crispymorgan 1,056 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Does anyone have any experience restoring arcade machines. I'd love a cab in my garage. Ideally I'd like a Sega rally upright, but I also like the idea of a mame unit with multiple roms. Has anyone done anything similar? 20 hours ago, crispymorgan said: I shall also buy a monkeybike...... Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/3608-arcade-machines-and-emulators/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,346 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Not me but I'd love a MAME box (don't tell Lee, he'll murder a dolphin). There are loads of guides and info all over the net and MAME can run on a raspberry Pi. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/3608-arcade-machines-and-emulators/#findComment-81292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sennex 1,903 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Does anyone have any experience restoring arcade machines. I'd love a cab in my garage. Ideally I'd like a Sega rally upright, but I also like the idea of a mame unit with multiple roms. Has anyone done anything similar? I have helped one of my best friends in the world repair and rebuild multiple pins and cabinets. He basically tells me what to do and I do it, but he does all the brain work. If you want I can put you in contact with him and his facebook group Luke 23:34 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't think it be like it is, but it do." Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/3608-arcade-machines-and-emulators/#findComment-81297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,271 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Not me but I'd love a MAME box (don't tell Lee, he'll murder a dolphin). There are loads of guides and info all over the net and MAME can run on a raspberry Pi. You better erase that, he gave me shit for wanting to use raspberry pi. i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/3608-arcade-machines-and-emulators/#findComment-81302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sennex 1,903 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I do not understand the fascination with Raspberry Pi. The only cool thing I have seen done with it so far is a mirror display that had a clock and weather listing. Luke 23:34 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't think it be like it is, but it do." Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/3608-arcade-machines-and-emulators/#findComment-81304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispymorgan 1,056 Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 I have a pc I can use, but finding roms looks like a great way to get a virus 20 hours ago, crispymorgan said: I shall also buy a monkeybike...... Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/3608-arcade-machines-and-emulators/#findComment-81306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sennex 1,903 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I have a pc I can use, but finding roms looks like a great way to get a virus I don't believe I have ever gotten a virus from a Rom site. Just don't be dumb in your clicking and you will be fine. also make sure Avast is up to date, if you don't use Avast, then uh...... IDK what to tell you Luke 23:34 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't think it be like it is, but it do." Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/3608-arcade-machines-and-emulators/#findComment-81307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,271 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I do not understand the fascination with Raspberry Pi. The only cool thing I have seen done with it so far is a mirror display that had a clock and weather listing. Every SNES game in a tiny little box to use on your TV was my drive. Or hobby carpenters who want to make their own arcade cabinets. i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/3608-arcade-machines-and-emulators/#findComment-81308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,346 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I do not understand the fascination with Raspberry Pi. The only cool thing I have seen done with it so far is a mirror display that had a clock and weather listing. $$$$$$ For $50 ($35 for the Pi itself and $15 for the memory card and whatever) you have an emulator for all the old games you want. There's a dedicated OS for Pi with everything you need. Also, they fit in anything. I bumped in to a project somewhere where a guy had installed one inside something like this. I may get a Pi to tinker around with. I have a thing for cheap, small tech. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/3608-arcade-machines-and-emulators/#findComment-81309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sennex 1,903 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 No, I mean specifically using Raspberry Pi (RP) as your OS/ Most every MAME cab I have worked on was using Windows XP or a Linux distro on the back end. A few months back folks around here started trying to use RP for everything, and it died really fast as it is a PITA to get to work. Meanwhile I am just sitting here with Windows 7, and about 20 GB of Roms streaming to my TV, had it all up and running in about 30 minutes. Luke 23:34 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't think it be like it is, but it do." Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/3608-arcade-machines-and-emulators/#findComment-81312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,049 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Not me but I'd love a MAME box (don't tell Lee, he'll murder a dolphin). There are loads of guides and info all over the net and MAME can run on a raspberry Pi. You better erase that, he gave me shit for wanting to use raspberry pi.You guys are dead to me. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/3608-arcade-machines-and-emulators/#findComment-81663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,271 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 You guys are dead to me. You better hope not or I'll haunt your dreams with digital content i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/3608-arcade-machines-and-emulators/#findComment-81664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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