Author Topic: Ms Pac-Man cocktail stye: -update 10.9- (Read 3868 times)

christiantk · « **on:** April 12, 2007, 12:30:50 pm »

Hey all after lurking for ages, i figured i'd share-

quick and to the point:

about a month ago i started building myself a cabinet from scratch

specs:
3/4 birch
ms pacman dimensions, but 11 inch control panels
mag stick plus joysticks
3 buttons per player
21 inch pc monitor

attached are some pictures, but there are more, as well as progress pics on my quickie website:

http://www.korenstra.com/mpm

these pictures aren't fully up to date, since the last photos were taken, the buttons/joysticks have been mounted, top has been cut, and is being painted right now, next step is to finalize the mounting of the monitor.

I look forward to hearing about what improvements i could do, or anything, let me know what you think!

christian

needlesmcgirk · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2007, 02:07:18 pm »

Looking good man! I'm hoping to build a cocktail cabinet with some nice, stained wood as well. Defintely inspired by the pacman cocktails.

Chris G · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2007, 04:23:45 pm »

Looks real sharp! Look forward to seeing the final version.

Chris

DrumAnBass · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2007, 07:27:21 pm »

Nice work! Looks great!

somunny · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2007, 09:44:54 pm »

Great job with the stain. Very nice!

christiantk · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2007, 08:02:20 am »

a little more progress:

control panel pictures

javeryh · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2007, 09:07:55 am »

Very nice. Is that bare metal on top? Have you given any thought to a vinyl overlay? You can get plain black pretty cheap or if you wanted something fancier you could have something printed.

christiantk · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2007, 02:56:00 pm »

you know, i hadn't honestly thought about it much, but i could defiantly spring for some black vinyl. Best place to get a small amount? (just enough for the two CP's)

javeryh · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2007, 03:50:56 pm »

I'd ask Ponyboy or someone in the Buy/Sell/Trade forum. Happs will ship you any amount but they will KILL you on shipping something like that. I used "Black Pica Vinyl" for mine and it makes a huge difference - even over bare black metal. Check out HOW I DID IT.

christiantk · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2007, 07:32:05 am »

That is definatly awesome, and i really appreciate the help..

after deciding upon building this, i, of course, did plenty of research as i knew nothing about cocktail cabinets other than the fact they were smaller than my homemade SFII cab, and nintendo playchoice. Although, it's really an interesting experience being helped by those who made the examples that i looked at for many hours. THanks again to the community and everyone in it

christiantk · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2007, 08:11:23 am »

more stuff, including a picture with a distinct reason why i built a cocktail cabinet and not an upright

remember, there are more pictures for those who want at
http://korenstra.com/mpm

christiantk · « **Reply #11 on:** April 23, 2007, 08:10:56 am »

i was planning on posting the work done this weekend, but it's not looking like theres much love for a cocktail cab?

christiantk · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2007, 07:56:07 am »

since there is little interest, i won't do anything more than post the site to view all the pictures

korenstra.com/mpm

Chris G · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2007, 11:42:35 am »

Hey, you got some encouragement earlier - I'm sure that folks are following along. Plus you never know when someone will look at this thread down the road for ideas/hints. I'm not building a cocktail myself, but it looks like you're doing a fine job to me. You should update again when it's complete, at a minimum.

Chris

P.S. Smooth beverage holder

christiantk · « **Reply #14 on:** September 24, 2007, 11:31:08 am »

Hey yo, im still alive

All that is left to be done is the front end/fine tuning. pictures to follow most likely tomorow
let me know what you'd like to hear about it, or specific pictures

javeryh · « **Reply #15 on:** September 24, 2007, 12:19:00 pm »

Quote from: christiantk on September 24, 2007, 11:31:08 am

Hey yo, im still alive

All that is left to be done is the front end/fine tuning. pictures to follow most likely tomorow
let me know what you'd like to hear about it, or specific pictures

I am interested in everything you have time to post about and as many pics as you can. I am facinated by this stuff.

Mirickle · « **Reply #16 on:** September 25, 2007, 03:02:44 am »

Yep, never enough pictures...

Mirickle · « **Reply #17 on:** September 25, 2007, 03:05:45 am »

I do have a general question. I have only played upright arcade cabs, never a cocktail version, so I am wondering how one would play a cocktail-style cab. Do you just bend over it, stand upright, so maybe sit on a chair behind the controls?

theCoder · « **Reply #18 on:** September 25, 2007, 09:12:46 am »

How did you attach the glass?

christiantk · « **Reply #19 on:** October 09, 2007, 01:03:37 am »

Thanks for putting up with me. It took me longer than expected (clearly)

without any further delays: It's finished
sort of.
minus the top glass which is being cut right now.

Im not much of a man of words, but i am very willing to answer questions. i would love to share my knowledge and history of this machine. Ask away, nothing is to stupid or trivial.
The flash makes the wood grain look a little unreal in some of the pictures, just bare with it

Although there are a few pictures here, you should really check out my picture album

http://korenstra.com/mpm

thanks!

christian.

christiantk · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2007, 10:57:18 am »

bump/shameless plug

http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade_news.php/2540


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