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| Super Off Road resto- no monitor, no chassis, other options? |
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| arcadeggedon:
Hi, first post here, spent the entire day combing through old threads ... nice to see so many arcade cabs getting some new life. I picked up a Super Off Road w track pack, the 3 steering wheel version, but it came with no chassis, no yoke, no tube... just the boards ... I live in the hinterland of Canada and cannot just get a 25" k7000 tube and chassis shipped to me or buy one locally. Ive been trying to figure out my options for a replacement monitor and am def leaning to a LCD conversion. I have read MANY threads here and KLOV about dont do it! CRT are better etc...but please understand I have NOTHING left of the original monitor assembly. Not even the frame. So I hope that I can use a 28" LCD. It is the widest widescreen LCD that will fit in the cabinet (cab has approx 26 - 27" max width). https://www.amazon.ca/ViewSonic-VA2855SMH-1080p-Monitor-HDMI/dp/B00NM76PXY I was going to use a Gonbes CGA to VGA adapter and yes, I would loose some viewing height vs the original 25" crt but it might be a good compromise considering I have no other options that I know of. I'm worried that the new LCD linked above will not display 4:3 ...it doesn't really say. it does have a few different viewing modes. Ad says 16:9 , but what about the original 25" CRT being a low or standard res monitor and low refresh rate? will the Gonbes adapter adjust the output signal to work with this new "high tech" display monitor? I apologize in advance, I really am trying to learn all of this language and skills...I confess I'm not sure I even know what I'm talking about but have to start somewhere. Looking for a kind person or two to weigh in here with advice - basically ...will my plan work? I'm not looking for perfection and originality. Alternatively, if someone in the Pacific NW has a source for a 25" K7000 Monitor and Chassis please point me in this direction. Much appreciated! Will post some pics up... cause everyone likes pics right. |
| Mike A:
Everyone uses that excuse so they can shove a crappy LCD into a cab that wasn't designed for it. Be patient. find a CRT. |
| mourix:
There is just no LCD replacement for a 25" 4:3 CRT. It'll end up stretched or way too small. It would be so cool to get a real CRT in there. Any standard resolution (which is 90% of what you'll find) CRT will do. You don't need the specific brand or model. |
| Klaatu42:
Hi there. I'm also in the process of restoring a Super Off-Road in Canada (Sudbury). We should connect and compare notes. I just posted a reply to a thread in this forum about Super Off-Road to add my link to the 3D printable encoder wheel I just finished. I'll post a separate thread about it now. If you have any broken teeth on your encoder and have the earlier cup style, this could be helpful. I don't have much input on the monitor front for you, because my monitor is there and intact and likely just needs a cap kit, so I won't be replacing it. |
| arcadeggedon:
Thanks for the feedback. Hi Klaatu, thanks for saying hi... It would be great to compare some notes behind the scenes. I'm trying to figure out what i have and dont have (need) to complete my Off Road. At a cross roads : collect crt parts or go LCD. i see new replacement 25" chassis for sale on ebay but I'm lost how to make this work with a 25" tv tube from my local buy and sell? More research needed. Will update shortly. Cheers. |
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