When I started this project, I decided the cabinet should be made last. If I couldn't get the sticks and buttons, or get the actual software running, then all I would end up with would be an empty case at the end. Getting the bits to fit would be easier.
In planning my cabinet, I considered a couple of different designs: stand up, cocktail cabinet, and barcade. I decided on barcade because it was small and portable, and I could put it on a stand to make it a standup if i wished (though realistically, it's too small). I would have loved to have made a cocktail cabinet, but I wasn't sure I could get the glass for the top.
I also considered a couple of materials. I do woodwork, so I thought of wooden panels, or using plywood or MDF. We've got some spare MDF , so I used that.
Here is a picture of the cardboard version I made to make sure all of the bits would fit, and also that I could make the parts fit on the MDF I have.
I used these approximately these plans to make my cabinet pattern. However I didn't put the curve in.
http://www.koenigs.dk/mame/eng/stepweecade3.htm
Here are some other plans for barcades.
http://bartoparcade.katorlegaz.com/
A cocktail cabinet plan (Japanese style):
http://dannygalaga.com/mame.htm
http://members.iinet.net.au/~things/ihs/cocktail/index.html
http://web.archive.org/web/20050311053639/http://www.oblate-spheriods.demon.co.uk/mame.htm
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