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britinva:
mgb - thanks was having a brain fart when listing the inputs :o
I think I'll go with the 25" Sony then. To start with I'll likely use the s-video as the PC already has a RADEON card with s-video out.
My only concern is the Sony is 20" deep...... didn't see anything in the book or plans for the max depth TV can use. Using ruler & scaling looks like 22" but then got to take into account the back (M - 5/8"), bezel mounts (O & P - 1") and the bezel itself (5/8"). So lose 2 1/4" in the depth.
I guess I can use thinner material for M and make unit a little wider so TV is flush with front on O & P. Or tweak design for grater depth (but that could complicate many other panels :-\ )
Anyone out there that can confirm the depth between the back edged of O and the rear panel M?
Or should I post this Q in the Project Arcade book forum?
Thanks,
Mark
britinva:
--- Quote from: britinva on January 31, 2011, 10:03:31 am ---Anyone out there that can confirm the depth between the back edged of O and the rear panel M?
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For anyone interested these are supposed to be the max measurements of the TV area (another forum member got them from a CyberTech rep).
Width - 27"
Height - 24.5"
Deep - 20.5"
Looks like I'll be OK with my Sony and can probably squeeze extra 1/2" with modifications to M, O & P if needed (or leave back off.).
Not sure why width is max 27" as thought you make width what you want it to be.
Going to mull somemore plus got a few honey do's to sort out so be a few weeks before I actually start.
Cheers,
Mark
britinva:
A dumb 'noob' Q probably. :-[
How do you decide how many buttons you need on your control panel to play? I assume it varies per game so some won't use all buttons. Seems 6 buttons per player (not including admin) seems popular choice. Also how does the user know which buttons to use for the different games as I'm assuming button function changes with each game so permanent labelling not an option?
Hopefully clearing up some honey do's this weekend so construction should start next weekend, going to check what sheet material local Home Depot carries - likely will use MDF.
Also just ordered new PC for kids so will be able to wipe and reinstall OS on old PC and start trying out different front ends - I like look of HyperSpin but doubtful from what If read the PC will be good enough (1.3Ghz Celeron processor & 512Mb RAM - at max RAM).
I'm going to go with a 2 player control panel and use colors of my football team (Tottenham Hotspurs - the away Navy/Yellow Kit).
mgb:
The number of buttons is a preference thing.
keep searching the forums looking at others cabinets and decide what works for you. One thing I've noticed is if you look in the project annoucements section in the thread for what's hall of fame worthy, you'll see that most of those panel share one thing in common, they're simple and to the point.
Mdf is a good choice, it's what many guys use. (It is heavy though).
I can't see you being able to run hyperspin with that PC. I couldn't run it on my pentium 4 1.8ghz with 512Mb ram.
Take a look a both Mala and Atomic FE.
Mala seems to be a favorite around here.
2 player control panels are my favorite. I just feel that 4 player panels get to darn big. Besides I can't think of 3 people I really want to play games with
Panja:
I would go with the 25inch Sony.
I had to make the same decision recently.
I had a 21inch Sony and 25inch Panasonic.
Went with the 25inch and happy so far. The cabinet is not ready though, still building. But I'm happy with the 25inch choice.
If want to take a look and maybe get some ideas: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=108378.0
Good luck with your build!