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Galaga Bartop 3 (Completed 8/22/2011)
IG-88:
--- Quote from: BobA on August 12, 2011, 08:18:40 pm ---Yes and it was a really tight fit in a 12 inch space. :D
I never could have guessed how good horizontal games look on it as well.
--- End quote ---
Agreed. I think the horizontals look fine also.
Are you noticing how the widescreen lcd's are now quite a bit cheaper than the 5:4's or 4:3's? I wonder if these old "standard" sized screens are going to be gone just like the crt's are? Only place I really see them in the wild any more are in retail stores.
BobA:
Those wide screens end up giving you less screen area so they are the cheapest. I have been lucky and have been able to collect 5 or 6 older format screens which make nicer cabs unless you want to go really big.
BobA:
All the computer bits fastened and wiring tied down.
Total Time 6 days
To Do:
Hinged Back Panel and Lock
Computer on button in back panel
USB Ports to back of cabinet
Plexi Bezel
Artwork
ark_ader:
I think the design needs a rethink. the CP looks too high and deep with lots of room wasted.
I did the same design a few years ago and was frustrated with the confined area. I can see that LCD being a problem game wise.
Also there are alternatives with the PSU for ITX mainboards.
You could have easily placed the mainboard on the back on the LCD and still provide adequate airflow.
What additional fans are you going to implement too cool that environment?
Is this a gift for someone or are you going to use it?
BobA:
I have been looking for other designs while still keeping the galaga/pacman shape. I think the attached picture addresses your feeling of being closed in. I do not use other ITX supplies to save space at this time as I have many of the standard supplies and would like to make use of them so that I do not have to buy specialized parts. Since all the LCD screens I have are different I usually end up custom mounting many of them instead of being able to use a VESA mount. The LCD works very well as both a vertical monitor and for horizontal games. If I mounted the screen horizontally I would go for a weecade type style. I do not have the aversion to not having the true arcade monitor experience and would not mount a CRT in a bartop due to weight and size. Mounting the LCD vertically gets rid of any of the bottom fade out that you get on some LCDs. The fan on the PS sucks in air and the fan at the top blows it out. The CPU does not require a fan, only air flow. Not sure what I am going to do this this unit yet.
Yes the CPU could have been mounted behind the LCD and the space below could have been reduced but since I am using precut cabs (I cut them in batches) there is no need to save the space since it is already there. For the cab that I posted the pic of positioning components and maybe special ITX supplies would have to be considered very carefully.
Thanks for your input.
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