[CABINET] Radioactive Frog

[madfrog2000]

Awesome Thanks for the info I am unsure what you mean by "gamertag" was I meant to enable that somewhere?

[Adultery]

Didn't you notice in my sig it shows my uptime and what game I was playing last?

You can get a gamertag for your rig at gameex.com

[madfrog2000]

Ah right awesome thanks.

[Draco1962]

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?

Nice! A little cosmetic work and she'll make a great gift!

[stigzler]

Make a nice touchscreen pub quiz machine that with added bonus of Mame!

[madfrog2000]

Haha I am not much of a touch screen person I hate finger prints on the screen. but I am hooking up Wii emulator with the remotes once they arrive.

[KRC]

Have you considered building a bartop?

I have but with my new job it's hard to find the time to do anything! It's definitely something I will look into.

[madfrog2000]

Just made a quick Video of my 2 Arcades both running GameEx.

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

[Draco1962]

Just made a quick Video of my 2 Arcades both running GameEx.

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

Be sure to make a post in the pinned topic for Cabinets running GameEx!

[madfrog2000]

Just made a quick Video of my 2 Arcades both running GameEx.

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

[madfrog2000]

Done thanks.

[KRC]

Just made a quick Video of my 2 Arcades both running GameEx.

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

Nice Work Buddy!

[madfrog2000]

Thanks

[madfrog2000]

Added some LED Strips to the 2nd Arcade now Working on a 3rd arcade.

Also anyone got any tips for fixing up the wooden look on the 3rd arcade. I want to keep the wooden theme but There's few deep scratches

which I am unsure if I can sand down and touch up with something?

[stigzler]

Thin laminate?

[madfrog2000]

Is Thin Laminate easy to stick on? Seems like a bit of a task redoing the whole thing as I would have to cut to shape of arcade and make sure no air bubbles.

[stigzler]

tbh, if it's the one on the left you're talking about, I'd just replace that front with some new wood. Looks like it deserves retirement!

[Draco1962]

Unless you are working with a totally smooth surface, I would either sand down the existing wood and restain/seal it or replace it as was suggested. Most laminates have a thermal adhesive that activates with a heat gun and you shouldn't need to worry about air bubbles too much if that is the route you choose.

[madfrog2000]

Yeah its the one on the left. the problem is with sticking laminate on, is both sides have same wooden look.

And I don't think I could cut the bends very well.

But sanding then staining sounds like a plan.

Would I need to fill in the cuts with anything before sanding and staining?

Thanks for the help guys.

[Draco1962]

You should be able to pick up some wood filler for some of the deepest cuts or gouges. You may have to be a little creative with a set of wood stain "markers" to kinda blend in the the grain a little. I think it is very doable and you will probably like the outcome much better than laminate.

[madfrog2000]

Awesome thanks very much will go hunting for some wood filler and wood stain markers.

[Draco1962]

Make sure you get the markers that have a tapering round point instead of the broad heads if possible. This will allow you to create variability in the grain widths.

[madfrog2000]

Awesome thanks for the tips much appreciated.

[stigzler]

Plug cutter for the screw holes? Depending on how deep those holes are.

Look forward to seeing the result. Could be wicked + reminds me of an Atari Woody.

[madfrog2000]

Might have to wood Filler the holes their not too deep.

And thanks yeah I hope it comes out good.