Possible to have a DDR Machine in an Outside Location?

[Str0ngBad]

I have funds/permission to place a ddr/itg w/e machine at a new outside mall that just opened. two problems

1. Weather conditions... it could rain etc

2. Its outside so when they close it could be damage..etc? :/

So my question to anyone who wants to help me out....

Do they sell any type cage to protect the machine from being used? And also Do you think some kind of overhead covering stand would be enough for weather problems? Im just trying to make this work here... I don't have an indoor location
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[To_The_Sky]

Hm....a covering might be possible for rain and such, but I doubt that the really cold temperatures of winter, or the really hot temperatures of summer for that matter, would be good for the machine. You'd have to find a way to do temperature control.

Also, you'd have to do something about the glare from the sun. I've tried playing Stepmania outside, and it's usually fairly hard to do. I think that's why most of the arcades I've been to have been fairly dim.

[Bolt-Edge]

I've seen some comercials for those metal buildings. Can't quite remember the name. <something> Buildings. They come in a variety of sizes i think. People said they built their's over the weekend. If you watch TV, the commercial starts with a lady saying how they needed something that looked good on their lawn.

Sorry for the lack of information and rememberance

Either that or just get a tent or something.

EDIT: Found Something like it here
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[E-Prime]

Don't most outside malls have walls and gateways that lock, to protect kiosks and such?

[SupraDDR30]

hey man theres an arcade down here that has it outside, and all they did was have a tent over the machines, and the sides and front roll up, so when a storm comes they roll it down, thus getting rid of weather problems, also idk what your gonna do about vandalism, becuase this place locks up when it closes, hopeuflly that was some help to you

Matt
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[Paranoia_Brother]

Although the idea is great and does have great intentions (i'd support it)... it seems like no matter how you look at it, weather will always be an "antagonist" in this scheme you have plotted up.

If you put walls around it (clear ones for people to see) it could get too hot in there in the summer and possibly make people pass out. If it gets too cold, the machine could have some malfunctions. If it rains, water could possibly seep through, and etc...

If this is ok, you could possibly make a "half in/half out" type of machine. Basically, the machine is located by the entrance of some arcade or location, but you leave the doors/place open (and keep the machine RIGHT at the entrance) to make it so people can see it clearly enough and watch people. I know that sounds lame and, bear with me, it is hard to describe... but if you could have seen the video they had at this site earlier in the year with some guy with his shirt off passing PSMO and AA it stealth, you'd understand what i was talking about. Maybe talk to Sherl0k (ooppss.. i mean "mr mod guy thing... hat") or IguannaGrrl about recovering it or digging it up for you.
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[BraveLittleToaster]

I saw a video of a machine outside once.

[xpguardian]

buy a decent size Rubbermaid shed, trick it out so it looks cool and goes with the ddr theme. insulate it and put maybe a small heater in there for winter, and a cold fan in there for summer. i dont know if the "people" will allow this, but its worth a try. and its the best idea i have. but somehow, a MOD or some smarter dude will come along and find many faults with my idea. o well
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[tempest6]

StrongBad: If you do have the chance, PM Eugene (PSM->G) in the Southern California regional boards about maintaining a DDR/ITG machine that's outside of a buliding. He's been doing this for years at the Pro-Swap Meet in San Bernardino, CA. Hope this helps! Please reply, over! Thanks!

tempest6

[samtronultimata]

make a tent
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[Joei]

what's the maximum amount of space you can take up outside?

[RTP!]

At the Sixflags in my town the (GOOD) DDR Extreme is outside under a huge tent. So yeah it would work.
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