ArcadeObsessed Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Hey guys, Anywhere in Melbourne I can buy a Vewlix Clone in black Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcadeObsessed Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 All good decided to get one made can't wait for this puppy to get here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcadeObsessed Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Here's more So whoever showed me a photo of a Vewlix it's all your fault because I have now fell in love with them lol this machine will now replace my machine that I did Artwork on for the time being as I don't have room for both, it will be nice and safe in the garage By the way I would like to add this was not an easy accomplishment to find the right manufacturer, working out import costs it was a bit of a nightmare to be honest that my Chinese manufacturer has been so accommodating I'm so happy with them can't wait to get this thing home It has been a huge learning curve but I am very very happy with it Before I embarked on this mission of mine I contacted Taito Japan and they advise me that they do not sell outside of Japan they then put me in contact with the US correspondence and I have been on Skype with him ever since, we got to the point that a brand-new original Taito Vewlix would cost at least $5000 without shipping If I was to start importing these and start selling them there is no margin in an original cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcadeObsessed Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Running Pandoras Box 4S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcadeObsessed Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 A lot of the original Vewlix apart from the F I believe don't even have 1080p HDMI screens I made sure that this was a main feature on mine For consoles wahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttersoft Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Looks pretty awesome :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbyte Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Vewlix clones We have 2, both running original Taito hardware. Everyone loves playing on them. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redferatu Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Everytime i see them @oldbyte you make me jealous Willing to share the cost delivered to your door? Even a ballpark. I was thinking of scratch building one Sent from my HTC 2PZF1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbyte Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 The grey one we bought off Gumtree (QLD) for $1000 and the red one we bought new (SYD) see link . I wouldn't normally buy new but we really wanted a Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition cab and they look more original in red. The Taito X2 systems we got from Japan and put them in ourselves and @MamePatrol helped with some of the graphics . http://www.goodsngadgets.com.au/product/viewlix-style-32-lcd-arcade-cabinet-copy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcadeObsessed Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 We have 2, both running original Taito hardware. Everyone loves playing on them. :) That look awesome...... Do you know where I can get some Vewlix art work like coin sticker, marquee, instruction cards Any help would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morty Moose Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 You might want to put some earth wiring in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbyte Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 That look awesome...... Do you know where I can get some Vewlix art work like coin sticker, marquee, instruction cards Any help would be great Like I said above @MamePatrol helped me out. I do have a spare coin sticker that I am happy to send you. Just pm your details and I will post it off. - - - Updated - - - You might want to put some earth wiring in it... Which one or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redferatu Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Like I said above @MamePatrol helped me out. I do have a spare coin sticker that I am happy to send you. Just pm your details and I will post it off. - - - Updated - - - Which one or both? @Morty Moose is noting the lack of earth on @ArcadeObsessed clone. Sent from my HTC 2PZF1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcadeObsessed Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 You might want to put some earth wiring in it... What would you suggest Morty run a wire to a bolt that is hitting the metal cabinet chassis and then connect to the Switching power supply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcadeObsessed Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 You might want to put some earth wiring in it... Thanks for bringing this up Morty this is one of the stupid problems dealing with other people overseas because I ask something to be done correctly and clearly it's not especially with electrical power etc One would assume they would know how to ground the cabinet I don't I'm not a technician Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcadeObsessed Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Like I said above @MamePatrol helped me out. I do have a spare coin sticker that I am happy to send you. Just pm your details and I will post it off. - - - Updated - - - Which one or both? Yes of course @MamePatrol he's done a lot of work for me great bloke I didn't see that bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbyte Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 All good. But happy to send the coin sticker no charge. (they are only sitting in the cupboard) The community here have been great to me over the years so only too happy to help out when I get the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morty Moose Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Yeah not the original... the copy.. Pretty standard on most of the Chinese stuff.. - - - Updated - - - What would you suggest Morty run a wire to a bolt that is hitting the metal cabinet chassis and then connect to the Switching power supply? Does it have any earth at all coming inside the machine... Normally even though you have a a 3 pin iec plug there is nothing connected to the earth pin on the back of the socket.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcadeObsessed Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Yeah not the original... the copy.. Pretty standard on most of the Chinese stuff.. - - - Updated - - - Does it have any earth at all coming inside the machine... Normally even though you have a a 3 pin iec plug there is nothing connected to the earth pin on the back of the socket.. I will have to check with the manufacturer This should be pretty easy though Morty I can grab a 22 gauge wire and attach it to the ground pin and then to the metal chassis of the cabinet that's a good earth yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcadeObsessed Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 All good. But happy to send the coin sticker no charge. (they are only sitting in the cupboard) The community here have been great to me over the years so only too happy to help out when I get the opportunity. All good mate PM you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redferatu Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 It's nota big deal. The plug going into the thing will need to be changed as well. Sent from my HTC 2PZF1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcadeObsessed Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 All good sorted now Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodie Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Hi ArcadeObsessed, out of curiosity, what is the estimated landing costs of importing your custom cab? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcadeObsessed Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Vewlix Clone Hi ArcadeObsessed, out of curiosity, what is the estimated landing costs of importing your custom cab? Thanks. Hey mate how's things going thank you for a really good question The importing side was one of the main worries when building this Vewlix I am the sort of person that is more than happy to share my bad experiences so you all can have an easier more direct experience if you decide to do this yourself I will be able to tell you the final figure when it's landed because that's the nature of the importing beast I have called many custom brokers some don't give a crap some pretend they are going to help but never get back to you it's a dodgy world out there I decided to go with shipporter.com Warwick is a great bloke, very helpful This is a door to door service they pick it up and send it to your door I have no means of picking an arcade up from the Melbourne docks Cost is $728USD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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