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sinatra:
For many years I've seen these home made arcade cabinets running various game systems and emulators. I've always wanted to build one myself, but never got past the scary part of the woodworking involved in the process.

I found this forum a few weeks ago, and decided it was time for me to "man up" and start this project.

So. I have ordered the i-pac and some buttons and joysticks.

Yesterday I bought a piece of MDF and started cutting the pieces. I have no drawings to work from.
Just pictures from this forum, and a general idea in my head.

Here's a few pictures from my start up day:


Some of the parts cut out


The router scares me the most. This is the top board where the ventilation will go


Some progress on the top board


Done. I think it came out quite nice for a first timer :)


I started to glue some mounting brackets to the bottom panel, just to realize I had forgotten all the screws at home.
(I'm doing this in my dad's garage, cause I don't have the room in my apartment)

Because of that, this day just stopped by itself.
Hopefully I will have some more progress by tomorrow, as I'll have a few days off from work.

-sinatra

andy p:
Well you've made a good start!

Keep us posted of your progress!

You might want to make a list of things you need as it's easy to forget something (screws) and end up stopping mid flow  ;)

IG-88:
Welcome! Looks like you are well underway. What are you using for hardware and software?

sinatra:

--- Quote from: andy p on January 13, 2009, 01:19:49 pm ---Well you've made a good start!

Keep us posted of your progress!

You might want to make a list of things you need as it's easy to forget something (screws) and end up stopping mid flow  ;)

--- End quote ---

You are right. Things do stop when you run out of parts. I'll think everything through before I go tomorrow.
And, I'll keep you posted. It's kinda making the whole process much more fun. It's nice to get feedback other than "why would you make that" , "what do you need that for" or "what a waste of time" :)


--- Quote from: IG-88 on January 13, 2009, 05:34:16 pm ---Welcome! Looks like you are well underway. What are you using for hardware and software?

--- End quote ---

I've got an Acer computer and Acer 17" LCD to use. I'll get back with more info on the hardware on a later point (when I know what it is)

It runs Windows XP Home now. I guess I'll use that. Dont know what front end to choose yet.

sinatra:
Just got a phonecall from DHL. The i-pac will be delivered today  :applaud:
Guess todays work will involve the CP. (better not forget the soldering iron and wires)

update: DHL was here


Package from UK to Norway took five days.


Only seen pictures of these. Heres another one :)

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