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Woodstock:
Sorry for the long wait in between posts.. been catching up some work.


--- Quote from: elkameleon on May 04, 2011, 11:27:15 am ---I quickly did some research, and yes, they do say it will NOT work with an nvidia card, you are better off prolly just picking up an older card with component out capabilities. Are you running AGP or PCI-e?

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Its a PCI-e. I really didn't want to have to get a new card.. but if it means better quality.. I guess ill have to start looking out for one. Its a shame I cant figure out a way to get the RGB out of the DVI on the card. I think its probably possible.. but Ive not found a way.

On another note... my controls arrived!  I have a couple new questions .. first, I'm looking at routers.. I don't have one..I'm going to get one.. was wanting some advice on what would be more suitable.. Ive narrowed it down to a couple.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_337922-353-1830_4294857535+5003699_4294937087_?productId=3364116&Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl_50%2B100_4294857535%2B5003699_4294937087_%3FNs%3Dp_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1&facetInfo=$50%20-%20$100

or this one..

http://www.lowes.com/pd_226729-353-PR20EVSK_4294857535+5003699+4294927486_4294937087_?catalogId=10051&productId=1062825&Ne=4294937087&identifier=Plunge&N=4294857535+5003699+4294927486&langId=-1&Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1&storeId=10151&searchQueryType=1

Ill just be using it for the standard arcade stuff mostly.. slot cutting, sinking my joysticks/trackball to be flush, rounding edges..etc. 

My other question is.. on my Opti-Wiz that came with my EI Trackball.. it requires a 5v input..  my question is.. if im understanding everything correctly.. the GP Wiz40 MAX that I ordered has a 5v output.. could I just power my Opti-Wiz from that?

sapro:
Of those two I'd favor the skil router. Two hands driving will keep it steadier. I can't see how to plunge or adjust depth with the Bosch  ???

Woodstock:
Ok great ill get that one.   Any ideas on powering the Opti-Pac from the 5v out on the GPWiz40 Max?  If I don't get any input here I can just email Randy I guess.. no biggie. Just hate to bother the guy.

Woodstock:
This thread has been long overdue for some pictures and updates. I took quite a few pics and are readying them for upload tonight.
I decided to get the Skil router, and am very happy I did. The control panel is done (besides maybe some plexiglass after its all finished).  The only think left to do, is get some speakers installed, and then order a new marquee. Guess thats about all I can say until I get my pics loaded on here tonight. Looking forward to showing what ive been doing the past year!  :) 

Woodstock:
Ok I am back with pictures!!   Keep in mind when viewing.. I don't have a ton of wood experience. With that being said.. im learning alot. I don't have anyone to help with any aspect of this build. Its all been done by myself. Its been a learning experience for sure. But well worthwhile..


Here we go.. Ill explain along the way..



Just an across the board shot..




A shot of the coin lights I recently got running..




Interior shot ... yeah they are pretty bright.




Here is what the LED clusters look like. They are 12v.




Here is a pic of the notch I had to cut out from the control panel.. otherwise.. it just wouldnt have looked right.




Another across the board shot.




The next 3 pics are of the control panel wiring. I apologize for the mess.. im going to be using zipties with mounts to clean this up soon.







This one looks like the GP Wiz USB is sitting pretty close to the keywiz.. but I promise there is plenty of room.. its just the angle of the shot.




Here is how I turn my monitor/tv on and off for the moment, until I figure a better way. For now I just have to slide my finger up there. ehh.. man that didnt sound right. ..  lol.




A final image for this post.. with the original marquee.





Well there you go!  Thats how she looks currently.. ill be adding more pics as I continue to build. Ill probably have some questions soon. Ive been trying to get Hyperspin running.  I have everything set correctly.. but for some reason its only giving me a black screen when I go to launch a game. If I could get that figured out.. id really be cookin.   Anyway.. hope everyone enjoyed the updates!  Shoot some feedback if you would like. I can take it  :P

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