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The making of the econ
Project MAME - Weecade - VertiCade - TaitoRama - Nanocade - ArcadeStik - econ
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	After fourth layer of paint, it's gets quite dreadful. The part I hate the most about making MAME cabinets is by far the painting. But eventually this got to look pretty good I thing. Still not convinced about the colour though. I am pretty satisfied about the VertiCade design!
	PCB feet for the mini-itx motherboard and for the PicoPSU behind the board. Plenty room for mini-itx for sure. The wires are from the back light for the marquee. They will be connected to the PicoPSU 12v outlet.
	This is the bracket for the SSD / HDD. This will it a 2.5" HDD and it's just a 2.5" to 3.5" adaptor from OCZ I had laying around. You can't see it on the picture, but four screws is fastening it to the bottom panel.
	Panel for the monitor. This panel is only mounted with six screws and no glue. This will let me change the configuration later on if I get hold of another monitor.
	Finding the exact right placement of the monitor is crucial, so take your time doing this.
	Here I'm cutting a sheet of clear 3 mm acrylics for the marquee and screen. If you use an extra fine cut saw / veneer saw, it is a breeze to do. The hardest part is to get started. I recommend using a file to make a mark where the saw can get a grip.
	Here is the aluminium frame and acrylic pieces for the marquee. The marquee picture will be sandwiched between the sheets.
	The frame is made of L shaped aluminium profiles. The same kind you use for photo frames. Four recessed holes in each.
	The profiles are painted black with a spray can.
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If you decide to make your own MAME cabinet using my drawings, please feel free to make a donation, as I'm trying to raise enough money to make a new up-right cabinet, that's hard to do as a student.