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| ChoiceStriker:
Thanks a lot for your input, Albert! Your opinion is exactly the kind of advice I was hoping to get when I asked my original questions. The link to the DK CPO is great and definitely something I'll consider when I get a little deeper into this project. Considering I'll likely be the only one playing on the cabinet about 98% of the time, I don't think the width will be too much of a problem. Looking around for TVs/monitors and taking more detailed measurements of the cab, I came to the same realization about the monitor size. It just won't be practical to try to put in something that large - the width would be too much. Now I'm thinking about putting a 21" PC monitor or 20" TV in instead. Maybe I'll keep working on this one as my "training wheels" project, get some good woodworking/finishing/wiring experience under my belt, and in the future if I get the urge to try a bigger project I can swap out the PC and other components for something else. Thanks again for your advice, and keep the good ideas coming!! Eric |
| paigeoliver:
Monitors do not kill you just for looking at them. Provided they are OFF a monitor will only hurt you if you pull the suction cup off the tube and stick your finger inside the hole underneath it AND the monitor has a faulty auto discharge circuit. That sort of thing doesn't happen on accident. Your machine looks like it will clean up just fine. |
| AwesomeAlbert:
If your monitor works just get an arcadevga card (double check with someone if its compatable), if its not, go with the tv or monitor. the control panel on nintendo cabs is just a piece of wood with a slit and clamps, no major woodworking skills to make one. get an ipac or keywiz to wire the controls. get any bezel and marquee of any nintendo cab, or make a custom bezel and marquee and your good to go. your cab looks like its in better condition than mine. |
| ChoiceStriker:
Thanks again for the advice, Albert. I found someone selling a very nice 21" Trinitron monitor for $25 in my area, so I'm jumping on it. I know, I know, it's a flat screen, but for the price I think it'll be great for my needs. What kind of cab are you working on at the moment? Paige: You're right, I'm sure if you're careful a monitor is nothing to be afraid of... I've just read so many warnings about handling them that it made me a little paranoid ;) |
| dislikedword:
I just got a trinitron too. Im interested to see how you mount it up. |
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