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Planning on starting my first arcade project
Jae200:
Thanks for the help. I'll consider going with an encoder instead of a commerical control panel. I read the pages on encoders here at BYOAC but I'm still not entirely clear on how to hook it up. Can anybody recommend a few good sites that explain the process for non-technical people? Thanks.
pointdablame:
http://www.ultimarc.com/ipac1.html
Take a look at Andy's site. Look at the pictures and FAQ for the IPAC. It should answer most of your problems. Basically you'll have 2 wire to each button.. one ground and one that corresponds to the button's function. Functions will be labeled on the encoder, so you screw in say Player 1 button 1, then attach that wire to the button you want to be Player 1 button 1. That's pretty much all there is to it.
NOTE: All of the encoders will work basically the same way. I used Ultimarc's site cuz there are a few good pics of the Ipac that shows all the labels near the screw terminals, etc.
GGKoul:
--- Quote from: pointdablame on December 27, 2004, 03:12:39 pm ---http://www.ultimarc.com/ipac1.html
NOTE: All of the encoders will work basically the same way.
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pointdablame:
--- Quote from: GGKoul on December 27, 2004, 03:18:45 pm ---
--- Quote from: pointdablame on December 27, 2004, 03:12:39 pm ---http://www.ultimarc.com/ipac1.html
NOTE: All of the encoders will work basically the same way. I used Ultimarc's site cuz there are a few good pics of the Ipac that shows all the labels near the screw terminals, etc.
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Don't forget Andy's excellent support and fix it policy if the IPAC ever breaks.
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Very very true. I just wanted the OP to know there were other choices so as not to seem like I am working for Andy or some such haha. I'd actually recommend the Ipac, but we all know there are other viable options around.
paigeoliver:
As far as the monitors go.
I have used all of the following with MAME.
Wells Gardner D9200. I must admit this is the nicest one, but a lot of people have had problems with theirs, including me.
Assorted Wells Gardner VGA monitors. Second best choice, they have a nice arcady picture, and don't require any special setup.
25" and 19" arcade monitors (mostly Wells Gardner). Pretty good as well.
Television. Eh, could be better. Only choose this is you have a spare svideo TV set on hand. If you are buying then buy something else.
Assorted normal computer monitors. These work fine, you can crack them open and set them just a tad out of focus for a more authentic look. This is choice one if you have a cabinet designed for a 13" monitor, as a 14" PC monitor is a direct replacement (basically). Replace 19" arcade monitors with 21" PC monitors.