want to build mame cabinet or table

[Youngjedi]

Finally got started ...couldnt wait for the bonus had to buy the lumber on credit ...I was itching to use my new tablesaw.

Remember what happened to Clark Griswald...He became a member in the Jelly of the month club...That's the gift that keeps on giving!

[fast toys]

Finally got started ...couldnt wait for the bonus had to buy the lumber on credit ...I was itching to use my new tablesaw.

Got to love MDF dust.

When I was building mine I had the stuff all over the neighborhood.

[heavyguitarman]

I was too anxious that I never made an adapter for my shop vac. I'll clean it up later, after my tools start disappearing.

[heavyguitarman]

Started on table top, ordered controls and about to order the ipac4. I hope I ordered early enough incase anybody closes down for a week. I'm probably not gonna post more pics until im just about done but am appreciative in knowing if I have any probs, I always get lots of input. Thanks.

[heavyguitarman]

I think this control layout will get me thru most games

[heavyguitarman]

layout

[Youngjedi]

The layout is cool, But...Just an FYI...The "start player 1" button doubles as a shift button in Ipac. You can program it anyway you want, but if you use the defaults, You may have a slight problem.
With the defaults, When you hold down "Player one start" and push the joystick up, it will allow you to change the volume, P1 and JS left is enter setup mode, P1 and JS Down is pause...etc.
I can see someone easily playing a game and, since most games are joystick = Left hand, They might press there palm against the P1 button. Causing it to go into a certain mode.

This is just a point to make.


Also, To help configure your Control panel ... Try this...

http://www.arcadedepot.com/IMAGES/Co...B-Template.jpg

The template is for the 11" wide panel from Arcade Depot...But more importantly, the buttons and controls are there for the popular controls along with Drill holes.

Copy the template to a graphics program, and select/ paste the control images to you size panel and arrange. It will give you a great idea on whether something is going to fit right or not.

Once everything is in it's correct palce...print it out "100% exact size" and lay it over you control panel. You can then drill all the necesary holes easily throgh the paper print out.

[heavyguitarman]

i understand what youre talking about, but its there a way to use a different button to enter setup and still have the player buttons be player buttons?

[Youngjedi]

Yep...With the Ipac4, You can program the button to just be a player 1 button, and use something else for shift. Ultimarc has there own software for programing the button anyway you wish... Ultimarc, the Ultimate in Arcade Controls.

[slothappy144]

I use the X-Arcade Two Player, X-Arcade Two Player Arcade Joystick, Relive Thousands Of Arcade Classics!
It's built like a tank, plugs right into the USB/PS2 ports and is flawless.
I bought mine from Fry's for less then suggested price. When you figure out what the parts, time and shipping cost the X-Arcade products are a good value. Just a suggestion.

I also bought a used X-Arcade tankstick to see if I liked mame and WinKawaks. I used it with my laptop and USB adapter. Mame really doesn't need a monster PC to run.
I actually recycle older PC's Pent III 800 or better. tiny XP, + Mame 32+ X-arcade and it is a simple way to start playing a real mane outfit. Quite a few video cards have the rotate feature, ( the cheapest PC Dell makes the Vostro 200 can rotate the screen90, 180,270)

I started getting interested in the older arcade classics again after picking up this stargate cheap at an auction.

[Meathead]

Wear a mask when cutting that MDF. Great stuff, but it makes some very nasty dust!

[heavyguitarman]

well I'm gonna have pull out drawers for the controls. I made another trip to get some pine trying to keep the weight off. This thing is gonna weigh a ton!
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Yes, i have the ipac4 instead of the 2 on the way . As many computers ive seen in the garbage that were good, just out of date, (over 30). Now that I need one to save money (0).

[heavyguitarman]

setting up control layout on drawer

[heavyguitarman]

cut notches for bottom that will be removable for service, but keep wires from being visible

[heavyguitarman]

the x arcade controls I'm sure are good, it just wouldn't work with my application. Im gonna have 2 players sitting on opposite sides of the table, and want 2 joysticks apiece so I would have to buy two of them. I have a little more design options with the separate purchases, which wasn't really that much on ebay. I think i spent around $68 dollars w/shipping for 14 buttons, 2 of which are pl 1 and pl2 , and 4 joysticks.
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oh yea and the ipac4 w/shpping around 70 for a total of about $138

[heavyguitarman]

Well my Ipac arrived today...Only I was working and since it was international it requires a signature. No note left on door by DHL. If I didn't have a tracking number, I would have never known. Now I have to take time off work tomorrow and drive to Daytona Beach and pick it up. Just remember if you order stuff online, try to get a tracking number! I would have never known a delivery was attempted because this lazy *** wouldn't go back to his truck to get a door sticker.

[compirate]

If he really did show up. He may have just said he did.

[owennewton]

If he really did show up. He may have just said he did.

Happened to me more than once.

DHL and Fedup er...FedEx

[Youngjedi]

Well my Ipac arrived today...Only I was working and since it was international it requires a signature. No note left on door by DHL.

It was probably the last delivery by DHL in the USA. What are the odds of that?

[Sid]

they've all lost their jobs so to hell with getting a signature..

your lucky we even delivered it dude..