Horizontal Mini-Cabaret

[minwah]

Thanks to Olly I've got new bezel and side art to finish this off. Sorry about the poor quality photo.

 

[JohnnyChaos]

that's a lovely little cab. is it about 4ft high?

 

[minwah]

that's a lovely little cab. is it about 4ft high?

Thanks! I can't remember the exact height but I believe it is just slightly less than 4 ft.

It is designed to be played sat on a stool.

 

[virtvic]

Ok then Sarj - where do you get the laminated mdf from - hmm???

Minwah - Where did you get that weeny trackball from? - I ned one like that for a small panel in my jamma cab.

 

[minwah]

Ok then Sarj - where do you get the laminated mdf from - hmm???

Minwah - Where did you get that weeny trackball from? - I ned one like that for a small panel in my jamma cab.

I've seen the white laminated 'melamine' chipboard in DIY shops but don't recall seeing laminated MDF. I would think you would need to be pretty careful when cutting it to avoid chipping the laminate.

I got the mini trackball from ebay a long time ago. At the time the seller had a bunch of them...I wish I'd bought more as several people have asked me about them. I think they must be intended for some sort of 'kiosk' use.

Closest thing I can find now is this, which is a bit bigger:

http://www.arcadeworlduk.com/products/2-inch-mini-trackball-for-60-in-1-board.html

 

[virtvic]

Just been looking at this again and took the plunge and ordered a small trackball from Gremlin Solutuions (Arcade World for you kids)

Minwah really is the king of these builds. Hail Minwah!

Hope you have a new project we can follow for 2016? Maybe a cabaret dedicated? I was thinking about doing an Asteroids copy, with a 15" 4k monitor to play ALL the vector games (as close as poss without a Vector monitor and a ZVG)

 

[Mr20to5]

Awesome little cab. great skills. Love the interior shot too, there quite a bit of tech crammed in there.

But it's not until you see the photo of the cab being built next to the fireplace that you get a real sense of scale.

Beautiful little beast.

Well done.

 

[strykr]

Just been looking at this again and took the plunge and ordered a small trackball from Gremlin Solutuions (Arcade World for you kids)

Minwah really is the king of these builds. Hail Minwah!

Hope you have a new project we can follow for 2016? Maybe a cabaret dedicated? I was thinking about doing an Asteroids copy, with a 15" 4k monitor to play ALL the vector games (as close as poss without a Vector monitor and a ZVG)

Didnt know that, that sounds like a cool project. Wonder if anyone has the plans for a tempest cabaret.

 

[minwah]

Hope you have a new project we can follow for 2016? Maybe a cabaret dedicated? I was thinking about doing an Asteroids copy, with a 15" 4k monitor to play ALL the vector games (as close as poss without a Vector monitor and a ZVG)

I did have a project for 2015 but got put back a year...and I've just bought a house so I have a feeling that will be my project for the next year or two... Planning a full size late 70's style standup driving cabinet. I've got literally all of the parts except wood & t-molding. Just need the time now!

I would quite like to do a proper size cabaret...I like the Tempest shape (I copied it more or less for this one). Asteroids copy is a good idea - have you seen this?:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=141197.0

 

[retromax]

That looks really cool

, the build quality on it looks top notch!, I made a mini Phoenix cabinet a couple of moths back with a raspberry pi and a 10" TV tube in it, I also made a little megadrive cab a few years ago.
I think these little cabs are great for being able to put them just about anywhere and they are a great talking point because of their size.

You can also transport them in just about any car!

 

[shrunkenmaster]

I would quite like to do a proper size cabaret...I like the Tempest shape (I copied it more or less for this one). Asteroids copy is a good idea - have you seen this?:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=141197.0

Still going strong too!