New Project: Another Mini Cab

[Dizzle]

I'm finishing up another mini cab (it's the one on the right in the picture below).  I have neither the tools nor the skills to create anything on par with the rest of what's being posted, but I figured I'd throw it out there anyway!!   

I designed the first cab so I could rotate the monitor, but I wanted a machine I could dedicate mostly to vertical oriented games so I set out to create another one (although this one's monitor can be rotated as well).  Once again, I used a stand-alone control panel -- I went with the X-Arcade this time around because it made it easy to hook up to my computer or the Dreamcast which it's running now.

The new cab has exactly the same dimensions as the first: 5 feet tall, about 2 feet wide and 2 feet deep.  I got my inspiration from some of the Aussie cabs I've seen on the site.

I still have some work to do on it (I'm still not even finished with the first one  ) but it's 100% playable.

That's it!

[csa3d]

Looking good!  Dont' knock your skills; I think they look nice.  Now, you need to invest in a fostner bit, and trill your own control panel.. mount the controls you have there inside your enclosure for a more finished look.  Other then the xarcade stuff, love the cabs!

Did you use an LCD in your first cab?  How does this one rotate?  Lots of discussions on this topic here lately.

Thanks for sharing!
-csa

[Dizzle]

Thanks 

I know what you mean about the control panel.  I don't think I'd have a problem installing the controls, it's just that wiring isn't my forte.  You see those coin buttons on the red cab?  They don't work!     Somehow I managed to wire them to the X Arcade wrong.  I didn't have a problem wiring the coin door to the Hotrod, so I don't know what I'm doing wrong.  I'll tackle it again soon.

I would really like to build my own control panel though....

As far as the monitors, both cabs kinda work the same way.  There are two shelves I can put the monitor on (they're both removable) and the back is secured by velcro.  There are also brackets on each shelf to prevent the bottom of the monitor from sliding.  Removing the bezel and rotating the monitor only takes about 30 seconds.  Again, a pretty low tech solution, but it works! 

[NIVO]

wiring is less complicated than you would beleive. And if using something like a keyboard encoder(ultimarc,keywiz) you have your inputs labeled. Not tom mention several guides found here and throughout the net. Once yo DO decide to build your own and wiring it, you will WANT to tackle more as you'll gain tremendous experience and skills from your efforts. Dont be afraid of some little ole wiring my friend just search first, then ask questions if you need help. A whole wealth of info here  Game On.

[Dizzle]

Well, I do have a bartop that's waiting to be finished so I guess now's the time to take the plunge!!!