What is it?
Build your own half-size MAME video arcade machine from my plans and instructions. This video arcade machine cabinet is the perfect size for a small room, office or apartment.The Story
I've been researching the idea of building an video arcade machine to play my favorite classic games. While tinkering with the MAME video arcade emulator on my PC one day, I discovered that my youngest daughter liked playing the classic video arcade games better than the ones on her GameCube! This is how decided to build an small sized video arcade machine for her to play.After extensive research I have found a beautifully designed cabinet over at 1UPArcade that I wanted to base the overall shape around.
After running some calculations I finally settled on an ideal scale that makes the cabinet a great size that is very playable and would use readily available parts. A cabinet this size has some great benefits. It is very easy to move compared to a full size cabinet. It is easily played by both kids and adults. It's also a great size to keep in your bedroom, den or office.
If you have questions, please send me an email.
The cabinet is about 40" high and 15" wide. You really have to see it in person to appreciate what a novelty it is. It definitely attracts a lot of attention from anyone that sees it. I have designed it to work with the television or monitor in either a vertical orientation
or a horizontal orientation. Most 13" monitors or televisions will work provided they are basic without large protruding speakers or non-removable stands. I recommend a used 13" monitor since they can be had for only $20 in most cases.
