i think this topic should be moved/deleted

[muffin man]

fight in here

[mahuti]

That would require a composite video to VGA converter

http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat%5Fid=3103&sku=40227

Something like that... it's close.. but I'm sure you don't need the tuner. If you have one laying around it's great... otherwise... just buy a tv. It's cheaper.

The minimum I've seen a converter go for is around $60, but it's been so long since I looked for one.

[muffin man]

can't i just splice vga wires and some how connect it to composites?

[CheffoJeffo]

can't i just splice vga wires and some how connect it to composites?

Nope.

Cheers.

[muffin man]

damn that really sucks, i was really lookin foward on using this monitor. i really don't want to buy a computer just to play 2 games.

so converter aye? hmmm i think i may have of those.

any other alternatives?

[mahuti]

Heh, can't help you there.

[CheffoJeffo]

damn that really sucks, i was really lookin foward on using this monitor. i really don't want to buy a computer just to play 2 games.

So buy a computer and play more than 2 games ...

 

Cheers.

[AtomSmasher]

you could also use a tv instead of your monitor, but I guess that defeats the purpose of this thread.

[muffin man]

yeah but this project is soppose to be low budget so i was not tryin to spend more than 50 bucks.
i trying to make a bartop so yeah.

[AlexC]

I bought a 13 TV/VCR combo on ebay for $15 local so no shipping - it eats tapes but who cares.
I've also seen 13 TVs in pawnshops for about $30.

[pointdablame]

I bought a 13 TV/VCR combo on ebay for $15 local so no shipping - it eats tapes but who cares.
I've also seen 13 TVs in pawnshops for about $30.

Yup.  Sell your computer monitor for $20 or so and then go buy a cheap TV on ebay/Craigslist.

[daywane]

or track down a Atari 8 bit monitor
 or  a C64 monitor

swap meets have the some times.

[missioncontrol]

damn... it was a nice idea though... I have quite a few monitors that almost had a use again

[muffin man]

yeah tell me about it im still thinin of hacking vga cable some how to composite video lol but i don't know guess im gonnna have to hold on a month first finish my cab then this

[pointdablame]

yeah tell me about it im still thinin of hacking vga cable some how to composite video lol but i don't know guess im gonnna have to hold on a month first finish my cab then this

You're not going to be able to just splice wires together to do what you want.. it just won't work.  You either need a TV, or a VGA/Composite converter as mentioned.

If there was a cheap way to do this, someone here would have figured it out already.

[Fozzy The Bear]

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Quote from: mus on February 07, 2006, 02:17:04 AM
1. what is better way to get a cheap but good connection of pacman (ie authenctic PCB board, a hand held pacman game crack it open and solder buttons/joys, but for any of these how can i actually get hook it up to a computer monitor)

None of the above!! The best way to go here is to get a cheap old PC and run MAME on it. Several advantages here.... 1) almost any old PC can cope with PACMAN and other early 80's games.... 2) you can also run all the PACMAN Variants (and other early 80's stuff) 3) Easy to connect to your monitor 4) Easy to connect to a set of controls by using one of Randy T's Superb value Keywiz interfaces.

This is also cheaper than buying an original PACMAN board and doesn't require anything extra to connect it to a VGA PC monitor.

It really is your best way to go with this if you really do want to do this on a budget and even if you haven't got an old PC hanging around, then you could do the whole thing for about $50 with a bit of begging and scrounging and scrap collecting.

Quote from: mus on February 07, 2006, 02:17:04 AM
2.Which direction does putting the joysticks matter as in if i put player 1 by the bottom, how does player two play on the other side?

Use MAME in cocktail mode and when it's player two's turn the screen gets flipped the other way up by the software. Problem Solved!...... You might want to look at using a specific Cocktail front end / loader as well.

Quote from: mus on February 07, 2006, 02:17:04 AM
3. What do to think i should really do?

I think I just answered this one above.......

Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)

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I've now answered him on the same question in three separate threads he's started on this topic...

Mus! Get it through your head that you're not going to be able to build a bartop for absolutely nothing.... Unless you already have the stuff you need laying about.  Also try reading what people tell you...  You can't connect that 5 in 1 TV game to a PC monitor without having to spend more money than you would have to to emulate the games on a cheap PC.

PLEASE! Don't go starting another thread asking the same question yet again.

Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)

[mahuti]

I used to run mame on a 233 mhz freee junk PC and it worked just fine with the classics.

[Stingray]

I bought a 13 TV/VCR combo on ebay for $15 local so no shipping - it eats tapes but who cares.
I've also seen 13 TVs in pawnshops for about $30.

I see 13 inch TVs in the local thrift stores in the $10-$20 range all the time.

-S

[DrewKaree]

yeah tell me about it im still thinin of hacking vga cable some how to composite video lol but i don't know guess im gonnna have to hold on a month first finish my cab then this

You're not going to be able to just splice wires together to do what you want..

it just won't work

  You either need a TV, or a VGA/Composite converter as mentioned.

If there was a cheap way to do this, someone here would have figured it out already.

PDB, I fixed that for you

[AtomSmasher]

You may want to take a look at this thread
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=49901.0
adapter for $20

[Ahigh]

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[DrewKaree]

Let's get to the real point.  You couldn't help anyone anywhere.  You're what they call a big fat loser.

So what is it?  Did you get fired?  Have you been removed from the employ of Mr Ultracade and somehow mahuti is to blame for your failure?  Sucking at life is something you'll have to learn is your fault, and your fault alone.

[Ahigh]

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[DrewKaree]

Let's get to the real point.  You couldn't help anyone anywhere.  You're what they call a big fat loser.

I thought you were leaving.  Or are you a liar as well?  You are the epitome of the pot calling the kettle black.  All you've done since showing your ass around here again is post the same crap over and over again.  Anyone with half a brain has seen the help and contribution mahuti makes to this site and the people that frequent it.  I'm guessing half the things he's said to cause you to stalk him are true, since you're obviously pissed enough to make him your mission for posting here.  Why don't you take your own advice and eff off?

Hah, you mean Ahigh "took his ball home?"

Did he get sick of people bashing on him cuz he worked with the trademark stealer?

Seriously .. I went through your post history.  What an inflammatory ass you are.  Why don't you F off.

I'm not coming back .. but you should seriously consider leaving.  I think the forum would be better off without you.

[DrewKaree]

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Nice edit.  Smart too.  You don't have the brains or the talent to deal with me.

*edit*
If you're not gonna have the balls to keep your words up, I'll quote them for you, since people need to see what an asshat you're wanting to make of yourself while you visit us.

I don't suck at life.  What are you stupid too?

Stand up for what you have to say instead of being a spineless coward shooting out comments.  Mahuti's still here, still willing to answer for what he has to say.  Who's the bigger inflammatory ass?  The one willing to drop in a few comments and disappear or edit his comments to avoid being seen for the asshat he is?

You still didn't answer, so I'll assume you got fired and that's why you're taking your anger out on mahuti.  Get a job and get on with your life, loser.

[Ahigh]

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Nice edit.  Smart too.  You don't have the brains or the talent to deal with me.

No you're right.  I got upset because mahuti posted something inflammtory.

I'm gone.  Peace out!

[missioncontrol]

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Nice edit.  Smart too.  You don't have the brains or the talent to deal with me.

No you're right.  I got upset because mahuti posted something inflammtory.

I'm gone.  Peace out!

hey Ahigh why don't you do us a favor and destroy your account and quit comming here mahuti is a valuable person here in BYOAC and  trollyour just a little troll who doesn't even have the balls to keep what you posted up....