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Arcade Collecting => Pinball => Topic started by: jackiabu on April 24, 2015, 03:12:15 pm

Title: Backglass size?
Post by: jackiabu on April 24, 2015, 03:12:15 pm

Hi

I decided that my next project will be a virtual pinball.  This is something I wanted to do long ago. But I had no space in the room, until now.

Anyway I decided to go on a screen 40 inches (playfield) and for the backglas 23' wide screen....My question, is it better to put 19' (4:3) for the Backglas or stay whit the 23' wide screen?

Thanks for the help

(http://i.imgur.com/StvmSfK.jpg)


 

Title: Re: Backglass size?
Post by: pbj on April 24, 2015, 03:29:39 pm

Virtual pinballs are a waste of time and money.  Nobody likes them.

Title: Re: Backglass size?
Post by: jackiabu on April 24, 2015, 03:38:20 pm

Quote from: pbj on April 24, 2015, 03:29:39 pm

Virtual pinballs are a waste of time and money.  Nobody likes them.

Speak for yourself...

Title: Re: Backglass size?
Post by: danielmarokoi on April 25, 2015, 09:29:39 am

i think 23' for the backglass is just fine ;D but it's depending what Size  your plans to building the Pinball.

Title: Re: Backglass size?
Post by: kixfan on May 03, 2015, 07:10:05 pm

I have a 39" PF 23" BG and use a 15" for DMD.   In a standard mid 70's Bally cab (FYI - that I salvaged from a barn that was stripped and rotting).   Anyhow, a 23" fits almost perfectly width wise.   I will also throw out my 2 cents for virtual pins, They can be fun to play and help you learn certain modes but if you plan to compete in league play, it could cause your timing/gameplay to be off.   While VP10 should help in realism and physics it's just not the same.   

Title: Re: Backglass size?
Post by: jackiabu on May 07, 2015, 02:05:45 am

Quote from: kixfan on May 03, 2015, 07:10:05 pm

I have a 39" PF 23" BG and use a 15" for DMD.   In a standard mid 70's Bally cab (FYI - that I salvaged from a barn that was stripped and rotting).   Anyhow, a 23" fits almost perfectly width wise.   I will also throw out my 2 cents for virtual pins, They can be fun to play and help you learn certain modes but if you plan to compete in league play, it could cause your timing/gameplay to be off.   While VP10 should help in realism and physics it's just not the same.

Thanks men :)

i dont think i will instal VP  too much headache :dizzy:  i already install Futre pinball and hyperpin for the fronted.

Title: Re: Backglass size?
Post by: insx on May 07, 2015, 03:13:57 am

Neither looks quite right but if it is a 2 screen setup, I prefer 4:3 (or 5:4).

Title: Re: Backglass size?
Post by: Connorsdad on May 07, 2015, 12:27:07 pm

I highly recommend adding vp to your build along with all the toys for feedback, so much better :)

Title: Re: Backglass size?
Post by: jackiabu on May 25, 2015, 11:08:05 am

this topic has been moved to here :  http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,145542.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,145542.0.html) ;)

Title: Re: Backglass size?
Post by: AGK64 on July 03, 2015, 04:41:48 pm

Impressive project!  Best of luck to you! :)