Author Topic: FS: LCD Marquee Kits, 19" x 6", 1920x530 - $200 shipped US (Read 17071 times)

meltman · « **on:** March 22, 2019, 06:16:43 pm »

I got some more LCD marquees from my supplier for you guys. I'm asking $200 for each kit, shipped to US addresses.

Here's an example of what can be achieved with this kit.

Dimensions:

Faq:
Q: But that doesn't fit my whole marquee size!
A: I'm sure you can work some elements into your design, maybe speakers?

Q: Can you get other sizes?
A: No.

Q: Can I buy these new somewhere else?
A: Sure, get on aliexpress. You can buy this exact size but it's around $475.

Q: Are you a reputable seller?
A: Yes, see "cjj_speed" on ebay. I have over 650 100% positive feedback

These are LG monitors with a native resolution of 1920x1080 that have been CUT in a fancy factory in Korea. Your computer will see it as a normal full size 1920x1080 monitor. They have been cut roughly in half (the top half). These displays are LED lit and modern. They really look fantastic, just as you'd expect from a modern LG monitor.

The resolution of these are 1920x530.

The inputs are:
HDMI
DVI
VGA

What you will get:
USED panel
NEW controller board/button board/LED driver
NEW power supply 12v

Basic instructions to plug the connectors into the panel are located further down in this thread.

This is a one shot deal. I can't get more of these when they run out. I can't offer a warranty beyond just shipped and working.

PM me if you want one. I accept paypal and will send you an invoice when you provide your paypal email address.

Nephasth · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2019, 12:13:11 am »

Circuit boards powered on top of carpet... Mmm...

meltman · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2019, 08:30:47 am »

Fortunately, carpet isn't a very good conductor.

opt2not · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2019, 11:26:47 am »

Unfortunately static charges are bad for electronics.

mamemaniac · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2019, 01:38:29 pm »

Most marquees are 6”x23.5” (Atari) or 9”x23” (Midway). If someone has a cutdown lcd monitor close to those sizes I’d be interested.

markc74 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2019, 05:31:16 pm »

Shame your US. I'd have had them all. Proportion wise they look good and for a 19" main screen they'd work well.

Carpets are bad for static tho so I wouldn't test them again on it

meltman · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2019, 08:46:07 am »

If you're truly interested we could work something out for international shipping.

HippoDan · « **Reply #7 on:** June 11, 2019, 09:35:40 am »

Any still available?

meltman · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2019, 08:30:33 am »

Yep! thanks

midd · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:50:52 am »

still available?

midd · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2019, 09:24:51 pm »

how do I go about buying one?

Tristan Adler · « **Reply #11 on:** August 05, 2019, 06:26:27 am »

Interested.

meltman · « **Reply #12 on:** August 05, 2019, 10:16:57 am »

Sorry for the late reply - I'll send you paypal details if you'd like to purchase one.

Mr. Peabody · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2019, 09:20:19 pm »

I missed the example image. That is a 'forward' cab design. I love it.

Tristan Adler · « **Reply #14 on:** August 07, 2019, 12:12:55 pm »

Quote from: meltman on August 05, 2019, 10:16:57 am

Sorry for the late reply - I'll send you paypal details if you'd like to purchase one.

DM'ed you.

meltman · « **Reply #15 on:** August 11, 2019, 01:36:17 pm »

I've had several questions regarding the XML configuration to use these displays with LaunchBox BigBox. Here are the steps.

Make a duplicate of the default theme folder C:\Users\Arcade\LaunchBox\Themes\Default. I named mine "Marquee". LaunchBox won't let you modify the default theme (it will undo your work on launch) so this is an important step.
Edit the file "C:\Users\Arcade\LaunchBox\Themes\Marquee\Views\PlatformMarqueeView.xaml"
Edit the file "C:\Users\Arcade\LaunchBox\Themes\Marquee\Views\GameMarqueeView.xaml"
Set your theme as the default in BigBox

PlatformMarqueeView.xaml

Code: [Select]

<UserControl xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
             xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
             xmlns:mc="http://schemas.openxmlformats.org/markup-compatibility/2006"
             xmlns:d="http://schemas.microsoft.com/expression/blend/2008"
             mc:Ignorable="d"
             d:DesignHeight="562"
             d:DesignWidth="1000"
             HorizontalAlignment="Stretch"
             VerticalAlignment="Stretch"
             FocusVisualStyle="{x:Null}"
             BorderThickness="0"
             Margin="0"
             Padding="0"
             Background="#000">
	<Grid Height="530" VerticalAlignment="Top" HorizontalAlignment="Stretch">
        <Image Source="{Binding Path=SelectedPlatform.BannerImagePath}" Stretch="Uniform" HorizontalAlignment="Center" VerticalAlignment="Center" RenderOptions.BitmapScalingMode="HighQuality" />
	</Grid>
</UserControl>

GameMarqueeView.xaml

Code: [Select]

<UserControl xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
             xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
             xmlns:mc="http://schemas.openxmlformats.org/markup-compatibility/2006"
             xmlns:d="http://schemas.microsoft.com/expression/blend/2008"
             mc:Ignorable="d"
             d:DesignHeight="562"
             d:DesignWidth="1000"
             HorizontalAlignment="Stretch"
             VerticalAlignment="Stretch"
             FocusVisualStyle="{x:Null}"
             BorderThickness="0"
             Margin="0"
             Padding="0"
             Background="#000">
	<Grid Height="530" VerticalAlignment="Top" HorizontalAlignment="Stretch">
        <Image Source="{Binding Path=SelectedGame.MarqueeImagePath}" Stretch="Uniform" HorizontalAlignment="Center" VerticalAlignment="Center" RenderOptions.BitmapScalingMode="HighQuality" />
    </Grid>
</UserControl>

meltman · « **Reply #16 on:** August 11, 2019, 01:47:14 pm »

Here are how the ribbon cables attach to the panel. Be VERY careful as this connector is fragile.

Here's the LVDS connection to the controller. I'll likely ship your panel with the LVDS attached to the LCD already due to the connector being so fragile.

Insert the ribbon for backlight in this orientation.

meltman · « **Reply #17 on:** August 22, 2019, 10:43:25 am »

I have ONE pixel perfect remaining and ONE with the slight blemish on the bottom edge.

I have 17 on their way to me.

javeryh · « **Reply #18 on:** September 06, 2019, 11:50:52 am »

I'm just posting here to remind myself about this for a future project...

glennbo80 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2020, 02:54:54 pm »

resurrecting an old thread as I didn't see any mention of being out of stock. If Meltman is still around, would you still have any of these LCD Marquee's available? I'm guessing not, but felt it was worth a shot. thanks.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2020, 12:15:40 pm »

Quote from: javeryh on September 06, 2019, 11:50:52 am

I'm just posting here to remind myself about this for a future project...

Same here.

An0thernumber · « **Reply #21 on:** March 14, 2020, 08:58:20 am »

Do you still have any available?

meltman · « **Reply #22 on:** March 23, 2020, 12:44:18 pm »

Hey guys, I'm still around. I have ordered several more LCD controllers. I have lots of panels and power supplies but no controllers currently.

Once they arrive I'll let everyone know. Sorry! I had some people buy out my stock.

meltman · « **Reply #23 on:** April 02, 2020, 09:30:46 am »

I have a handfull more A+ perfect panels with controllers and power supplies ready to ship right now.

glennbo80 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 02, 2020, 09:54:19 am »

Received mine a few days ago. Display was packed securely and item is in great shape. I Hooked it up last night. With the config files listed above (and then finally remembering to turn Marquee to Monitor 2 in the BigBox settings) everything worked perfectly!

Will take me a while to mount it, haven't decided if I want to put it where the Marquee should go (which means I'll have to build some kind of bezzle for it) or put it at the top of my cabinet...#realworldproblems!

attached a picture of it working, just not mounted yet.

Shout Out to Meltman, this product is outstanding and just what I have wanted. considering others are 5-6 hundred dollars, I think it was a bargain.

Thanks!

glennbo80 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 13, 2020, 01:53:59 pm »

picture of it sitting atop my cab (better than the last picture of it sitting on a chair

)

thanks again Meltman!

meltman · « **Reply #26 on:** April 14, 2020, 02:09:24 pm »

That is going to look awesome when you get it all mounted up!

Crypt101 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 22, 2020, 09:01:20 pm »

I am interested in purchasing one of these Bar LCDs.

natedogg89 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:25:52 am »

I am interested.

meltman · « **Reply #29 on:** April 23, 2020, 03:05:44 pm »

For all interested, just send me a private message with your paypal address and I'll send you an invoice.

pbj · « **Reply #30 on:** April 23, 2020, 03:15:10 pm »

"I don't know why I can't send a private message" posts in 5...4...3.....

meltman · « **Reply #31 on:** April 29, 2020, 06:18:32 pm »

Thanks everyone for the overwhelming response. Looks like the whole world suddenly has time to do their arcade project.

As of 4/30, there are ~~THREE~~ ~~TWO~~ ONE remaining "A+" panel kit. An "A+" panel has no large blemishes or "clouds" visible. The panels may not be *completely* perfect - they are used, but I consider them "perfect" for their marquee purpose.

After that, there are 2 "A" panel kits. An "A" panel has one to two "ghosts" or small "clouds" that you can only see on black backgrounds. These kits will go for $180 shipped. The panel in my personal arcade is an "A" panel.

After that we go into "B" panel kits. A "B" panel has blemishes along one or more edges protruding up to 5mm into the panel screen. You can make your bezel a little smaller and alter the parameters of the code I posted before to "trim" off these areas. These kits are $150 shipped.

After that... well I doubt you want my C/D/F panels, though they might be great pinball dot matrix displays! Some are pixel perfect but have yellowing LEDs on the "C" panels. D and F, well, they show a picture.

So everyone is clear, I tested each panel on my carpet while shuffling my feet *laughs at first reply*. They all work and I preconfigure the LCD controller for you to display the "menu" in the center of the cut panel.

nexusmtz · « **Reply #32 on:** April 30, 2020, 08:02:15 pm »

Mine arrived today, intact and functional. Thanks!

meltman · « **Reply #33 on:** May 02, 2020, 12:15:46 pm »

Looks fantastic!!!

lofahn · « **Reply #34 on:** May 03, 2020, 11:11:33 am »

I don’t know why, but I never even thought about replacing my og marquee with an awesome lcd/led panel/monitor!! Not gonna lie, this kinda blew my mind!
Too bad there’s no lcd/led sized panel that could replace my original marquee on top of my full “deluxe” arcade cab

Has anyone found or have created an lcd/led panel to replace a full arcade cab’s marquee??

Linuka · « **Reply #35 on:** May 05, 2020, 07:59:41 pm »

Howdy meltman, with the power to melt!

I made an account here just so I can message you so I can purchase one of these sweet displays for the cab I'm working on due to all this free time.

DM me if you can! I don't think I can because my account is brand-new?

I'm interested in one of the "A+" ones.

PL1 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 05, 2020, 08:03:44 pm »

Quote from: Linuka on May 05, 2020, 07:59:41 pm

DM me if you can! I don't think I can because my account is brand-new?

You can PM him now.

Scott

Knockster · « **Reply #37 on:** May 06, 2020, 06:39:59 am »

Hi meltman

Interested in a A+ panel if you still have them? I’m in UK if you post overseas.

I can’t PM you as just set account up.

Thanks

Knockster

mhs · « **Reply #38 on:** May 06, 2020, 05:17:11 pm »

got my panel yesterday everything in working order.

thanks again meltman

Turbomini73 · « **Reply #39 on:** May 24, 2020, 06:37:26 pm »

Looks Soo Great!
I belive I have one of these monitors, however I cant seem to find the board that came with it. Is there a place i can get a replacement?

Please Help

confusedtoomuch · « **Reply #40 on:** May 26, 2020, 12:12:01 am »

Sent you a message. Looking to purchase if you still have these.

meltman · « **Reply #41 on:** May 30, 2020, 01:36:03 pm »

Quote from: Turbomini73 on May 24, 2020, 06:37:26 pm

Looks Soo Great!
I belive I have one of these monitors, however I cant seem to find the board that came with it. Is there a place i can get a replacement?

Please Help

Did you purchase from me? If so I can help.

Two "A" grade panels left.

meltman · « **Reply #42 on:** May 30, 2020, 04:45:32 pm »

We are at the end here. Here's what's left and details. This is it. I cant get more.

Everything is sold.

Psychospark · « **Reply #43 on:** June 01, 2020, 07:01:40 pm »

Is the A+ still available and would you ship to Canada?

meltman · « **Reply #44 on:** June 05, 2020, 10:22:46 am »

A2 sold to Psychospark.

Only A1, and the two B grade panels are left.

$180 for A1 shipped to US
$160 for either B grade, shipped to US

meltman · « **Reply #45 on:** June 06, 2020, 10:16:39 am »

Only B grade panels are left.

Turbomini73 · « **Reply #46 on:** June 14, 2020, 03:33:40 am »

Quote from: meltman on May 30, 2020, 01:36:03 pm

Quote from: Turbomini73 on May 24, 2020, 06:37:26 pm
Looks Soo Great!
I belive I have one of these monitors, however I cant seem to find the board that came with it. Is there a place i can get a replacement?

Please Help

Did you purchase from me? If so I can help.

Two "A" grade panels left.

It was a gift, little did we know it didn’t have the board attached. So on the hunt I go. Any info you might have would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

lowgunn · « **Reply #47 on:** June 16, 2020, 10:36:12 am »

Are the b1 and b2 identical except the b2 has that dark yellow spot on the bottom right. BTW would you happen to have anymore A grades? I also love your cabinet on the first page. Did you make that?

meltman · « **Reply #48 on:** June 23, 2020, 10:00:49 am »

Everything is sold.

Thanks everyone! I cant wait to see what you do with them.

Turbomini73 · « **Reply #49 on:** July 04, 2020, 08:41:26 pm »

Quote from: Turbomini73 on June 14, 2020, 03:33:40 am

Quote from: meltman on May 30, 2020, 01:36:03 pm
Quote from: Turbomini73 on May 24, 2020, 06:37:26 pm
Looks Soo Great!
I belive I have one of these monitors, however I cant seem to find the board that came with it. Is there a place i can get a replacement?

Please Help

Did you purchase from me? If so I can help.

Two "A" grade panels left.

It was a gift, little did we know it didn’t have the board attached. So on the hunt I go. Any info you might have would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

Thank you I have the board all works so far just have to figure out the aspect adjustment.

Lamaman1971 · « **Reply #50 on:** July 10, 2020, 06:05:43 pm »

Hi Folks, has anyone found a good way of mounting these panels up? Any tips appreciated!

meltman · « **Reply #51 on:** July 11, 2020, 05:36:09 pm »

I basically used wood blocks to "sandwich" the panel between two surfaces with felt tape to insulate between surfaces.

The screws on the side are a very bizzare metric half thread pitch thing. I think they are like M2.5.

Lamaman1971 · « **Reply #52 on:** July 27, 2020, 04:42:21 pm »

Got it mounted and up and running. Looks awesome!


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