Cabinet Update (4 pics)

[Locut0s]

Originally posted in Main Forum.

A while back I posted a few messages with pictures showing the progress I was making on my cabinet. For those who did not read those messages I'll summarize my cab. I picked up this cab for 100 bucks from a guy recommended to me be GGKoul. I brought it home and striped it of everything, the monitor was already striped. The cab already had 2 joysticks and 12 buttons (mostly leafswicthes) I went and ordered myself an IPAC and 2 buttons (player 1 and 2).

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[paigeoliver]

WHy did you need a keyboard tray?

The monitor does look way too small for the cabinet. But it is fine assuming you are only concerned about playability and not about looks. That cabinet would hold a 25" monitor with a minimum of effort, so I am sure you could fit a larger one than that 14" model.

[Locut0s]

WHy did you need a keyboard tray?

The monitor does look way too small for the cabinet. But it is fine assuming you are only concerned about playability and not about looks. That cabinet would hold a 25" monitor with a minimum of effort, so I am sure you could fit a larger one than that 14" model.

Since this is a mame cabinet I'm going to want to be able to work with the computer from time to time. Most of the time I'll be using a fronted designed for cabinets so I won't need the keyboard or mouse. I could always get a wireless keyboard. But because of the tight space I'm working in I don't really have any place to put even a wireless keyboard, and I dislike typing on my lap. So the tray seemed like a good compromise, some other cabs have them too. Besides it slides out of the way and is high enough, right under the controls, that you don't see it. There are also a few games for which the arcade controls I have won't be very good for these I can still use a mouse or keyboard.

About the monitor, I'm thinking of putting a 20+ inch television in there. I'll have to see what fits, I might have to lower the monitor shelf a bit.

[Gunstar Hero]

Crime City baby. Awwww jeah.  

Much like my own cab, not the prettiest but it does the job.  

Check this thread for an awesome cheap monitor option...

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=24024

Less than $100, looks great and mounts easy.

My cab was just like yours till I picked up one of these monitors, once I mounted in and made my bezel fit it it felt like a new machine!

[Locut0s]

Gunstar Hero: Wow nice, thanks for the link! Unfortunately I live in Canada so the shipping is probably not going to be 4.99. But I'm still going to seriously look at this.

[paigeoliver]

Those monitors rock out. I buy them local for $75.

I have owned a couple of Crime City cabinets. The game gets a lot better if you give it a couple of trys.