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Title: LCD mounting, how far in?
Post by: Morphx2 on January 06, 2014, 08:42:06 pm

So I have a Dynamo HS-1 converting to a MAME

I am going to use a LCD 20 inch 4:3 monitor

My question is how far in should the monitor go?  Against the plexiglass or more behind it?

I am thinking of buying an adjustable VESA mount for it than can go more forward/back and tilt and all that jazz (under $20), but I just would like to know a good distance

Thanks!

Title: Re: LCD mounting, how far in?
Post by: lilshawn on January 07, 2014, 06:32:45 pm

I mount flush to the glass as I can... I mark out where the screen is with masking tape and paint it with black paint.

then... you just turn it around and put the paint on the inside and boom!, instant bezel.

Title: Re: LCD mounting, how far in?
Post by: Morphx2 on January 07, 2014, 06:57:24 pm

Hmm, ok

I will buy the arm mount so I can see where a good spot is.  Just worried that it might be toooo close if flush against the plexiglass

Title: Re: LCD mounting, how far in?
Post by: Slippyblade on January 07, 2014, 07:07:08 pm

Not sure how it could be too close.  The larger the gap between the surface of the LCD and the glass/plexi the more likely I think it would be to get a reflected double image on the back of the plexi.

Title: Re: LCD mounting, how far in?
Post by: Morphx2 on January 07, 2014, 07:11:18 pm

Ahh, that is true too

The control panel for the Dynamo HS-1 isnt that large, thats why i was thinking MAYBE too close

only one way to find out.  At least the with the arm i can try different things.  I believe the default with the arcade monitor isn't flush with it, but I forgot to take notice of it