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a different type of mame machine idea...tell me if you like it
IG-88:
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hardly... you're talking about a projector that really only needs to output 800x600.
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RandyT:
I've thought about this one in the past. I have an old 450 lumen 800x600 DLP that got replaced by something much better.
The thought was to build a floor standing console with controls on it and the DLP housed in the back, aimed at a blank wall.
The problem:
You would need to cut a hole in your floor, pour a cement block and anchor the console to it. :)
Every wiggle, jiggle and bump is going to translate to 3 to 6" of movement at the projected screen. I may still try it, but I can't see it working very well until a way is found to counteract this problem.
RandyT
pointdablame:
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--- Quote from: pointdablame on October 14, 2005, 11:02:27 am ---
--- Quote from: Cutty on October 14, 2005, 10:15:25 am ---expensive
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hardly... you're talking about a projector that really only needs to output 800x600. You can easily find a nice projector for the price of a D9200 or other larger arcade monitors. You don't need a $4k projector to put PacMan up on your wall.
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Really? Do you know of any webs that offer them? Never seen one under $500 frankly.
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You can find used ones for nice prices, I've seen a LOT of projectors with good bulbs go for under $500. They will be older, or have fewer inputs, etc... but its completely possible to get a projector for under $500.
Check home theater message boards, ebay, and computer forums like anandtech or hardforum.
Cameronj:
I have done this and it turned out really good. I had the projector ceiling mounted though and the control console was just stand alone. One of the big things with this approach is light control. I plan on doing it again as I happen to have a spare projector and a nice vibrant screen. I only need a new control panel.
cholin:
Crazy how you can have a spare projector :o Id love to try something like this, and I saw a post like that a while ago where some people played some board game by mounting the projector above them pointing onto a table...
Pretty cool stuff.
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