It’s also important to make sure that the monitor has a decent viewing angle from all sides, as it will be mounted flat on it’s back and viewed from each side. When choosing a monitor, there are several factors to consider It’s important to make sure that the monitor, once turned on, will come back on after being unplugged and plugged back in, as the power button will likely be inaccessible once the cabinet is assembled.
It’s also important to not make it too large and difficult to transport, nor too small and uncomfortable to play. Before committing to a size, it’s a good idea to have gathered most of the hardware so that you can lay everything out and make sure the box is big enough to house all of the components. I chose 1/2” plywood held together with aluminum hardware to keep the box as light and strong as possible. I wanted the cabinet to have a “bomb squad” aesthetic to follow the Bomberman theme and originally had planned on buying a road/flight case and fitting the project inside, but was unable to find one that was a suitable size or one in my price range, so I decided to make one.
Windows XP Maximus Arcade (or preferred frontend) SNES Emulator ROMs Jig Saw Drill + Assorted Bits Hand riveter Jewelers saw or hacksaw Router + straight bit, flush trim bit Screw driver Ruler or tape measure Scissors Wire cutter / crimper Soldering Iron Sourcing besides local hardware stores, this is where I purchased most of the harder to find materials:īox Hardware: Arcade Parts: Fighter pilot switches. Printer Surge protector External USB Jack Compact Flash HDD adaptor Cable ties Metal “Radioactive” sign Cable Ties 1/2” Plywood 3/4” MDF ABS laminate sheet Large road case corners (8) Rubber feet (4) Recessed handles (2) Recessed latches (4) 1/2” Aluminum C-Channel (or tongue and groove) 1” Aluminum Angle Steel brackets (3 large, 2 small) Corner brackets (4) Contact cement Painters tape Rivets Sanding Block Black spray paint 1/4” Plexiglass LCD Screen (with built-in speakers) Mini ITX computer (or other all-in-one mini PC) + Mounting hardware Metal cabinet handles (2) Arcade joysticks (4) Controls interface board(s) Player start pushbuttons (4) Yellow pushbuttons (12) Illuminated red pushbuttons (4) Skull & Crossbones pushbutton inserts (4) Fighter pilot switches (4) Momentary on-off-on toggle switches (4) Wire Screws Insulated connectors Momentary key switch AC Jack Junction box Electrical tape / heat shrink tubing Wood glue Double sided tape Foam Tape 220 ohm resistor (1/4w)
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