I am new here, an I am starting a cab I call the ManCade 8000.

[pacalcaco]

I know that from what I have seen on this forum the cab that I am going to build will be average at best . I am very exited to do this project. I decided to build a MK3 style cab. I am in the very early stages of building the cab. the first thing I have done is build the cab out of cardboard to make sure i got the measurements right. the cab I am building is going to be modified to fit a 32inch tv. (I cant afford a wells gardner screen) the cab is going to be a bit massive(hence the name ManCade8000). I will be posting more pics and updates soon.

[pacalcaco]

here is a pic of the prototype cardboard cutout with a photoshoped marquee i came up with.

[pacalcaco]

Oh yeah i found a coin door on ebay that was a good price and it is going to help with the authentic look. baby steps but i am exited.

[leapinlew]

here is a pic of the prototype cardboard cutout with a photoshoped marquee i came up with.

Thats a nice looking mockup. I'd just put a monitor in it and call it done.

Good luck!

[Ginsu Victim]

ManCade 8000?!?

[Thebeast]

@Ginsu Victim ROFL...

@Pacalcaco Your system is made from cardboard and it already looks more finished than mine.

[drventure]

You're putting a 32" tube in that?!

Holy cow. That WILL be a monster.

I can't imagine the reaction from my wife if I'd built one like that.

But you'll have room enough for everything!

[pacalcaco]

yeah my wife is was not to fond of the Idea of a massive cab. Now that I have the pc up and running with Maximus arcade and 12,000 games. She is now looking forward to playing some of the arcade games she used to play. I am still thinking of changing the front end to HyperSpin but I have yet to try it. I hope it works with all the emulators I have. the only thing left to do to the pc is add a few more games, an intro video that I am working on in after effects, and a sound card. this project almost requires for me to be almost a jack of all trades. I will soon put up more pics of the pc running some games. Oh yeah about the name (ManCade8000) its not the name that the cab will end up with but I think its funny because my Bro's were saying they wanted a manly name so I dubbed it that. I wanted it to be Brocially  accepted. we will have a vote to come up with a name.

[ChadTower]

I wanted it to be Brocially  accepted.

Okay I wasn't going to be making fun of that name until he said that.  Now he gets a Bro Medal.

[Ginsu Victim]

Come on Chad. That's just wrong. I've got to throw a flag on the field.

[pacalcaco]

Lol that was funny!!
but I have to say that... kind of .... hurt the Bromance!

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[ChadTower]

Okay, I gotta admit, that's funny.   

[Ginsu Victim]

Okay, I gotta admit, that's funny.  

I disagree.

[pacalcaco]

Okay, I gotta admit, that's funny.  

I disagree.

ok Ginsu how about this one

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[Ginsu Victim]

That requires me to like current SNL and Andy Samburg, both of which are impossible.

[Grasshopper]

Have you thought of some suitably manly sideart yet?

If not then I'd suggest that some Rough Ranger artwork would fit in nicely with the overall theme.

[pacalcaco]

Have you thought of some suitably manly sideart yet?

If not then I'd suggest that some Rough Ranger artwork would fit in nicely with the overall theme.

that is pretty tempting but its just not... well maybe with some flames around it. yeah with flames that just might work.

[pacalcaco]

I just got my palm router from ebay. it via UPS. I just need to order the tmolding and the slot cutter. oh yeah and cut the wood too.
here is a pic of the supplies. the second is a pic of my wood!!. I got like three slabs of 8x4 ft mdf.

[DaOld Man]

Looks good so far..

I thought about doing a cardboard mock up first, but didnt have the patience.

[mayhem]

I think you should call it Ladyboycade ........

[pacalcaco]

here are some pics of the pc running Maximus arcade.  huw do I remove the bezel around the game in mame. mis pacman loads with a bezel.

[pacalcaco]

I think you should call it Ladyboycade ........

that's a good one. but won't make it far in the vote with competition like Rough Ranger in the running.

[pacalcaco]

here are more pics of the pc in ma

[DaOld Man]

here are some pics of the pc running Maximus arcade.  huw do I remove the bezel around the game in mame. mis pacman loads with a bezel.

In mame.ini or mame.cfg, look for an option called something like "use_bezels=1"
Change the one to a zero then save it.
I could be wrong, but I think this will turn off your bezel.

[ChadTower]

Okay, I didn't have anymore, but then I accidentally saw this...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Y4F-UPGHw[/youtube]

[pacalcaco]

Hey everyone. I have been doing a lot of thinking on the types of controls I want in the cab. When I first started the project I was set on buying the x-arcade setup. Now that I had a chance to look at a lot of great looking custom control panels, I would like to do something custom for my own control panel. I have been poring over what type of set up I want. Since this is my first cab I will build I want to learn all that I can. I fell it would be a more rewarding experience to do a custom job than to go the X-arcade rout.
   I was hoping some of you might have some suggestions on what type of controls I should go with . The only thing that I know I want is the balltop joysticks. I like the look rather than the other type. I guess I’m asking what advice you would have for a good control set up. I am going to go with a 2player and trackball look. If you have any ideas please feel free to help.

[Ginsu Victim]

http://www.ultimarc.com/ultrastik_info.html

[RnV_Arcades]

The 32" TV works great and its fun to play.
I'm new too, you can check out my thread "My Mame Machine"

Keep in mind that a 32" TV weighs about 160 pounds alone.
The finished units has got to be over 300 pounds.

I put some wheels on the back and made the controls platform really strong.

I can lift it by the controls and roll it around on the back wheels.

Watch the center of gravity.

[Trebeck]

lol
why you gotta gay up the man's cade like that?
 

[pacalcaco]

^^ you got some nice art work there. I was checking some of it out. and it inspired me to redo the marquee for mt mame cab. I was thinking of probably ordering some side art from you. well ass soon as I get all my ideas tied down that is. I am starting work on the control panel design. but mainly I have bin putting a lot of time in getting all the emulator and games in maximus arcade to run with no problems. setting up my lists like favorites takes along time when you have lots of games. here is a pic of the marquee. 

[wooowman93]

Samus is not a guy

[wooowman93]

Tekken guy is cut out badly

[HaRuMaN]

Samus is not a guy

lol.

FAIL.

 

[pacalcaco]

Tekken guy is cut out badly

yeah I know I am still going to do some more editing to sharpen it up. just thought id put it up to get some of your thoughts.

[pacalcaco]

Samus is not a guy

oh ok. now I feel like a jackass  how come no one ever told me it wasn't a guy!!!!!!. I better find something more manly. maybe master chief.

[RetroGreg]

Samus is not a guy

oh ok. now I feel like a jackass  how come no one ever told me it wasn't a guy!!!!!!. I better find something more manly. maybe master chief.

Master Chief's identity hasn't been revealed yet, right? 

[pacalcaco]

(OK keep in mind this is all a work in progress) I have been working on a look for the control panel and so far I feel I got something I like. check it out and tell me what you think.

[Trebeck]

PM sent 

[pacalcaco]

PM sent 

I sent a message but I'm not sure it worked so I'm trying again.  the answer is yes. I was hoping to work with you on the artwork or having you do the artwork. also was asking for an opinion on the art work that I did. hopefully you get this one.

[pacalcaco]

updated the marquee once more. I took out the tekken guy and put in Bryan from tekken 5. also included link in the party. gotta have link hes a classic game character. I am keeping samus because the "bros" like metroid. I hope that looks better.