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  1. #11
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    Thanks Neil and Ben.. (shouldve gone sanwa from the start as will be a faff now)

    I'll stick some more pics up as I do things to it. Nearly there tho!

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    A project like this is in my future...
    I grew up in the same type of arcades you did.

    What software are your running for the different emulators, had MAME for the arcade stuff for a few years now on my PC, and recently via my Nvidia Shield, but be good to get consoles too.

    Was gonna (And still might) go to someone like Turnarcades to build my system with full cabinet, but something special about saying it’s something you did yourself.

    Great post.
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  3. #13
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    Thanks Gaz.

    I'm running Emulation Station which I've found to be very reliable and easy to use and I think it looks the best.

    My home screen is similar to the pic here which then branches off to a tile type screen with a title and screenshot of each game contained within.

    Build it yourself, its great fun and so much info on the net you can always find answers to any probs.

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    Transcendent Sound Mini Beast OTL
    Amptastic Mini-1
    Klipsch KG4.5 Speakers with Titanium Diagphrams and Sonicap Cap upgrade
    110aH Leisure Battery powers the Mini-1 & Digione

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    This is what I've got to contend with if the zippy joysticks are to be replaced with sanwas.

    Only issue here will be if the base plates arent the same and I have to route out a bigger recess.

    Wasn't sure about the hinged control flap to begin with but now I get it makes problem solving or upgrading much easier

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    Amptastic Mini-1
    Klipsch KG4.5 Speakers with Titanium Diagphrams and Sonicap Cap upgrade
    110aH Leisure Battery powers the Mini-1 & Digione

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    Yeah my friend’s arcade machine has a hinge too, also he fitted a coin slot, which is cool.
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    Wot miserable twats lads.........Guests Pay ?

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    JP Getty had a payphone installed for his guests...
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  8. #18
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    Not in mine they don't. Adds to the authentic look I suppose. Can make it free play

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    Beresford Caiman Seg & Dorado powered by 15v Linear PSU
    Transcendent Sound Mini Beast OTL
    Amptastic Mini-1
    Klipsch KG4.5 Speakers with Titanium Diagphrams and Sonicap Cap upgrade
    110aH Leisure Battery powers the Mini-1 & Digione

  9. #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by thingfish View Post
    Wot miserable twats lads.........Guests Pay ?
    No, there’s a jar full of 20p coins next to the machine. :P
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  10. #20
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    Moved the power socket from the back of the arcade to the underside. Now has an on off switch so I don't have to keep unplugging it.

    It meant cutting a couple of holes out the stand but this allows me to have the whole thing flush up against the wall and hides the power lead behind the stand.

    Also fitted a double plug socket inside the arcade with 2 USB slots. Previously the pi was getting its power from the monitor but I kept getting the lightning bolt symbol meaning the pi wasn't getting enough juice.


    Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk
    Current system:
    RPi + Allo Digione
    Beresford Caiman Seg & Dorado powered by 15v Linear PSU
    Transcendent Sound Mini Beast OTL
    Amptastic Mini-1
    Klipsch KG4.5 Speakers with Titanium Diagphrams and Sonicap Cap upgrade
    110aH Leisure Battery powers the Mini-1 & Digione

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