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insaneoctane:
Been reading this thread over and over for weeks now. I'm closing in on building my OND-ish cabinet. I just pulled the trigger on a Dell IPS 32" 16:9 monitor and am wondering if it's going to be too big? Obviously OND's original plans were more for 23" to 24", but I wanted as much height as I could get. I was planning on modifying the width a bit to accommodate a 27" by increasing width by about 2", but I found the bright 32" Dell IPS for $129 and pulled the trigger. Now I'll have to go with about a 30" width....Any thoughts? Is 32" too big?
ZTylerDurden717:
--- Quote from: insaneoctane on December 22, 2018, 02:27:38 pm ---Been reading this thread over and over for weeks now. I'm closing in on building my OND-ish cabinet. I just pulled the trigger on a Dell IPS 32" 16:9 monitor and am wondering if it's going to be too big? Obviously OND's original plans were more for 23" to 24", but I wanted as much height as I could get. I was planning on modifying the width a bit to accommodate a 27" by increasing width by about 2", but I found the bright 32" Dell IPS for $129 and pulled the trigger. Now I'll have to go with about a 30" width....Any thoughts? Is 32" too big?
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I've seen some arcade builder companies have 32" as one of their options so you're not doing something unusual.
https://gameroomsolutions.com/shop/32-arcade-cabinet-kit/
On the other hand if you check this thread out:
https://www.reddit.com/r/cade/comments/9jo5pr/_/e6t2lt4/?context=1
He mentions "It’s a 32” monitor. Which I think might be a little too big for the distance. It’s ok for 4:3 games... but playing widescreen fighting games is a bit of a strain"
32" will yield about a 26" 4:3 equivalent size which is perfect since sega candy cabinets were in that ballpark. The issue is, you'll build something 32 inches wide to play a 26" retro game.
Ond:
Sorry guys I'm far from home right now with very limited internet access, but hey I still can't stay away :lol. Just off the top of my head. The CP...... I always wanted a smooth wrap around vinyl finish. This presents some problems for access. The cutouts in the rear of the CP are for wiring access. Its not a particularly good design if you want to access the controls internally on a regular basis. That said you shouldn't really need to. The CP was always meant to bolt to the main body and be removable if need be. Modding this design for a larger/widesceen monitor is no problem but I wouldn't do it because the aesthetic wouldn't please me.
I have a new philosophy about havi g multiple projects on the go at once, I'm embracing it! I used to think get one done, then move on ro the next. My problem is I get bored with any one thing really easily. In 2019 I want to be busy with several things at once. I intend to build this cabinet as soon as I can. I'll stick to the simple joinery indicated in the plans and instructions.
I'll post my build progress here.
ZTylerDurden717:
Thanks Ond. I think I figured out what I can do. I can make an access hole in the CP bottom after it curves out then use thread screws with a thin piece of wood recessed to the CP bottom to seal it after wiring. I don't intend to constantly check/update the wiring so it should work. I agree that a smooth wrap around is an ideal look.
vaderag:
--- Quote from: ZTylerDurden717 on January 02, 2019, 01:24:04 pm ---Thanks Ond. I think I figured out what I can do. I can make an access hole in the CP bottom after it curves out then use thread screws with a thin piece of wood recessed to the CP bottom to seal it after wiring. I don't intend to constantly check/update the wiring so it should work. I agree that a smooth wrap around is an ideal look.
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You don't need to seal it. It's inside the machine...
I haven't forgotten I owe you some pics, just been manic with the family!!
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