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Minimalist arcade cabinet concept (New design pics - June 26th)
RyoriNoTetsujin:
--- Quote from: pinballjim on June 26, 2012, 10:34:04 pm ---Looks nice but I think that screen is too close and too uncomfortable an angle from the mock up. Maybe raise it a little?
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Definitely agree with Jim here. I might also bring the monitor and the CP forward toward the player and give yourself a flat back of the cabinet to work with. Having the back (or part of the base, if you end up with airspace behind the monitor) flush against the wall could help with stability.
--- Quote from: shponglefan on June 26, 2012, 11:06:26 pm ---More internet browsing and came across another similar concept, made by Rec Room Masters...
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The ergonomics are better on that pic, but WOW is that thing butt-ugly! :laugh2:
Just for giggles, I just measured the distance from my monitor (which stands at 90 degrees, no tilt) to the plane of the joysticks and came up with 16 inches at it's default position. That's pretty far away, actually -- I like it, personally, because it allows me to see more of the screen in periphery. Moving the monitor around (thank goodness for the arm on this thing!!) I'm finding you could get away with maybe up to just 10" monitor-to-joystick before I get uncomfortable and want to start tilting the top of the monitor away from me...
Maybe split the difference, or give yourself an even 12", for comfort? Adding a slight tilt at that point (like 10 degrees? 15?) would probably make that really comfortable.
shponglefan:
Hmmm, I suppose I could make the control panel a bit deeper. Originally I planned ~16 inches, but maybe I'll add a couple inches. That should give a viewing distance of ~20 inches. One thing I do want to do is keep the top of the panel flush with the box under the monitor (i.e. I'd like to avoid any obvious gaps). I was also thinking that if I can find or make a mounting bracket to allow the monitor to be tilted, that might be ideal. I don't want to get too elaborate, but something going from 90 degrees upright to maybe 105 or so?
FWIW, I use a 24 inch monitor and typically have viewing distances of 17-20 inches with no issues. Maybe a bit closer than recommended, but i haven't had any issues with it.
apfelanni:
i would consider taking a 32 inch , unless its goin to be a mini or kiddycab . usually im not a biggerisbetterguy , but i m glad i took a 32 inch sony for my xbox 360 lcd conversion cab . in my opinion 32 inch is perfect for 2 player horizontal gaming . ud better keep the lcd / controlpanel ration near to 1:1 . monsterpanel and miniscreens may result in fatal failure. a reason for a smaller screen would be the preference of vertikal gaming .
there are a lot of vewlix / lindbergh style homemade cab projects here . u also may check out some japanese and chinese modern lcds cabs . i see a problem with ur construction , its interfering with ur legs / feet .
shponglefan:
--- Quote from: pinballjim on June 27, 2012, 03:38:57 pm ---Alright, enough diarrhea fingers already. Go cut some boards.
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That's not how I roll. :P
('sides as mentioned, construction wouldn't happen until August at the earliest.)
And that said, more design pics! ;D
This version is modified as follows:
1) Moved the CP out from the monitor. I have a feeling that flat space in between the CP and under the monitor could become a good place to put admin buttons. As for distance, assuming the CP is 16 inches deep, this should be over 20 inches total screen distance, hopefully close to 2 feet.
2) Re-angled the monitor to even more of a 90 degree upright position.
3) Added possible speaker locations.
shponglefan:
--- Quote from: apfelanni on June 27, 2012, 03:36:12 pm ---i would consider taking a 32 inch , unless its goin to be a mini or kiddycab . usually im not a biggerisbetterguy , but i m glad i took a 32 inch sony for my xbox 360 lcd conversion cab . in my opinion 32 inch is perfect for 2 player horizontal gaming . ud better keep the lcd / controlpanel ration near to 1:1 . monsterpanel and miniscreens may result in fatal failure. a reason for a smaller screen would be the preference of vertikal gaming .
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I thought about a 32-inch, but found that 32 inch PC monitors are quite expensive and 32 inch LCD TVs seem to have lag issues. If I can find an ideal 32 inch screen which is affordable, I may consider that.
A 32 inch would look nicer from an aesthetic POV...
--- Quote ---there are a lot of vewlix / lindbergh style homemade cab projects here . u also may check out some japanese and chinese modern lcds cabs . i see a problem with ur construction , its interfering with ur legs / feet .
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Hopefully moving out the control panel has solved that.
Thanks for the comments!