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granty:
Thankyou all for the replies, I will get the book, I can't wait to get started  :laugh:
Tiger-Heli:

--- Quote from: granty on March 19, 2007, 10:40:45 am ---I currently have a 17" CRT monitor, an old PIII processor + mobo, AGP rage pro video card, PSU 40GB HDD.
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Whatever you are currently using with this will work in the cabinet, but I recommend using something like MAME 0.53-0.56 with that slow of a processor.


--- Quote ---I have read that MAMEWAH is a good option for a front end to the rom's? - is this true or is there a better alternative. - On a more general point (I guess I need to the section on how to hide Windows) do these finished cabinets actually startup like the old 'uns or do you actually see windows and then have to navigate manually to get the Emulator fired up ?
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MAMEwah is very popular, as are Atomic FE and Mala.  You really have to play around and see which one will do what you want.  Most people hide Windows and there are tips in the Wiki on how to do so.


--- Quote ---As for the control panel, I am assuming that you cut the end of a keyboard and then rewire this to buttons / joystick pins (or have I got the wrong end of the stick??)
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You can do that - I have a detailed guide up on how to do so, but as others have said, it's a hassle and not really recommended.  Look into an I-PAC from www.ultimarc.com or a KeyWiz or GP-Wiz from www.groovygamegear.com.  No-solder versions of the GGG encoders are availble under $25.

Zeppo:
Welcome.

Here is a good thread I found when I first started about hiding Windows and making Mamewah your front end shell.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=53467.0

Good luck.
Fozzy The Bear:

--- Quote from: 4Aaron GE on March 19, 2007, 10:48:22 am ---I'm a bit of a newb too, but I can give you a bit of direction
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Most people here would recommend getting an ipac from Ultimarc.
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Most people here would not recommend getting an IPac from Ultimarc... Most people here would tell you about the IPac and about the Keywiz from Groovy Game Gear... and then let you make your own mind up. 

IMHO. The Keywiz  especially in the no solder version is actually a better product. Here's the link: http://www.groovygamegear.com

Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)
Tiger-Heli:

--- Quote from: Fozzy The Bear on March 21, 2007, 04:01:22 am ---Most people here would not recommend getting an IPac from Ultimarc... Most people here would tell you about the IPac and about the Keywiz from Groovy Game Gear... and then let you make your own mind up. 

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Agreed or GP-Wiz - All are good products and without knowing the specific requirements of the individual, it is wrong to recommend one over the others.
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