Homemade arcade cabinets.

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subzero187:
That is an awesome MAME cabinet! I have been wanting to build one of those for the longest time. My goal is to convert a Mortal Kombat 3 arcade cabinet into a MAME. I have already purchased all of the artwork, joysticks, buttons and whatnot. Now I need to find a Midway cab at the right price.

I love arcades!

wiggy:
That cabinet is purdy. How much did that set you back, if you don't mind my asking? Minus the PC, I'm not worried about that part.

fiatbravodriver:

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cool cabinet was that a custome built one or a kit ?

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Thanks, Its actually all built from scratch. I would not consider myself anything more that a keen DIY'er.

Here is a great site ran by a great guy. He hosts free plans also.

http://www.arcadecab.com/

Its all made from 18mm MDF. The screen is a 19" 4:3 monitor. The pc is an old machine running xp sp3. The experts build their own controls but I cheated an got an X-Arcade joystick from ebay.

Id suggest anyone have a go. Its not a quick job by far it took me about 30-40 hours for the cabinet and about 4hours installing the OS and setting up Gamex. This is the frontend that allows you to select games with the joystick.

The graphics are home printed including the Marquee. This is back lit by using some 12v lighting.

Best advice I can give is Give it a go. Materials are cheap.

Any questions Just ask.

____ From the site ______

James P is driving the cabinet with an AMD2400 processor running the Gamex frontend. A 19" ViewSonic LCD provides the display. If you look carefully, you'll note he reduced the depth of the cabinet because he used the LCD. James said that did create a few problems when it was time to insert the PC, but he successfully maneuvered a smaller case in at an angle.

Some of the other features he included: Mini-USB keyboard and mouse on his slide-out tray, cold cathode marquee lighting driven by the PC's power supply, hidden power button and marquee light switch, Power Griffin USB that controls the volume, and a home printed marquee and side art.

He estimated the entire project, software included, took about forty hours. Great job!

fiatbravodriver:

--- Quote from: wiggy on July 26, 2012, 12:38:25 PM ---That cabinet is purdy. How much did that set you back, if you don't mind my asking? Minus the PC, I'm not worried about that part.

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Thanks Wiggy, I had most of the parts from old PC gear. The best thing is Mame needs little power.

Here is a quick checklist.

Old PC
Old Monitor
Old speakers
Old keyboard
Old mouse
Xarcade control stick £120
MDF £20
Wood for Battons £15
Paint £10
4 gang power adapter £5
Casters £15
Lighting £10.
Wires £2
Power switch £1
Plastic for Marquee £15
T-mounding £20
Screws £5

Optional:
Coin door £30 ebay
USB volume control £30
Wifi card £15

J

CommunistGamer:
I might have to make a cabinet for PC gaming.

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