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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
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              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
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                            @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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