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Here are images and description of the process of prototyping the 27" cabinet:

I started this project with the idea in mind that I would build mame cabinets for people who don't just want some hack-job cabinet with spray panted sides. They were looking for a classy brand new cabinet and all new controls and parts. Complete with clean lines and edges and a good working set up for MAME and other emulators.

This cabinet should work with most of the DOS and Windows based emulation software including but not limited to MAME, MESS, Final Burn, Kawaks, Retrocade and Virtual Pinball!! For more information on emulators visit http://www.mameworld.net/, http://www.emuhq.com/ and GOOGLE.

  I based my first design on the cabinet below.

Here is an example of what my 27" cabinet looks like. Yes I know this is a Simpsons cabinet,  I based my design on the Konami 25" cabinet.   The basic shape is the same. My control panels are wider and contain more buttons (see below) and have the trackball installed in the center. The large monitor looks great in this style cabinet which is why I chose this design over the other models. It also allows for lots of room for controls.

MAME will allow for up to 3000 games (more every update) to be played, so I chose to design my cabinet to support the most games possible without replacing the control panel.   This is one of my prototype 27" cabinets showing off some arcade games in action, you can see the cabinet taking shape..:

I found that the control panel layout below allowed for the most games without major problems with congestion and issues with games. Four joysticks, six buttons each (to support fighting games), a spinner for pong/breakout/tempest type games and
a nice sized trackball with two buttons for the trackball.

You can click on the images for larger views.

Here it is!
The finished product on the production line. Order yours today!

Here is our professional cabinet shop with computerized router in action, carving out the cabinet parts	Here are some of the parts laid out ready for assembly

And the finished product assembled and ready for installation of t-molding, monitor, controls etc.

Frontal view	Left rear view	Right rear view	Control panel/monitor

Here's the cabinet with T-molding installed, control panel and cp box installed and all the controls. And marquee
Front	Left	Right	Controls and coin door

A close up of my marquee lit up:

			Monitor installed!

Ok as with any production you discover flaws in your first machine. I found two biggies. And the control panel had to be redone, here's the newest design and a complete cabinet!  Now includes 4 start buttons and a spinner for pong, tempest, breakout and other spinner/paddle games.

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This is my production cabinet, ready to go to the buyer.

Here's some shots of the prototype Cabaret/Jukebox cabinet:

My cabinets are built to last. They are sturdy, clean, straight, strong and professionally built by professional cabinet makers. Computer aided design assures exact measurements and computer controlled routers ensure quality end product.  

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