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If you have ever wanted to build an arcade cocktail machine just like the Pacman / Ms Pacman cabinets from the past then you are in the right place


These plans started as a mere conversion to Metric for Aussie Arcaders, but led to a complete re-think and re-design so the monitor stays fixed when the cabinet is opened.
SPOTTERS GUIDE - What is that cab ?
Cabinet Structure
Mains Electrical
- Safety Considerations
- Earthing
- Fusing
- Harnesses
DC and Game Harnesses
Cabling types and capacities
Connectors - manufacturers, series, suppliers, tooling


Here is the result
Feel free to edit
'''PACMAN, MS PACMAN COCKTAIL CABINET PLANS''', by dezbaz
Dedicated cocktail machines and Kyle Linstrom's plans were great, but the monitor was attached to the hinging top, which was attached to one side.
A new version was devised and added to [aussie arcade] in Metric format
The plans have been released here
pics are available with cut lists
Woodgrain versions are also available so the grains all run the right way
Hinged control panels are used to allow for switching to 8 way games easily, as the dedicated control panels were fixed down.


'''UPDATED 01 AUG 2009'''
Tools needed to build a cabinet are
1. xx
2. xx
3. xx
4. xx
5. xx


[[Fully Converted set of Metric Pac / Ms Pac Cocktail Cabinet Plans]]
a tutorial is available to make 8 x cabinet glass top clips
 
 
Based on KYLE'S LINSTROMES PLANS ''HERE''[http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade_cabinet_plans.shtml#Kyle_PacMan] Which actually use a 1 INCH THICK TOP, so that's why the top is NOT on this initial cut schedule.
* * * * IF you want to use a 16mm thick top, then cut the sheet to 1828 x 1220 FIRST * * * * Use the 600 x 1200 offcut piece for the top
 
The layout was re-arranged for easier use on a bench saw - So if entirely using a jigsaw, the old layout will work fine for you
 
The straight red lines are the cuts
 
'''METRIC Cut Schedule'''
 
[[File:http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/pac-cab-whole-sheet-metricAltCut-FINAL.jpg]]
 
 
If using wood grain use this sheet [URL="http://www.aussiearcade.com.au/showpost.php?p=245952&postcount=10"]here[/URL]
 
[B]Top of cabinet converted to metric[/B]
 
[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page01-Top.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page01-Top-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
 
[B]CP's and legs on base and Brackets to Metric[/B]
 
[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page02-CP&BASE.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page02-CP&BASE-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
 
 
[B]Sides and main base to Metric[/B]
 
[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page03-Sides-Base.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page03-Sides-Base-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
 
[B][COLOR="Red"]Updated 10-Jan-2009[/COLOR][/B]
 
[B]Whole Cabinet Numbered[/B]
 
[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page04-Whole-Numbered.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page04-Whole-Numbered-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
 
 
[B]Material List[/B]
 
[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page05-MaterialsList.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page05-MaterialsListSM.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Latest revision as of 12:19, 22 February 2013

SPOTTERS GUIDE - What is that cab ? Cabinet Structure Mains Electrical - Safety Considerations - Earthing - Fusing - Harnesses DC and Game Harnesses Cabling types and capacities Connectors - manufacturers, series, suppliers, tooling

Feel free to edit PACMAN, MS PACMAN COCKTAIL CABINET PLANS, by dezbaz Dedicated cocktail machines and Kyle Linstrom's plans were great, but the monitor was attached to the hinging top, which was attached to one side. A new version was devised and added to [aussie arcade] in Metric format The plans have been released here pics are available with cut lists Woodgrain versions are also available so the grains all run the right way Hinged control panels are used to allow for switching to 8 way games easily, as the dedicated control panels were fixed down.

Tools needed to build a cabinet are 1. xx 2. xx 3. xx 4. xx 5. xx

a tutorial is available to make 8 x cabinet glass top clips