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cmoses:
I agree with smalltownguy.  I got a MiniPAC fro Ultimarc because I did not want to deal with the all the wiring and soldering.  The MiniPac works great, is easy to setup and can be programmed with the Ultimarc software (ie have a shift button to use).  The only issue I can see you haveing to do is you might need to make some longer leads as the MiniPac's are only about 12" long.  This is easily done by getting some wire and some insulated male and female ends.  I had to do this on my cabinet.  The original control panel was from a NFL Blitz so it is about 34" wide. 

dreamakuma:
As for the warranty, I have never faced a problem with them. I did have some slip-ups(i was sent an invoice for a controller replacement under warranty, but a quick phone call cleared it up, And i was thanked for calling so quick) so i still have confidence in the warranty.

CheffoJeffo:
Unlike some of the others, I love soldering and don't mind doing the prep work on wires and boards.

I also don't worry about solder connections coming loose (presuming proper prep, solder should hold just fine).

And I wouldn't ever bother to hack a keyboard -- way too much effort required to map matrices/avoid ghosting and way too many potential issues for there to be a reasonable benefit.

RnV_Arcades:
I've figured out a system where I scan in the keyboard mylar and then color code it.
This allows me to pick out the matrix pretty quickly.
I have done this and verified the matrix on the bench.
Here's a sample of my method:



If I don't go with a drop in replacement from Xgaming, then I have to rewire this thing any way.
So I might as well wire up the free keyboard controller and see how it works.
It should only be about 20 solder connections.
The rest will be crimp terminals.


Can someone please explain what they mean by ghosting?
I've played Mame on a standard keyboard, but haven't noticed any funnyness.

Thanks

Ummon:
Hey, kudos for ingenuity, though I further stress the points made avoid, particularly cheffo's. Anyways, interesting cab. Slightly off the standard design, but clean and economical. It looked like a monster, so it's no wonder you used a 32" TV; now people really know they don't need to build internal frames.

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