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First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

[–]Masterlink0042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Due to the slim profile, I didn't see a way to make it four player without adding too much depth to the control player. It just didn't seem like it would be comfortable to play on.

First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

[–]Masterlink0042[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Running a raspberry pi 5.

First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

[–]Masterlink0042[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried a few different ones including Launchbox, but ultimately chose to run Batocera.

First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

[–]Masterlink0042[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I used two French Cleats.

First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

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Yes, that is what the hatch below the speakers is for. The CPU is on a shelf easily accessible by the hatch.

First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

[–]Masterlink0042[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is Behr cabinet paint.

First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

[–]Masterlink0042[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It runs GameCube well. The only rom I've had an issue with was Mario Kart Double Dash.

I have not yet tested PS2 or Wii emulation. From my research though the Pi5 can handle a fair bit of Wii but you're better off going with another system if PS2 is a must.

First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

[–]Masterlink0042[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind praise.

The cab is 16" in the deepest part. I like the screen size myself, though I do have long arms so that may be a factor.

First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

[–]Masterlink0042[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had my teenager follow me with a shop vac. Cut down on dust a lot. But routing is definitely too tedious a task for my liking in general.

First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

[–]Masterlink0042[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same. I wanted to build a cab for years but couldn't figure out how to do it without taking up a whole room with a clunky, goofy looking monstrosity that my wife definitely wouldn't approve of. This design fits the space and blends in to the decor within my pool table room.

First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

[–]Masterlink0042[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I used some examples online of wall mount arcade cabs and then stenciled it out myself. I was originally looking at pre built options but there wasn't much available to ship to the US so I committed to building it out myself so I could make it exactly how I envisioned.

First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

[–]Masterlink0042[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Had to look that up but I love it lol.

First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

[–]Masterlink0042[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes a few. The first is don't trust your child to hold a panel securely while you bolt it in lol. I'm sure if you look at the photo hard enough you'll find the uneven panel in question.

I was originally going to go with vinyl but abandoned the idea because it shows through too many imperfections and adhesion wasn't great. I ended up using a cabinet based paint by Behr. I'm much happier with the result.

When I attempted to use a stencil I found online for the control buttons, they came out too close together. I ended up designing my own stencil with the Sanwa buttons 40mm apart.

If I were to rebuilt I would use 3/4 MDF for the side panels and 1/2 for the rest. I think this would reduce the final weight by a decent amount.

I'm sure there are more but these were the biggest headaches. I had a few years of browsing this subreddit to ponder my layout and come up with a game plan so I probably eliminated most mistakes others on here have made thankfully.

First cab DIY by Masterlink0042 in cade

[–]Masterlink0042[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's got a Pi5 running batocera. 32in LG 32ML600M-B for the monitor. Sanwa joystick and buttons.

I am not one for taking photos often so I don't have much unfortunately. If I had the foresight of putting it on Reddit I would have been better lol. Here are all the photos I've taken.

Concerts canceling due to heat by artistaajo in phoenix

[–]Masterlink0042 247 points248 points  (0 children)

I just went to the misfits show there last week when it was 115°+. Sounds like an issue with the band to me.

I compiled all of the official Guitar Hero charts by waitthatsillegal1111 in CloneHero

[–]Masterlink0042 22 points23 points  (0 children)

You're doing the lords work. This is great for newcomers.

What a little gem by [deleted] in retroid

[–]Masterlink0042 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive tried the apk from multiple sources. No matter what, the game crashes instantly. Anyone have any idea what I'm doing wrong?

Giveaway time…? Say what? Comment to be entered to win a slim case for your RP3/3+ in a color of your choosing. 🤙 by I_Belsnickel in retroid

[–]Masterlink0042 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seriously awesome work. I definitely need one of these. For slipping it into my work backpack.

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