MAME Mega Cabinet getting an update. Time to get with the times.

[dgrams2000]

Downloaded a current version. Tried HLSL on my main PC and it works fine (but real dark)
on the Mame cab, the HLSL doesnt kick in at all.. must be a crappy card.  Oh well.
Back to trying to figure out how to get scanlines to work. 
The Scanlines work great in my older mame that runs the rest of the games - I wonder if they took the commands out of the newer versions of mame?

Okay.. just found out that the newer versions of mame use a scanlines graphic file that is in the artwork folder, and that commands need to be put in the mame.ini file.  like:
# WINDOWS VIDEO OPTIONS
#
video d3d
numscreens 1
window 0
maximize 1
keepaspect 1
prescale 1
effect scanlines
waitvsync 0
syncrefresh 0


This is different than how it was in my older version of mame where 98% of my games are.

Got it working now for KI1 and KI2.  And yes, KI2 runs good in the 64bit, latest Mame.
But now.. if I want to port my games over to this newer mame.. I've got tons of roms that are broken. 
Booo.
Might just have to use a mix.

[Yenome]

if your using win7 you need the directx 9.0c sdk to get hlsl to work in a newer os. took me a day of searching for that answer.

[dgrams2000]

Nah.. I'm totally happy with the scanlines overlay in Mame. Looks perfect, screen doesn't get dark and game is still running awesome.  I suppose I need to start thinking about painting the TV stand now... Time to stop playing.. start working again. 

[Yenome]

are you using a 64 bit mame or 32. if you need 64 could always compile it from source. also was wondering if you could send me your mame.ini seems you got yours done better than I did

[dgrams2000]

are you using a 64 bit mame or 32. if you need 64 could always compile it from source. also was wondering if you could send me your mame.ini seems you got yours done better than I did

For KI I am using Mame 64bit ver 148.
For everything else I am just using that super old version I have... i think it is like ver .000000002  lol
Sent.

Might go start looking for paint today... might.

[dgrams2000]

Are there any good tutorials on painting?   
I found this on how-to page, but  I'm sure there will be more to it...How to Convert an Old Arcade Cabinet into a MAME CabinetHow to Sand & Prime Cabinets Things You'll Need
Water-based degreasing soap
 Coarse nylon pad
 Rags
 180-grit sandpaper
Mineral spirits
Masking paper
Professional painter's tape
Canvas drop cloths
Shellac primer
3-inch china paintbrush
Denatured alcohol
Dust mask
300-grit sandpaper
Acrylic enamel
3-inch polyester paintbrush
Show (12) More Instructions

1
Wash the MAME cabinet with a degreasing soap, using a rough nylon pad. Rinse the arcade cabinet with wet rags. Let the MAME cabinet dry for two hours.

2
Sand the arcade cabinet with 180-grit sandpaper until it feels rough; this will promote adhesion.

3
Wipe down those areas of the cabinet you plan to paint using a rag dampened with mineral spirits. Let the cabinet dry for 30 minutes.

4
Cover every part of the arcade cabinet that is to remain unpainted, using masking paper and a low-tack tape. Cover the surrounding floor with canvas drop cloths.

5
Coat the video game cabinet with shellac primer using a china brush. Let the arcade cabinet dry for two hours. Wash the china brush with clean mineral spirits.

6
Put on a dust mask. Sand the arcade cabinet with 300-grit sandpaper until it feels slightly rough.

7
Coat the MAME cabinet with acrylic enamel with a polyester brush. Let the arcade cabinet dry for two hours. Wash the polyester brush with clean water.

[Yenome]

your guess is as good as mine. only times ive painted something the person just wanted it painted over didnt care bout the quality of the end result

[dgrams2000]

Got some tools from the neighbor. (Aren't neighbor's great?!? lol)
Sanded the box down,  then gave it a primer coat



Then went for the glossy paint (which woudl be the closest match to the lamination on the CP)
Coat 1:


And finally the 2nd coat to get rid of imperfections:

[dgrams2000]

Here is a quick 2min video of my machine and the Front End I am setting up. Mostly of the 3D Arcade frontend..
(Video has a better framerate on playback if you click on the YOUTUBE link down in the corner of the video and watch it there vs. in this window)

Sorry the sound is so low.