Yesterday we reported on an example of someone using a Google Nexus 7 tablet for an in-car entertainment system. Today we have another example of using an Android powered device for a purpose other than as originally designed. This time the tablet is used as the focal point for a homemade arcade cabinet. Readers who grew up in the age of arcades will certainly appreciate the sense of nostalgia of playing a video game on such a piece of “hardware.”
Specific instructions on how to build the actual cabinet were not provided. What we can tell from a couple videos from the creator is that the cabinet itself is only made from around half a dozen pieces and a bunch of stickers to dress it up. Assembly only takes about an afternoon’s worth of time.
The video action is made available using a Lenovo K1 tablet running Mame4Droid. This connects to a Wii Tatsunoko Vs Capcom controller via Bluetooth. The builder’s video shows examples of about 30 games on the device in both portrait and landscape modes.
Enterprising readers who have been struck by an urge to do something similar have a few days to put together plans, assemble a parts list, and make a run to the store, before putting it together this weekend. If you do so, be sure to let us know!
source: Android Police
