Build an Arcade Cabinet.

[Eclecticos]

I am planning to build an arcade cabinet.
I would like to build something similar to the X-Arcade
except without the joysticks, and buttons.

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The drawback to a gaming cabinet is the need to stand.
So I will design a shorter cabinet with shelves on each side,
with an opening in the center so I can comfortably sit behind it.

Step by Step Guides:
http://home.austin.rr.com/shumate/unicade/cabinet.htm
http://croninsarcade.com/Documents/Cronins_Arcade_1PC_Rev1-1.pdf
http://www.arcadecab.com/Intro.htm
http://www.arcadecab.com/CabinetPlans2/CabinetPlans2_Background.html
http://chris.polymathic.net/cabinet/index.shtml

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Galaga Cabinet Plans:
http://www.mameworld.net/massive/How-to/Cabinet_Plans/galagads.pdf
Pacman & Ms.Pacman Cocktail Plans:
http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/cabplans.html

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Example Arcade Projects:
http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade_examples.php#top
http://www.davidkristiansen.com/arcadecab.htm

An Arcade Cabinet 3D Model:
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[markkleb]

sweet an arcade cabinet for lazy people, I want one.

[Eclecticos]

My first attempt at designing an arcade cabinet in sketchup.
Not really what I had in mind, but it still serves as
an example of how I would like it to be arranged.

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2893/arcadeef4.jpg

[Eclecticos]

Its Official! I am building an Arcade Cabinet.
Just picked up a new Dewalt Jig Saw, and Dewalt 18v XRP Drill.
I also got some 3/4" Sheets of MDF, and a new blade for my table saw.

I haven't decided which design to use yet, but I have several 2d patterns laid out in Autocad.
I will post some pictures of the final design upon completion of the drawings.

[moon111]

You might want to check out:
Arcade games + beer = The Gamerator
(http://www.cooking-gadgets.com/this-gamerator-arcade-keg/)

[mittelmeier]

Cool! Can't wait to see what design you end up using.