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BobA:
Project Arcade 2nd Edition allows a beginner to build a cab from start to finish.  It has been updated so is fairly current and has alot of info that even regular arcade cab builders can use.

BillinIndiana:

--- Quote from: BobA on April 24, 2013, 04:27:37 pm ---Project Arcade 2nd Edition allows a beginner to build a cab from start to finish.  It has been updated so is fairly current and has alot of info that even regular arcade cab builders can use.

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Does it have any how-to's on anything other than the cabinet.. Say how to configure everything.. The comp setup etc?
keilmillerjr:

--- Quote from: BillinIndiana on April 24, 2013, 08:41:07 am ---Also I have a nice size room to put it in, but probably want to stay around the size of a regular authentic cabinet. Money-wise, of course I'd like it as cheap as I can.. I've seen some for less than $800 on Craigslist, so I guess I'd like to stay around that..
  I so don't know what I'm doing..! I do know I have bad hips and I'm walk with a cane, so that might have to determine what monitor I use.. I guess I'm thinking of how much it would have to be handled, if you know what I mean.. I doubt I'll be able to walk carrying a 27" CRT, my legs just won't take it

  Wish there was a step by step guide somewhere... I'm kinda guy that needs someone to hold my hand...Haha.. You'll all find out I ask about a million questions when I start something new, because like I stated.. I know nothing!
   Thanks, Bill

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My suggestion would then be to have a few kids help you pick up an authentic machine off Craigslist with a broken pcb. All you would have to worry about is possibly refinishing or and the computer aspect. It would probably save on some lifting too. Ultimarc sells a jpac to connect a computer to most oem wiring. Check into it.
BobA:

--- Quote from: BillinIndiana on April 24, 2013, 04:49:01 pm ---
--- Quote from: BobA on April 24, 2013, 04:27:37 pm ---Project Arcade 2nd Edition allows a beginner to build a cab from start to finish.  It has been updated so is fairly current and has alot of info that even regular arcade cab builders can use.

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Does it have any how-to's on anything other than the cabinet.. Say how to configure everything.. The comp setup etc?

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It covers emulators, utilities, front ends, jukeboxes and more.  It does not have a step by step on how to configure everything as that would take a whole book by itself.  Every emulator has doc that you can find on how to set it up either packaged with it or on a web site.

mamenewb100:

--- Quote from: BillinIndiana on April 24, 2013, 01:29:57 am ---
--- Quote from: yotsuya on April 24, 2013, 01:15:38 am ---For a beginner? VGA CRT if you want authentic, LCD if you want to save space.

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I wish there was a way I could see the difference between LCD and CRT.. I've been playing XBOX so long I couldn't tell you the last time I played an actual standup arcade game.

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Colors are more accurate on an arcade CRT and not as pixelated due to a larger dot pitch, as well as not having a fixed resolution like an LCD. The obvious advantages of the LCD is the smaller size and weight.

The HLSL scanline effect makes LCDs look pretty decent though.
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