Project: ORCADE

loaky · 28 Jan 2017 at 12:38

Thesnipergecko said:
Hit my trust with your email Addy. I'll forward you over my complete build list with links. Can't post it here for obvious reasons.

Cheers for the quick reply! I think i've managed to do something and send you a message!

ALXAndy · 28 Jan 2017 at 13:19

Thesnipergecko said:
Yep, adhesive, with a little water spray to help move it and get the bubbles out. The MDF was sealed and sprayed first.

Thanks man. I contacted them and it seems that they actually might be able to help me after getting the run around from lots of other companies. It seems they speak my language, so cheers for that

peterpies · 28 Jan 2017 at 14:55

Nice build.

I converted a Jamma cabinet in 2005, highly recommended it to anyone thinking about doing it, it's great fun. Although go the LCD route as old monitors can be a real pain. I found some games that I never played back in the day to be really addictive.

Set it up to save high scores and it keeps you coming back.

Cavallino · 27 Jun 2017 at 10:15

Mate can I ask, are the main buttons which are lit up "click" when depress or are they smooth?
Not sure how to describe this! lol.

Thesnipergecko · 27 Jun 2017 at 10:28

Smooth, you can slightly touch them to get the button to "work".

My cabs currently up for sale in the MM.

Cavallino · 27 Jun 2017 at 11:17

Oh cool

Will take a look.
May I ask the make of these buttons? I want to replace my existing buttons which are "clicky" type. Not sure if this is the correct term for them?

Thesnipergecko · 27 Jun 2017 at 11:22

Cavallino said:
Oh cool Will take a look.
May I ask the make of these buttons? I want to replace my existing buttons which are "clicky" type. Not sure if this is the correct term for them?

"Reyann LED Illuminated Arcade Game DIY Kits 2 x Zero Delay LED USB Encoders + 2 x 8 Way Joysticks + 20 x LED Buttons for MAME, Raspberry Pi Retropie"

Cavallino · 27 Jun 2017 at 12:03

You are a legend, thanks!

iamthenugget · 27 Jun 2017 at 14:30

Thesnipergecko said:
Finished.

Ordered a new Pi case and Perspex came today.

The backlight isn't as bright as I had hoped. I may upgrade it to a lamp/bulb later on. Overall really happy with the project.

Total spend on parts I didn't have lying around the house is around £325.

haha no way. that is outstanding work.. absolutely love that

Cavallino · 27 Jun 2017 at 14:31

Bud, any idea what are the make of the buttons themselves?

Thesnipergecko · 27 Jun 2017 at 16:32

Cavallino said:
Bud, any idea what are the make of the buttons themselves?

Not a clue mate sorry, there aren't any markings on them.

KraniX · 9 Apr 2018 at 16:58

Man, that is amazing, brilliant work!

Admiral Huddy · 5 Jul 2018 at 15:48

[Moved as requested]

Chris [BEANS] · 16 Jul 2018 at 21:33

This is great!!

I love this stuff. I will eventually get round to getting an arcade machine of my own one day. Life gets in the way and all that.

There used to be a thread on here of people making their own arcade sticks with authentic Japanese arcade parted (Generally Sanwa or Seimitsu sticks and buttons), but sadly I think all the images will have timed out by now.

I might re-boot it, but in the mean time just wanted to pop in and say what a great job you've done here mate. Very nice.