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<p>St: /* History */</p> <hr /> <div>==About surface tension==<br /> <br /> surface tension arcade tables, based on the south coast of England, offer an alternative to stand-up and original-style table-top machines.<br /> <br /> They design and build a contemporary take on the original pub tables. Suitable for the home with its unique slide-away control panel and concealed speaker system. Each system uses Sanwa joysticks, Happ trackball and Happ pushbuttons. Ultimarc keyboard encoders. MameWAH front-end. They are supplied with the Taito legends packages, but are also fully MAME compatible. The Samsung LTM series 19&quot; LCD gives<br /> <br /> The systems are designed and built in the UK. The majority of fabrication and materials are sourced locally, to small businesses if possible. The arcade tables are available in three standard finishes... Oak, Walnut and hi-gloss (in any colour). Bespoke finishes can also be produced on request.<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> The '''first generation''' of table included a fold-down panel which held the controls. The PC hardware was fully hidden away and access to USB ports was via a panel on the underside. These were made in stainless-clad, glass-clad or solid pine.<br /> <br /> <br /> The '''second generation''' held a Dell optiplex machine, accessible via a drop-down flap on the underside. This gave access to ports on the front, as well as the ones on the underside also. The arcade control panel held the same design, but with refinements, such as flush mounting, rounded corners and silk-screened branding. Also available in stainless and glass, but with the move to Walnut veneer as standard, giving more flexibility on finishes.<br /> <br /> <br /> The '''latest generation''' was a complete overhaul. Firstly, the move from a traditional 4-legged table to more contemporary styling. The tables were designed to house a small form-factor PC, such as a Shuttle, which is accessible from the side. The sound system was redesigned with separation of tweeter and bass/mid components, powered by a custom 2x50W amplifier. Vast improvements on the control panel, with a brand new mechanism designed to bring the control panel out to a locked horizontal position.<br /> <br /> This is also available to buy as a 'retro-fit' system, where the end-user can install their own PC. Any system shipped overseas is retro-fit only.<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> [http://www.surface-tension.net surface tension website]<br /> <br /> [http://www.arcade-lounge.co.uk Official blog]<br /> <br /> [http://www.flickr.com/surface-tension flickr photo set]<br /> <br /> [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=96847441349 facebook group]</div>

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<p>St: </p> <hr /> <div>==About surface tension==<br /> <br /> surface tension arcade tables, based on the south coast of England, offer an alternative to stand-up and original-style table-top machines.<br /> <br /> They design and build a contemporary take on the original pub tables. Suitable for the home with its unique slide-away control panel and concealed speaker system. Each system uses Sanwa joysticks, Happ trackball and Happ pushbuttons. Ultimarc keyboard encoders. MameWAH front-end. They are supplied with the Taito legends packages, but are also fully MAME compatible. The Samsung LTM series 19&quot; LCD gives<br /> <br /> The systems are designed and built in the UK. The majority of fabrication and materials are sourced locally, to small businesses if possible. The arcade tables are available in three standard finishes... Oak, Walnut and hi-gloss (in any colour). Bespoke finishes can also be produced on request.<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> The '''first generation''' of table included a fold-down panel which held the controls. The PC hardware was fully hidden away and access to USB ports was via a panel on the underside. These were made in stainless-clad, glass-clad or solid pine.<br /> <br /> <br /> The '''second generation''' held a Dell optiplex machine, accessible via a drop-down flap on the underside. This gave access to ports on the front, as well as the ones on the underside also. The arcade control panel held the same design, but with refinements, such as flush mounting, rounded corners and silk-screened branding. Also available in stainless and glass, but with the move to Walnut veneer as standard, giving more flexibility on finishes.<br /> <br /> <br /> The '''latest generation''' was a complete overhaul. Firstly, the move from a traditional 4-legged table to more contemporary styling. The tables were designed to house a small form-factor PC, such as a Shuttle, which is accessible from the side. The sound system was redesigned with separation of tweeter and bass/mid components, powered by a custom 2x50W amplifier. Vast improvements on the control panel, with a brand new mechanism designed to bring the control panel out to a locked horizontal position.<br /> <br /> This is also available to buy as a 'retro-fit' system, where the end-user can install their own PC. Any system shipped overseas is retro-fit only.</div>

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<p>St: /* Full Cabinets or Kits */</p> <hr /> <div>__NOTOC__<br /> {{Portal|name=Vendors}}<br /> An extended list of '''Vendors''' who provide arcade controls, parts, artwork and more. Vendors are listed with the country in which they're based, although most vendors will ship internationally.<br /> <br /> == BYOAC Projects==<br /> * [[ArcadeTokens.com]] (US)<br /> <br /> == Full Cabinets or Kits ==<br /> * [[Arcade Depot]] (US)<br /> * [[Arcade-In-A-Box]] (US)<br /> * [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)<br /> * [[Custom Arcades]] (US)<br /> * [[Dream Arcades]] (US)<br /> * [[Dream Authentics]] (US)<br /> * [[GatorCade]] (US)<br /> * [[GOPODULAR!]] (US)<br /> * [[MameRoom]] (US)<br /> * [[MikesArcade]] (US)<br /> * [[SlikStik]] (US)<br /> * [[Spincade]] (US)<br /> * [[surface tension]] (UK)<br /> * [[Table Arcades]] (US)<br /> * [[TNT Amusements]] (US)<br /> * [[Turnarcades]] (UK)<br /> <br /> == Parts ==<br /> * [[Allgood Technical Services]] (US)<br /> * [[Arcade Chips]] (US)<br /> * [[ArcadeComponents]] (US)<br /> * [[Arcade Gaming Australia]] (AUS)<br /> * [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)<br /> * [[ArcadeShop.de]] (GER)<br /> * [[Apache Controls]] (US)<br /> * [[BYOAC Buy/Sell/Trade Forum]] (International)<br /> * [[Centsible Amusements]] (US)<br /> * [[Cinelabs]] (US)<br /> * [[CoinOpChips]] (US)<br /> * [[Coin-Op Express]] (Hong Kong)<br /> * [[Digi-key]] (US) <br /> * [[Divemaster127]] (US)<br /> * [[Ebay]] (International)<br /> * [[8Liners.com]] (US)<br /> * [[FX Buttons]] (US)<br /> * [[GameDude]] (AUS)<br /> * [[GatorCade]] (US)<br /> * [[Gremlin Solutions]] (UK)<br /> * [[Groovy Game Gear]] (US)<br /> * [[Happ Controls]] (US)<br /> * [[High Scores Arcade Machine Repair - Online Store]]<br /> * [[Himura Amusements]]<br /> * [[HobbyROMS]] <br /> * [[jrok]] (US)<br /> * [[Lizard Lick Amusements]] (US)<br /> * [[McMaster-Carr]] (US)<br /> * [[MikesArcade]] (US)<br /> * [[NiceMite]] (US)<br /> * [[Oscar Controls]] (US)<br /> * [[OzStick]] (AUS)<br /> * [[Pac-man.com]] (US)<br /> * [[Penn-Ray International]] (US)<br /> * [[Ponyboy]] (US)<br /> * [[Quarter Arcade]] (US)<br /> * [[Ram Controls]] (US)<br /> * [[RetroMania]] (AUS)<br /> * [[SlikStik]] (US)<br /> * [[Solarbotics]] (CAN)<br /> * [[Starburst Coin Machines]] (CAN)<br /> * [[Starcab]] (FR)<br /> * [[Strattman Design]] (US)<br /> * [[Suzo International]] (NED)<br /> * [[T-Molding.com]] (US)<br /> * [[The Real Bob Roberts]] (US)<br /> * [[3Tronics Keyboard Encoders]] (CAN)<br /> * [[ThrustVector Controls]] (US)<br /> * [[TNT Amusements]] (US)<br /> * [[Tornado Terry's]] (US)<br /> * [[Ultimarc]] (UK)<br /> * [[Vibe-lights]] (US)<br /> * [[VideoGameParts.com]] (US)<br /> * [[WestControls]] (USA)<br /> * [[Wolf Electronics]] (CAN)<br /> * [[Y-plus Technologies]] (CAN)<br /> * [[Zanen Electronics]] (US)<br /> <br /> == PCB Repair ==<br /> * [[ArcadeComponents]] (US)<br /> * [[GLS1 Electronics]] (US)<br /> * [[MikesArcade]] (US)<br /> * [[Pete's PCB Repairs]] (US)<br /> <br /> == Artwork ==<br /> * [[ArcadeShop Amusements]] (US)<br /> * [[ClassicArcadeGrafix]] (US)<br /> * [[EMDKAY]] (US)<br /> * [[GatorCade]] (US)<br /> * [[MameMarquees]] (US)<br /> * [[MikesArcade]] (US)<br /> * [[Oleszak Creative]] (US)<br /> * [[PhoenixArcade]] (US)<br /> * [[Stencils Online]] (US)<br /> * [[ThisOldGame]] (US)<br /> * [[TNT Amusements]] (US)<br /> * [[TWOBITS]] (US)<br /> <br /> ==Ratings of a Vendor==<br /> * [[:Category:Rating|User rating of Vendors]]<br /> <br /> ==Arcade Auctions==<br /> * [[Arcade Auctions 1|Arcade Auctions]]<br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> * [[Controls]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Portals]]<br /> [[Category:Index]]<br /> [[Category:Vendors]]</div>

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