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Main => Monitor/Video Forum => Topic started by: 2panther on September 21, 2011, 08:39:33 pm
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Ok so after I decided to stop being a sissy and attempt to discharge this thing I hooked up my alligator clip to a big ass flat screwdriver and the other alligator clip at the end of the wire to the TV frame and slowly slid the screwdriver under the rubber cap (anode?) anticipating a loud bang or fireball and nothing, nada. So I guess I'm good?
Now, what do I do now? Do I need to take EVERYTHING out of the case? Looks like three pcb's on the bottom and two coming off the back of the unit itself.
I don't want to break anything, is there anything I should watch out for? Do I just transplant everything into the cabinet?
here are some pics that might help.
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Watch out when you are moving the tube or connecting the boards. The neck is the most delicate part of the TV and many have been destroyed by a crack or break in the neck.
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Please keep posting pics. I "sissyed" out on the 25" TV in my cab and am thinking about pulling it out, growing a pair, and mounting it better.
http://i.imgur.com/UNFyo.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/UNFyo.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/KTMmc.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/KTMmc.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/y4Z7E.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/y4Z7E.jpg)
I also picked up a 27" 480i TV with component input I'm thinking about putting in a different cabinet. With the cost of decent CRTs TVs so low on craigslsit, it seems like a nice option.
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I've been kind of struggling with how I'm going to mount this huge monitor. A coworker had a 20" trinitron tv, identical to my 27" just smaller with s-video but no component like the larger set. It would be really convenient for me to put a shelf in and set this whole 20" on it rather than come up with a way to mount the big boy.
Will I be losing a lot by going with the smaller set? It does seem a bit big to stand so close to and play games. The 20" was free and it's in my home now. Thoughts?
Also what angle should the monitor be at and how far back inside the cabinet should it go? I'm not sure how much space I need to a bezel and smoked glass
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What kind of cabinet do you have- pics please...
I got my inspiration from this thread-:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=93269..msg984160#msg984160 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=93269..msg984160#msg984160)
And this truly inspiring cabinet has a similar mounting setup:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=84649.0#msg887592 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=84649.0#msg887592)
Even doubled up, I'd be afraid to use MDF. I'll be using plywood. I'm going to cut a square and get the mounting all built and ready to bolt in then put the TV in it.
20" with s-video instead of component is too much of a downgrade in signal quality and size in my opinion. The Centipede cabinet you see in the pics I posted has a 25" CRT with Component in. I've had a 19" and 21" displays in there and I personally think the 25" kills my old setups. If you don't have it in you to mount the bigger monitor, there isn't anything wrong with doing a quick, temporary setup and playing some games. Or you could go for mounting the bigger monitor knowing you have a backup if you break it in the process.
As far S being too big, the Japanese candy cabs have 29" displays in them. Angle is going to depend on the cabinet.
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compare TV sizes: http://www.displaywars.com/20-inch-4x3-vs-27-inch-4x3 (http://www.displaywars.com/20-inch-4x3-vs-27-inch-4x3)
(http://www.displaywars.com/comparisons/20-inch-4x3-vs-27-inch-4x3.png)
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sharpfork - thanks for the replies. I will give mounting the 27" a shot and see what happens.
here is my cab so far, I just the the hole out for the coin door and am officially on the monitor stage of the build before I can move forward.
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Your ab looks great so far!
Mind if I ask how much you have into the wood/ materials for what I see so far? I'm trying to understand the basic cost difference of buying an old cabinet vs building one.
As far as mounting angle, I figure yo can either make the screen parallel with the angle on the sides which would be more verticle or perpendicular to the angle created by the top which would be more angled. I personally would go with parallel with the front. You should measue your montior and see if one setup fits better than the other.
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Your ab looks great so far!
Mind if I ask how much you have into the wood/ materials for what I see so far? I'm trying to understand the basic cost difference of buying an old cabinet vs building one.
As far as mounting angle, I figure yo can either make the screen parallel with the angle on the sides which would be more verticle or perpendicular to the angle created by the top which would be more angled. I personally would go with parallel with the front. You should measue your montior and see if one setup fits better than the other.
3 sheets of MDF @ what I think was $25 at the time.
bottle of wood glue - ~$10
2"x2"x8' wood for supports - ~$3
slot cutting bit and arbor for router ~$30
about $120 into it for far, haven't bought any buttons or joysticks yet though
thanks for the opinion, I've never built anything before so I'm very indecisive on every step because I don't know what's right versus a mistake I'll regret
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As far as mounting angle, I figure yo can either make the screen parallel with the angle on the sides which would be more verticle or perpendicular to the angle created by the top which would be more angled. I personally would go with parallel with the front. You should measure your monitor and see if one setup fits better than the other.
I'd likely go for the green angle:
(http://i.imgur.com/xsdPq.jpg)
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I finally got my TV de-cased and mounted in my cabinet. The pics are in this slideshow I'm constantly updating as I go:
http://sharpfork.imgur.com/galaga (http://sharpfork.imgur.com/galaga)
I managed to squeeze a 27" TV into a Dynamo HS-5.
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I was finally able to get mine mounted up and I'm happy with the outcome. I will post pics when I can.
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after having to make two different frames because I can't use a tape measure properly here is the TV mounted. I need to figure out a way to mount the pc boards the tv utilizes. I'm kind of cramped inside so I don't think I could actually get pcb mounting feet screwed in and then get the board on them. I might try hot glue, anyone see any issues with that?
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It looks great!
Aren't you glad you went for the bigger TV instead of cheesing out with the 20"?
Don't hot glue it, it will fall off when you least expect it. PCB mounting feet are cheap. Even improvising by using longer screws and pieces of a Bic style pen to hold the PCB off the wood will do the job.
You cabinet looks spectacular BTW.
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It looks great!
Aren't you glad you went for the bigger TV instead of cheesing out with the 20"?
Don't hot glue it, it will fall off when you least expect it. PCB mounting feet are cheap. Even improvising by using longer screws and pieces of a Bic style pen to hold the PCB off the wood will do the job.
You cabinet looks spectacular BTW.
I'm REALLY glad I went with the 27" now, so I thank you for the guidance in making me take a little longer to get it mounted. I'm very pleased with the outcome!