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Robotron Cabaret
Level42:
--- Quote ---That's great news, because if I had to replace the monitor I'd probably have a hard time finding one in that size. Also, the marquee looks to be in great condition.
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Looks like it's not needed, but for 10-30 bucks you should be able to pick up a Commodore 1084 monitor which is also 13" that could be transplanted in there. But it looks like the monitor is either fine or needs very little work.
edge10:
--- Quote from: Spyridon on March 31, 2010, 05:38:44 pm ---
--- Quote from: gryhnd on March 31, 2010, 04:43:03 pm --- :embarassed: What is the difference between a cabaret and a regular upright, generally speaking? Just a matter of scale? :embarassed:
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Edit: That's some interesting art on the full size cab. Haven't seen that before
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I didn't know The STIG played videogames!
Thanks for the flyer, helps me see the difference.
opt2not:
--- Quote from: Spyridon on March 31, 2010, 05:38:44 pm ---Edit: That's some interesting art on the full size cab. Haven't seen that before
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Yeah me too, though I don't really like it. The normal cabinets with the larger 2084 going down the side is much better looking.
Also, speaking of different looking Robotrons, I like the look of the Euro Robotron Cabinets:
The black paint with red looks pretty bold. It's like looking at Robotron's evil twin brother... or doppleganger :lol
--- Quote from: whammoed on March 31, 2010, 05:57:01 pm ---The kits for the dark buttons only come in 5VDC, so you'll have to tap into a 5VDC supply somewhere. As long as there is an extra 0.4 amps available on the 5v line you should be able to. Otherwise you would need to add a separate supply...a regulated 5vdc walwart would do fine.
Or heck, this little guy is only 6 bucks:
http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=17629+PS
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I admit, I'm completely inexperienced when it comes to power supplies, other than PC ones which are super simple to deal with. How would one hook one of these up? I really got to do my homework...
--- Quote from: Level42 on March 31, 2010, 05:57:50 pm ---Looks like it's not needed, but for 10-30 bucks you should be able to pick up a Commodore 1084 monitor which is also 13" that could be transplanted in there. But it looks like the monitor is either fine or needs very little work.
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Oh I love those monitors, they're resilient! Thanks for the tip! After reading this, I mentioned it to a work buddy of mine, and he said he's got one he'll give me if I ever needed it.
Though I probably won't.
--- Quote from: edge10 on March 31, 2010, 06:16:24 pm ---I didn't know The STIG played videogames!
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:lol
RayB:
Level42: He'd have to find a UK verson of the C64 monitor. Over here, they didn't have SCART input. Just composite.
Level42:
--- Quote from: RayB on March 31, 2010, 10:34:23 pm ---Level42: He'd have to find a UK verson of the C64 monitor. Over here, they didn't have SCART input. Just composite.
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No, the 1084 was not a "C64" monitor (like the Commodore 1701 and 1702) but was aimed at and released during the Amiga era.
That's why they also have an analog RGB input on a Sub-D 9 pin plug:
http://www.amiga-hardware.com/showhardware.cgi?HARDID=849
The 1084 is equal to the Philips CM8833. I've got one of those. There were also other brands sold as the 1084. Stick to the Philips version I'd say, it's top-notch, I use it as my test monitor.
The Commodore 1701 and 1702 were aimed at and released during the C64 era, you may be confused by that one. I've got one of those too for my Atari 8-bit machines. (Lord forgive me for hooking up Atari hardware to a Commodore monitor)....
But we're drifting off topic :D
By the way, is the STIG actually known in the US ? Do they have Top Gear on telly there ? One of the rare programs I love to watch....
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