The Legend of Zelda. Calling it finished.

[arcadeswede]

Awesome project!
That cabinet really deserves a NESRGB mod on that NES.

[sokignano]

Way to go Wyo! Great work sir!!!

[Wyo]

I think eventually it's going to get an NES top loader.  Can you do an RGB NES with a crt? I thought those were just beneficial with the new LCD tvs?

[Paradroid]

Yes, of course! RGB NES on a CRT is a beautiful thing.

What's the model of your TV? Better yet, if you can get a photo if the Jungle IC (usually the largest), we can talk RGB input hacks. 

Awesome cab, pal! You're killing it!  😀

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[Wyo]

Yes, of course! RGB NES on a CRT is a beautiful thing.

What's the model of your TV? Better yet, if you can get a photo if the Jungle IC (usually the largest), we can talk RGB input hacks. 

Awesome cab, pal! You're killing it!  😀

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You had me at "yes, of course" ha. That's sicK news! I m gonna do an RGB modded top loader upgraded in the future then!

But you lost me at iC jungle....haha. I'm not the most electronically inclined....don't get me wrong, I can wire a Jamma harness all day long, and apparently decase a non discharged CRT without killing myself....but that's the limitations of my talent so far. Haha.

[BadMouth]

Would using one with an RGB mod require you to have a TV with component RGB or SCART input?
(or is there a way to directly interface it?)

[opt2not]

Would using one with an RGB mod require you to have a TV with component RGB or SCART input?
(or is there a way to directly interface it?)

You'd have to have a TV that has SCART or BNC connectors for R,G,B and Sync. In North America that usually means getting a Sony PVM monitor, but they're starting to become more scarce and expensive to find since the hipsters starting diving into retro gaming.

For component you'd have to have the RGB coming out of the NES converted to Component RGB since the sync is embedded into one of the color channels. This is probably the best way to go if you don't get an expensive PVM, and cheap Chinese-made converters are available and are good enough for some people.

But, the NESRGB mod also has S-video output encoded from the RGB, the quality isn't as good as pure RGB but it's much better than composite and regular s-video.

[Paradroid]

Tell me the model of the TV you've already got in there and I'll research whether it's possible to modify for an RGB insert. If it is, I'll give you the step-by-step.

I've MAME'd three cabs using RGB modded CRT TVs and the displays all look magic.

http://scarthunter.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/RGBmodification.html

[Paradroid]

http://etim.net.au/shop/shop.php?crn=203&rn=522&action=show_detail

I've seen this kit running and it was outrageously good. Super crisp!

Even if it's a longer term project, this cab deserves RGB!

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[opt2not]

Tell me the model of the TV you've already got in there and I'll research whether it's possible to modify for an RGB insert. If it is, I'll give you the step-by-step.

I've MAME'd three cabs using RGB modded CRT TVs and the displays all look magic.

Now that is some hardcore stuff! This might be really good for using any old thrift shop find and turning it into an arcade monitor. 

I've seen this kit running and it was outrageously good. Super crisp!

Even if it's a longer term project, this cab deserves RGB!

^ agreed. The original Ninty cabs are RGB monitors, seems only right to give this one the same treatment.

[harveybirdman]

Tell me the model of the TV you've already got in there and I'll research whether it's possible to modify for an RGB insert. If it is, I'll give you the step-by-step.

I've MAME'd three cabs using RGB modded CRT TVs and the displays all look magic.

http://scarthunter.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/RGBmodification.html

Dude your fixing to be my favorite person ever if you have a step by step guide on that RGB mod.  That is super cool!

[yotsuya]

Tell me the model of the TV you've already got in there and I'll research whether it's possible to modify for an RGB insert. If it is, I'll give you the step-by-step.

I've MAME'd three cabs using RGB modded CRT TVs and the displays all look magic.

Now that is some hardcore stuff! This might be really good for using any old thrift shop find and turning it into an arcade monitor. 

Holy crap, yes, please post a tutorial, info, anything you got!

[Wyo]

Tell me the model of the TV you've already got in there and I'll research whether it's possible to modify for an RGB insert. If it is, I'll give you the step-by-step.

I've MAME'd three cabs using RGB modded CRT TVs and the displays all look magic.

http://scarthunter.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/RGBmodification.html

Here's the TV info

[Wyo]

Also, does anybody know how do you adjust the picture on a CRT TV? The horizontal display is off about a half inch to the right.  It's kind of annoying,  are there adjustment pots on TV chassis?

[arcadeswede]

You have to find the service manual for the TV and find the service-mode code that gives you access to the hidden menu for adjusting the picture.

[Paradroid]

Downloaded the Service Manual for your TV and spotted the RGB lines straight away:



There's a very good chance your TV can be modified for RGB input.

The idea would be to apply a voltage (say, 1 volt) to the blanking pin and cut the OSD traces to insert the NES RGB output. You lose the OSD display (e.g. volume slider, channel indicator, etc.) but gain RGB. In my builds, I install a 4 pole relay so I can easily flick back to adjust contrast and brightness using the OSD and TV remote. Works a treat!

Sync would go straight to the composite video input. Easy. Does your TV power on to AV mode?

That's the high-level overview.

[Paradroid]

And for the image adjustments:

[Paradroid]

Sorry, wrong pic:

[Wyo]

This is awesome! Thanks for doing this leg work.  When I get ready to upgrade to an RGB modified top loader I'll look into doing this....or trying anyways. Haha.

And I think you asked me earlier, but the TV does not go straight to video When turned on.  I have to manually change it when I power on the cab.  I actually have to turn on the TV as well. I bought a universal remote for it.

[mcfreak]

Tell me the model of the TV you've already got in there and I'll research whether it's possible to modify for an RGB insert. If it is, I'll give you the step-by-step.

I've MAME'd three cabs using RGB modded CRT TVs and the displays all look magic.

http://scarthunter.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/RGBmodification.html

Sent you a PM on this.  A guide would be HUGE!

[Wyo]

Updated pics that arent blurry and in daylight, for those interested.   

[Wyo]

And the new bezel instruction card, submitted For your consideration....

[DeLuSioNal29]

Wow. Just wow!  Congrats!

[yotsuya]

You know,  most people keep their cabs inside.... ;-)

[Titchgamer]

Looks lovely mate I am sure you are very proud

Instruction card looks good to

[BadMouth]

I couldn't own anything with paint that nice.  Awesome job on everything.

[Locke141]

Wyo This could not have came out any better.

I did a lot of research on CRT RGB Mods. It seems that on the later generation of CRT's it is not very complicated. I happen to live in a part of the world where you can still buy bran new CRT TV's. I think lots of us here would be very interested to read your step by step tutorial.

[killerinstinct]

Witch part you need to live where they sell new crt screens  :-)?

[harveybirdman]

Locke is a citizen of the world my friend....


Last time I checked it was Nepal, no?

[Locke141]

Locke is a citizen of the world my friend....


Last time I checked it was Nepal, no?

Over the past 4 years I have lived in Tanzania for 3 years, then 10 months in Nepal, now I'm in Lao. But I'll be in Bangkok starting Mid November for two months for the birth on my next child.

You can buy brand new CRT TVs here, some are made in Thailand many are made in China. A lot of the plastic shells even have the cut out for a SCART cable but I have yet to see the insert punched with a SCART sockets install. Here are some links I have found that make some RGB CRT mods look simple. And correct me if I'm wrong but I think Paradroid method is based off of this?

 

[8BitMonk]

This cab is a work of art, turned out fantastic, congrats! The paint job is ridic.

[opt2not]

Very cohesive art theme. The cabinet turned out incredible, and I foresee a lot of CP and Bezels incorporating the gold or silver foil in the future projects here (myself included). 

Nicely done. The finishing touches should be an RGB mod, and reversing those Marquee line angle, but that can come later after you've enjoyed your work a bit.

I think for the execution and accessible theme, this will be a top runner for BYOAC's Upright Cab of the Year. Great job. 

[n3wt0n]

I think for the execution and accessible theme, this will be a top runner for BYOAC's Upright Cab of the Year. Great job. 

This. Definitely this. Great job Wyo. The artwork and the paint came out beautifully! Congratulations on a fantastic cab. 

[thomas_surles]

This makes me want to do a dedicated non arcade cab next. I'm thinking earthworm jim, kirby, or mega man.

[Wyo]

Thank you gentlemen! Thank you for all your input.  I got so many great ideas from this community! 

Yeah, I'm gonna make those corrections for sure.  I Hit this project pretty hard over the last month or so, so yeah....I'm probably gonna take a break for awhile.  But eventually, it'll have side art and the corrected graphics.

And yeah, more NES themed cabs will be awesome! I eluded to my next NES Nintendo build over in KLOV and will start a thread as it gets more serious.  Also, I really want to make a red 5 slot DK with a 25" monitor and arcade sd to replace my Pauline cab someday.

Next year. Here comes winter......  

[sokignano]

I cant wait to see the side art for this bad boy! Do you happen to have a sneek peek?

[Scotty_C]

very stunning build! Love how everything turned out thus far. To me though the attention to detail on the cab is the stunner.

[vwalbridge]

Wyo is probably too modest to post this himself....

Looks like Wyo's build made the front page of Kotaku

Nice work man! 

[Titchgamer]

Haha congrats wyo!

[sokignano]

YES! Way to go Wyo! That is really amazing!!