Author Topic: Mame cab v. 1.1 (Read 3527 times)

USSEnterprise · « **on:** May 19, 2006, 11:50:36 am »

My first mame cab fell through because I didn't have enough for an LCD monitor. I have a full, empty cab sitting in my dining room. Now I try something different. A bartop utilizing a 17" CRT Monitor without paying a dime. I already have a trackball, a keywiz, joysticks, and buttons. I'm gonna use an old 366MHz PC to play classic games. I have all needed router bits, and a can of black laquer. I just need to begin

leapinlew · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:04:11 pm »

without spending 1 thin dime?

I'm not going to hold my breath. You sir are a shame to all BYOAC'ers...

mccoy178 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:13:14 pm »

Stop typing and get going.

USSEnterprise · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:18:05 pm »

just finished cutting the two side panels out of 3/4" MDF. Basic square shape, but the router will help with that later on. Pictures later

USSEnterprise · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:30:30 pm »

Bottom Panel is cut. I really wish all my cuts were straight. Oh well, thats what wood filler is for

Havok · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2006, 01:27:18 pm »

Shame on you!

Where are the pictures?

USSEnterprise · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2006, 02:15:16 pm »

will take pics once construcyion begins. Just cutting now.

USSEnterprise · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2006, 03:56:44 pm »

All the wood is cut. pictures soon

TOK · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2006, 09:50:33 pm »

You went from this to selling all of your stuff a few hours later?

USSEnterprise · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2006, 10:04:44 pm »

yes

USSEnterprise · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2006, 10:54:36 pm »

a combination of poor carpentry, frustration, and ADD lead to the end

missioncontrol · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:44:19 pm »

dude don't give up so easily....

my old high school teacher had 4 fingers on each hand. he allways said he's still got 8 more chances to make stuff right

danny_galaga · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:50:23 pm »

dont give up! its taken drew 2 years to make his control panel!

leapinlew · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2006, 12:48:57 am »

Giving up?! Well damn... you should put some pictures up anyhow. Lets see what the issue is - you may just be too critical of yourself.

leapinlew · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2006, 12:49:39 am »

One more thing - as just an option.... just build a box and mount your controls so you can plug it up to a TV and play. Ultimately, it's just about playing the games.

whatzcrackn · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2006, 01:12:44 am »

Quote from: leapinlew on May 20, 2006, 12:49:39 am

One more thing - as just an option.... just build a box and mount your controls so you can plug it up to a TV and play. Ultimately, it's just about playing the games.

I think it is about building it and adding to it and starting over and building it and adding to it. Then when you get done, you need money so you sell it or piece it out. Then you start building it and adding to it

TOK · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2006, 05:55:39 am »

Quote from: USSEnterprise on May 19, 2006, 10:54:36 pm

a combination of poor carpentry, frustration, and ADD lead to the end

My first control panel was a plywood and contact paper abomination. It made the cab playable, and that led to me remaking it and improving it twice. Do your best to create a rough, but playable panel. You will likely be inspired from there.

USSEnterprise · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2006, 07:54:27 am »

All right. I'm just gonna make the CP. Still, I have one joystick and several buttons that need a home.

mccoy178 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2006, 10:51:39 am »

Dang man. That was an easy forfeit. You gotta have love for the game.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2006, 11:26:55 am »

Quote from: danny_galaga on May 19, 2006, 11:50:23 pm

dont give up! its taken drew 2 years to make his control panel!

It all happened when I started, and the day after I started, I was given a free ticket to a USS Enterprise motivational speaking seminar.

Anyone wanna buy a CP?

missioncontrol · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2006, 11:33:55 pm »

Quote from: USSEnterprise on May 20, 2006, 07:54:27 am

All right. I'm just gonna make the CP. Still, I have one joystick and several buttons that need a home.

yeah that's the spirit....

If at first you don't succeed, that's just more amunition for us to make fun of you...... or something like that

I kid I kid

Dervacumen · « **Reply #21 on:** May 21, 2006, 02:14:30 pm »

Take a look at the shoddy workmanship on my rig and you'll feel better. It's amazing how great it looks in a dim room from about 10 feet away. Makes you want to see what it's all about. As you stroll over, all you can think about is playing a game - and you don't even notice all the bad stuff.
At least that's my theory, and I'm embracing it.

Havok · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2006, 09:43:01 am »

Seriously, just fire up black lights - no regular lighting. It will look cool no matter what. If anyone gives you grief, tell them it's by design! Point them to this!

http://klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=&game_id=10390

theCoder · « **Reply #23 on:** May 24, 2006, 02:33:41 am »

You will be the only one who knows where all of your flaws are. It can be annoying knowing about that gap, or the exposed screw in the back, but in the heat of battle who care. Don't give up, just get something working. You'll be playing in no time.

leapinlew · « **Reply #24 on:** May 24, 2006, 05:25:03 pm »

Thats the problem with A.D.D. it's hard to keep together any ... oh look a bird. I think it's going to rain.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #25 on:** May 28, 2006, 04:51:25 pm »

How do you keep an A.D.D. person's attention?

I like tater tots! Let's go ride bikes!

USSEnterprise · « **Reply #26 on:** June 01, 2006, 09:02:10 am »

Go to hell you son of a... wow, a butterfly

theCoder · « **Reply #27 on:** June 01, 2006, 11:07:44 am »

I'm going to mow the lawn now honey. Oooo, look, my new trackball just came in the mail.


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