[CABINET] Radioactive Frog

[madfrog2000]

Hey guys this is my Arcade Cab I made about a month ago.

Using GameEx for the front end interface.

Here is a progress video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amc7OnGl2EU

[DazzleHP]

Ooooo a widescreen cab - don't see many of them! That should help with all the elbowing when the beer gets flowing huh I like the handy gamepad holders on the side too. Good job.

[madfrog2000]

Haha Thanks Got 4x N64 usb controllers coming too for the good old Super Smash bros and Mario Karts.

[Draco1962]

Nice setup! Be sure to post some pics of it and some details about your setup in the Cabinets and HTPC Setups Rnning GameEx thread!

[KRC]

Nice Work,

Good to see a widescreen cab, I would have widescreen if I had a cabinet.

[madfrog2000]

Thanks guys and will post onto that thread soon

You should build one KRC! They are pretty cheap to build if you have the equipment.

Could someone explain to me what the Dials on peoples arcades are for? Thanks

[Adultery]

Arkanoid for one, tron, probably others too.

If you buy a kit you can also turn it into a steering wheel for racing games.

[madfrog2000]

Ah Thanks, What is the proper name for the dial thing? I might add one to my machine. Thanks

[Draco1962]

A spinner? Great for playing Tempest and some other popular games.

[madfrog2000]

oh wow they are a bit out of my price range haha was not expecting them to cost $180 NZD. Thanks anyways

[madfrog2000]

Here is my Cab I built a month ago.

I am a Bachelor in I.T student not much skill with woodwork stuff.

Specs:

Running GameEx

500GB of games

32" T.V

2.1 Speakers Logitech

Quad core laptop with 6gb Ram and 1TB HHD 7200rpm

Took about 3 weeks to make (While studying for uni as well)

I plan to make a bar top cab in xmas holidays

[KRC]

Thanks guys and will post onto that thread soon :)You should build one KRC! They are pretty cheap to build if you have the equipment.Could someone explain to me what the Dials on peoples arcades are for? Thanks

I would love to build or even own a cab but I aint got the room

[stigzler]

Great work + love the name. Hmmmmm..... weights bench or arcade machine..... tough decision... just one more game...

[Adultery]

That's a tough decision?

The answer is to put a weight lifting simulator on your cabinet. Problem solved!

[Adultery]

I would love to build or even own a cab but I aint got the room

Not even for a bar top?

[stigzler]

Brilliant!

Now, virtual dieting game needed..

[Adultery]

Your wish is my command!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X25GWW

[KRC]

Not even for a bar top?

Im getting a new coffee table soon so I might convince the missus to let me gut it and build something

[stigzler]

Thanks Adultery! Funnily enough, I remembered I had this in my dusty DS collection in my loft, so dug it out and gave it a spin....

I got this far and then put my foot through the screen....

At which point, my personal trainer and I parted company due to personal differences. I feel stoked though after my right thigh crunches.

(sorry to hijack the thread, OP)

[madfrog2000]

Haha There is also a boxing bag in there for those moments when people lose too much

And KRC you could also just build a little game pad for your laptop/pc if room is a problem That is my next project during xmas holidays.

[Tempest]

Or build a CP with the computer inside of it. When you feel like playing you get it out and hook it to any TV in the house. If / When you get around to building a cab, you can use the CP on your cab.

[KRC]

I'm currently in talk's with a guy who has MK2 arcade machine shell, It's not to big a cabinet but I will still need to find room.

[Draco1962]

Have you considered building a bartop?

[madfrog2000]

So I just brought a 2nd cab to do up during Xmas holidays. I was wondering if I am able to use GameEx on two machines at the same time?

[Adultery]

Sure as long as they're both reporting from the same ip address.

I use the same key on two different machines, but the gamertag only shows for one if them. If you were to sell it or give it to someone you should get a new key. Nice job on that by the way. :-)