Arcade machine using an AMIGA CUBO CD32

Twanger · 15 November 2020, 10:26

As requested here in the Tiny Bobble thread I´d like to showcase one of my projects (Photos will be attached later):

In 2014 I stumbled across a CUBO CD32 on eBay. This machine is a Commodore Amiga CD32 with an attached Jamma adaptor for the use in an arcade cabinet. C.D. Express, Milan, Italy was the manufacturer.

After attaching a Jamma breakout cable I managed to revive this piece of Amiga history.

Two years later – in 2016 – I had the chance to get a vintage arcade machine from a friend of mine. The cabinet came from a gambling house and was pretty much torn apart.

I reconnected all wires in the arcade cabinet and installed the CUBO CD32.

So now I had a wonderful Amiga Arcade companion in in my collection.

Twanger · 15 November 2020, 10:26

But of course, this wasn’t the end. I pretty much didn’t like the look of the cabinet and was looking for a more Amiga-like look.
Luckily I found someone (also a Amiga fan) to manufacture a custom marquee.

But this wasn’t enough – the cover around the joysticks and he front bezel still disturbed the new look.
Another Amiga-user was so kind to design those parts corresponding to my drawing.

Twanger · 15 November 2020, 10:27

Adding this plexi bezels the cabinet was finally in the suitable Amiga design.

Twanger · 15 November 2020, 10:28

to be continued...

Twanger · 15 November 2020, 10:40

to be continued...

Twanger · 15 November 2020, 10:43

to be continued....

Twanger · 15 November 2020, 11:04

Is anyone interested in the CUBO games or are they already available somewhere?

Adrian Cummings · 15 November 2020, 11:07

Interesting thread cheers!

Twanger · 15 November 2020, 11:14

Thanks. I will add more info and pictures later.

jbenam · 15 November 2020, 11:57

I did too purchase a CUBO CD32 ages ago (just the board), thinking I would someday find a CD32 for a decent price... Didn't happen yet

CD32 prices have been totally crazy since the TF328 came out.

Does it allow you to also play standard CD32 games using the stick and buttons?

That would be rad

Wachi · 15 November 2020, 11:57

But this is fabulous, congratulations for this great machine.

Twanger · 15 November 2020, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbenam

Does it allow you to also play standard CD32 games using the stick and buttons?

Sure, that´s what´s most important for the Arcade!

Twanger · 15 November 2020, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbenam

I did too purchase a CUBO CD32 ages ago (just the board), thinking I would someday find a CD32 for a decent price... Didn't happen yet

CD32 prices have been totally crazy since the TF328 came out.

Just use the CUBO - you don´t need another CD32

jbenam · 16 November 2020, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twanger

Just use the CUBO - you don´t need another CD32

I just have the PCBs, they didn't came with the CD32, otherwise I'd have ripped off the sticker and I would now have a CD32 in my living room

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twanger

Sure, that´s what´s most important for the Arcade!

Excellent, now I have one reason to keep it

jotd · 16 November 2020, 11:08

this is superb. Fortunately you don't have just cubo games to play with

Twanger · 17 November 2020, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbenam

I just have the PCBs, they didn't came with the CD32, otherwise I'd have ripped off the sticker and I would now have a CD32 in my living room

Could you post some pictures of your PCBs. Are they exactly the same like mine?

Bren McGuire · 17 November 2020, 16:50

This is amazing! But what games can you actually play in this setup? Most Amiga games require, stupidly, keyboard controls.

jotd · 17 November 2020, 21:35

My RUGCD cd compilation (http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?...ighlight=rugcd) has tons of games that work without keyboard (including pause, quit...) thanks to CD32load

Twanger · 18 November 2020, 00:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bren McGuire

This is amazing! But what games can you actually play in this setup? Most Amiga games require, stupidly, keyboard controls.

First of all you can (of course) play all those CD32 games. Furthermore there a lots of great games that don't require a keyboard (tiny bubble, giana sisters, ...).
If that's still not sufficient: just add a keyboard (I did. It's hidden in the cabinet). But normally I don't need it.

Twanger · 18 November 2020, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by jotd

My RUGCD cd compilation (http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?...ighlight=rugcd) has tons of games that work without keyboard (including pause, quit...) thanks to CD32load

Very cool, thanks!
I'll give that a try, too.

15 November 2020, 10:26	#1
Twanger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: near Munich, Germany Age: 40 Posts: 41	Arcade machine using an AMIGA CUBO CD32 As requested here in the Tiny Bobble thread I´d like to showcase one of my projects (Photos will be attached later): In 2014 I stumbled across a CUBO CD32 on eBay. This machine is a Commodore Amiga CD32 with an attached Jamma adaptor for the use in an arcade cabinet. C.D. Express, Milan, Italy was the manufacturer. After attaching a Jamma breakout cable I managed to revive this piece of Amiga history. Two years later – in 2016 – I had the chance to get a vintage arcade machine from a friend of mine. The cabinet came from a gambling house and was pretty much torn apart. I reconnected all wires in the arcade cabinet and installed the CUBO CD32. So now I had a wonderful Amiga Arcade companion in in my collection. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Twanger; 15 November 2020 at 10:50.

15 November 2020, 10:26	#2
Twanger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: near Munich, Germany Age: 40 Posts: 41	But of course, this wasn’t the end. I pretty much didn’t like the look of the cabinet and was looking for a more Amiga-like look. Luckily I found someone (also a Amiga fan) to manufacture a custom marquee. But this wasn’t enough – the cover around the joysticks and he front bezel still disturbed the new look. Another Amiga-user was so kind to design those parts corresponding to my drawing. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Twanger; 15 November 2020 at 10:47.

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Twanger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: near Munich, Germany Age: 40 Posts: 41	Adding this plexi bezels the cabinet was finally in the suitable Amiga design. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Twanger; 15 November 2020 at 10:48.

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Twanger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: near Munich, Germany Age: 40 Posts: 41	Is anyone interested in the CUBO games or are they already available somewhere?

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Adrian Cummings Mutation Software Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sconnie Botland :) Age: 55 Posts: 492	Interesting thread cheers!

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Twanger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: near Munich, Germany Age: 40 Posts: 41	Thanks. I will add more info and pictures later.

15 November 2020, 11:57	#10
jbenam Italian Amiga Zealot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Italy Age: 33 Posts: 1,322	I did too purchase a CUBO CD32 ages ago (just the board), thinking I would someday find a CD32 for a decent price... Didn't happen yet CD32 prices have been totally crazy since the TF328 came out. Does it allow you to also play standard CD32 games using the stick and buttons? That would be rad

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Wachi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Madrid Posts: 121	But this is fabulous, congratulations for this great machine.

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jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 49 Posts: 4,907	this is superb. Fortunately you don't have just cubo games to play with

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Bren McGuire Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Croydon Posts: 141	This is amazing! But what games can you actually play in this setup? Most Amiga games require, stupidly, keyboard controls.

17 November 2020, 21:35	#18
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 49 Posts: 4,907	My RUGCD cd compilation (http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?...ighlight=rugcd) has tons of games that work without keyboard (including pause, quit...) thanks to CD32load

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