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    First time project. Pi Mini arcade(W.I.P)

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    • TwoGuidosGamingT
      TwoGuidosGaming @PingSpike
      last edited by TwoGuidosGaming

      @PingSpike no, bought a precut kit from ebay for 40$ he wanted 50, but i offered 40 and he accepted. I think hes out of stock now though, would of bought the black one but he only had white left

      http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Arcade-cabinets-WHITE-ONLY/111980925598?_trksid=p2046732.c100040.m2060&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107095009%26meid%3Db184d777e7764d85bba6bc47ad597fea%26pid%3D100040%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D111980925598

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      • TwoGuidosGamingT
        TwoGuidosGaming
        last edited by

        what buttons are a must have? coin and player start? anything else?

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        • PingSpikeP
          PingSpike
          last edited by

          If you're using an IPAC you can shift-enable buttons. Take a look at my build (in signature) I've got a 1P button but to insert a coin I simply press 1P and 'Fire' together :)

          Here's my RetroStation project - http://www.pingspike.com/retrostation-part-4/

          :D

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          • TwoGuidosGamingT
            TwoGuidosGaming
            last edited by

            Since this was my first project I didnt want to spend alot of money on this, also because I might be building a 2 player bartop machine with the experience from this project. But anyways i bought this:
            http://www.ebay.com/itm/261560982686?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

            I only plan on using the 8 buttons for now, the other two buttons are smaller in diameter, if I need to use those, I'll just drill out 2 holes for them.
            Is the board simliar to IPAC? Does the same thing, yes?

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            • PingSpikeP
              PingSpike
              last edited by

              Yup, certainly looks to operate in the same way as the IPAC mate :)

              Here's my RetroStation project - http://www.pingspike.com/retrostation-part-4/

              :D

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              • TwoGuidosGamingT
                TwoGuidosGaming
                last edited by

                quick update, got some more painting to do and waiting on screen.
                https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-Ic2qH9GNSGaU53Si1YNXJRdGVGUmZtWHQzQmgwQUFJVFNZ/view?usp=sharing

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                • C
                  Cole_48
                  last edited by Cole_48

                  Looks great, what screen do you plan to use

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                  • TwoGuidosGamingT
                    TwoGuidosGaming @Cole_48
                    last edited by

                    @Cole_48 the 7" elcheapo one on ebay lol

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                    • TwoGuidosGamingT
                      TwoGuidosGaming
                      last edited by

                      Got a little bit more work done on it, not quite done yet.

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                      • BriganeB
                        Brigane
                        last edited by

                        Ahh Metal Slug. What a classic.
                        Just curious but are you using a 4-way or 8-way joystick?

                        Systems: Raspberry Pi 0/2/3 Model B+
                        Os: RetroPie 4.5
                        Frontend: Emulationstation & Attract Mode

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                        • TwoGuidosGamingT
                          TwoGuidosGaming @Brigane
                          last edited by

                          @Brigane i have it on 8 way, but it can go 4 way.

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