Pros and cons on cabinet decisions

[fantoboy]

Making a bartop- need help making some decisions:

IPAC2 vs mini-pac-  opinions?  Seems like mini-pac is easier and has trackball capabilities

Cathode vs LED lighting for the marquee- any difference?

Gameongrafix vs this guy: http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?14155-Decals-and-Printing-for-your-HyperSpin-Cabinet

thanks for the input!

[thaddeussmith]

i recently went minipac when converting my Neo Geo to mame. Absolutely no regrets - super easy to install  and I'm not worried about super tight and precise cable management. If you're wanting pretty zip ties and routed wires, you probably won't be happy with the limited length of the ultimarc wiring harness. it cant be beat for ease of installation though.

[Javinator]

IPAC2 vs mini-pac-  opinions?  Seems like mini-pac is easier and has trackball capabilities

If you're unsure of whether or not you want a trackball you could always get the IPAC2 and then an OptiWiz later for trackball installation if that's what you want.

Downside is you're using more space and more USB ports, but if you decide against a trackball you saved yourself some cash.

Pricewise it would be pretty similar.

[darthpaul]

Gameongrafix vs this guy: http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?14155-Decals-and-Printing-for-your-HyperSpin-Cabinet

thanks for the input!

I have to choose Gameongrafix, I've used him a number of times and while I can't say there was never any problems, he was always quick to respond and correct the error.

[mgb]

I guess the ipac2 vs mini-pac really depends on if you plan on having a trackball.
I would think Led would be the simplest way to go for the marquee light but I've never used cathode tubes.
I have dealt with Gamongrafix a few times and have never been disappointed.  My cpo came out great and its very durable.

[fantoboy]

So if I don't use a trackball it's not worth it to get a mini-pac?  Seems like their wiring harness makes things earlier.

Also- what is the texture like on a gameongrafix print?  It's not smooth, right?  A little textured?

[PL1]

So if I don't use a trackball it's not worth it to get a mini-pac?  Seems like their wiring harness makes things earlier.

If you want easy wiring with an IPac, Paradise Arcade now has QDs crimped on wires 1 meter long.



Hook it to the switch, route the wire, cut to length, strip the wire, tighten screw.

Add a daisy chain ground and it's almost as easy as the mini-pac harness but with custom length wires.


Scott

[Well Fed Games]

Also- what is the texture like on a gameongrafix print?  It's not smooth, right?  A little textured?

Yes, it is a little textured.

[mgb]

A slight texture to the gameongrafix cpo and it feels very durable.