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LanceLSpencer

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Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« on: October 22, 2016, 05:40:19 pm »
Finished my Mini Pac Man project!  Only 4-foot tall.   Custom cabinet using an original vintage unmodified 1981 Pac Man motherboard/CPU/ROMs.
Original marquee, motherboard, speaker grill, T-molding, and control panel overlay.

Your comments are much appreciated.

PDF of build available at:

http://docdro.id/DRjyIwr
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2016, 02:07:55 am »
Perfect!  :cheers:
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2016, 03:42:05 am »
Looks ace, love it.
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2016, 08:05:32 am »
What's that little bastard next to it?
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2016, 08:09:04 am »
That is one nice build--Nice and clean and in your front room no less!  I was curious about the little machine beside it as well..
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2016, 09:29:10 am »
Sweet little build, love it.

 
Quote from: thomas_surles on October 23, 2016, 08:05:32 am
What's that little bastard next to it?
What is that next to it ?
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2016, 10:40:59 am »
Thank you very much for the positive feedback on my Pac Man!     The one next to it is my first custom build.  A 60-in-1.

The games only stay in my front room for about a week before "I have to" move them down to the basement game room - you guessed it, I'm married.  She just doesn't get it.  ;D

Here's a few close-ups. 

Regards,

Lance
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2016, 01:15:47 pm »
Any specific reason why you're making them so small?
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2016, 02:36:21 pm »
I guess I've been focused on building dwarf cabinets just to save on space and for portability.   
The 60-in-1 bar-top works great when placed on a table.   Sitting on a stool, Pac Man is a comfortable height to play.   

Quote from: yotsuya on October 23, 2016, 01:15:47 pm
Any specific reason why you're making them so small?
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2016, 03:29:57 pm »
Are you a dwarf though?
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2016, 03:54:07 pm »

It depends on who you ask.   :P     I'm 5'-11".     The cabinet is perfect for my 12 year old son.

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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2016, 08:23:44 pm »
Nice! I like how you kept it true to the original. :cheers:

I have a 3/4 scale Donkey Kong that is about 4ft tall too. Kids love it.
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2016, 08:24:01 pm »
Well you got me by 3 inches. Also your A bit taller.
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2016, 08:31:20 pm »
I've got a ~60% scale Pacman cabinet, too.  Had it 10 years, still love it.  Yours looks great.

 :cheers:

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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2016, 09:59:56 pm »
Quote from: thomas_surles on October 23, 2016, 08:24:01 pm
Well you got me by 3 inches. Also your A bit taller.


Oooooooh, i see what you did there.  :laugh2:
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2016, 10:33:23 pm »
Oh and by the way I never mentioned that I really like the mini pac.
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2016, 11:17:50 am »
LoL    You guys crack me up - so glad I discovered this forum.
Thanks again for the positive feedback.

Wouldn't mind seeing pics of other dwarf cabinets as well.   The Donkey Kong and Qbert minis looked really cool.

Regards,

Lance
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2016, 06:12:59 pm »
Quote from: LanceLSpencer on October 24, 2016, 11:17:50 am
LoL    You guys crack me up - so glad I discovered this forum.
Thanks again for the positive feedback.

Wouldn't mind seeing pics of other dwarf cabinets as well.   The Donkey Kong and Qbert minis looked really cool.

Regards,

Lance
Nice build!  If you check out my NeoGeo bartop build in my signature it started out as a bartop but I added an 18" pedestal to convert it to what looks like a dwarf cabinet.  Total height as it stands is 40"
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Re: Mini Pac Man Project (4 foot dwarf cabinet!)
« Reply #18 on: October 24, 2016, 07:23:48 pm »
That turned out so cool!   Thanks for sharing.

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Nice build!  If you check out my NeoGeo bartop build in my signature it started out as a bartop but I added an 18" pedestal to convert it to what looks like a dwarf cabinet.  Total height as it stands is 40"
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