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Title: Got dimensions of Simpsons (or equivalent) bezel?
Post by: jasonbar on December 09, 2008, 04:46:52 am

Howdy-

I'm nearing completion of my MAME cabinet & am ready to lay out artwork for the screen bezel.  The cabinet started life as a Simpsons (or other equivalent Konami 4P quarter-eater) & it was a gutted 2-slot Neo Geo when I got it.

I just want to make sure that I get the proper width & height dimensions to get a nice fit.  I think I've been working too long in aerospace & forget how loose tolerances in the real world can be!

Not looking for the artwork or viewable area, since I've shoehorned a 27" monitor in there--just the outside width & height, please.

Thanks!
-Jason

Title: Re: Got dimensions of Simpsons (or equivalent) bezel?
Post by: Franco B on December 09, 2008, 06:01:24 am

You work in aerospace but dont know how to use a tape measure?  ;D

Title: Re: Got dimensions of Simpsons (or equivalent) bezel?
Post by: jasonbar on December 09, 2008, 11:25:35 am

Ouch!   >:D   :)

Sure, I can measure the space between the cabinet left/sides, but what's the typical desired gap to leave?

And for the height, how deep ought the bezel insert into the slot at the top?


Thanks,
-J

Title: Re: Got dimensions of Simpsons (or equivalent) bezel?
Post by: Franco B on December 09, 2008, 11:44:50 am

Just playing with ya jasonbar, I work in aerospace too  ;)

I suppose it depends on the bezel that you are using, are you using a Happ 27" bezel or are you making your own?

You can see the dimensions of the 27" Happ bezel [here (http://happcontrols.com/monitors/49010500.htm)].

If you are making your own you could base if off those dimensions.

Title: Re: Got dimensions of Simpsons (or equivalent) bezel?
Post by: jasonbar on December 09, 2008, 12:27:06 pm

Thanks, Franco.

I guess this brings up a good nomenclature question that I've been thinking about recently.

I already have a solid black contoured bezel that contacts & frames my monitor (the same one you link to).

What I'm looking for is the *flat* piece of glass or plastic that goes in front of the monitor and has decorative & informative artwork around it: the bezel!

Am I mis-naming one of these items, or are both commonly called a "bezel"?

Thanks,
-J