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Sega Cabinet Conversion to MAME.
Malenko:
looks amazing, best lookin Virtua Fighter Cab I ever saw
AngryCanadian:
Hunk_4th,
I managed to find a 27" JVC Telvision on craigslist for $75 to use for the monitor. It is model AV-27320. There was a model up from this one that I was looking for but this one is the same with 1 less set of AV inputs. I have the PC connected via component RBG in the back and the Sega system via composite (yellow RCA jack) to the front. The nice thing with these JVC TVs are the speakers are on the bottom and not the side so it fits nicely in the cabinet with no mod. The TV powers back on to the proper AV input after a power loss, so when I use the PC to control the power for all devices the TV powers up when the PC is started.
As for mounting it look a couple posts up at the photos. I cut some 2x4 to the length of the inside cabinet. I angled them so that the TV would angle back as the original monitor did. I basically eyeballed the angle using an empty cardboard box in place of the TV as it was lighter to hold onto while moving the angle up and down to find the right spot.
I used a couple of carriage bolts through the side of the cabinet and then the 2x4s and used lock nuts to hold them secure. Then I got a nice 3/4" piece of hardwood cut to mount on top of the 2x4s and act as a shelf for the TV to sit on.
Just to be safe, once the TV was in the perfect spot, I used some metal L-brackets backed right up the the back of the TV and then drilled them into the shelf to secure it.
The last thing I want to do is wire up the 2 coin door buttons to the power button and reset button of the PC. Then I don't need to open the coin door to power on or reset the PC...not required but what the heck.
Zebidee:
--- Quote from: reefmaniac on August 27, 2008, 11:10:20 pm ---One thing of note...I ordered a custom wall plate with 2 USB connectors and a headphone and mic jack. I wanted to be able to use my Act Labs Force RS steering wheel and shifter and also a couple of EMS TopGun II guns (see photo ;D).
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Hey, great looking cab! Where did you find the USB + audio custom plate?
AngryCanadian:
I got it from http://www.datapro.net/.
You can design any ports you want with their customizer and then place an order.
Not cheap but it sure is nice to have those external ports.
On a side note, I have a 7 port powered USB hub inside the cabinet that all the devices can get full power without placing a load on the PCs motherboard.
Knievel:
Oh man did that ever turn out awesome! :cheers:
The CPO matches in perfectly with Pixel's beautiful Atomic artwork.
Very commercial-looking end result, enjoy!
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