vglord57 December 15, 2009 Share December 15, 2009 OK, so I want to eventually build a real stand up cabinet, but as there is no space available at the moment that's not really plausible. I would like to assemble some sort so portable PC that handles MAME and current gen games, such as Street Fighter 4. I would like to be able to take the machine over friends houses for some fun, but some do not have HDMI, so there will need to be some sort of regular outputs. On top of that, I would like some arcade controllers as well. I haven't looked too much into those yet, but I know some people make their own. So, any ideas on hardware? This is not a need to buy now, but I want to start planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_hoffman December 15, 2009 Share December 15, 2009 OK, so I want to eventually build a real stand up cabinet, but as there is no space available at the moment that's not really plausible. I would like to assemble some sort so portable PC that handles MAME and current gen games, such as Street Fighter 4. I would like to be able to take the machine over friends houses for some fun, but some do not have HDMI, so there will need to be some sort of regular outputs. On top of that, I would like some arcade controllers as well. I haven't looked too much into those yet, but I know some people make their own. So, any ideas on hardware? This is not a need to buy now, but I want to start planning. I get my stuff from www.groovygamegear.com highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circo December 16, 2009 Share December 16, 2009 OK, so I want to eventually build a real stand up cabinet, but as there is no space available at the moment that's not really plausible. I would like to assemble some sort so portable PC that handles MAME and current gen games, such as Street Fighter 4. I would like to be able to take the machine over friends houses for some fun, but some do not have HDMI, so there will need to be some sort of regular outputs. On top of that, I would like some arcade controllers as well. I haven't looked too much into those yet, but I know some people make their own. So, any ideas on hardware? This is not a need to buy now, but I want to start planning.It really depends on your budget, on my new bartop (that I really need to finish) I used ultimarc 360's for the sticks, Nice compatability with modern and classic games. All of my buttons and controllers were from groovygamegear, both companies sell just top notch product. I am not much of a woodworker so I usually get my cabs and panels from mameroom and just add my own parts. As far as connections, if they dont have hdmi they probably have vga or dvi. TV's with just composite and s-video are beginning to get scarce and I highly recommend a card with hdmi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanaki March 9, 2010 Share March 9, 2010 If it is just to connect to a computer by USB, you can buy Xbox 360 stick (like HORI EX 2) and plug it directly into it.Or if you already have a PS1, PS2 stick, just use an USB adapter. It works very well, without any lag (for the ones I have tested).If you want to play at SF IV on a Portable, it will cost a lot... (for full settings in max). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vglord57 March 16, 2010 Author Share March 16, 2010 Well, I got my cabinet frame, so the "Port-A-Mame" is on hold as I build the cabinet first. Here is a vid:http://www.youtube.c...h?v=KGVgp5R4n2Uhttp://www.youtube.c...h?v=KGVgp5R4n2UCheck out my blog in my sig for some pics as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celly March 16, 2010 Share March 16, 2010 That looks like it should be a nice cab when its completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vglord57 March 18, 2010 Author Share March 18, 2010 So I started peeling the side art, and will drill the lock tomorrow in the back. The monitor I was looking at weighs 90 LBS!!!!!!!!! So I'll need to add some support. I may still go with an LCD screen, not quite sure as I'd like to have HD a possibility when playing Street Fighter 4. Started looking around on other things too, I'll put up a list of sites I use incase someone else wants reference for later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardavius March 18, 2010 Share March 18, 2010 Exciting, do you have some more pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vglord57 March 25, 2010 Author Share March 25, 2010 Here's an update:http://www.youtube.c...h?v=8ljKOqE7QyQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdemu March 25, 2010 Share March 25, 2010 The converted over neo geo cab looks like a nice candidate for a mame . Option if you do not want to take off the control panel is drill holes in the front of the control panel for the start and misc button and drill out the top with a 7 button config if it will hold it. When you put an overlay and plexi or lexar on top it will be barely noticeable. Will be a pain because I am sure the back is already full of holes already from whatever the previous game it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tojin March 27, 2010 Share March 27, 2010 Awesome project !Hope you will finish it soon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vglord57 March 29, 2010 Author Share March 29, 2010 So a friend of mine says he can hook me up with some 7" car speakers, plexiglass for the screen, extra buttons and joystickss...for FREE! I was offered a 26" lcd for free as well, so I probably put that in instead of a 28" as that shaves 300 off the bottomline. I could always add bigger too. I need to take the control panel and wiring apart to see what its like. Stay tuned for more updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celly March 30, 2010 Share March 30, 2010 So a friend of mine says he can hook me up with some 7" car speakers, plexiglass for the screen, extra buttons and joystickss...for FREE! I was offered a 26" lcd for free as well, so I probably put that in instead of a 28" as that shaves 300 off the bottomline. I could always add bigger too. I need to take the control panel and wiring apart to see what its like. Stay tuned for more updates.And where can I get friends like that?! That's the best price ever, Free-Ninety-Nine! Look forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circo March 30, 2010 Share March 30, 2010 So a friend of mine says he can hook me up with some 7" car speakers, plexiglass for the screen, extra buttons and joystickss...for FREE! I was offered a 26" lcd for free as well, so I probably put that in instead of a 28" as that shaves 300 off the bottomline. I could always add bigger too. I need to take the control panel and wiring apart to see what its like. Stay tuned for more updates. That's not a friend it's a SUGAR DADDY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tojin March 30, 2010 Share March 30, 2010 If you have any difficulties with the panel part. Don't hesitate to ask.I have done some PC hackpad and 360 hackpad for my Mamecab.The electronic part may be the most frustrating part when you don't know how to do (and especially when you're not at ease with a soldering iron). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSalvage April 11, 2010 Share April 11, 2010 That's not a friend it's a SUGAR DADDY Oh chit... Anyway that starcastle should turn out pretty nice. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprofeta September 14, 2010 Share September 14, 2010 I am in the process of building a cabinet and I can't wait until I have it finished. Here are some progress shots. My main motivation for this is I have always wanted my own arcade game since the days of Street Fighter 2. I probably spent enough quarters on Capcom arcade Fighting games I could have financed this project three times over. Here is my progress so far. I am planning on running controls for two players as well as 2 xbox 360 wireless controllers for up to 4 players. I am going to be running a pretty decent dell computer P4 dual core Windows 7 64-bit (for hyperspin with mame, daphne, and a bunch of other emulators) and a modded xbox with a bunch of games running off the hard drive. For the monitor, I had an old 27" hdtv that I had to slightly modify to shrink it down width wise. One of my hang ups right now is I am having trouble connecting the computer to the TV. The TV supports 480p or 1080i via component video or RGB cable. I can't configure the output properly from the computer so that the TV shows the picture. Here is the progress so far: Just a mock up to check button layout and space needed for wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baddeolv December 28, 2011 Share December 28, 2011 Any new pictures of the finished cab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmorro April 1, 2012 Share April 1, 2012 were did the hair around your face go pornshopstar lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam763 April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 I can't configure the output properly from the computer so that the TV shows the picture. I've used these on several occasions, not the best quality, but pretty good for MAME etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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