Calling all computer nerds

[DuWayne Steurer]

Anyone here ever built a MAME?

 

This spring (ha, "spring") I rededicated myself to finally finishing the basement remodel, and I'm down to the finishing touches. The last thing I wanted to add was an arcade cabinet, but I had pretty strict standards..

1.) It'd have to be a game that would get played.

2.) It'd have to be a game within a day's drive and back

3.) It'd have to be within my price range (roughly $1,000 budget for buying, and travelling to get)

 

I can find PLENTY that meet 2 of the three criteria, but none that meet all three.

So in my infinite wisdom, I decided I'd just build one instead, and get all the classic games that I'd want.

 

Now, there's plenty of websites out there with 'how to's', and I reckon I'm halfway handy, and might be able to barge my way through this kind of project. The cabinet building, no problem. Been doing woodwork for the better part of 20 years.

 

Basically, I'm just wondering if anyone's had any experience with MAMEs, any good websites/downloads, any pitfalls you ran into, etc, etc, etc.

[endaround]

Pretty sure Russ built one

[Menotti80]

I have two buddies that built one. I will send the info tomorrow.

[Menotti80]

They didn't have a specific website that they used.

 

But they would be willing to sell it...

 

If this interests you, let me know!