Mini Arcade HTPC

Folkfan · 2006-11-23, 12:30

Ok so its still pretty much an on going project (but arnt they all).

I origanly buit this to play MAME (http://www.mame.net/). But then found MP and decided to go with that too. Loving the mame plug-in.

pic of it running
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...g?t=1164280462

pics on Apex forum (go on rate it)
http://gallery.pcapex.com/showphoto....to/10433/cat/1

Testing the screen and controles

http://gallery.pcapex.com/showphoto....to/10431/cat/1

papas · 2006-11-24, 18:14

wow man this one of the best mods ive seen
i would love to have one of those in my living room

Folkfan · 2006-11-27, 19:45

Thanks a lot man.

It did take quite a bit of work, but theres loads of plans available for building full size cabnets. All I did was scale it down and use a ps1 screen.

Folkfan · 2006-11-28, 18:09

Starting a new project. Looking for a little help.

http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/sh...4087#post94087

JeromeF · 2006-12-20, 12:27

Well i must say that MAME system is absolutly amazing!

You know how good it is?!

So good i'm 100% convinced and want to build one now, i had been toying with the idea of having a full size sys but that mini one is amazing.

Now to comence the planning...

Folkfan · 2006-12-20, 17:54

If you want any help let me know. Bult it a few years ago but I do remember most of how I did it. Also I've got a few ideas for improvments, that I dont have time to do myself.

JeromeF · 2006-12-20, 19:22

That would be excellent.

Could you give me a brief discription of the spec of the system just so i can get an idea of what i need to run a decent MAME sys.

I've only really ever looked into it, i guess i need todo a bit more research before i jump right into it. But i do have lots of time for the next year as i'm unable to work due to a car accident.

2006-11-23, 12:30	#1 (permalink)
Folkfan Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Mini Arcade HTPC Ok so its still pretty much an on going project (but arnt they all). I origanly buit this to play MAME (http://www.mame.net/). But then found MP and decided to go with that too. Loving the mame plug-in. pic of it running http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...g?t=1164280462 pics on Apex forum (go on rate it) http://gallery.pcapex.com/showphoto....to/10433/cat/1 Testing the screen and controles http://gallery.pcapex.com/showphoto....to/10431/cat/1

2006-12-20, 19:22	#7 (permalink)
JeromeF Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South West Age: 23 Posts: 49 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	That would be excellent. Could you give me a brief discription of the spec of the system just so i can get an idea of what i need to run a decent MAME sys. I've only really ever looked into it, i guess i need todo a bit more research before i jump right into it. But i do have lots of time for the next year as i'm unable to work due to a car accident. Last edited by JeromeF; 2006-12-20 at 19:24.

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2006-11-24, 18:14	#2 (permalink)
papas MP Donator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nicosia Age: 28 Posts: 137 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	wow man this one of the best mods ive seen i would love to have one of those in my living room

2006-11-27, 19:45	#3 (permalink)
Folkfan Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Thanks a lot man. It did take quite a bit of work, but theres loads of plans available for building full size cabnets. All I did was scale it down and use a ps1 screen.

2006-11-28, 18:09	#4 (permalink)
Folkfan Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Starting a new project. Looking for a little help. http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/sh...4087#post94087

2006-12-20, 12:27	#5 (permalink)
JeromeF Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South West Age: 23 Posts: 49 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Well i must say that MAME system is absolutly amazing! You know how good it is?! So good i'm 100% convinced and want to build one now, i had been toying with the idea of having a full size sys but that mini one is amazing. Now to comence the planning...

2006-12-20, 17:54	#6 (permalink)
Folkfan Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	If you want any help let me know. Bult it a few years ago but I do remember most of how I did it. Also I've got a few ideas for improvments, that I dont have time to do myself.