I decided to build a full upright unit...it's the only way to really enjoy MAME, so I started planning and collecting parts,,,my GF was in full agreement, but she thought I should start small and build a bartop unit for the bar at her parents house first...that way I could learn how to use my tools, and hopefully learn from the whole experience...
Well, here it is months later, and I've started the bartop...I bought a sheet of 3/4" MDF, misc parts (screws, brackets, etc), and a bunch of tools...controls so far TStik Plus, HAPP buttons, minipac and HAPP 2 1/4" TB...I have an old 15" monitor and some old PCs kicking around...
I've actually designed it, started cutting and done some dry fitting...what a learning experience...I'll post pictures as I get them scaled down...right now they're about 5MB each...