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    • LurkerL
      Lurker
      last edited by Lurker

      I tried to sell a design like this to my wife once, but she didn't like the idea of the booze being IN the cabinet of the thing the kids will want to play with most.

      I told her I could put a lock on the door but, she didn't want to have to find the key to have her martini. Perfect balance of concern and laziness.

      Can you change the color of the led stripe? I know it is not the case but the red led keeps making me think the booze is getting warm. Given that is the case blue should make me think the booze is nice and cool. Also I'm still trying to decide if the Solo cups are a prefect touch or just the thing to kick it into college frat cabinet.

      Very nice build.

      I see the vinyl wraps up the front . Did you curve the the transition from the monitor to the marque or did you just curve the vinyl and not press it into the seem?

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      • lilbudL
        lilbud
        last edited by

        What kind of wood did you use to make it?

        Creator of the Radiocade: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/6077/radiocade

        Backlog: http://backloggery.com/lilbud

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        • DipkidD
          Dipkid @Lurker
          last edited by

          @lurker yes, it's a cheap led stripe with rgb colors that u can change. And yes, the marquee /cp/ bezel I cutted in one piece. Its not vinyl but directly printed mirrored on the back of Plexiglas that I bended..

          RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
          Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
          Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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          • DipkidD
            Dipkid @lilbud
            last edited by

            @lilbud I think the English word is poplar, kind of a pine wood, layerd, pretty cheap. I didn't pay for it though, got it at work.

            RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
            Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
            Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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            • LurkerL
              Lurker @Dipkid
              last edited by

              @dipkid said in My new (fullsize) diy Barcade::

              printed mirrored on the back of Plexiglas that I bended..

              Good choice. I would have otherwise been worried that the it would have creased or torn if some one pushed on it near the seem.

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              • DipkidD
                Dipkid @Lurker
                last edited by Dipkid

                @lurker oh, and the red solo cups are all just a America heck yeah wrazzlin kinda touch..

                RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                • ClydeC
                  Clyde @Lurker
                  last edited by

                  @Dipkid A really well built and unique design. The only gripe I have is that I don't see any place to put down the drinks when playing!?

                  @lurker said in My new (fullsize) diy Barcade::

                  I told her I could put a lock on the door but, she didn't want to have to find the key to have her martini.

                  :D

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                  • chicueloC
                    chicuelo
                    last edited by

                    Gorgeous build, but that font is not matching the style

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                    • DipkidD
                      Dipkid @Clyde
                      last edited by

                      @clyde no, you're right but they're on their way, fold down or push out cup holders on the side I'm thinking.

                      RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                      Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                      Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                      • DipkidD
                        Dipkid @chicuelo
                        last edited by Dipkid

                        @chicuelo hmm, yeah you're probably right. But hey, it's the Indiana Jones font. Everybody loves that..

                        RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                        Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                        Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                        • LurkerL
                          Lurker @Dipkid
                          last edited by

                          @dipkid said in My new (fullsize) diy Barcade::

                          @clyde no, you're right but they're on their way, fold down or push out cup holders on the side I'm thinking.

                          I was thinking the same thing. I started poking around the internet for ideas and I think your best bet if you want to have pop out cup holders is to look on automotive parts and get one of their spring loaded pop out cup holders.

                          You could have a simple pull out drawer or swing out fold down holder, but I think this calls for some push button or push release system.

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                          • DipkidD
                            Dipkid @Lurker
                            last edited by

                            @lurker I can probably get my hands of one of these
                            Its a SAAB cupholder. :)

                            RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                            Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                            Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                            • ClydeC
                              Clyde @Dipkid
                              last edited by

                              @dipkid said in My new (fullsize) diy Barcade::

                              @lurker I can probably get my hands of one of these
                              Its a SAAB cupholder. :)

                              Unbelievable geekish. 😄

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                              • LurkerL
                                Lurker @Dipkid
                                last edited by

                                @dipkid said in My new (fullsize) diy Barcade::

                                @lurker I can probably get my hands of one of these
                                Its a SAAB cupholder. :)

                                YEEEEEEES!

                                That! That right there! You MUST Do that.

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                                • chicueloC
                                  chicuelo @Dipkid
                                  last edited by

                                  @dipkid said in My new (fullsize) diy Barcade::

                                  @chicuelo hmm, yeah you're probably right. But hey, it's the Indiana Jones font. Everybody loves that..

                                  I think in another style of cabinet it could work, but you are using wood and stylish materials. I think a Gatsby style one would look better. Just an opinion. Very nice build. Love those buttons

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                                  • DipkidD
                                    Dipkid
                                    last edited by

                                    Back from the dead.. It only took about 2 years, but over the weekend I dusted of the ol`booze station.
                                    Redid some wiring and made some upgrades;
                                    New Bezel / CP / marquee & new buttons.

                                    Sorry for #zombiethread

                                    barcade-new-front.jpg

                                    RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                                    Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                                    Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                                    • ClydeC
                                      Clyde
                                      last edited by Clyde

                                      Welcome back!

                                      edit: typo (as short as that phrase was …)

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                                      • DipkidD
                                        Dipkid
                                        last edited by Dipkid

                                        I cant stop messing with 'em.. Now its a Cadillacs & Dinosaurs cab:

                                        cd2.jpg cd.jpg

                                        And, yeah I'll probabably have a change of heart in like next week, so the bezel and the new artwork is done on easydot vinyl .. (easy to remove)

                                        RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                                        Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                                        Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                                        • ClydeC
                                          Clyde
                                          last edited by

                                          That looks great! I like the overall vintage design combined with the more modern-looking buttons and the silver joystick knob.

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                                          • DipkidD
                                            Dipkid @Dipkid
                                            last edited by

                                            The dead will rise again..
                                            I told you a year ago I' d have a change of heart..
                                            Well, now its a Pac-Man cab..

                                            pacman.jpg

                                            RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                                            Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                                            Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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