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Wiring IPac? ArcadeVGA really needed?
MartyNg:
Okay, I've read up on the IPAC and decided that the 4-player version is what I should use for my old Tekken 2 cabinet. However, I can't seem to find any good resources on how to wire this to a custom control panel. I've found plenty of dead links however. I haven't ordered any parts yet but will likely be going with a 4-player w/6 buttons each configuration.
Also, I can't seem to find a clear answer. How do I know if I need the ArcadeVGA or not? The arcade monitor seems to be in great condition. I'm trying to get this project rolling while spending as little as possible. If I can only get 90% of the 'genuine arcade' feel, and save $100, that's what I want to do. Perhaps if this project turns out good, I'll go for a version 2 machine and try for 99% arcade reproduction.
Also, is there any hardware I'm missing beside the IPAC and possibly ArcadeVGA card? (And all the controls obviously) I'm also a little confused as to whether I need a JPAC or not.
Thanks for any help!
MYX:
The Arcade VGA card is only needed if you are running an actual arcade monitor.
My suggestion is to use the search and really do some reading. There is more info than you can read in a month on just about all topics about all the possibilities for your cab and many include ways to save money.
BTW, this is really not the hobby to be in if you are trying to save money. In fact it is a money pit. In fact I suggest that you run now. While you still can...run.......ruuuunnnnnnnnnnn.....
Can't
break
freeeeeeee.
Seriously, though... It is a ton of fun, but very frustrating if there is no $$$. There are some ways to save money. If you do build cheap, you will probably go and spend more to make it right later so in the long run you spend more. It is a sickness.
Silver:
--- Quote from: MYX on July 08, 2006, 07:46:47 pm ---The Arcade VGA card is only needed if you are running an actual arcade monitor.
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Well it's great and it makes life easy, but it is not a requirement at all.
A lot of "normal" graphics card can output an arcade monitor signal - the difference is they need manual intervention to do it (customising drivers or powerstrip in windows). And they can not do it during bios/startup. If Cheap is what you want, an old trident gfx card will do.
AtomSmasher:
--- Quote from: MartyNg on July 08, 2006, 07:31:12 pm ---Okay, I've read up on the IPAC and decided that the 4-player version is what I should use for my old Tekken 2 cabinet. However, I can't seem to find any good resources on how to wire this to a custom control panel. I've found plenty of dead links however. I haven't ordered any parts yet but will likely be going with a 4-player w/6 buttons each configuration.
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Issue 4 of Retro Revival has a good tutorial on using the I-Pac, and its free to download.
http://www.retrorevival.co.uk/site/index.php
Ghoward:
Is it me or does "do I need Arcade VGA" get asked just about every week......
I guess no one ever does a search before posting......
Gary