carlettosan
New member
Dear Friends,
my name is Carlo from Rome, Italy. Just subscribed here on KLOV (amazing site).
I am about to embark on a (sad) mission to build a scratch replica of a DK Cab.
I will need to buy a bunch of items from the US so i will use all the help and suggestions you could give to do the job right (also used parts are very welcome).
Main issue is... CABINET BUILD !!!
While ppl in the US are lucky cause they can buy a ready made Nintendo cab from companies like Mike's Arcade etc... i simply can't cause shipping charges would be IMMENSE.
So.. i al left with the challenge to build one.
I have downloaded the files from Jakobud.com (jpeg + eps files). Awesome bit of info!
I have been to a great place this morning, a "wood workshop" that has an incredible machinery that cuts wood from autocad files, PRONTO !!!
I was amazed to see it working live action.
They guy who is "behind the wheel" told me he needs DWG files in order to perform the side panels on this machinery w/ou having to re-trace from the EPS files.
I wonder if anyone here got them and could supply them to me or point me to some online website that shares them.
SK8ersublime user contaced by me through youtube sent me a temp list of what would be needed for the additional bits:
Side Art - $69 arcadeshop.com
20ft T-molding - $7.40 - T-molding.com
Control Panel Latches - $6.50 - mikesarcade.com
DK Panel - $85 - mikesarcade.com
Coin sticker - $3 - arcadeshop.com
Sticker under bezel - $5 - arcadeshop.com
DK Bezel - $45 - arcadeshop.com
2'' casters - $5.36 - Lowes
Marquee - $21.95 - Gameongrafix.com
Marquee Holder Top - $17 - mikesarcade.com
Marquee Holder Bottom/top bezel holder - $21 - mikesarcade.com
Bezel Retainer bar - $17 - Mikesarcade.com
control panel retainer - $8 - Mikesarcade.com
Could you add aything to this list or propose alternatives ??? Use CUT/PASTE of my list.
I guess I will need a monitor and a PCB. That's for sure!
Unless i want to go the MAME way.
But i would def prefer a PCB classic route.
OK, i need all the help i can get for the cabinet DIY guidelines.
Thanks in advance to anyone who will want to contribute to help me fulfill my dream.
Ciao, Carlo
my name is Carlo from Rome, Italy. Just subscribed here on KLOV (amazing site).
I am about to embark on a (sad) mission to build a scratch replica of a DK Cab.
I will need to buy a bunch of items from the US so i will use all the help and suggestions you could give to do the job right (also used parts are very welcome).
Main issue is... CABINET BUILD !!!
While ppl in the US are lucky cause they can buy a ready made Nintendo cab from companies like Mike's Arcade etc... i simply can't cause shipping charges would be IMMENSE.
So.. i al left with the challenge to build one.
I have downloaded the files from Jakobud.com (jpeg + eps files). Awesome bit of info!
I have been to a great place this morning, a "wood workshop" that has an incredible machinery that cuts wood from autocad files, PRONTO !!!
I was amazed to see it working live action.
They guy who is "behind the wheel" told me he needs DWG files in order to perform the side panels on this machinery w/ou having to re-trace from the EPS files.
I wonder if anyone here got them and could supply them to me or point me to some online website that shares them.
SK8ersublime user contaced by me through youtube sent me a temp list of what would be needed for the additional bits:
Side Art - $69 arcadeshop.com
20ft T-molding - $7.40 - T-molding.com
Control Panel Latches - $6.50 - mikesarcade.com
DK Panel - $85 - mikesarcade.com
Coin sticker - $3 - arcadeshop.com
Sticker under bezel - $5 - arcadeshop.com
DK Bezel - $45 - arcadeshop.com
2'' casters - $5.36 - Lowes
Marquee - $21.95 - Gameongrafix.com
Marquee Holder Top - $17 - mikesarcade.com
Marquee Holder Bottom/top bezel holder - $21 - mikesarcade.com
Bezel Retainer bar - $17 - Mikesarcade.com
control panel retainer - $8 - Mikesarcade.com
Could you add aything to this list or propose alternatives ??? Use CUT/PASTE of my list.
I guess I will need a monitor and a PCB. That's for sure!
Unless i want to go the MAME way.
But i would def prefer a PCB classic route.
OK, i need all the help i can get for the cabinet DIY guidelines.
Thanks in advance to anyone who will want to contribute to help me fulfill my dream.
Ciao, Carlo

