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Blitzburgh Arcade
« on: June 10, 2009, 03:20:06 pm »
Hello Folks,

As this is my first post I would like to begin by thanking all of you.  Without this forum I know there is no way I could have even started this project, this was a godsend.  With that being said, here it is;  The Blitzburgh Arcade Specs:

PC:  Intel Core2Duo 3.0/ Asus MOBO/4 GB Corsair gaming RAM/Seagate 7200rpm 500gb HDD/400w Rhino powersource/Arcade VGA videocard (PCIe)

Cabinet:  WG D9800 Multi-sync monitor/mameroom.com 2-player frame/Happs Coindoor/Logisys 40w 2.1 PC speakers w/blue LED's/Novamatrix LED marquee light/Smartstrip Powerstrip/Happs Cupholders/All graphics printed by Vlad at Mamemarquees.com

Control Panel:  CP was done by Jack at ArcadesRFun.com featuring:  Keywiz40 ST encoder/ 2 Happs Competition Joysticks w/ stainless steel ball shafts (GroovyGameGear)/TurboTwist2 Spinner with premium anodized knob/Happs 4-way joystick/ 3" Electric Ice-T Trackball/LED Blinky and NovaGem LED buttons (GroovyGameGear)

Software:  32-bit XP SP3/MALA Frontend running: MAME (7,000+ games), NEStopia (700+ games) and Fusion (500+ games)
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2009, 05:31:02 pm »
WOW! That looks awesome mate! Love the play on Pittsburgh! Great artwork and great bar!

Who did your artwork just out of curiosity?
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2009, 05:53:21 pm »
Thatitalian,

Thank you for the kind words.  I was able to find the hi-def graphics I wanted searching the web, but Vlad at mamemarquees.com was the one who adjusted and vectorized them for the cab.  He was great to work with and I was stunned at how well they came out.
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2009, 05:58:23 pm »
I love the industrial look of the control panel and bezel. Very cool. That looks like a great room to hang out.

Since I'm currently working on a bar to match my cabinet, I have to ask: did you do the bar yourself or is it pre-built?
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2009, 06:25:49 pm »
Benevolance,

The bar is a DIY project but I don't have that kind of skill...lol.  My buddy (a construction super) it did for me.  It wasn't that bad though.  We got two kegerators, a mini-fridge and an unfinished cabinet from Lowes' and then he built the long bar and a short one to mount the tap tower to. The front was easy but he said the hardest part was routering the piece at the end of the bar to cap it.  But you should have seen the wife's face when we drilled the tile to put in five 6" bolts into the floor  :angry: For all hardware I would recommend kegworks.com  Their selection and prices can't be beat, shipping wasn't too bad either.  :cheers:
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2009, 10:57:18 pm »
Best theme ever...Go Steelers!!!  :applaud:
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2009, 03:04:03 am »
please delete this thread before Frizzle sees it  >:D
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2009, 09:04:10 am »
Quote from: sportsnut6425 on June 10, 2009, 03:20:06 pm
Control Panel:  CP was done by Jack at ArcadesRFun.com featuring:  Keywiz40 ST encoder/ 2 Happs Competition Joysticks w/ stainless steel ball shafts (GroovyGameGear)/TurboTwist2 Spinner with premium anodized knob/Happs 4-way joystick/ 3" Electric Ice-T Trackball/LED Blinky and NovaGem LED buttons (GroovyGameGear)

Can I ask if the LEDBlinky software was provided pre-configured by Jack at ArcadesRFun.com?
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2009, 01:28:51 pm »
arzoo,

Yep, I sent Jack an external HDD and then loaded the software.  I immediately started "messing" with it and the level of control you have over the LED effects is pretty cool.  And it makes the Electric Ice-T trackball worth the price. 
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2009, 03:19:26 pm »
Quote from: deadpool18 on June 10, 2009, 10:57:18 pm
Best theme ever...Go Steelers!!!  :applaud:

... and go Penguins!! I'm very anxious for friday night!!
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2009, 03:37:06 pm »
GO PENS!!  It has been a great series, and Detroit is an amazing team but... it is time for Syd "The Kid" to have his defining game.  I smell OT on Friday but the 'Guins get the hardware!
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2009, 03:41:41 pm »
Quote from: sportsnut6425 on June 11, 2009, 03:37:06 pm
GO PENS!!  It has been a great series, and Detroit is an amazing team but... it is time for Syd "The Kid" to have his defining game.  I smell OT on Friday but the 'Guins get the hardware!

If they do, I will make a USB control panel in honor of them!

Oh please make me live up to my promise!
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2009, 08:09:07 pm »
looks great....that turned out very well.  I'm not much of a football fan, but my wife would absolutey love it, she is a big steelers fan
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2009, 07:29:43 am »
Quote from: severdhed on June 11, 2009, 08:09:07 pm
... not much of a football fan, but my wife would absolutey love it...

Probably the gayest thing I've heard come out of a man's mouth :tool:

(kidding, of course)
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2009, 02:10:33 pm »
i don't mind playing football in the back yard, or on the xbox, or even watching a game now and then...i'm just not a big fan.  if football is on TV, i'll watch it, but i don't go actively searching for it, and i dont really care who wins or loses.
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #15 on: June 12, 2009, 11:37:46 pm »
PENS WIN !!! PENS WIN!!!

NOW I HAVE TO MAKE A USB CP!!!

WOOO HOOO!!!! :cheers:
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Re: Blitzburgh Arcade
« Reply #16 on: June 13, 2009, 12:38:36 am »
Quote from: severdhed on June 11, 2009, 08:09:07 pm
I'm not much of a football fan, but my wife would absolutey love it, she is a big steelers fan
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Exact same situation here. ;D

I've read your (sportsnut) thread like 4 times now and I gotta say, "Excellent job!"

Don't let them give you ish about football.  I'll gladly watch week after week of WRC and F1 for a few of the wife's Steelers games.
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