MK2 repro build
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MK2 repro build
I started a new build few weeks ago: Mortal Kombat II.
Probably the game I've played the most around that time.
I'm using all the same approach as with my other cabs.
If available, I'm always starting from blueprints available on ClassicArcadeCabinets
Then I review them and add some annotations to figure out how I will proceed.
For this build I started with the control panel since it's probably the most involving part of this cab. I also really like the fact that it's modular.
This is also where I'm putting the main components. Because yes, I'm using a customized PI, I'm this kind of guy, see this thread for some of my motivations I also stuck a small tactile transducer under the control panel, those works super well on wood control panels. To me it just gives this feeling we had at time when the arcade volumes were all cranked to 11 to compete against each other and the whole cab was vibrating. I did the same for my neogeo and it's awesome.
Today I've cut and build the base.
And also the speaker panel.
So to my surprise MK2 is actually mono and the speakers is a woofer + a tweeter with a simple capacitor to act as a crossover... I guess we could do better than that for the crossover but since the whole game has been mixed with this in mind I decided to stick to the original concept.
That's it for today!
Probably the game I've played the most around that time.
I'm using all the same approach as with my other cabs.
If available, I'm always starting from blueprints available on ClassicArcadeCabinets
Then I review them and add some annotations to figure out how I will proceed.
For this build I started with the control panel since it's probably the most involving part of this cab. I also really like the fact that it's modular.
This is also where I'm putting the main components. Because yes, I'm using a customized PI, I'm this kind of guy, see this thread for some of my motivations I also stuck a small tactile transducer under the control panel, those works super well on wood control panels. To me it just gives this feeling we had at time when the arcade volumes were all cranked to 11 to compete against each other and the whole cab was vibrating. I did the same for my neogeo and it's awesome.
Today I've cut and build the base.
And also the speaker panel.
So to my surprise MK2 is actually mono and the speakers is a woofer + a tweeter with a simple capacitor to act as a crossover... I guess we could do better than that for the crossover but since the whole game has been mixed with this in mind I decided to stick to the original concept.
That's it for today!
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Re: MK2 repro build
Today I've made the 2 side panels + the top and the back and assembled everything together.
I've also realized that the lock on the back door is not the typical lock I thought it was. It looks like this, not sure if it's specific to those midway cabinets. Same goes for the little cover over the power cable at the back. I don't have those 2 parts, not sure yet what I'm gonna do about them, I generally like to have the cabinet itself as close to the original as possible but since those are only visible from behind... will see.
But if anyone has some of those parts please let me know!
Thanks!
I've also realized that the lock on the back door is not the typical lock I thought it was. It looks like this, not sure if it's specific to those midway cabinets. Same goes for the little cover over the power cable at the back. I don't have those 2 parts, not sure yet what I'm gonna do about them, I generally like to have the cabinet itself as close to the original as possible but since those are only visible from behind... will see.
But if anyone has some of those parts please let me know!
Thanks!
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Re: MK2 repro build
Today: sanding, priming and painting.
I've also done most of the wiring.
And placed the screen.
I've also done most of the wiring.
And placed the screen.
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Re: MK2 repro build
Almost done!
Still need to do a bit of cable management, make the back door, make the metal bracket that goes between the screen and the control panel and go get the plug cover from MrHide
I also created a movelist insert, my son definitely appreciate this little add-on!
Still need to do a bit of cable management, make the back door, make the metal bracket that goes between the screen and the control panel and go get the plug cover from MrHide
I also created a movelist insert, my son definitely appreciate this little add-on!
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Re: MK2 repro build
Tu imprime tes artwork toi-même ??
En passant tu travaille la-dessus a temps plein ??
Mes machines mame sont encore au bois après des années ha ha !!!
En passant tu travaille la-dessus a temps plein ??
Mes machines mame sont encore au bois après des années ha ha !!!
The video game i want to play is always the one i don't have
Les arcades, j'suis tombé d'dans quand j'tait pti !!
Les arcades, j'suis tombé d'dans quand j'tait pti !!
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Re: MK2 repro build
ça c'est parce que tu joue trop!HPR Pinball wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:32 amMes machines mame sont encore au bois après des années ha ha !!!
@foogywoo : je mettrais des dust cover sur tes joystick! me souvient m'avoir fait pincer pas mal fort dans la craque!
LF: GrooveCoaster Machine, shmups or any PCB, specifically Namco System 1 (Pacmania), let me know what you have!
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Re: MK2 repro build
Je fais imprimer les artwork ici https://www.bannerbuzz.ca, tu peux décidé exactement comment tu les veux, la qualité peut être excellente.
Sauf pour les sides, je les ai pris ici https://www.mk-arcade-restore.com/products. La qualité est OK. ThisOldGame (que j'imagine que vous connaissez) est meilleur, mais s'il ne les a pas en stock ça peut prendre genre 6 mois!
J'ai vraiment clanché cette machine parce que c'est la 9ième que je fais! Un peu débile mon affaire.
Mais aussi, j'ai pris 5 jours de congé pour Pâques et je me suis enfermé dans l'atelier avec du chocolat, excellent combo!
MrHide: Tu as raison je crois, dust cover serait aussi plus clean. Le truc c'est que sur mk2 avec ce concept de control panel en bois les joystick sont plus bas... je vais essayer voir.
Sauf pour les sides, je les ai pris ici https://www.mk-arcade-restore.com/products. La qualité est OK. ThisOldGame (que j'imagine que vous connaissez) est meilleur, mais s'il ne les a pas en stock ça peut prendre genre 6 mois!
J'ai vraiment clanché cette machine parce que c'est la 9ième que je fais! Un peu débile mon affaire.
Mais aussi, j'ai pris 5 jours de congé pour Pâques et je me suis enfermé dans l'atelier avec du chocolat, excellent combo!
MrHide: Tu as raison je crois, dust cover serait aussi plus clean. Le truc c'est que sur mk2 avec ce concept de control panel en bois les joystick sont plus bas... je vais essayer voir.
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Re: MK2 repro build
Belle Job certain.
Faudrait maintenant voir de quoi bois tu te chaiffe a ce jeu?hehe
Au plaisir
Yan
Faudrait maintenant voir de quoi bois tu te chaiffe a ce jeu?hehe
Au plaisir
Yan
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Re: MK2 repro build
merci!
Je suis un peu rouillé pour être honnête, mais ça revient tranquillement pas vite
Aussi, j'ai mis cette version https://www.mortalkombatplus.com/games/about-mk2 en option, elle est vraiment le fun je trouve!
Je suis un peu rouillé pour être honnête, mais ça revient tranquillement pas vite
Aussi, j'ai mis cette version https://www.mortalkombatplus.com/games/about-mk2 en option, elle est vraiment le fun je trouve!
Re: MK2 repro build
Your cabinet is beautiful!!
Did you use the bubble free vinyl or the white vinyl or something else from Bannerbuzz for your artwork printing?
Did you use the bubble free vinyl or the white vinyl or something else from Bannerbuzz for your artwork printing?
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Re: MK2 repro build
Thanks!
It's the bubble free vinyl:
Material: Bubble-Free Vinyl
Application: Outside
Finish Options: Flash Cut
Lamination & UV Print: UV Print Only
Application Tool: Squeegee
It's the bubble free vinyl:
Material: Bubble-Free Vinyl
Application: Outside
Finish Options: Flash Cut
Lamination & UV Print: UV Print Only
Application Tool: Squeegee
Re: MK2 repro build
Thank you!! Did you use the same material for the marquee (does this material allow light to pass through it)?
Did you consider laminating it?
Thanks again.
Did you consider laminating it?
Thanks again.
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Re: MK2 repro build
Hi!
For marquees all always use backlit film, works perfectly!
https://www.bannerbuzz.ca/backlit-film/p
I have never tried laminating, please share your results if you try it!
Cheers,
For marquees all always use backlit film, works perfectly!
https://www.bannerbuzz.ca/backlit-film/p
I have never tried laminating, please share your results if you try it!
Cheers,