Author Topic: Whammocade (Read 17938 times)

whammoed · « **on:** July 12, 2004, 09:45:10 pm »

Finally done.

whammoed · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2004, 09:46:21 pm »

Finally I can play Tron!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

whammoed · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2004, 09:47:19 pm »

Of course this was built for the classic 4-ways.

whammoed · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2004, 09:48:29 pm »

Fat coin door.

Zakk · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2004, 10:26:40 pm »

Awesome, great attention to detail. Obviously a lot of thought was put into it before you started!

whammoed · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2004, 10:38:13 pm »

thanks zakk,
yes, a lot of time. can't count how much. I put a lot of thought into my first cab:
http://web.tampabay.rr.com/whammoed/pactacular/pactacular.htm
and to be honest, at first I thought it was perfect...until my friend asked me if I would have done anything different, then the wheels started spinning. Next thing I knew I had 10 different ideas on how my perfect cocktail should be. I sold the first one on ebay and started over! What a bunch of work! but I think it paid off. As of right now I think this one is perfect (for me and my family anyway, everyone has different likes of course) but who knows how I will feel in 6 months! Such a demanding hobby this is!

Generic Eric · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2004, 11:10:39 pm »

really nice!

Magnet_Eye · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2004, 11:56:36 pm »

very nice indeed! what are the dimensions of this baby?

whammoed · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2004, 12:16:32 am »

Top is 37" x 27"
inside dimension is 25.5" x 24.5" (just enough for monitor and buttons on front with some modification to monitor brackets) The top is similar in dimension to the ms pacman/galaga reunion tables namco has now. Of course they don't cram in a 27" monitor...only crazy people do that. Height is normal midway table height: 29-30" depending on leg levelers.

darktemp · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2004, 01:46:19 am »

That is a GEM, definite hall of fame material. Easily the best cocktail I've seen. I usually don't like cocktail cabs but wow.

p.s. I like it if you couldn't tell.

Goz · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2004, 01:50:12 am »

That is one bad-ass cocktail.

-Goz

pcdoctor · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2004, 05:09:40 am »

Pretty!
I'm really getting to like cocktails and this doesn't help.
You might just put me over the edge.
My problem is when I play at Dave and Buster I never use the stool and always stand up.
I just wonder if my gameplay will be the same, worse or better with a cocktail vs a standup?
27" cocktail wow.
Now, I just want to see a 25", 27" or 33" cocktail with a three inch trackball, spinner and 4 way and I'm done.
I wonder if Hanaho, Slikstik or Mameroom will come out with a cocktail with a larger monitor?

whammoed · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2004, 09:52:09 am »

Thanks guys. Hoped you would like it. Here is a pic of the inside. There are over 100 zip ties keeping all those wires under control. Lots of fans to keep her cool. There are two more fans on the back you can't see in the pic and one on the monitor frame to keep the board cool. The black connectors i used to allow easy removal of a panel for maintenance are molex micro fit 3.0. I thought they were perfect for the 22 guage wire i used.(except for the crimping tool price: $130!! yikes!!

Very specific tool needed for these tiny connectors) Maybe I could offset some of the cost by making some harnesses for those that may want them??
thanks again!

MameMaster! · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2004, 10:09:25 am »

....wow....27" screen in a cocktail!....super neat wiring, great control panel design......you missed your calling by about 20 years. We could have used your design ability back during the 80's arcade craze!....

Great Job. What was the total damage regarding your final cost (not including of course your obvious time/effort)?

MameMaster!

3dmacman · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2004, 10:22:26 am »

Absolutely beautiful!

Could you post a close up of the artwork I am curious how the print detail came out. A nice clean cocktail, unlike my stand-up horse dung looking cab. If and when I stop playing mine maybe I could finish it.

whammoed · « **Reply #15 on:** July 13, 2004, 10:33:50 am »

thanks, haven't added up the total cost yet but I would guess in the $2200 -$2300 range for all the parts not including the tools i purchased for the build. That may seem high for a cab, but it does have a kick butt computer driving it: 2.8G P4 prescott, intel d875 motherboard, 160gig WD serial ata hard drive, 512MB dual channel ddr memory, radeon 7000 video, soundblaster live 5.1 audio. Also needed two sheets of plywood for this design, where the regular midway style cab can be made with one. I managed to sell my previous cab on ebay for $2275 so it was not too much of a financial hardship to build the second cab. I wanted this cab to be a keeper so I tried to spare no expense when building it. I tried to find the least expensive options without compromising any details, I guess sometimes things just cost what they cost.

whammoed · « **Reply #16 on:** July 13, 2004, 11:06:13 am »

The art work is another bad story about kinkos with a happy ending. I don't know why but i thought i would give kinkos a try. I wanted laminated vinyl. The first try had some graininess and bleeding so they tried again. The second time looked awsome. I was happy till I got it home, cut it out, and realized it was laminated paper, not vinyl, not what I paid for. Although it looks perfect and I guess laminated paper under glass would probably be plenty durable, it was not what I paid for. So the good news is I got a refund and they let me keep the print. So I am able to "try before I buy". I plan on having classic arcade graffics print it for me on laminated vinyl, but first I am going to just enjoy the one I have and give myself some time to think if I would change anything. So if you guys have any suggestions like more characters, less characters, colors etc. let me know. So far I really like it though. The pic is of the first try by kinkos as i don't have a pic of the one i'm using handy. Doesn't really show the imperfections well. I can tell you the one on the machine looks perfect. Great color and super crisp lines.

AGGIEZ · « **Reply #17 on:** July 13, 2004, 11:17:56 am »

DAMN!!!

That is the coolest cocktail I've EVER seen!! The 27" monitor is AWESOME!! Good job whammo!

pocketbikez · « **Reply #18 on:** July 13, 2004, 04:13:09 pm »

sweet cab. i like how you have controls on each end for vertical and horizontal games. it looks like you really took your time and made each part perfect. very clean very nice. i bet its cool how the illuminated buttons light up the control panel at night.

did you have a hard time lifting the monitor into the cab? those d9200's are heavy and setting it at that angle looks tough.

whammoed · « **Reply #19 on:** July 13, 2004, 05:23:23 pm »

Yeah, they are heavy. Bout 80 lbs i think. I was able to do it though. I mounted the monitor to the top first while it was not yet attached to the side (by the hinge) I then slid it over to the cab and tilted it to an angle where i could screw on the hinge, so its not quite as difficult as you might think. Still 80 lbs is 80 lbs!
I do like the illuminated buttons and trackballs and windows and coin door...lots of lights. I replaced all of them with led's except for the windows to cut down on all the extra heat. The stock lights on those buttons get extra hot. You did something similar with the buttons on one of your cabs, right? The driving one?

Dartful Dodger · « **Reply #20 on:** July 13, 2004, 06:17:21 pm »

WOW! FANTASTIC ITEM!, A+++++++++++, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

pocketbikez · « **Reply #21 on:** July 13, 2004, 06:45:11 pm »

ahhh, i just noticed the cool white plexi pieces that have lights behind them. a nice low glow to illuminate the controls when playing in a dimly light arcade.

i have just one illuminated button on the driving cab, plus the spyhunter weapons van button. i like how the button lights up the controls right underneith, kind of like a dim spotlight. the discs of tronathon and qbert cabs have two lighted buttons that illuminate the keyboard when i pull the drawer out. i didnt plan it that way but when i played it for the first time in the dark i thought hey thats pretty neat.

OSCAR · « **Reply #22 on:** July 13, 2004, 07:11:04 pm »

Very nice!! I have to agree that this is one of the best examples of a MAME cocktail I've ever seen. Very nicely laid out, too. Lower the coin door to clear the monitor and make room for the side panel is a nice touch. You probably had some pretty detailed plans before you started this one, huh?

Great work!

whammoed · « **Reply #23 on:** July 13, 2004, 09:31:54 pm »

oscar
Definitely a lot of measuring and calculating went on before hand. I think i was a little lucky the whole thing came together so well. For example I did my best to measure to make sure the the monitors pcb would not collide with the coin mechs, but to be honest, until it was actually mounted I had some doubts. Some measurements just aren't that easy to take. Some things I think you just have to deal with as they come together. For example I wanted to put the outlets and the toggle switch all in the outlet box together so it would be nice and neat with no exposed 120v live wires. I also wanted to be able to put the toggle switch near the front of the cab for easy access. The only good place for this was to the left of the coin box. This however meant that the toggle switch would interfere with the leg leveler mounting plates. solution: cut the corner off the plate, it only needs three screws holding it in anyway. Of course I had to cut the corners off the other 3 as well because I am crazy. No one would even see it but me when i built it! Yep, crazy. Anyone else like this? (Could have used t-nuts as an alternative I suppose) I also had to cut a couple of 1/4 inch notches out of the front monitor bracket since they happened to line up with the front buttons. In planning I made sure there was enough room to the tube for the buttons and the panel clamps to swing out but didn't stop to think the monitor bracket may be sitting that far down. Turned out ok in the end though since it kept the width of the cab down. Other than that the endless contemplation and preparation paid off with a smooth build.

thanks for all the compliments!

Witchboard · « **Reply #24 on:** July 13, 2004, 09:56:40 pm »

Quote from: Dartful Dodger on July 13, 2004, 06:17:21 pm

WOW! FANTASTIC ITEM!, A+++++++++++, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

LOL... I think you got this topic mixed up with your eBay feedback.

Nice cocktail. I can tell you put some money into this with the two trackballs and all. I'm sure it was money well spent. Great work!

SaiNRuB · « **Reply #25 on:** July 13, 2004, 10:25:14 pm »

I think its a helluva versatile cocktail cab. Thats a awesome display and its setup for a plethora of games, Hats off to you buddy.

It looks by the width of your vertical cp's that you could squeeze of the cpo's for em when you get your laminated vinyl overlay printed. I wouldnt change a thing with your design, I especially love that centipede logo and shroom background image in the corner.

GadgetGeek · « **Reply #26 on:** July 14, 2004, 11:35:37 am »

AdvMame on Linux (Gentoo IIRC). Could you do all of us a favor and document that a bit as a mini How_to over in the Software Forums? I'm working on something similar but something called life is keeping me from making any progress as of late. Also, did you go with a custom bootsplash?
Thanks
Oh, amazing cocktail too.

whammoed · « **Reply #27 on:** July 14, 2004, 11:59:01 am »

gadgetgeek,
Actually when I finish the software set up completely I will put a how to section on my website for getting things running. Sort of a step by step if you would like to mimmick my setup. I just got things "working" monday. I can tell you its awfully nice not to have to boot into a massive os like XP when you don't need it. I am still tweeking. No bootsplash. Still need to get it to boot into advmenu and shutdown automatically. And still need to set up the rest of my favorite games. The multiple mouse devices were a little squirly yesterday, don't know if i've got that nailed down yet. In the mean time, check out desmatics web site. He helped me more than I can tell you when it came to getting the video working properly. Also if you have any questions just post or email me.
here is desmatics page:
http://easymamecab.mameworld.net/html/mycab.htm

SaiNRub:
thanks. I actually came up with the centipede part "myself"...sort of. I mean that I got the graphic from part of the centiped bezel on the arcade art library, took out what i wanted and added some color. I got the shroom color from a screen capture of one of the stages in the game. Thanks again to those who contributed to the arcade art library and 3dmacman.

boyowilkins · « **Reply #28 on:** July 15, 2004, 07:11:23 am »

Brill looking cab m8. Sure does inspires me to build a second cocktail cab to better my first attempt.

Well done!!

whammoed · « **Reply #29 on:** July 15, 2004, 04:26:23 pm »

Speakers used were hacked creative labs sbs270. Sometimes the pcb for your speakers will have mouting holes in them and when they do thats great. Just use some pcb mounting feet and mount them. these however do not have holes and there is no place to put holes. So I thought I would post my solution which in some ways I think is actually better than holes with pcb mounting feet:
I used the mounting hardware that comes on the pots for volume and balance and mounted the knobs to a piece of aluminum angle. Some fancy cutting with an angle grinder and some precise drilling lets you mount the whole thing by the knobs. What is good about this is it isolates the torque you exert when turning the knobs off of the pcb itself and onto the bracket. Probably would never hurt the pcb unless you are exceptionally rough with it, but I thought it was a nice touch. Pic attached.

Mr. Dude · « **Reply #30 on:** July 16, 2004, 08:59:13 am »

Excellent job man! If I were to build a cocktail cabinet for myself I'd want it to be exactly like that!

danny_galaga · « **Reply #31 on:** July 18, 2004, 04:54:30 am »

very nice!! i especially like the small touches like the glowing start buttons. and something close to my heart- neat wiring!

pcdoctor · « **Reply #32 on:** July 18, 2004, 06:29:32 am »

Whammocade,
I showed my six year old cousin your cocktail cabinet and he was blown away.
He thought it was neat.
He didn't know what the trackball was for.

whammoed · « **Reply #33 on:** July 20, 2004, 11:26:11 am »

Another tip for somene who may be doing something similar:
When mounting a third panel on the front of your cocktail you are forced to lower the coin door. This, in my opinion, is fine aesthetically but for this type of door it does present a problem: the coin bucket enclosure ends up in the way of one of the carriage bolts when it comes time to thread and tighten the nut because it ends up so close to the bottom of the cabinet. The coin bucket enclosure on the entropy triple coin door is riveted to the frame. This sounds like quite a dilemma at first but it turns out its not so bad. There are three rivets on the back of the enclosure. Luckily it is designed so that if they are drilled out the entire back and bottom neatly slide out leaving access to the carriage bolt through the front bottom door. To reattach the panel simple use 3 sets of screws/nuts...problem solved.

teetu · « **Reply #34 on:** July 20, 2004, 03:42:41 pm »

that pic of the inside is intimidating as hell!

about how many hours would you say this took you?

whammoed · « **Reply #35 on:** July 20, 2004, 04:15:19 pm »

Fabrication took about 5 weeks total. There was around 4 days or so where I was waiting for parts to move on to the next step and so was unable to work on it. The rest consisted of weekdays at night for at least a couple hours and full days on the weekend...sometimes 10hrs or more. So I would hate to add up the total hours spent but its a lot. My family was glad to have me back after that time, but they may have actually been happier to have an arcade game again.

HagHore · « **Reply #36 on:** July 20, 2004, 09:20:42 pm »

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.

Jakobud · « **Reply #37 on:** July 21, 2004, 03:37:20 am »

Wow this is really an excellent piece of work, man. I was just starting to design a cocktail using a 27" monitor. This is exactly what I was envisioning (except I would choose different controls). *GREAT* Job!

hunky_artist · « **Reply #38 on:** July 21, 2004, 08:37:02 am »

Hi there, this thing is absolutely beautiful. Well done!

Can I ask what you've got your control panels covered with? It looks really smart.

whammoed · « **Reply #39 on:** July 21, 2004, 09:48:00 am »

Jakobud, I had some extra panels made if you are interested. They are 16 guage panels in the same shape as the original pac man cocktails. The side panels are 14.5 " and the long panel is 25.5". They are laser cut with mounting holes but are not predrilled for controls so you could set them up anyway you want. I also have the milky white plexi to go with them. Let me know if you are interested. I will be offering them on this board basically at cost + a few bucks for my trouble. ( I will have to double check the cost but I think it is less than $25 each for the small (including windows) and less than $30 for the large...not sure though, just a ballpark)

hunky_artist, as stated the panels are metal (don't know if you can tell by the picture) They are powder coated with a wrinkle finish black. Powder coating is super durable. I chose a wrinkle finish to give it a little texture since I would not have any real room for a graphic cpo and it adds a little interest. Turns out I really like the feel of the wrinkle finish as it doesn't have that sticky feel a smooth or glossy surface tends to have when you rest part of your hand on it. (You know, when your hands get a littly clammy when you start to get close to that Galaga high score?)

Tilzs · « **Reply #40 on:** July 21, 2004, 12:41:27 pm »

That cocktail is awesome, the 27" monitor is insane. Also nice to see someone else running Linux and advmame on their cocktail

whammoed · « **Reply #41 on:** July 22, 2004, 09:37:28 am »

jakobud, here is the photo of the monitor mounting I promised. 2x4s where ripped down to the right height and attached to the top with glue, screws, and dowels. The monitor is mounted with 6 #12 screws that are long enough to go all the way into the top of the cabinet. Aluminum angle and flat bar was used to make braces between the top and side of the cabinet for extra support when the cabinet is open.

whammoed · « **Reply #42 on:** July 23, 2004, 11:57:12 am »

Bracket for agp and pci cards:
This is for those of us who have to (or just prefer to) mount computer components directly in the cabinet without a computer case. I stole this idea from johnnyz and although it is not completely necessary it adds a nice touch. Take a length of aluminum flat bar, make a few bends, drill a few holes and you've got a nice support for those cards that would otherwise be rather floppy. If you have access to a machine shop for bending great! If you don't, no worries, aluminum that is 1/8" or less thick bends without too much trouble. Just clamp it in a vice where it needs to be bent and strike it with a hammer near the vice while pulling the aluminum flat bar in the direction of the bend. For the holes that hold down the cards, use a bit just slightly smaller than the threads of the screws you want to use. The aluminum is soft enough that the screws will make their own threads the first time you screw it in.

rchadd · « **Reply #43 on:** July 29, 2004, 12:02:55 pm »

wow - and i thought my 21" monitor was too heavy to mount like that.

but with all those fans isn't it a bit noisy?

suppose you just turn up the volume

whammoed · « **Reply #44 on:** July 29, 2004, 03:36:16 pm »

Its not any louder than a normal PC is. I guess with them inside the big wood box it muffles the noise a bit. Since I am running a prescott core P4 (they tend to run hot) and I don't want to give the d9200 any excuses to break, I thought I would go with plenty of fans. It does however on occasion start to hover across the room.

ras2a · « **Reply #45 on:** July 29, 2004, 04:19:13 pm »

whammoed - Your coktail cabinet is absolutely PHEONOMENAL. I love cocktail cabinets but have never really contemplated making one as my my own personal arcade experiences were always with uprights (played a few cocktails in pubs but that's about it)...but I have now seen the light. I've seen several outstanding examples on this site and your's is right up there at the zenith of cab creation!

That cabinet is sheer GENIUS mate - Well done and have a Pint! As others have said it is without a shadow of a doubt, hall of fame material

Craig

whammoed · « **Reply #46 on:** July 30, 2004, 11:03:43 am »

Here is a construction pic of the cabinet really starting to come together. I had enough 3/4 plywood for the top but Midway style tables have a 1" top. To remedy this I laminated some 1/4" hardboard to it using tight bond II. It turned out really nice, in fact better quality than my first cab that used actual 1" plywood. I had bought a full sheet of the 1" stuff for my first cab but the way I had it cut there weren't any pieces left over big enough for the new table. Just as well though as the high quality plywood the new one is made of is nicer and has fewer voids, and the hardboard makes a nice smooth surface for the underlay graphics to lay on.
Someone was very upset when I sold my first cocktail and the freight company came to pick it up. Once he saw what was going on out in the garage his spirits lifted. His dinosaur looks pretty happy about it too.

Patent Doc · « **Reply #47 on:** July 30, 2004, 08:19:33 pm »

whammoed your cocktail is gogeous. I've been planning an upright, but after I saaw yours I'm seriously reconsidering. Your monitor mount is simply ingenious. Truly you have inspired me.

One more thing. I love your artwork. I've have a galaga inspired cpo designed as well. If it is OK with you I'd like to use your idea of incorporating classic arcade figures into the design. My CPO is completely different than your design now, but any incorporation of characters would be directly inspired by you design

whammoed · « **Reply #48 on:** July 30, 2004, 08:41:36 pm »

It was my idea to incorporate some of my favorite characters into the design, but i'm not so sure how original that is. 3dmacman came up with the galaga themed graphics and layout so the hard work credit goes to him. Anyway, of course I don't have a problem with it. In fact if its ok with 3dmacman, i don't have a problem sharing the final artwork with anyone who may want it. Thanks for the compliments and good luck on your project.

whammoed · « **Reply #49 on:** August 01, 2004, 10:46:53 pm »

Website is available!
http://web.tampabay.rr.com/whammoed/whammocade/whammocade.htm
I wouldn't call it completely done, but it does have most of the information I want it to have and some great pictures. Just needs to be made pretty.

rchadd · « **Reply #50 on:** August 03, 2004, 10:57:26 am »

excellent website.

you are indeed the undisputed king of the cocktail cabinets!

hmmm...now got me thinking...there's that 33" monitor on ebay

whammoed · « **Reply #51 on:** August 03, 2004, 11:17:13 am »

Quote from: rchadd on August 03, 2004, 10:57:26 am

excellent website.

you are indeed the undisputed king of the cocktail cabinets!

hmmm...now got me thinking...there's that 33" monitor on ebay

Thanks!
Bigger = Better, right?

Seriously though, I would warn anyone considering a monitor bigger than 27" that it may not be better. After playing on this one I think there is definitely a limit to how big a monitor should be for a cocktail due to the ergonomics of playing from a seated position. You need to be able to see the other side of the monitor at an angle. (unless you want to play standing up) I don't have any problem with the 27" but I did notice I have adjusted my chairs a little higher for a better viewing angle. What is the limit then? Well, I don't know, 27" seems ok to me so maybe 33" will be ok as well but there is definitely a limit, just as their is a limit for an upright. (You don't use a 50" projection for a regular cab, you make a showcase cab for that) I would definitely recommend against the 39" D9200, although I'd love to see it done, I don't think it would be comfortable to play.

danny_galaga · « **Reply #52 on:** August 03, 2004, 11:17:37 am »

huzzah for whammocade!!

great site!

whammoed · « **Reply #53 on:** August 05, 2004, 10:07:08 pm »

I added a section at the end of the build page on my website concerning trackball lighting. I know this topic has been covered plenty but I haven't seen anyone do it exactly like I did so I thought I'd share. Check it out:
http://web.tampabay.rr.com/whammoed/whammocade/build.htm

Here is a small pic of it:

ras2a · « **Reply #54 on:** August 06, 2004, 06:08:12 am »

I said it before and I'll say it again, this cab is GENIUS!

Chris · « **Reply #55 on:** August 06, 2004, 10:17:38 am »

That has to be the cleanest wiring job I've ever seen by someone not named Kelsey.

Very nice!

rchadd · « **Reply #56 on:** August 27, 2004, 08:06:44 am »

just seen this in your website:

"Got the 3/4 inch Oak veneer plywood from Home Depot along with some hardware. Cabinet is assembled using dowels and wood glue with metal brackets to reinforce everything. I laminated some 1/4" hardboard to the plywood for the 1" top."

i'm currently building a cocktail and using oak veneeered MDF - in hindsight i wish i used plywood - mdf is just too heavy.

i also should have figured out the + 1/4" hardboard solution. I ended up buying sheet of 1" MDF just for the table top and now will end up having loads left over. not much you can do with 1" sheet wood. plus the weight - ouch!

also...just realised that it must have been your website (the first cocktail you had) that inspired me to make a cocktail in the first place!

whammoed · « **Reply #57 on:** August 27, 2004, 10:50:05 am »

Yeah, I bought some 1" plywood for the first one. I ended up making 1 extra top for my buddy and the rest I used for a big sturdy shelf in my garage so it all worked out OK. Having done it both ways I would probably stick with the laminated hardboard to cut down on the extra expense and extra wood. Another option is to laminate two 1/2" pieces of plywood together. I believe that is what scott at arcadedepot does for his kits.

whammoed · « **Reply #58 on:** September 23, 2004, 10:27:33 pm »

Can't remember who wanted it, but for that person and anyone else who may want it, I have posted my advmame.rc and advmenu.rc in the software section of my website.

http://web.tampabay.rr.com/whammoed/whammocade/software.htm

Tilzs · « **Reply #59 on:** October 04, 2004, 02:44:09 pm »

Is the writeup on installing advmame on linux just for general or did you use that method as well. Just wondering why you wouldn't use emerge for most everything with gentoo.

I also have advmenu.rc and advmame.rc files that I'll send anyone who wants them.

whammoed · « **Reply #60 on:** October 04, 2004, 03:24:44 pm »

I installed without an internet connection, so things that weren't on the packages disc I didn't bother using emerge...hope that makes sense.

rchadd · « **Reply #61 on:** October 05, 2004, 10:40:43 am »

care to share the dimensions of this beast?

i am particularly interested in the height (floor to top of glass)?

whammoed · « **Reply #62 on:** October 05, 2004, 12:45:06 pm »

The height is pretty standard for a Midway style table. Without leg levelers the height from the bottom to top of glass is 29". So with the levelers installed it is around 30". The rest of the general dimensions can be found at the bottom of:
http://web.tampabay.rr.com/whammoed/whammocade/plan.htm

spidermonkey · « **Reply #63 on:** October 06, 2004, 01:43:17 am »

I too never really played very many cocktails in the arcade but I sure as hell would have if they looked like that !

I just can't stop looking at it. Every time I go back to look at the pics I see another cool feature ! You definately nailed it dude, You got everyone on this site drooling. Outstanding worksmanship !

spidermonkey · « **Reply #64 on:** October 06, 2004, 01:55:04 am »

If I had to name that thing the first thing that comes to mind would be "THE MOLOTOV COCKTAIL" given the fact that it certainly is "The Bomb"!

Once again, hats off to a job very well done Whammoed.

danny_galaga · « **Reply #65 on:** October 07, 2004, 05:16:11 am »

Quote from: spidermonkey on October 06, 2004, 01:55:04 am

If I had to name that thing the first thing that comes to mind would be "THE MOLOTOV COCKTAIL" given the fact that it certainly is "The Bomb"!
Once again, hats off to a job very well done Whammoed.

ha! molotov cocktail is a great name

whammoed · « **Reply #66 on:** January 09, 2005, 07:29:47 pm »

Just thought I'd post a recent (small) upgrade. I have the 1 & 2 start buttons on the front of the cab also wired to the 1&2 mouse buttons on my optipac which is fine except when I want to enter my desktop (KDE) and do some configuring. At this point every time I try to left or right click the mouse, and the cursor is somewhere text can be entered, I get a "3" or "4" entered.(1&2 start are "3" and "4" on the front panel) Unplugging the IPAC is an option but a bit of a pain so I added a DPDT switch easily accessible through the coin door to switch those two buttons between the optipac and IPAC. It was easy and it works great.
Heres a pic.

javeryh · « **Reply #67 on:** January 11, 2005, 11:34:50 pm »

This cab is awesome. After several months of delay I'm finally getting around to building my cocktail - I welcomed a brand new baby girl into the world back in September and it is tough trying to get things back to "normal." I'm modeling my cab after the whammocade (as much as possible) and I think I can actually begin this weekend. I bought the plywood and I think I've settled on a design. I'm sure things will change once I actually get going but I am excited to start. I just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration!

GMZombie · « **Reply #68 on:** January 15, 2005, 08:23:33 pm »

Wow...is the only thing that comes to mind.....Great job love the 27" i never thought that could be

shmokes · « **Reply #69 on:** January 16, 2005, 01:54:03 am »

holy jesus mary

stellarola · « **Reply #70 on:** January 29, 2005, 02:17:45 pm »

I just wanted to bump this, so everyone gets a glimpse of what is Whammocade. This thing is beautiful dude. I mean top notch construction, and wiring. Fin.

-Ben

Cameronj · « **Reply #71 on:** October 08, 2005, 12:45:09 am »

Awesome!!!!! I am so impressed! Best cocktail I have ever seen. I have this extra 27" monitor and I think it is screaming for a cockail setup.

D5A1AC · « **Reply #72 on:** October 08, 2005, 03:59:29 am »

That's a really great cocktail arcade you've made there. It's nice to see all those fans - I thought I was going overboard with two!

arcadefever · « **Reply #73 on:** October 08, 2005, 05:27:23 pm »

this is one of the best cocktail table ever !!!!
i love it good job !!!!!!

whammoed · « **Reply #74 on:** October 08, 2005, 06:09:20 pm »

My thread is back from the dead!
Thanks for the compliments.

In case anyone is interested, I have a kit for sale in the BuySellTrade forum for this kind of cocktail.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=43319.msg402477#msg402477

javeryh · « **Reply #75 on:** June 12, 2006, 04:29:37 pm »

Whammoed: Can you post a link to a place where I can buy the Molex Microfit 3.0 connectors you used for witing your CPs (or something very similar)? The link on your site just brings you to the company's home page and I can't seem to find them. Those allow you to quickly disconnect your CPs, right? I am looking to do something like that in my cab.

Thanks!!!

whammoed · « **Reply #76 on:** June 13, 2006, 06:41:54 pm »

Quote from: javeryh on June 12, 2006, 04:29:37 pm

Whammoed: Can you post a link to a place where I can buy the Molex Microfit 3.0 connectors you used for witing your CPs (or something very similar)? The link on your site just brings you to the company's home page and I can't seem to find them. Those allow you to quickly disconnect your CPs, right? I am looking to do something like that in my cab.

Thanks!!!

try www.mouser.com


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