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Long time reader, first time builder: MAME Slim Cab
Donkbaca:
OK a few things:
- I wouldn't worry about upgrading the screen, In my mind, the biggest pain was cutting the bezel ,just build it more narrow
-alternatively you can try and get a 21.3 inch screen. You can find used ones on ebay for under $200. If you get one in good condition, they are totally worth it as a lot of these are top of the line ones that sell for $500+ new
I just used plain plexi and grabbed window tint and applied it myself. I know that people on here have bought smoked plexi online before.
Applying it yourself kind of sucks, you need to be patient and do it in the most dust free place you can find. Its pretty cheap though, and looks really good. You can't see anything when the monitor is off, the whole screen area is black. I also used the tint on my marquee since Its edge lit etched plexi. I need to upload pictures, maybe tonight, if I have the chance
Whatever you do, just be mindful of proportion, and remember the number one rule, build the cab around the monitor!
jimfath:
--- Quote from: ambush on September 29, 2011, 12:56:24 am ---@jimfath thanks very much for the ideas! I think I will anchor it to the wall as I have a little boy in the house and don't want it to topple over.
Do you have a link to the GGG cabinet latch? Would love to check that out.
Thanks!!
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This is the control panel latch they sell at GGG. It's pretty basic and you can find versions of it at your local hardware... BUt if you were ordering other stuff from GGG you might want to take a look.
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=204
ambush:
I'm trying to decide what type of speakers to use. Do you guys recommend car audio? PC speakers? or something else?
The speaker panel I have is 6 21/32". So the speakers could be 4" in diameter or width.
Mister Hat:
You can buy car stereo speakers (you can find them pretty cheap) and hook them up to an old PC speaker interface or just buy an amplifier online for about $10-15.
By the way, I really like the looks of your project so far. Keep it up.
ambush:
--- Quote from: Mister Hat on October 02, 2011, 01:22:09 am ---You can buy car stereo speakers (you can find them pretty cheap) and hook them up to an old PC speaker interface or just buy an amplifier online for about $10-15.
By the way, I really like the looks of your project so far. Keep it up.
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Thanks @Mister Hat. Good suggestion. I think I'll go for 4" diameter car speakers and see how they work out.
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