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What do I need to convert a full size Arcade machine to mame?
« on: August 05, 2005, 11:12:06 pm »
Do I need a special video card and joystick interfaces?

Please Help..
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Re: What do I need to convert a full size Arcade machine to mame?
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2005, 11:26:34 pm »
I'm sorry I know this is your post and I'm all for helping noobs but your question is just too retarded for words.

This site has everything you need to know, do some work and go and find it.

To be honest your post seems like pure troll work.
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Re: What do I need to convert a full size Arcade machine to mame?
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2005, 11:12:48 am »
Sorry...It was just a question...thanks for the help
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Re: What do I need to convert a full size Arcade machine to mame?
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2005, 01:22:30 pm »
Some people find the forum before the main page.

Check out http://www.arcadecontrols.com

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Re: What do I need to convert a full size Arcade machine to mame?
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2005, 01:28:32 pm »
The question is just way too broad and is answered a number of times in a number of places ... hence not many answers (I admit that I skipped responding to your post earlier) ... some legwork is required.

I'm going to ask some questions so we can point you in the right direction.

- What kind of machine ?

- Does it have a working monitor that you want to use ?

- What kind of games do you want to play in MAME ? (e.g. what controls will you want).

I also recommend Saint's book as a good place to start learning about this stuff.

http://www.projectarcade.com

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Re: What do I need to convert a full size Arcade machine to mame?
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2005, 05:16:09 pm »
Is it working in original condition now?  If so many people who view these fourms seem to have the opinion that it's best not to dismantle a working machine for MAME.  There are probally some who would trade a custom cabinet for a classic original game in fairly good condition. 

Do you already own a full sized machine?  If so which one?
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Re: What do I need to convert a full size Arcade machine to mame?
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2005, 12:34:38 pm »
Quote from: toolaa on August 06, 2005, 05:16:09 pm
Is it working in original condition now?
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Re: What do I need to convert a full size Arcade machine to mame?
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2005, 02:37:05 pm »
step 1. Get Project Arcade written by John St.Clair (Saint)

     it can be found at B&N, Amazon.com or many other book stores

Step 2. The BYOAC FAQ is very helpful

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=19049.0

Step 3. So is search

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=search

please note we are trying not to be rude there are many answers easily found by those 3 steps.......
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Re: What do I need to convert a full size Arcade machine to mame?
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2005, 03:02:16 pm »
Be gentle on the n00b - we were all there once. But seriously, check the main page out and read everything. I have the book, and it is definitely something you want to pick up.
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Re: What do I need to convert a full size Arcade machine to mame?
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2005, 03:52:49 pm »
Now that we have more info...  You could get a JPAC, ArcadeVGA card, and you're good to go...
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