Hardware
PC - 2.66Ghz, 800FSB, 2G DDR.
19 in. CRT Monitor.
Altec Lansing speakers and Sub.
X Arcade XXL controller. This was a steal! Everything the Tankstick has, but only $100.00!
Linksys wireless adapter. I have wifi at home so I figured it would be easier (and cool) to be able to have internet access on the arcade.
Software
Windows XP MAME32 Scroll to the middle of the page. GameEx front-end
Tools Used
Jig-saw
Table-saw
Clamps
T-square
Tape-measure
Brad-gun, I preferred this over using wood screws because they counter sink on their own....no pre drilling or wood plugs. This will save ALOT of time. If you don't have one, then rent one ($50) ,or buy if your have the $2000.00 to spend on a good air compressor and brad nailer.
Thanks Dad for letting use your tools, and helping out when I had NO clue.
Supplies
2 = BCX plywood sheets.
4 = 2x4s
2 = Casters
1 = Wood glue bottle
1 = 10 in. Florescent light
1 = 6' rope light
1 = Half Gallon Blue gloss latex paint (plenty left over)
1 = Really small can or Apple Red high gloss latex paint
1 = Half Gallon Black gloss latex paint
1 = Half Gallon Primer latex paint
1 = Paint Brush and roller, Use a foam paint roller for the sides.
1 = 24.25 x 5" Acetate for marquee
1 = 28 x 48 " Plexi glass (Some left over)
Plans
This is what I used. I made some modification to suit my personal needs, like the controller being too low cause am a tall. Otherwise, great plans! Arcade plans
Below is a slideshow of the builing process.
I decided to replace my 17" monitor with a 20" TV. Much improved! The TV really deplays the arcade games the way they wer meant to be displayed. The computer monitor was too sharp on some of the earlier 3d games and the sprites edges appeared pixelated, but with a TV the edges are smooth.