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Hey guys, I have a quick question. I am wiring a 4 player control panel for my home built arcade machine and I have bought a pre crimped set of wires. The ground wires came pre daisy chained which was awesome, but I started on the left most player (Player order: 4,1,2,3) and got to finishing up player 1 only to notice that the daisy chain crimp next on the line wouldnt reach over to the player 2 slot. The next crimp on the chain fits but the one before it will be hanging. I just wanted to know if thats cool or not? I could tape it to the control panel so it dosent hit anything else, or would it not work at all if its not connected to something? Thanks -Mike
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Change of plan
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I'm looking at possibly going this route for my next project. I'm not very good with woodworking (I have one other cabinet I built with alot of help but didn't turn out nearly as well as I'd hoped) and there aren't many options for used cabinets around here. I was just curious if anyone had tried these and what their experience was? http://www.recroommasters.com/x_arcade_p/rm-xt-arc-t.htm
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Hey, Guys! I just wanted to share my recently completed (and first) build. I've been beating around the bush for a while and finally followed through this time! The body is built from 3/4" MDF. I designed the art and had Brad (Aka Lucian045) print it on vinyl. Finally, there's a 1/8" sheet of lexan on top. The controls for Players 1 & 2 are soldered to DB25 connectors which plug into a manual switch that can toggle between the IPAC encoder and xbox360 boards. http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=101&cp_id=10103&cs_id=1010305&p_id=1354&seq=1&format=2 The TV is mounted to the wall using a mount that allows me to rotate the screen 90 degre…
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Hi here is my batop arcade i have made,its got a dell 17" moniter fitted along with the arcade to usb controller. Yet to fit the pc so far so good im quite happy with it any feedback would be great thanks
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Cabinet's Exterior Here's the arcade cabinet from the outside. The wall and marquee was designed by me in Illustrator CS2 using Recroom's printing templates. Cabinet's Interior Here's the arcade cabinet from the inside. The Pixel Qi controller is mounted to the back of the monitor mount for easy access. You can also see the keyboard controller cables and wiring. Because of the cable hole that runs through the middle of the cabinet's computer shelf I decided to mount the computer and power supply on separate pegboards. A little challenging to load and unload but not impossible. Cabinet In Action! Here's the arcade in action! As you can see whenever you selec…
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Hey everyone, so I gutted my non working Nintendo and put the following parts in it. Making it a Nes PC capable of up to 7th generation consoles Intel i5 Asus h81t motherboard 4gb ddr3 ram Currently only 250gigs but its full already Xbox 360 wireless controller hub http://youtu.be/gc7Ouv8 I have a lot of games and emulators nes-wii and some arcade like initial d for Sega noami and Mario kart gp2 for the triforce. I like my triforce main menu theme but need to redo the system theme My friends aren't heavy gamers at all and are only mildly impressed with the machine. So most the common themes are character heavy and my friends can't relate to it being that interesti…
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Hello everyone, The Howler Arcade controller is now live: Check it out on Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2034467396/howler-arcade-controller Here is the Video: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2034467396/howler-arcade-controller/widget/video.html Here are a few details: The Howler Arcade Controller is a 4 joystick, 26 button, gamepad controller, keyboard controller, mouse controller, 96 channel LED driver USB composite device designed for interfacing to controls on a home arcade system. Thanks, Josh
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Hey guys - I've been a bit of a lurker here for a bit, but some of the great work in this forum inspired me to begin my own build two or so years ago. This week, I finally put the finishing touches on the project - much to the relief of my wife. If you're interested in seeing the build process, there's an imgur album that contains it. Here's the final product:
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Hi Ya Folks, Its been a while since I posted in the cab forum, been busy with stuff and perfecting my touchscreen cab (still playing with spotify).. Anyway I have ordered a newtoy in the form of a cnc router for my garage, its not massive (allows 600*900 workpieces) but will allow bartop creation OR maybe even full standing units if the design is in 2 pieces I guess. So my first project for it is a micro bartop based on a raspberry pi solution (so no unfortunately wont run hyperspin), vid included of my first shot at the program. My design allows for a fully assembled outer skin which then allows for the inner sections to slot in containing pi and vid driver board...W…
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Here's a video of my latest obsession! It is a highly customized Mortal Kombat cabinet with Hyperspin as the frontend. Unfortunately, I did not take any photos or video during construction, so I created this little video instead... The bits showing off the frontend have been sped up to help make the video shorter. But it will give you an idea of the various themes I created. Cheers, and thanks to everyone on this forum for all the tutorials! Without you I would have gone insane trying to sort out how to accomplish this...
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This may seem simple, but I'm lost. I have an LEDwiz connected to 2 buttons, I need those 2 buttons to light up orange, and orange only. How can I accomplish this without buying an app? Thank you guys!
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This may have been asked before but i need some clarity on what can and can't be done in windows 7 x64 I have spent the last few weeks in my spare time trying to get lower resolutions in windows 7,i am using a hantarex arcade monitor that seems to work on 640x480 800x600 1024x768 if i use interlaced mode in these resolutions and when i used windows xp with CRT_Emudriver i was also able to use a set of predefined low resolutions without interlaced mode. Now that i am using windows 7 i have tried the list below to create custom low resolutions with the correct timings but after i reboot windows and use the arcade monitor as the primary display these low resolutions do no…
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I got rid of my midway cab last year, and pretty much left the site behind. I had a lot of things to catch up with in my personal life and hyperspin had to wait... Well, guess who got bored, and started missing having an arcade around?? THIS GUY! I got engaged, and moved in with my lady, believe it or not, she is totally supportive in the project and I even get to keep it in the house! This is a first! After many moves and tons of back pain lugging around a full size cab, I have decided to build a pedestal set up that can be easily transported. I designed the control panel with RL in mind and I'm pretty satisfied with it. I am about 50% done with it, and I should…
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Ok when i first built my cab i was a noobie and didnt know what to look for so i just went on ebay and purchased a kit which at the time was ok and still works fairly well, but on my next build i want some rgb sticks and buttons ive got the pacled 64 but i might get the howler instead, can you guys give me some ideas? also need shipping to the uk, theirs not many places over hear that do this stuff and what there is is silly expensive thanks.
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Hey guys, I purchased these items from North Coast Customs and dont know how to securely attach the quad controller to the stand. The stand does not have instructions and the controller instructions do not say how to attach it. I dont see any pre drilled holes or anything. I searched online but could not find an answer. Anyone who has this set up, how did you mount it? Thanks in advance.
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First off sorry if this is in the wrong place, I suck at navigating forums. But anyway Hi, I want to build a PC that can run games up to the N64 and PlayStation 1, I am in the UK so UK pricing / Websites would be nice but I can google myself. Anyway, I want to either build a PC or buy a PC that can run Hyperspin and emulators up to the N64 and Playstation 1. I do want a Mini ITX / Small PC and it will also be used as a basic HTPC. Any recommendation? Jack
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I've always used 12v rgb strips and never been an issue. But now I used wolfware pcb in my newest builds and need 5v rgb led strips (non addressable) anyone have a source? I cannot seem to find any. Yes I could just make the 12v work but thought I would ask. Thanks
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I'm looking to build/create a high score board. So far i've been unable to find any led screens that text can be written on the PC and displayed on the board. Any ideas? Or, if you have some other examples maybe using felt with letters or maybe a pic of your home high score board. Trying to avoid my own handwriting! Cheers and thanks
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Hello, This is my first build... Took a few months to make with the help of a friend. The point was to make something "movable" and that would not take as much space as traditional arcades, plus having everything integrated. So this is the result. Coupled with 15ft hdmi/power cables, the only thing left you need is a TV. Cheers! http://i.imgur.com/Hkla8.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Od6WN.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YtXEt.jpg http://i.imgur.com/pltOA.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Acsgl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/9xLaO.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ZsSu9.jpg http://i.imgur.com/l9OAL.jpg http://i.imgur.com/pCQLX.jpg Here it is in its "upright storing position" http://i.imgur.com/A8tqK.jp…
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Hey there, Just want to show you my cabinet, working still in progress. Origin: Magnum Hitech Uni. Cabinet What did i do: - The Orginal Screen was broken so i had to remove it - Mounting a 19" TFT and cuting a new bezel - The original Controlpanel is a steel one with an terrible layout so i decide to build a new one out of wood with an japanise standart layout - PC and Emulation HS programming - lamination with black sheet of the cabinet it self - new marquee from gameongrafix lighted it up with LEDs - cut and drill black plexi for the controlpanel - mounting and wire of new LED Pushbuttons and two Seimitsu LS32 Joysticks So what should i do with the sid…
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Hey All. First time poster but long time reader :-) Anyway, A little while ago I decided to build an Arcade machine as a father son project. Seemed like a good idea at the time and a great way to re-live my child hood. From a simple 2 player table top concept, I have designed and built this baby... Upright 4 player. I have sourced components from Ultimarc (Andy has been awesome with his assistance) and learnt everything from scratch. Of course it is running HS front end (AMAZING). 27" LCD Screen I have included a trackball (Because it looks cool when lit up) Have 2 x U360 joysticks (to assist with analogue games) Have 2 x Servosticks with auto 4 and 8 way switchi…
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Hey there, Just finished wiring my MiniPac PACLed 64 Control Panel. LED Blinky with HS and Mame works perfect but the ultimarc PACLed Software make Problems. I cant set the LED brightness permanent, everytime i start LEDBlinky they have the full brightness at all. Did i something wrong ? Or is it impossible ? How the LED sequenz programming works ? Is there an Tutorial around the Web ? Thanks in advance.
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Hey Folks and greetz !! i m planing to build my own mame cab. now i dont now witch screen i should choice. crt tv or a lcd tv, both 32 inch. right now i m setting up hyperspin and my pc runs on a lcd flat monitor.. but when i´m startin a NES game it looks so shitty. mutch to sharp! but i wnat to play on my cab all so newer games, so these would look mutch better on a lcd flat then on a crt tv. and i want to install light guns, very importent ^^ but i read that light guns are hard the get running on lcd. is that right..? sorry folks for my bad engl. but i m from germany.. and here is no scene who i could ask.. thank you !!!
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So glad I added the HDMI out to my build, It enables me and my son to play the lego games on an external screen using wireless 360 controllers whilst sat on comfortable chairs My vpin will have the same option, because the pc itself is high spec I will be able to play the latest pc games too. Arcade controls for authenticity and modern controls for comfort, best of both worlds, highly recommend it to anyone building a cabinet.
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