Today is make a Gameboy Arcade Machine day!

Anewbe4u · 27 Feb 2012 at 13:22

I'm reluctant to praise you to much, don't want you getting big headed.

So I'll just say, I must have that mini outrun cabinet.

sunny007 · 27 Feb 2012 at 13:26

WANT !!!!!

Pinter75 · 27 Feb 2012 at 13:42

Cheers chaps.

Just gave it a play test. I completed outrun for the 1st time ever using the cab :-)

Lick of paint and some graphics and job done.

TheOverLord · 27 Feb 2012 at 13:46

Fantastic stuff!

Do you have to be pretty nimble to actually play with those mini controls?

Edrof · 27 Feb 2012 at 13:52

Just fantastic.

booyaka · 27 Feb 2012 at 13:57

brilliant - fantastic stuff.

Pinter75 · 27 Feb 2012 at 14:02

TheOverLord said:
Fantastic stuff!

Do you have to be pretty nimble to actually play with those mini controls?

Not really.

Steer with your left hand, the cab is the right height so you can brake/accelerate with your right hand and use your thumb to change gear.

It is easier than using the D Pad :-)

wildest_jjk · 27 Feb 2012 at 14:04

Lol couldn't help but post. That is excellent, nice one!

infernox · 27 Feb 2012 at 15:02

Praise is rewarded when earned.

Well done mate, that is truly amazing.

TheOverLord · 27 Feb 2012 at 15:26

Pinter75 said:
Not really.

Steer with your left hand, the cab is the right height so you can brake/accelerate with your right hand and use your thumb to change gear.

It is easier than using the D Pad

Sounds awesome. I'm guessing you pick it up rather than sit it on the table?

Pinter75 · 27 Feb 2012 at 18:05

Plastic applied, off to paint.

Bit of a troublesome one, as the steering wheel etc are all fixed in place!

wannabedamned · 27 Feb 2012 at 18:08

Sir! You have inspired me. I know ZERO about electronics, etc. But today I bought an electronics kit for beginners, a Dremel gas soldering Iron and a crimping tool.

Fun!

Maybe I'll get a 3D printer, when I have a spare £1000

^ It's coming on really well!

ElectroBlaster · 27 Feb 2012 at 20:03

Pinter75 said:
All in!

Plays well, just needs the batteries added, power switch and back/top on.

Have to wait until I get hold of a GBA rom writer, as I want to have outrun on the cart locked inside.

Ordered one from China, 20 odd days.

Little steering wheel, start button and gear selector (all working)

Ta Da!

Rom writer... hmmm sounds like something I would play with!

Pinter75 · 27 Feb 2012 at 20:29

Ok paiting is sorta done.

Base colours are black and silver. The detail will be in the decals.

Masked up after the black base coat, ready for silver.

Silver!

For the sides I am using Falbon Blackboard vinyl. It has a nice slightly bumpy surface and mimics the texture on the big cab.

Slicing it to the contour.

godinman · 27 Feb 2012 at 20:58

Haven't you finished that bit of a job yet?

Pinter75 · 27 Feb 2012 at 21:13

godinman said:
Haven't you finished that bit of a job yet?

Just have to design the stock graphics to fit the little cab. Lots of Photoshopping.

Then it is done!

Boycey0211 · 27 Feb 2012 at 22:21

i'd be happy with just a small part of your creativity, awesome job!

Pinter75 · 28 Feb 2012 at 02:44

Ok graphics are done :-)

Cut out, next I have to stick 'em on.

eyyaz · 28 Feb 2012 at 03:34

Ughhhh, i wish i had your talent and enthusiasm

Great job nonetheless, i would deffo buy one.

Van Hellseek · 28 Feb 2012 at 03:52

Edit: Drunk. Ignore. Nothing to see here.