Another cab build

The Last Bandit · 10-06-2011 8:05pm #1

So the ramvik cab wasn't the most playable so I decided to build another

A little bartop was in order this time round as a full size cabinet just wouldn't be allowed..

Hardware:
15" LCD monitor (1024x768)
Dual-core laptop with 2GB RAM I got free as the screen was broken

IPAC
Standard buttons & stick from arcademachines.ie
Cheapo logitech speakers

Software:
Win XP
Hyperspin
MAME
Fusion
ZSNES

Wanted to try something different with this one so wrapped it with carbon fibre vinyl instead of painting. This is a lot more expensive and trickier then painting but does have a nice textured feel to it.

Basic idea for design borrowed from here

I seem to spend more time building these then playing them.. ah well...onto the next one

Andrew76 · 10-06-2011 8:16pm

That looks lovely dude, great job. Really nice finish to it.

Steve X2 · 10-06-2011 8:42pm

Yeah, Looks really nice actually.

I'd buy something like that. Would look sweet in my man cave

Myrddin · 10-06-2011 8:56pm

Looks very very nice, well done.

Steve X2 · 10-06-2011 9:01pm

If you ever need to make some room in your house let me know, I can help

Andrew76 · 10-06-2011 9:02pm

Steve SI wrote: »

I'd buy something like that.

I was thinking the same. Something for the kids to keep them away from the cab. :pac:

Steve X2 · 10-06-2011 9:04pm

Andrew76 wrote: »

I was thinking the same. Something for the kids to keep them away from the cab. :pac:

Ehh yeah, the kids

pdbhp · 10-06-2011 9:18pm

Andrew76 wrote: »

I was thinking the same. Something for the kids to keep them away from the cab. :pac:

I like kids, wouldn't eat a whole one though:p

Andrew76 · 10-06-2011 10:32pm

Steve SI wrote: »

Ehh yeah, the kids

:pac:
No really, I have an irrational fear that arcade parts designed to be mashed about by adults will be broken by toddlers messing with them!

pdbhp wrote: »

I like kids, wouldn't eat a whole one though:p

Bad man.

The Last Bandit · 13-06-2011 10:38am

Cheers

The finish is not as good as I'd like it, the wrap is a pain to get right on the tight corners and bunches up a bit.
Comfortable to play on which is great, I've plenty of catching up to do

if anyone wants more details on the build let me know.

Pyongyang · 13-06-2011 11:08am

That's a lovely job there, well done!

CiDeRmAn · 13-06-2011 1:12pm

Looks great, well done.

feng10 · 18-06-2011 8:31pm

Great Job, that looks fantastic. I'm going to try and build something similar along the lines of a Weecade http://www.koenigs.dk/mame/eng/specsweecade.htm
Just hope it turns out half as good as yours:) Any pointers would be much appreciated, like where did you get the plexi for the bezel?

The Last Bandit · 19-06-2011 8:46pm

Cheers, the plexiglass is 2mm and I got it in B&Q. They only supply large sheets though so you'll have plenty left over for more cabs, I think it was around €25 or so for the sheet.
Score it a few time with a decent carpet knife blade and it should break evenly, if not you can cut it with a dremel or similar.

Best of luck with the build, I was looking at the weecade plans before as really like it but was a bit too large for what I wanted.

Where do ye guys get the printed vinyl marques ?

feng10 · 20-06-2011 10:00am

@ The last Bandit, thanks man I had a look around Woodies and I asked the staff about plexi and they looked at me like I had 10 heads, i'll pop out to B&Q so when I get a chance. I've no idea on the vinyl im a noob at this myself, it's just something i've always wanted to do, and I've been inspired from reading a few threads on here to finally give it a go.
So far i've got the guts of a the pc and the, ipac joystick and buttons, hopefully i'll get the wood and plexi this week, when i get the funds. God knows how long it will take but it will be worth it in the end.

Another cab build

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