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Jack Burton:

First of all, it seems like you are pretty much starting off with almost zero knowledge of this hobby, so I would recommend you read, read, and then read some more about how arcade machines work, what kind of monitor you need, safety, cabinet conversions, how to wire, the JAMMA standard, and any other of a hundred other things.  This basic knowledge will make things go much faster and smoother and save you a lot of headaches.

Secondly, the video you posted is of a Japanese arcade machine.  So it isn't a matter of whether it is a microswitch or leaf button since it's a whole different thing.

This is the kind of cab a Virtua Fighter game should truly be played on:

http://www.coinopexpress.com/products/machines/cabinets_only/Blast_City_569.html

This is a sega Blast City cabinet and is pretty common for Japanese fighting games use.  It would serve you extremely well in what you're wanting to do.  This may look a little pricey, but they can sometimes be found used for considerably less.


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You could look around for the odd pc monitor that supports 25khz modes.  They are rare, but when found will cost a fraction of the cost of a new arcade monitor.  Check monitorworld.com for 25khz capable monitors like NEC XM series, Sony PVM series, and Mitsubishi Megaview and Diamond series. 

SuperShadowRyan:


--- Quote from: megaultrasuper on December 04, 2007, 04:23:51 pm ---First of all, it seems like you are pretty much starting off with almost zero knowledge of this hobby, so I would recommend you read, read, and then read some more about how arcade machines work, what kind of monitor you need, safety, cabinet conversions, how to wire, the JAMMA standard, and any other of a hundred other things.  This basic knowledge will make things go much faster and smoother and save you a lot of headaches.

Secondly, the video you posted is of a Japanese arcade machine.  So it isn't a matter of whether it is a microswitch or leaf button since it's a whole different thing.

This is the kind of cab a Virtua Fighter game should truly be played on:

http://www.coinopexpress.com/products/machines/cabinets_only/Blast_City_569.html

This is a sega Blast City cabinet and is pretty common for Japanese fighting games use.  It would serve you extremely well in what you're wanting to do.  This may look a little pricey, but they can sometimes be found used for considerably less.


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OR

You could look around for the odd pc monitor that supports 25khz modes.  They are rare, but when found will cost a fraction of the cost of a new arcade monitor.  Check monitorworld.com for 25khz capable monitors like NEC XM series, Sony PVM series, and Mitsubishi Megaview and Diamond series. 

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yes, i have very little knowledge of arcade machines. Is there a guide that all the info. for working on an arcade cab with a pcb? is it here?

and im looking at a cab for VF2 for $250.

Jack Burton:

Is there anyway you could post a picture of the cab you are thinking of purchasing?

Is it this one?

http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=10329

SuperShadowRyan:

it's this.



Kevin Mullins:


--- Quote from: SuperShadowRyan on December 04, 2007, 04:36:28 pm ---and im looking at a cab for VF2 for $250.

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You'll need ti find out what all will come with that cabinet before anyone can help with what you are missing.
Also..... study the manual to know what is supposed to be in there.


--- Quote from: SuperShadowRyan on December 04, 2007, 04:16:19 pm ---btw, what do you do with these cartridges?



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Those are for the Sega ST-V system - http://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=711

Virtua Fighter 2 does not use that system - http://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=714&gid=2044#2044
Once again...... study the manual on the game you wish to install.

I know it sounds like we just keep repeating this information, but until you have a starting point otherwise it's hard to give out specific information. We're more than happy to help.... but you have to start somewhere if you plan to build a dedicated arcade machine. There's a basic sequence you have to follow in a sense if you're just starting to learnm.

1. What dedicated game do you want?
2. What cabinet do you have?
3. What parts are already in that cabinet?
4. What parts are missing?
5. etc
6. etc

Tell us what that cabinet has in it already before you buy it for $250.
For that price all that should be missing is maybe the monitor and the game pcb at the most. IMO

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