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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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                                • 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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