Very nice build, I have been trying for years to build a Mame Cabinet and for some reason I can never get any of the games or the front end to work for me. :rolleyes:

Either way great looking cabinet. I think I found my next project as soon as I finish up all my sub horns.

What site and or directions did you use for the build?

Wanna share that console cut file with us?

I like that, I can put my wife in one of those:)

Hennie! jy gaan in die k@k kom pel :D

Hi Heath,

Not sure about your question, but I built the arcade machine as a fun project.

Here's a link to the dxf's if anyone else wants to play around with a similar project.

http://www.crosstrainer.ca/downloads/neonmamecad.rar

I got the controls from www.ultimarc.com, the breakout board plugs into usb and the spinner and trackballs both are usb as well (they act as extra mice)

the blue t-mouldings and cutter from www.t-molding.com,

the paint is special speaker cabinet paint, it rolls on using a foam wheel making a nice strong texture

the screen is a 32" lcd

I used mala for my front end which is very easy software to setup, the machine boots rights to the front end which uses the joystick and buttons to launch games.

my mame download was 24 gb and I had to get some machine bios'es separately for lots of the games to work.

the machine works great and gives all those arcade games an authentic feel.

http://www.crosstrainer.ca/downloads/space.jpg

Also an awesome supply of game and kiosk parts is HAPP Controls.

Great job on the arcade game. Thats will be a future project. I think Pac Man and Space Invaders. Those were always being played when I was younger. Where did you get the graphics?

I noticed you were using T track on your table for your hold down clamps. I was looking at some yesterday while at the Woodcraft Store. Are you satified with using them and did you use wood screws to secure them to the table top or use machine bolts with nuts on the bottom?

Gary

Greg cut out his own t track in his spoilboard I think if I remember right.

I cut my own too. If your really creative, you can cut the t-slot with a t-slot router bit cutter and reinforce the slot with real material. Or like I did on one table. I routed a groove, filled in the groove with glass reinforced epoxy, then machined the t-slot. Made for a really robust t-slot for little cost.

Plus, I was able to cut intersecting t-slots and custom layout.

Best,
Sean

What about using some thin CA to reinforce the cutout? Maybe too expensive....

I did my spoilboard in two layers. First I cut a 1" slot in the base board. Then I glued the upper spoil board on and cut the 1/2" slot in it. Gave me a nice t-slot.

I then used the aluminum that I had left over when I cut the v-rail mount for the t-slot hold downs. I also have a hold down kit that I use when necessary. Overall it works very well, but I would still like a vacuum system for more delicate stuff.

Do you have cad files for the Arcade? Very cool build and I would be interested in doing something similar.

When i Downloaded the link for the dxf file that was posted earlier, the file that came up was the mechmate and not the arcade.

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Opens as the mame cabinet for me. :)

I tried again and this time it worked..... Not sure what I did different but thanks.

Today I had some time so I decided to cut a few cribbage boards. I had some nice African Padauk kicking around, it smells so nice when you are cutting it.

Here's a quick video of my MM in action...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm3f...ature=youtu.be

Very nice work, Greg.

Very nice work, they sell great!
Cheers

Hi everyone,

I managed to get a sign cut out the other day, it turned out pretty good and was an easy job for the MM. Material was pine.

Sweet!

Nice! Did you get some free ice cream?

Nicely done.....
How did you get this....scoop ;)

Free ice cream for life :) :eek:

It is a nice looking sign all joking aside.

A few more signs...
 

I got ahold of about 200 slabs of wood so I've been making all sorts of signs and sports logos. My Mechmate has cut lots of different things and is still working really well with its porter cable router.

Nice job!
Have you looked at www.123dapp.com ?
All free and opens up all sorts of possibilities

Cheers
Tim

Looking good.... ;)

As for your PC, you'll be amaized how new bearing can bring "new" life to this....tank (PC).
I just changes mine after 5yrs+ ( but not so many hrs of labor) and it's.... sweet !
Just a thought ! ;)
Enjoy !!

Thanks! Robert I'll try the bearing switchout, it's at the age that it needs them.

Greg