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Hello everybody, | Hello everybody, | ||
| − | My name is Michael, I am 34, I live in Cyprus and I am a sys-admin by profession | + | My name is Michael, I am 34, I live in Cyprus and I am a sys-admin by profession. |
| − | I decided on sharing the details for this latest | + | This is my second build after a restoration of an old cab back in 2005. |
| + | [[image:Mikes_Mini_Mame_OldCab.jpg|thumb|2005 Cabinet|80px|left]] | ||
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| + | I decided on sharing the details for this latest arcade cabinet in case others might find the read useful or entertaining. | ||
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| + | However, the real reason is to keep a record of the build process which for me, is actually more satisfying than finally owning the finished cabinet. | ||
Work started in Nov 2010, with most of the electronics sourced in advance from various locations. | Work started in Nov 2010, with most of the electronics sourced in advance from various locations. | ||
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== The Mini Mame Cabinet == | == The Mini Mame Cabinet == | ||
As you may have guessed from the category this is a Bartop/Countertop/Coffee-tabletop/Whichever-suits-you-besttop project. | As you may have guessed from the category this is a Bartop/Countertop/Coffee-tabletop/Whichever-suits-you-besttop project. | ||
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| + | The need for a mini, compact, carry-around cabinet rose firstly out of the obvious practical reasons of this size and secondly out of curiosity whether the full functionality as well as the look and feel of a full sized cab could be successfully scaled down to such a degree. | ||
=== Design === | === Design === | ||
Revision as of 15:53, 5 December 2010
- Project Type: Bartop/Countertop Arcade Cabinet
- Construction Method: Scratchbuilt
- Monitor Type: 15" LCD TFT
- Interface Type: UltraStik 360
- Special Controls: SpinTrak, AimTrak, UltraLux & Pac-Drive
- OS: Windows XP stripped down using nLite
- Front End: MaLa
Contents
Introduction
Hello everybody,
My name is Michael, I am 34, I live in Cyprus and I am a sys-admin by profession.
This is my second build after a restoration of an old cab back in 2005.
I decided on sharing the details for this latest arcade cabinet in case others might find the read useful or entertaining.
However, the real reason is to keep a record of the build process which for me, is actually more satisfying than finally owning the finished cabinet.
Work started in Nov 2010, with most of the electronics sourced in advance from various locations.
This page will be getting updated following the actual build which in turn heavily depends on my sparce spare time. (so be patient...)
The Mini Mame Cabinet
As you may have guessed from the category this is a Bartop/Countertop/Coffee-tabletop/Whichever-suits-you-besttop project.
The need for a mini, compact, carry-around cabinet rose firstly out of the obvious practical reasons of this size and secondly out of curiosity whether the full functionality as well as the look and feel of a full sized cab could be successfully scaled down to such a degree.
Design
A rendering of the envisioned outcome...
And some X-ray Pics!
Computer HW
Coming soon...
Controls
Coming soon...
Software
Coming soon...
Woodworking
Let the building begin...
