Arcade Cabinet - Revision history

Rabbi Bob at 20:28, 3 July 2020

2020-07-03T20:28:35Z

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	# Finished the upgrade (AMD2800+, 1.5GB RAM, ATI x800) + 3 160GB drives and assorted gear have become the final guts for the machine. 2 XBOX360 controllers have been tested (4 player TMNT rocks).		# Finished the upgrade (AMD2800+, 1.5GB RAM, ATI x800) + 3 160GB drives and assorted gear have become the final guts for the machine. 2 XBOX360 controllers have been tested (4 player TMNT rocks).
	# Finally updated to .142 and figured out how to a few things that I hadn't before. Check out the [[MAME]] page for more.		# Finally updated to .142 and figured out how to a few things that I hadn't before. Check out the [[MAME]] page for more.

			==July 2020==
			# Swapped the system with a Dell XPS running Win7.
			# Running .161
			# Replaced dead CRT with LCD (fashioned new bracket for mounting)
			# Testing speakers
			#* need to run cable to installed speaker and test levels


	=Things To Do=		=Things To Do=
	~~# Remount the monitor up 2 inches~~
	# Determine common point for all 120v electrical connections		# Determine common point for all 120v electrical connections
	# Install fluorescent light behind bezel		# Install fluorescent light behind bezel
	# Finish mounting the speakers (with volume control)		# Finish mounting the speakers (with volume control)
	# Determine final paint of the wood (or leave alone?)		# Determine final paint of the wood (or leave alone?)
	~~# Determine if serial port LCD display is useful~~

	=References=		=References=

Rabbi Bob at 18:43, 14 August 2011

2011-08-14T18:43:02Z

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	# I'll most likely do one more system rebuild from the ground up during the winter, bring everything up to M.A.M.E. release .0139 and build a complete repository for artwork (cabinet, marquee, snaps, etc) rather than the hit & miss collecting I've been doing over the years.		# I'll most likely do one more system rebuild from the ground up during the winter, bring everything up to M.A.M.E. release .0139 and build a complete repository for artwork (cabinet, marquee, snaps, etc) rather than the hit & miss collecting I've been doing over the years.
	# Watching [http://joemame.blogspot.com/ Joe's M.A.M.E. project] now that he's starting a box. I've known him online for a few years now by way of the 'Dawn and Drew' podcast and am looking forward to see what he comes up with.		# Watching [http://joemame.blogspot.com/ Joe's M.A.M.E. project] now that he's starting a box. I've known him online for a few years now by way of the 'Dawn and Drew' podcast and am looking forward to see what he comes up with.

			==August 2011==
			# Finished the upgrade (AMD2800+, 1.5GB RAM, ATI x800) + 3 160GB drives and assorted gear have become the final guts for the machine. 2 XBOX360 controllers have been tested (4 player TMNT rocks).
			# Finally updated to .142 and figured out how to a few things that I hadn't before. Check out the [[MAME]] page for more.


	=Things To Do=		=Things To Do=
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	# Determine final paint of the wood (or leave alone?)		# Determine final paint of the wood (or leave alone?)
	# Determine if serial port LCD display is useful		# Determine if serial port LCD display is useful
	~~# Determine on final PC components and what additional features will be added (jukebox?)~~
	~~## Recently upgraded my main PC. Looking like my AMD2800+, 1.5GB RAM, ATI x800 and assorted gear will become the final guts for the machine. It should rock out pretty well.~~

	=References=		=References=
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	[[Category:Weblog-2009-02]]		[[Category:Weblog-2009-02]]
	[[Category:Weblog-2010-09]]		[[Category:Weblog-2010-09]]
			[[Category:Weblog-2011-08]]

Rabbi Bob at 17:23, 19 September 2010

2010-09-19T17:23:13Z

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	[[Category:Weblog-2008-08]]		[[Category:Weblog-2008-08]]
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Rabbi Bob: /* Feb 2009 Update */

2010-09-19T17:22:23Z

Feb 2009 Update

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	# Cleaned metal (shiny!)		# Cleaned metal (shiny!)
	# Returned email to Shawn Walters @ X-Arcade: controller works great		# Returned email to Shawn Walters @ X-Arcade: controller works great

			==Sept 2010==

			# Done a little 'here and there' work on it over time. Replaced the computer inside with the 2800 as planned and it moves along pretty well now. No issues noted on some games that I couldn't play before without noticeable game stuttering.
			# I'll most likely do one more system rebuild from the ground up during the winter, bring everything up to M.A.M.E. release .0139 and build a complete repository for artwork (cabinet, marquee, snaps, etc) rather than the hit & miss collecting I've been doing over the years.
			# Watching [http://joemame.blogspot.com/ Joe's M.A.M.E. project] now that he's starting a box. I've known him online for a few years now by way of the 'Dawn and Drew' podcast and am looking forward to see what he comes up with.

	=Things To Do=		=Things To Do=

Rabbi Bob: /* References */

2009-02-05T01:47:30Z

References

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	# [http://imberzerk.tripod.com/ IM Berzerk] - emailed this guy - no return		# [http://imberzerk.tripod.com/ IM Berzerk] - emailed this guy - no return
	# [http://www.mcmeanarcade.com/ McMean's Cabinet] - a Berzerk cabinet restoration		# [http://www.mcmeanarcade.com/ McMean's Cabinet] - a Berzerk cabinet restoration
			# [http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=83517.msg872568#msg872568 Arcade Controls Forum] - Proof that not everyone thinks this approach was a good one.

	[[Category:Gaming]]		[[Category:Gaming]]

Rabbi Bob: /* August 3rd */

2009-02-05T01:42:58Z

August 3rd

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	[[Image:Arcade 200808.JPG\|thumb\|Callum & Erin]] The kids give the cabinet a test. I've added the coin buttons to the front panel. Still needs cosmetic touches and tweaking, however it is operational.		[[Image:Arcade 200808.JPG\|thumb\|Callum & Erin]] The kids give the cabinet a test. I've added the coin buttons to the front panel. Still needs cosmetic touches and tweaking, however it is operational.

	==~~=Things To Do=~~==
	# ~~Finish~~ anchoring the control deck		==Feb 2009 Update==

			# Moved 'coin' buttons to the cabinet housing.
			# Finished anchoring the control deck. No modifications were made to the deck. Used metal expanding drywall anchor screws. Used vacant coin holes as the anchor pass through.
			# Used clear adhesive to stop the erosion of the glass paint (flecking)
			# Configured way to exit game and get back to front-end (Game-Ex) w/o keyboard access
			# Painted all external metal
			# Cleaned metal (shiny!)
			# Returned email to Shawn Walters @ X-Arcade: controller works great

			=Things To Do=
	# Remount the monitor up 2 inches		# Remount the monitor up 2 inches
	~~# Stop the erosion of the glass paint (flecking)~~
	# Determine common point for all 120v electrical connections		# Determine common point for all 120v electrical connections
	# Install fluorescent light behind bezel		# Install fluorescent light behind bezel
	# Finish mounting the speakers (with volume control)		# Finish mounting the speakers (with volume control)
	# ~~Discover way to exit game and get back to front-end w/o keyboard access~~ (~~if possible)~~		# Determine final paint of the wood (or leave alone?)
	~~# Paint (determine if touch up~~ or ~~full stencil rebuild is done~~)
	# Determine if serial port LCD display is useful		# Determine if serial port LCD display is useful
	# Determine on final PC components and what additional features will be added (jukebox?)		# Determine on final PC components and what additional features will be added (jukebox?)
			## Recently upgraded my main PC. Looking like my AMD2800+, 1.5GB RAM, ATI x800 and assorted gear will become the final guts for the machine. It should rock out pretty well.

	=References=		=References=

Rabbi Bob: /* August 3rd */ added To Do

2008-08-08T09:09:41Z

August 3rd: added To Do

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 ==August 3rd==
 [[Image:Arcade 200808.JPG|thumb|Callum & Erin]] The kids give the cabinet a test.  I've added the coin buttons to the front panel.  Still needs cosmetic touches and tweaking, however it is operational.
 =References=

Rabbi Bob: /* References */

2008-08-03T20:03:50Z

References

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	[[Category:Weblog-2007-10]]		[[Category:Weblog-2007-10]]
	[[Category:Weblog-2007-12]]		[[Category:Weblog-2007-12]]
			[[Category:Weblog-2008-07]]
			[[Category:Weblog-2008-08]]

Rabbi Bob: /* July 16th */

2008-08-03T18:36:51Z

July 16th

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	==July 16th==		==July 16th==
	After many months and other things I spent the money on or donated to, I've finally ordered the controller.		After many months and other things I spent the money on or donated to, I've finally ordered the controller.
			==August 3rd==
			[[Image:Arcade 200808.JPG\|thumb\|Callum & Erin]] The kids give the cabinet a test. I've added the coin buttons to the front panel. Still needs cosmetic touches and tweaking, however it is operational.

	=References=		=References=

Rabbi Bob: /* October 27 */

2008-07-17T23:51:02Z

October 27

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	In a Fatherly Moment, I also decided to take the current controller fund and get Callum a train city for his second birthday next month, so the counter has been reset. Not to worry, even though I've done that, I'm already back at the 1/2 way point for savings.		In a Fatherly Moment, I also decided to take the current controller fund and get Callum a train city for his second birthday next month, so the counter has been reset. Not to worry, even though I've done that, I'm already back at the 1/2 way point for savings.

			==July 16th==
			After many months and other things I spent the money on or donated to, I've finally ordered the controller.

	=References=		=References=