M.A.M.E Arcades I Built

Invader Cab-finished copy

More of documentation than appealing photography for today. Over the years, I’ve made a number of arcade machines, made ‘gameable’ using the MAME arcade emulating software.

Powered by fairly low power computers, they can run the classics from the 70’s-90’s. The above image (again, apologies for the quality) is of my final system I made, my Kong/Invader cab – based on original Donkey Kong plans, slimmed down due to my use of LCD rather than CRT, and influenced by Space Invaders in design. I have it playing all the classics, as well as emulating original NES, Sega and Atari consoles (still need to one day add Commodore 64). Im pretty pleased with it – build quality wise, its probably better than a lot of the original cabs.

Invader Cab unfinished side copy

Invader cab 70% finished.

first mini copy

First single player table top arcade I made.

first micro copy

First ‘Nano’ cab.

first full size copy

First full size cab I built – Aussie arcade style.

second mini (2player) copy

Second tabletop arcade (two player).

If I ever get around to making another, I really should try to take better build photos. If I do make one, it will probably need to be a coffee table style!

Cheeky Otters

Otter1Otters look like they have so much fun running around, in and out of water. Im told they have pretty sharp teeth and claws, but they still ‘look’ patable!

 

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