A week ago, after playing some old favorites on Manorite's
Manorcade, I got the bug to build something similar. I spent a few days thinking about it and browsing online for ideas. Now, I'm ready to kick-off a project.
"The Extruder"? I pitched an idea to build one for my father-in-law so the grandkids can play. Where the arcade will eventually sit, there are other furnishings made out of "
80/20" extruded aluminum. As a result, we decided to see what sort of pedestal/cabinet hybrid we could make that incorporates the extrusions.
Goals:
- 4 player
- play old arcade favorites (TMNT, NBA Jam, X-men)
- play Golden Tee and Silver Strike
- have a pedestal style control panel to avoid slamming hand into screen protective glass
Inspiration
- Manorite's
Manorcade (for igniting the spark)
- jarrett's
Space Paranoids concept (for the art and CP layout)
- severdhed's
TMNT pedestal (nice panel and simple--in a good way--construction)
I've got lots to figure out still...dimensions, whether I want the screen to be connected to the controls (shakiness to consider), whether to try to build the control panel box out of 80/20 extrusions/paneling or the traditional wood route, etc.
The design is going to be quite different than the traditional cabinet. As a result, I expect that not everyone is going to like it. BUT, hopefully it turns out well and can generate some new ideas for others.
Finally, this is my first build so I will appreciate feedback and constructive criticism. I promise not to angle the joysticks!
That's all for now.
Rough concept is attached (hopefully the image shows up; i'll have to figure out this forum thing):