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    • DipkidD
      Dipkid @Lurker
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      @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
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          @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
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              @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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                                        • WeirdHW
                                          WeirdH @Dipkid
                                          last edited by

                                          @dipkid Very cool. I'm also looking forward to 2025, when you will probably have converted it into a full 2-player Daytona setup. :D

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                                          • DipkidD
                                            Dipkid @WeirdH
                                            last edited by

                                            @weirdh 😅 this pic is actually a week old, I have since then changed the monitor and the bezel..

                                            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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