I received such warm feedback with my first go round, here's my updated plans.
Modified the marquee area and the control panel will no longer have wings.
As for CRT vs LCD I just don't see LCD as that bad. I know the latency is is worse on an LCD vs a CRT but honestly I don't think it makes that much of a difference for your average player.
I'm sure if you're a high level shmup player or Robotron master the latency will effect you but I'm not and never will be at that level.
I've played countless MAME games through the years on my PC with a fight stick and the monitor never seemed to make a difference.
I've lurked on this forum long enough to know that I'm probably stirring up a hornets nest over a monitor but feel free to try to convince me the CRT is a better option for me.
Also would take suggestions on a readily available CRT that is going to give me a good play area for vertical games even while the monitor is mounted horizontally AND has to have a good price (around $100 or so).
Someone commented that I should just use an existing cabinet plan but I haven't been able to find a good set of clear plans that meet my needs which are...
-Easy to cut out with basic tools, circular saw, jig saw, router...
-Not overly complicated cuts because I haven't done any wood working in years
-I need to easily be able to transfer the plans to Gimp or Inkscape at actual size of the cab so I can work on the art or have someone work on my art(Really clueless about this aspect)
-2 player + trackball
-Would prefer a slimmer cabinet
If anyone could suggest plans that meet my needs I would love to see them. I'd much rather use proven plans than come up with my own.
But until than, here's my latest revision. Thoughts and comments?
Thanks again