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j123vt_99:

ok.. still thinking about building a cab and doing it now with computer parts (comp monitor vs. arcade)..

1) how would I mount/suspend a computer monitor inside a cab?
2) i would not need an arcadevga (right?) so i can just go with an ipac?

i figure i might use my x-arcade controller and take it step by step

first do the cabinet, then setup the monitor with a mame pc and then add a controller via ipac. any thoughts?

Nailz:

Why not make it easy on yourself and rest the monitor on a shelf in the cab?  I have done that for the 2 I have made and they look just fine as long as you angle it back a bit.

And yes, with a comp monitor, all you need is a regular crummy old video card, don't spend any extra on the latest....

j123vt_99:


--- Quote from: Nailz on March 15, 2005, 12:01:15 pm ---Why not make it easy on yourself and rest the monitor on a shelf in the cab?
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SteveJ34:


--- Quote from: j123vt_99 on March 15, 2005, 11:51:41 am ---1) how would I mount/suspend a computer monitor inside a cab?

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There are a variety of methods. Easiest is to just build a shelf at the right height for it to sit upon.


--- Quote from: j123vt_99 on March 15, 2005, 11:51:41 am ---2) i would not need an arcadevga (right?) so i can just go with an ipac?

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No,  you would not need an ArcadeVGA .....any standard SVGA card will do if you are connecting to a computer monitor.

Yes, an IPAC is one choice for interfacing joysticks and buttons that is recognized as a keyboard device by the system.



j123vt_99:


--- Quote ---Yes, an IPAC is one choice for interfacing joysticks and buttons that is recognized as a keyboard device by the system.

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everything i've read recommends that product... any others that sound good?

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