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Galaga Bartop (99.9 percent done with pics) Update 11/16/2010
BobA:
Using a Magstick Plus top switchable 4/8.
BobA:
Screen mounting time. The bare screen did not have any Vesa mounting holes so I had to open it up and drill holes to screw the screen to the support.
Screen mounted showing back and front.
BobA:
--- Quote from: leapinlew on November 10, 2010, 10:13:50 pm ---No angle on the CP? Bob, live a little man!
--- End quote ---
Good point. I will give it a try flat and see what it feels like. I can put it on an angle by unscrewing the back of the panel and lifting it a bit. I will give it a try too. Good thing the screen is floating. My original mounting idea would have had it supported by the control panel.
Thanks leapinlew
Edit: As per leapinlew's suggestion gave the panel about a 5 degree rise for an angle. It is hard to see in the picture but it now has a definite slope. Also lined the marquee top and bottom shelves with metalized tape for better light reflection.
BobA:
Here we go today. If I don't run into any unexpected problems it will be running by this evening.
Mounted circuit board in cab and attached jamma harness.
Left to do:
Mount Power supply
Connect buttons and joystick
Mount marquee light
Mount back panel with hinge and lock
BobA:
Buttons and joystick connected. Service and Test buttons added to interior of cabinet.
Jamma harness tie wrapped and made neat.
Power supplied wired in but not strapped down yet.
It's alive!
GALAGA!
Total time elapsed since original post 7 days.