Cherry Switch

Thanks to B1 @ the www.cgcc.ca site I have some cherry switches on the way.
I'm very grateful to him for this. The Starburst auction is this week, but I will be unable to attend. I have a wedding to go to so no games for me! I would have liked to go to the auction, then the Playdium store for some parts.....but it just isn't in the cards. But again thanks to B1 I have the most important part I need on the way.
Upon its arrival I will wire up the joysticks and begin testing the IPAC.

thanks again !

Game On Pause

Really busy as of late so the MAME project has stalled again. I dont think it will be long until I resume. Im very eager and really want it completed. It suffered a few minor dings on its journey to the basemtn. None the less, thats an easy fix.
Im going to pick up some quick connects and rewire the buttons. Once thats done ill wire up the joysticks and begin testing the controls.

The MAME Cabinet

The other day a friend of mine came over and we were able to move the MAME cabinet inside. It suffered a few little scratches and dents during its journey, but nothing that cant be fixed. It wasn't so bad moving it once gutted, it was rather easy in fact. We put it in its part time home for now. I installed the marquee light, the marquee, and the bezel that covered the monitor hardware. I also installed the drawer that once held the Marvel vs. Capcom board. I added the control panel just to see how it looks, again I'M happy with the results. If time permits this weekend id like to complete the wiring. Ive decided to just cut out the micro switches that were attached to wiring harness prior removed. I had wanted to get some new/used ones, but it didn't pan out. Once the wiring is complete ill need to move the control panel upstairs and begin my second round of testing. Make sure everything in MAME is configured the way I like it. Id also like to change my settings so the PC boots right into MAME. Ive read that you can disable the Windows load screens, but to me that's not a big deal. If I can figure it out I will, if not I'll leave it as is. The drawer that held the Jamma board has to remain in the cabinet, as the control panel attaches to it. I dint think I will be able to stand up my PC inside. However I don't see an issue resting it on its side fan side up. I need to install a small shelf of sorts to hold the sub woofer for the speakers. This will give me access to turn the volume up & down if needed. I'm going to leave the back door off to help with cooling, and simply mount the power bar on the back. Once turned on the PC will boot up, and the speakers and marquee will also turn on.

More Spending Updates

Not much has been done or purchased as of late. Just some wire and a light fixture.
As promised I will always record my spending here, and if anyone would like more info please email me.

DETAILED INFO :

Marvel vs. Capcom = $75
Cabinet Delivery = $60
IPAC = $66
Buttons = $18 (purchased an extra 6 buttons)
Paint & Rollers = $20
Varsol = $5
Spray Paint = $10
Light fixture = $15
Wire = $12

TOTAL SPENT : $281

There isn't much left (in my opinion) and I think once Ive tested the controls it should come together rather quickly. I still need to wire up the joysticks and hook everything up to the IPAC. Once that's done I can begin to test MAME, make sure it all works the way it should. If it does I can then move the computer into the cabinet itself. Hook up everything to a power bar, and start installing the monitor. That I'm guessing will be the hardest part. Ill need to figure out a way to mount the monitor, and custom cut a bezel to hide everything.