Finally got around to installing the monitor bezel and configuring the joysticks and buttons. One thing I realized is that I mounted the joysticks upside down. 🙁 At least they are fully configurable in Mame and up is now down and down is up 🙂 The graphics on the TV is not as clear as …
Category: Arcade Machine
Sep 28
No updates for a while
I still haven’t quite finished things off yet – still need to configure the buttons and finished off the PC setup. Hopefully I”ll get some time soon and finish it off. It’s 99% complete 🙂
Aug 29
Connecting up all the electronics
Connected up the coin door mechanism and wired it into the joystick. Inserted push to make reset button to power on the PC. I thought this last minute add on might be useful as then I don’t have to keep opening the door to power on the PC. Wired up my DIY amplifier. Its a bit of …
Aug 27
Artwork installed
Control panel installed. Its not as flush as I’d like it to be. I might still have to work out what to do on the corner as there is a small gap. I struggled to find a decent way to mount the marquee. Eventually after checking up on a few sites, the best way to …
Aug 24
2nd coat
Aug 23
First coat of orange paint
Aug 21
More control panel work, and started painting
Purchased the rest of the perspex from Maisey’s and started cutting out the holes in the perspex for the control panel. Disaster struck – I pushed down on the drill too hard and it cracked 🙁 2nd attempt – a few lessons learned. Take it slower and drill half the depth from each side of …
Aug 18
Started on the control panel
Made all the measurements for the 2 joysticks, 2 x player buttons and 2 sets of 8 buttons. Routed out the bit for the joysticks. Also screwed in the speaker panels. I was going to use brackets but its difficult to access them on the inside of the cabinet so I ended up screwing them …
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