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Bartop Donkey Kong Jr. Project
tabletoptitan:
Okay, I am a rookie here. I have just started my very first arcade project and could use some guidance. I am at a bit of a loss as to the size of the monitor and aspect to ratio to use in my cabinet. The rough height is 29" and the rough width is 21". I could go with a PC, or I have this old G4 iMac sitting around that I could use although I'm not sure the 16:9 aspect ratio would work well for the old school games I want to play. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
javeryh:
I think bartops should be designed around the monitor. Pick out a nice 4:3 or 5:4 monitor (19" max for a bartop, IMO) and design around it. You can't go wrong. I personally don't like widescreen monitors but more and more people seem to be using them...
r32:
I agree. It sounds weird, but design from the inside out, especially with regards to the monitor selection.
tabletoptitan:
Cool. I may just go with the G4, because it is sitting around collecting dust. 16:9 might be a bit weird for the old school games but perhaps I can do something creative with the bezel to mask?
tabletoptitan:
I am using a plan from this cat:
http://bartoparcade.katorlegaz.com/
Enlarged the image file in photoshop and printed out life size using an HP DesignJet plotter