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| Ond:
Yep, just discussing an issue I've noticed as I progress the build. These things happen. And just to be accurate Jim, I've "screwed up" twice on the monitor - just gotta keep the facts real, bro. The top plate can accommodate any size monitor from 27" downwards so build progress is business as usual. It's a minor thing really, the viewing angle on a cocktail cab is a bit steeper than on an upright, this has more impact on a comfortable playing field size. I don't have a diagram handy but I'm sure you know what I mean. When you design your own arcade cabinets like I do it's a balancing act between aesthetics and functionality. In real terms that means adjustments (and learning) as I go. Sharing these concerns during the project is always useful, in the thoughts I get back from people. I'm working on the control panels for this cab for a bit. They are fun to do and straightforward. |
| Zebidee:
Thanks for the video Ond, very useful. Looking forward to the next part :cheers: Is this still the 27" component input CRT TV you are using? http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,158914.msg1745139.html#msg1745139 I notice that it is a flatscreen anyway, which IMO is great for a cocktail. Better viewing angle compared to a curved CRT, helps you get away with a bigger screen. I'm sure it'll be fine. The drawback with larger flatscreen CRTs is they often have poor geometry, especially at the corners, because it is harder to deflect the electrons. Also they were made in the sunset era for CRTs so made as cheaply as possible and with less QC. But sometimes you get lucky and they are just fine. Worth checking it out with some test images. The good news is that it is possible to adjust/improve the geometry yourself, if you read up on the theory first and have the patience for it. Also those sunset era basic TVs are pretty simple to fix if you need to. Smaller flatscreen CRTs are less likely to have those poor geometry issues. I have a few 21" flatscreens (component) and they all look great. |
| pbj:
I have never once introduced myself to anyone as “Jim” and that unfortunate handle died over a decade ago. Just as long as we are keeping things real. Let’s see you make a playable cabinet, Andre. :cheers: |
| Zebidee:
Sorry, I can't resist |
| bobbyb13:
--- Quote from: pbj on January 22, 2022, 09:50:56 pm ---I have never once introduced myself to anyone as “Jim” and that unfortunate handle died over a decade ago. Just as long as we are keeping things real. Let’s see you make a playable cabinet, Andre. :cheers: --- End quote --- So... James then? I'm being serious. Trying to be courteous. My birth certificate says 'Robert' but the only people who call me that would be people who don't know me at all, or my mom if she is mad. If she's pissed off at me I get 'Robert Allen...' When she's REALLY pissed off I get the whole thing- Now I want to go look through the assortment of tubes I have since I can't remember which are dyna-flats and which aren't :banghead: |
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