mikekim Posted February 11, 2013 Author Posted February 11, 2013 I'm using the sanwas and have no problem with them. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note II.
mast3r Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Thank your for your kindly and fast reply. I will look for more suggestions even though I incline to use the sanwas, as about the artwork I have found great resources on arcadeartlibrary.com both original and homebrew all vector. When I will begin the building of the cabinet I will make a thread to show it to the people. Once again thank you very much !
Yardley Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Hello, I am new here and after watched this thread I decided to build an arcade cabinet myself. I have found plans CNC ready to cut (AutoCad source file with PDF extras previews) which I can provide if someone here is interested.What I couldn't find is information about what joystick are better to be used. The cabinet will run games like MK2, Street Fighter, Metal Gear Slug, Donkey Kong Country, Mario 64, etc. I was thinking about Sanwa JLW-UM-8 type from ultimarc, but I would like some thoughts about this from people already using them or maybe some suggestions about what to buy. Hey mast3r, I'm very interested in the CAD files. Can you send me a link? Thanks!
Yardley Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Nope, got sidetracked by other things. Managed to pick up the graph paper to get it done, just now need to find the time.Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note II. Thanks Mike! Keep us posted.
mast3r Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Bartop arcade plans found online: (1P and 2P control panel inlcuded and 2 options for start select buttons panel) https://sites.google.com/site/degenatrons/building-an-xbox-powered-arcade-cabinet/cnc_cutting_and_templates_adapted_from_weecade_by_degenatrons.zip I work on a different backpanel model for better ventilation - when it's finished I will make the source available .eps format and corel draw format
Yardley Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Bartop arcade plans found online: (1P and 2P control panel inlcuded and 2 options for start select buttons panel)https://sites.google.com/site/degenatrons/building-an-xbox-powered-arcade-cabinet/cnc_cutting_and_templates_adapted_from_weecade_by_degenatrons.zip [ATTACH=CONFIG]24064[/ATTACH] I work on a different backpanel model for better ventilation - when it's finished I will make the source available .eps format and corel draw format Thanks for posting those! It looks like that's a different (but similar) design to the tinyarcade one but it's still a good resource.
mikekim Posted March 11, 2013 Author Posted March 11, 2013 The Retrocade Legacy.. one of my colleagues at work is a Local Scout Master, so i paid them a vist with the Retrocade and now they're building their own machine, over the course of the next month. their total budget is around the £150 mark, so this is being built with any donated components that they can find. i will post shots and finished specs when it's completed, but here is a shot of the completed control panel. due to cost restrictions there is no specialist printing. the graphics have been printed onto transparent A4 sheet and (there is a join in the middle of the Control Panel) the whole unit is then covered with sticky-back plastic. total cost around £0.60p. the sides and marquee will be covered in the same method. bit of wiring pron for you to look at.. (the minipac is probably the most expensive single item purchased in the project)
monkeychunkuk Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 Amazing stuff you have your own cult! All hail the Retrocade
mameshane Posted March 23, 2013 Posted March 23, 2013 no problem guys..here are the files you need: Bartop plans original invaders vector artwork If you need the psd files I can upload those as well hey, is it possible for you to re-up those bartop plans? the link is invalid now. *edit* nevermind mate, its working now. is your retrocade artwork file available anywhere? My Cab.. 1-UP ARCADE new hyperspin irc details.. come hang out!
mikekim Posted March 23, 2013 Author Posted March 23, 2013 mameshane, i'm uploading them now to the FTP. should be fully uploaded in 35 minutes mike.
mameshane Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 thanks mike for the psd files. its saying i dont have one of the fonts.. can i be a pain in the ass. could you please upload the font that was used? My Cab.. 1-UP ARCADE new hyperspin irc details.. come hang out!
mikekim Posted March 29, 2013 Author Posted March 29, 2013 the font missing is BerlinSansFBDemi Bold. I myself no longer have the font on my machine, as these where created over a year ago, and the machine originally used is now my pinball machine. they will however still print out ok, as long as you don't try to modify the text layers.
monkeychunkuk Posted March 29, 2013 Posted March 29, 2013 Yup or a quick google will help install the font and it will let you modify the layers,be warned nothing you change can improve this mans awesome work
mikekim Posted March 29, 2013 Author Posted March 29, 2013 I have slightly altered the Retrocade artwork files to fit the cab better they are all on one file in layers. you also have two choices on control panel designs. the file is 300dpi CMYK format, ready for printing this PSD file will be uploaded to my folder on the FTP. The construction plans pdf file is also in this folder. enjoy.
commie_rick Posted March 29, 2013 Posted March 29, 2013 I have slightly altered the Retrocade artwork files to fit the cab better they are all on one file in layers. you also have two choices on control panel designs. the file is 300dpi CMYK format, ready for printing this PSD file will be uploaded to my folder on the FTP. The construction plans pdf file is also in this folder. enjoy. wow, this is so cool !
mameshane Posted March 29, 2013 Posted March 29, 2013 thanks mate appreciate it. I'm going to be making one of these for my dad. he used to love space invaders back in the day. probably only going to have 3 buttons per player. but I will edit the psd to suit. My Cab.. 1-UP ARCADE new hyperspin irc details.. come hang out!
Sir Cyrano Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 I have slightly altered the Retrocade artwork files to fit the cab better they are all on one file in layers. you also have two choices on control panel designs. the file is 300dpi CMYK format, ready for printing this PSD file will be uploaded to my folder on the FTP. The construction plans pdf file is also in this folder. enjoy. Lol, the monster is missing in the Control Panel, what´s that ?? I want the monster in the CPO please !!!
mikekim Posted April 10, 2013 Author Posted April 10, 2013 Lol, the monster is missing in the Control Panel, what´s that ?? I want the monster in the CPO please !!! Too many people have had issues with the invader lining up incorrectly on the two parts of the panels, so I've decided to remove it to illeviate the problem. I prefer the other panel design anyway. If you want to put it back in you're welcome to do so.. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note II.
Yardley Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 Hey Mike, is the marquee font available for download anywhere?
ACE Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 Very cool - I like! Mission: High Score! Target: You!
mikekim Posted April 18, 2013 Author Posted April 18, 2013 Hey Mike, is the marquee font available for download anywhere? i think it came from freefonts.com just google invaders font
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