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I'd venture to guess that this won't be around long.

I just need a stock unit to use my existing library of games, so I will be looking to pick up a PS3 Slim. Nice work on the video!

MiSTer Addons set to launch new analog I/O board that supports dual SDRAM. The PS1 core is running on a single SDRAM module currently, but there are some trade-offs that having dual SDRAM will resolve.

Bob over at RetroRGB has a nice post up with all the details.

Well, I don't see it in the repository, but I'm nearly certain the default arcade cabinet was not something I had myself. AntoPISA maintains an extensive MAME Extras set with all the finer details and then some. If you have it, then you should be able to point your assets path to those specific locations on your PC.

It should update and grab these from the repository for you. Make sure you have your GameEx login credentials configured correctly. Supplying the support files will also assist anyone else offering suggestions.

I still have two OG systems a 1.4 and 1.6 with Logitech wireless controllers and Monster HD component and optical cables (one of the few items I actually feel Monster had an edge with). If you have one then you really should takes some proactive steps to keep it working. Rocky5 has utilities that; among other things, will allow you obtain critical information from the hard drive If you DON'T have this and the drive crashes, then it's pretty much game over on something that is otherwise really easy. I don't know why, but this system has always been special to me. It's the only XBOX I've ever had or wanted and the networking has some really old school gaming charm, or some nonsense like that! <edit> The OG XBOX scene is alive and well for sure.

I should say that the arcade in the OP is super nice, most certainly next level from a true retro perspective.

There's a couple here in KnoxVegas, but they aren't in malls. We're down to one mall now, the other remaining one was recently razed in favor of an Amazon distribution warehouse, proving the above point! Our other mall is alive and doing quite well, judging from the crowds anyway. I'm seeing the arcade scene here in the hot areas of town, where restaurant/bar scene is alive and well in also revitalized urban areas that are designed to be walkable outdoor spaces. These two are the two I'm most familiar with, aside from Main Event (who Dave and Busters just bought) https://suttreeshighgravitytavern.com/ https://tokengametavern.com/ You'll find many more once you get into the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area, but it's a nightmare with all the tourists.

Obviously among other tings he was the bodyguard in Titanic, which for some reason immediately came to mind (alongside the aforementioned casting in Tron). Actors such as himself and Christopher Lee, Max von Sydow seem to have been in so many movies you just don't realize until you start looking.

Read a bit about this earlier over at arcadeheroes.com looks cool!

Seemed like forever this was always just the Star Wars franchise, not anymore. $229 Value • Pay What You Want https://www.humblebundle.com/games/at-movies-with-lego?utm_content=xpromo_banner&mcID=102:62d6f12006a70455907a06af:ot:56d8b6cf733462ca895628cc:1&linkID=62d6f122c8e0cc287a7e13eb&utm_campaign=2022_07_20_railwayempirecompletecollection_bundle&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email

Nice, thanks for the documentary! I’m hopeful for the trackball version to surface!

Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) Being slow has some perks I'm noticing. I've never been the most creative person, but when the PBX base idea hit me, it got me to thinking about what other creative ideas I might incorporate. Long ago I knew I would need something to give the pedestal extra rigidity from a right and left perspective. My idea was to fix some boards to the base and upright panels to tie it all together. I referred to them way back here as flared rear panels, but with the time quickly approaching to actually cut them, I couldn't get past the fact they were boxy, and boring. First it was just going to be some rectangular boards from top to bottom, but I didn't like the boxed in feel it gave it. From there it became triangulated shapes, curves, and at one point I was dreaming up some real cartoonish lighting bolts. Yeah right, those would have been hell to cut Then it hit me, outriggers Atari style Not surprisingly, these weren't the easiest cut either. My eyes aren't what they used to be, but like most things, Lynn had a solution for this too. These were time consuming cuts going through 3/4" cabinet grade birch plywood, but they turned out pretty good. I'll run them through the drum sander next week to clean them up, but I can already tell they'll look much better than any of my other ideas. Aside from this, there has been a great deal of painting going on, but it doesn't make for much of interesting thing to post about

Posted October 29, 2015 Finished what was perhaps the most difficult cutting on the side panels last night. For some added effect, I'm going to be using some inlays that will flange out on the exterior side of the panel. Basically I cut a 3" hole on each, then moved the cutting tool in 1/8 to allow for a 1/16 relieved edge for the inlay to rest in. I then went back to the router to bevel the rim around the outside perimeter to make it appear to flare out. I hope this has a little more effect once painted and lit vs the subtle appearance it has in this shot. Regardless, I was really glad to successfully complete this without destroying them in the process.

Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) The yoke is in several boxes separated by section. Hopefully I can get it reassembled without having a bunch of left over pieces. It has been tore down for some time now!

Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Finally, light at the end of the tunnel on the CP for the yoke. Considering some of the challenges I've faced with this thing, I'm pretty happy Lots of work that can't be seen in these photos from yesterday, pre-drilled holes for the led mounts, side panel attachments and the like..

Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) Ah well, continuing along with my slow, but consistent speed, I slotted out my newest creations in the world of mdf last night in preparation for the T-molding. The router is a tool that I'm uncomfortable with, especially when working with it inverted like this. It can become the bass-o-matic real quick to your fingers/hands. I'm glad to report that wasn't the case You would not believe how much hand sanding I did on these since the last post!

Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) Getting a bit better with the mdf cutting. Only a couple areas over the line, overall I'd say I'm happy with the results. I'm hoping that after a few times over with the sander, nobody will be the wiser For anyone curious, I started with the PBX logo, but unfortunately when enlarged to the size I needed, it is to large for a 2 x 2 sheet of mdf, so I had to do a little customizing on this part of the project. I took a single flipper bat and enlarged it using one of my overhead projectors that I rent at my dads store. This got me to a big 24" flipper bat, so I came home last weekend all smiles. I cleaned this up all nice and neat with a ruler and protractor. oops, when diagonal this this needs to be right at 32", and now no overhead. My *buddy with the wood shop loaned me a pantograph to do the enlarging. Quite an interesting tool... *Lynn had the idea to flip over the piece, and strike out lines to final cut the nips near the center in the first picture, I couldn't reach these areas from hitting the body of the band-saw. He made it clear that he felt I should give him credit for this, so there you have it.

Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Planning for the playfield base. I wanted to incorporate pinball paddles into the playfield base by using the base of a mid-century kitchen table my mom and dad gave me decades ago.

Posted September 24, 2015 Finally time to start the end caps for the Star Wars CP. mdf isn't something I've worked with before, but it seems the best material for what I'm trying to do here. Two things I realized here: I'm not particularly fond of mdf, and I'm not very skilled working with it. You can destroy this stuff in short order, I much prefer natural stock. With any luck, perhaps I won't mess them up when cutting the T-mold slot. Between home jobs I also got the final paint coats on the CP itself. It took quite a beating from repeated fitting attempts during the enclosure building. A old Atlas mic stand with some weights added to it have been my makeshift painting stand. Makes a good scarecrow for our dirt garden, complements of the sewer renovation.