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a different type of mame machine idea...tell me if you like it
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pointdablame:

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hardly... you're talking about a projector that really only needs to output 800x600.  You can easily find a nice projector for the price of a D9200 or other larger arcade monitors.  You don't need a $4k projector to put PacMan up on your wall.
Abomination:
You can buy a decent projector for $1,000 or build one for $500.  I guess expense is in the eye of the beholder.  But after starting the Mame cabinet I'm building now I find it hard to believe anyone with a tight budget can have this as a hobby (and if you do contact me, I need a financial adviser  ;D )
Crazy Cooter:
I did this with an old Sony projector "table" and screen.  The setup was from the 80's and had a 6' silverized screen.  The projector was a table with red/blue/green lamps on the front.  It took up too much room in the basement because it had to be at a set distance from the screen in order to focus.

I think with a newer (anything with a focus adjustment  ;)) it would work well.  The biggest thing would be the brightness of the projector.  The one I had looked best when the shades were closed.  I saw the one that was in the Project Announcement area.  It's a pedestal with the projector mounted in it.  See if you can find that thread for more info.  I can't find it with the search for some reason?
Cutty:

--- Quote from: pointdablame on October 14, 2005, 11:02:27 am ---
--- Quote from: Cutty on October 14, 2005, 10:15:25 am ---expensive

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hardly... you're talking about a projector that really only needs to output 800x600.  You can easily find a nice projector for the price of a D9200 or other larger arcade monitors.  You don't need a $4k projector to put PacMan up on your wall.

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Exactly, for the price, I would rather go with the arcade monitor, and not have to play in the dark on a wall with clear line of sight and nothing on it
Avery:
If this does it for you, then this would certainly do it.
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