  Thoughts?

Oh lookie, ideas and suggestions....This is why i brought this up   

[jennifer]

If people are too worried about getting critiqued on their build progress, perhaps we need a separate forum that is for just Showcasing projects.   KLOV has this, Restoration Showcasing that is a subsection of the main Restorations project board.  Thoughts?

  OPPPS (Sorry KLOVE)....I ment to say awesome?

[BradleyA]

As a noob here I can say I am guilty of some of the showcase posts.  This is mostly due to not really knowing what or where to post.  I am pretty new to this hobby and I really like it.  I am amazed at the projects I see on here.  There are some truly talented builders around here. With that said, it can sometimes be a harsh environment for new people.  If you don't know the ropes or the "norms'" around the forum there can be a lot of negativity from some.  I see lots of "Why would you do that!?!" kind of posts about things like paint vs artwork, bat sticks vs ball tops, button layouts, LCD vs CRT, emulation,LEDs, etc.  It can sometimes make people not want to post and that is never a good thing.  I know it can be frustrating for the guys that have been here a while to have new people come in who don't know the ropes posting stuff that, in your mind, is completely wrong.  At least the people are here and interested in this hobby we all love.  I feel if the builder loves their project and the people that play it remember or discover and love all these classic games then it is a good project.  I will do a better job on future projects of documenting the build to help those that come later.  I don't mean to ruffle any feathers.  I have great respect for you guys that have been around here a while.  Thanks for paving the way.  Please be patient with us noobs.   

[jennifer]

As a noob here I can say I am guilty of some of the showcase posts.  This is mostly due to not really knowing what or where to post.  I am pretty new to this hobby and I really like it.  I am amazed at the projects I see on here.  There are some truly talented builders around here. With that said, it can sometimes be a harsh environment for new people.  If you don't know the ropes or the "norms'" around the forum there can be a lot of negativity from some.  I see lots of "Why would you do that!?!" kind of posts about things like paint vs artwork, bat sticks vs ball tops, button layouts, LCD vs CRT, emulation,LEDs, etc.  It can sometimes make people not want to post and that is never a good thing.  I know it can be frustrating for the guys that have been here a while to have new people come in who don't know the ropes posting stuff that, in your mind, is completely wrong.  At least the people are here and interested in this hobby we all love.  I feel if the builder loves their project and the people that play it remember or discover and love all these classic games then it is a good project.  I will do a better job on future projects of documenting the build to help those that come later.  I don't mean to ruffle any feathers.  I have great respect for you guys that have been around here a while.  Thanks for paving the way.  Please be patient with us noobs.   

Don't let it scare ya, If you read those posts closely its not critical judgment, Its about making your game the best (and safest) it can be. a collaborative pool of ideas... Sometimes it does go off the rails in terms of high end quality, But that's the nature of the beast, always looking for a better way, and learning from mistakes....BTW welcome. 

[yotsuya]

As a noob here I can say I am guilty of some of the showcase posts.  This is mostly due to not really knowing what or where to post.  I am pretty new to this hobby and I really like it.  I am amazed at the projects I see on here.  There are some truly talented builders around here. With that said, it can sometimes be a harsh environment for new people.  If you don't know the ropes or the "norms'" around the forum there can be a lot of negativity from some.  I see lots of "Why would you do that!?!" kind of posts about things like paint vs artwork, bat sticks vs ball tops, button layouts, LCD vs CRT, emulation,LEDs, etc.  It can sometimes make people not want to post and that is never a good thing.  I know it can be frustrating for the guys that have been here a while to have new people come in who don't know the ropes posting stuff that, in your mind, is completely wrong.  At least the people are here and interested in this hobby we all love.  I feel if the builder loves their project and the people that play it remember or discover and love all these classic games then it is a good project.  I will do a better job on future projects of documenting the build to help those that come later.  I don't mean to ruffle any feathers.  I have great respect for you guys that have been around here a while.  Thanks for paving the way.  Please be patient with us noobs.   

Don't let it scare ya, If you read those posts closely its not critical judgment, Its about making your game the best (and safest) it can be. a collaborative pool of ideas... Sometimes it does go off the rails in terms of high end quality, But that's the nature of the beast, always looking for a better way, and learning from mistakes....BTW welcome.

Well said, Jennifer! :-)

[Wyo]

Also, this seems relevant:

"People who have abandoned their dreams and aspirations will always discourage others from pursuing theirs."
-Casey Neistat

Hey, another Casey Neistat fan!  I'm addicted to that channel! Haha

In other news, I really need to finish my build.....thanks for the guilt everybody! Haha

[Dal1980]

Just browsing through the what people have done. I'm new to all of this but I've definitely caught the bug with wanting to build my own "barcade"/bar top.

Reading what this thread was originally about I just wanted to say how amazing everyone is who even contributes slightly to this community. I mean there's just so many levels to this whole thing it takes so much of people's strengths and develops their weaknesses but also brings everyone together and unites them on a single goal.

Anyway, how do you all get around your partners is what I want to know, I'm going to wait until Christmas has passed before I ask my mrs for permission

I'm looking through the project builds for any changes in the background of photos going from family home to bachelor pad or divorce lawyer letters on tables and such like. Maybe I should post updates of progress of build and marriage

Is there a dating section on the website as a contingency to my failed marriage, but then again, I'll have a warm bar top to keep me warm at night and you guys to talk to

Hahaha, but seriously, I'm humbled to be here amongst enthusiasts and clearly very talented people.

Keep up the good work guys!



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[Frank Drebin]

Just browsing through the what people have done. I'm new to all of this but I've definitely caught the bug with wanting to build my own "barcade"/bar top.

Reading what this thread was originally about I just wanted to say how amazing everyone is who even contributes slightly to this community. I mean there's just so many levels to this whole thing it takes so much of people's strengths and develops their weaknesses but also brings everyone together and unites them on a single goal.

Anyway, how do you all get around your partners is what I want to know, I'm going to wait until Christmas has passed before I ask my mrs for permission

I'm looking through the project builds for any changes in the background of photos going from family home to bachelor pad or divorce lawyer letters on tables and such like. Maybe I should post updates of progress of build and marriage

Is there a dating section on the website as a contingency to my failed marriage, but then again, I'll have a warm bar top to keep me warm at night and you guys to talk to

Hahaha, but seriously, I'm humbled to be here amongst enthusiasts and clearly very talented people.

Keep up the good work guys!



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http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,148126.0.html

Some comments on the spouse approval, good and bad. (You can tell who the married guys are ha ha)

[Dal1980]

Thanks Frank Drebin

  that was a great thread to read regarding 'the wife'... I feel better knowing that there's others in the trench waiting to go up and over.

[Betafini]

"spouse approval"... So that's the correct wording. Had to negotiate real hard to get this one. 

I decided to post my progress on the bartop I'm building after reading this topic.
At first I wanted to take time to build the "ugly and useless piece of furniture" (as my beloved once named it), taking pictures and notes about my progress, my mistakes and the tools and materials I had to purchase to finish it, posting a one and only message here with as much detail as I could to repay you guys for all the useful info, building tips and inspiration I sucked out of this forum...

But after all, why not post as I go along with this! That way I can be stopped in time before I make a stupid mistake by someone kind enough to warn me. 

[mgb]

Just browsing through the what people have done. I'm new to all of this but I've definitely caught the bug with wanting to build my own "barcade"/bar top.

Reading what this thread was originally about I just wanted to say how amazing everyone is who even contributes slightly to this community. I mean there's just so many levels to this whole thing it takes so much of people's strengths and develops their weaknesses but also brings everyone together and unites them on a single goal.

Anyway, how do you all get around your partners is what I want to know, I'm going to wait until Christmas has passed before I ask my mrs for permission

I'm looking through the project builds for any changes in the background of photos going from family home to bachelor pad or divorce lawyer letters on tables and such like. Maybe I should post updates of progress of build and marriage

Is there a dating section on the website as a contingency to my failed marriage, but then again, I'll have a warm bar top to keep me warm at night and you guys to talk to

Hahaha, but seriously, I'm humbled to be here amongst enthusiasts and clearly very talented people.

Keep up the good work guys!



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My first cabinet was in the dirty unfinished basement. When I built VR, I had gotten my wife to reluctantly agree upon a location in the house for it.
The day I got all the dirty work done on it and moved it into it's new home in the house, the whole thing really hit my wife and she was quite upset and didn't talk much for a couple of days.
She's gotten over it now.

If your wife does dump you, no there's no dating section here on the forums but I suppose you can always go to this years Zapcon & share a room with PBJ and see where it goes 

[dkersten]

So its weird, the only threads that get love are "your doing that wrong" or "damn you just did something different"  the tweeners mostly get lectured because they copied another design or they arent doing anything new.

Missed all the excitement but this stood out as what I have seen since coming here a little over a year ago.  Is what it is though.  I like feedback when I am questioning a choice, and like everyone here I like a little praise when I do something I think is pretty damn cool.  But frankly if I ever do another build I will wait until it is over before starting a thread, and of course I will post the build pics and highlights of the process.

I was the type who came here because it seemed to fit the other hobbies/jobs I spent my life doing.  I can't say I learned much in the way of workshop skills, although I learned a ton about arcade stuff.  In general I like the crowd though, which is why I stick around.  Despite differing opinions, we are all people who like to get our hands dirty, create something from something less, and figure out how to make stuff work.

[Token]

I'm looking through the project builds for any changes in the background of photos going from family home to bachelor pad or divorce lawyer letters on tables and such like. Maybe I should post updates of progress of build and marriage

You joke, but... A cautionary tale.

I ask: Do you still hope that you and your ex might work things out?

“I hope so,” he says. He’s still eating her raw food diet, to feel close to her.

A week later, on the phone, he’s not as hopeful. “It’s ---smurfing--- perfect that the LORD OF THE RINGS pinball is getting here the same night she’s going on her first date with someone else, which means I won.”

We ease off the subject and onto the unexpected news that he bought a pinball machine.

It won’t fit in the bedroom, so it’s going in the living room, over the boundary that he once promised would separate his hobby from the rest of his life. But there’s a silver lining: Now that the arbitrary limit has been crossed, Kooluris can start buying more pinball games and hanging out on pinball forums—Pinside, he tells me, is a really positive community.

“Arcades are a gateway drug for a pinball collection,” he says matter-of-factly, as if this had been the plan all along.

[Dal1980]

Oh what a story! This guys still can't see. I understand the obsession but omg! Thanks for the caution


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[mgb]

I'm looking through the project builds for any changes in the background of photos going from family home to bachelor pad or divorce lawyer letters on tables and such like. Maybe I should post updates of progress of build and marriage

You joke, but... A cautionary tale.

I ask: Do you still hope that you and your ex might work things out?

“I hope so,” he says. He’s still eating her raw food diet, to feel close to her.

A week later, on the phone, he’s not as hopeful. “It’s ---smurfing--- perfect that the LORD OF THE RINGS pinball is getting here the same night she’s going on her first date with someone else, which means I won.”

We ease off the subject and onto the unexpected news that he bought a pinball machine.

It won’t fit in the bedroom, so it’s going in the living room, over the boundary that he once promised would separate his hobby from the rest of his life. But there’s a silver lining: Now that the arbitrary limit has been crossed, Kooluris can start buying more pinball games and hanging out on pinball forums—Pinside, he tells me, is a really positive community.

“Arcades are a gateway drug for a pinball collection,” he says matter-of-factly, as if this had been the plan all along.

That guy in the wired story is not one of us.
That punk has moved on from here

[wp34]

I'm looking through the project builds for any changes in the background of photos going from family home to bachelor pad or divorce lawyer letters on tables and such like. Maybe I should post updates of progress of build and marriage

You joke, but... A cautionary tale.

I ask: Do you still hope that you and your ex might work things out?

“I hope so,” he says. He’s still eating her raw food diet, to feel close to her.

A week later, on the phone, he’s not as hopeful. “It’s ---smurfing--- perfect that the LORD OF THE RINGS pinball is getting here the same night she’s going on her first date with someone else, which means I won.”

We ease off the subject and onto the unexpected news that he bought a pinball machine.

It won’t fit in the bedroom, so it’s going in the living room, over the boundary that he once promised would separate his hobby from the rest of his life. But there’s a silver lining: Now that the arbitrary limit has been crossed, Kooluris can start buying more pinball games and hanging out on pinball forums—Pinside, he tells me, is a really positive community.

“Arcades are a gateway drug for a pinball collection,” he says matter-of-factly, as if this had been the plan all along.

That guy in the wired story is not one of us.
That punk has moved on from here

Good point.  People can't seem to let him go for some reason though.

[jennifer]

    ** Jennifer gets all misty eyed for Tully**.... (Sarcasm)

[Frank Drebin]

Wait... That guy was a member here?

[wp34]

Wait... That guy was a member here?

In about the same way as Ashley Judd.

[harveybirdman]

Dude c'mon all BYOAC's need to know this one...

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,135635.0.html

[Token]

Wait... That guy was a member here?

In about the same way as Ashley Judd.

Shhh... Jennifer doesn't want to be doxed.

[Frank Drebin]

Dude c'mon all BYOAC's need to know this one...

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,135635.0.html

lmfao I stumbled across that one the other day.  3 grand for that garbage. 

[mgb]

Yeah that guy was on here showing off his piece of crap pedistal build that someone was building for him.
When things were critiqued in order to help him, he got all hurt.
He didn't hang around for too long.

[opt2not]

Dude c'mon all BYOAC's need to know this one...

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,135635.0.html

[harveybirdman]

see how concerned I used to be about people's feelings in that thread?

LOL how things have changed....

[opt2not]

You used to be such a nice boy. 

[yotsuya]

Jeez, I've been harping on the value of honest opinions for two years now? I need to find a different hobby.