going satin

looks better then before.
my cab will be red so maybe this is a good choice.

speaker panel

lot of mistakes.learning a lot.
first time using the router.room is a mess.
dont like the result but will keep it as a placeholder.maybe with artwork overlay.

stand up part II

it doesnt take up so much room when its standing.

pc arrived

specs:

- Intel E5300 (2x2600MHz) Dualcore
- ECS Elitegroup G31T-M7
- 4GB DDR 2 RAM 800 Dualchannel
- 500GB 7200RPM SATA 2
- 16x DVD ROM
- GeForce 9500 GT 1024MB

for 300 € on ebay

total project cost : 504 €

speakers

some old desktop speakers.
zero cost.bought those on ebay for 1 € once.
will mount the controlpanel of the speakers in the cabs speaker panel for soundcontrol.

docking

thanks god for glue and enrico for his saw !!

stand up test

kickplate installed with screws for later removeability.

glue test

using Titebond III . i'm quiet amazed by the power.

Titebond III 237ml on ebay for 13 €

total project cost: 204 €

wood,tools

-wood is ready.

sides : 19mm mdf cnc-cutted (50 € for 4 parts), !! thanks Nils !!
rest : 10mm plywood cutted on giant wall saw :) (25 €)
tools : 30€
mounting wood: 15€

total project cost: 191€

monitor arrived

The first part for my mamecab arrived today.
its a LG L1942T 19 " TFT.slightly broken case so i payed "only" 71 €.
tested it and it works great :)
with this first post i want to say thank you to mr.koenig who is providing the wonderful plans for his wonderful arcadecab.i will build that one because its not so big as one with an original arcade-monitor and looks great.

http://koenigs.dk/mame/eng/index.htm

lot of help and inspiration :

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php