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What else do I need to build a MAME cab?
Dervacumen:
I tried to assemble everything I'd need before I started too but ended up in analysis paralysis and found it best to just get started.
I've had to purchase more supplies about 20 times now, including:
paint (3 times), wireties, usb extension cables, molex connectors, usb -> ps2 adapter, extra screws, plastic washers, standoffs, a slot cutter for my router, plexiglass and polycarbonate cut to fit, a poster, wall corner protection strips, angle aluminum, a 1 1/8" drill bit, a flush cutting bit, some black posterboard...
Geez. I got tired of typing.
In all honesty, you can spend more time drawing up your plan than building the thing. Nothing wrong with a good plan, but even steel erectors and carpenters make changes on the fly.
I did some "engineering" at ACE hardware just yesterday.
Noobert:
You also need one of these 2 things:
either 1) a wife who will let you have time to work on your cab, or 2) to not have a wife.
As a newbie, I have found Saint's book extremely helpful. Also I've found the answer to most of my questions with the "Search" function.
WunderCade:
--- Quote from: spacies on October 12, 2006, 09:08:10 pm ---
You need roms too, but none of us know where to get those :dunno :angel: >:D
--- End quote ---
Have you tried :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored: ?
Hope this helps. :laugh2:
shardian:
--- Quote from: WunderCade on October 13, 2006, 02:24:14 pm ---
--- Quote from: spacies on October 12, 2006, 09:08:10 pm ---
You need roms too, but none of us know where to get those :dunno :angel: >:D
--- End quote ---
If you want them free, then good hunting. If you want the complete updated collections that have been CMP'ed, try here:
Hope this helps.
--- End quote ---
:censored:
You better get rid of that... or else you will be getting a visit from a mod...
The guy was joking...it is against the forum rules to discuss roms.
whynotpizza:
> Anyone know if Oscar is ever going to take orders again?
[Encryptor] I think Oscar is out of business for good, although I have seen once in a blue moon an Oscar DOT on ebay - not very often though and very very expensive due to bidding wars.
If you want a DOT spinner, Apache Controls makes an outstanding next generation PUSH/PULL model. http://www.apachecontrols.com/
There is even a product review on Retroblast which goes into the details of this unit.
http://retroblast.com/reviews/apache-070106-01.html
I personally have an Oscar DOT and an Apache Blackhawk, and they are night and day when comparing. The Apache Controls is way better and comes with a full Optic controller board (primary option). I have a Blackhawk in my cabinet and it rocks for not only DOT but also regular spinner games like Tempest, etc. I don't even use the Oscar any more since I like the Blackhawk soooo much. Keep it more for nostalgia sake.
Some others as well have written reviews of the blackhawk.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=57329.0
David
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