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jcrouse:
Go North!

John

Jouster:
Thanks so far...now I have more homework to do!   :angry:

Some quick answers:
1. I'm using an old PC I had laying around (as it will mostly be a classic cab) - not sure exactly on the specs any more - should have over 128MB RAM though...and I just bought a new 40 GB HD.  I was planning on using Win 98 SE.
2. I will be using a LCD monitor...I ordered a 19", but now I think that may be too big to rotate in the bartop I want to build...I'd like the FE or some other software to determine when the monitor should be rotated...then send a signal to my motor to turn it.  I've read posts from other people trying this feature...but most of those posts were years old.
3. I'm still undecided between an IPAC or KeyWiz...I'd guess KeyWiz if I'm going to use the LEDWiz(save on shipping)...any serious objections to that thinking?
4. Buttons planned will be the ICE buttons with the RGB LED and board already made up...from GGG I think.

I'll probably announce my project start in the next day or two...I'm building a small bartop first...if things go well, and not extremely over-budget, I'll build a full sized upright later.

Thanks,
Jouster

P.S. - I just occurred to me that perhaps I wouldn't need to rotate afterall.  I think many of the games I'm planning to load are vertical anyway...Pac-man's, DK, Dig Dug, Galaga, Popeye, Burgertime...does anyone know of a database that easily lists the game's orientation?

Havok:

--- Quote ---I'm still undecided between an IPAC or KeyWiz
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You can't go wrong with either choice. I have a KeyWiz, and it works great.


--- Quote ---does anyone know of a database that easily lists the game's orientation?
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Maws is your best friend for that...

loadman:

--- Quote ---I'd like the FE or some other software to determine when the monitor should be rotated...then send a signal to my motor to turn it.  I've read posts from other people trying this feature...but most of those posts were years old.
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I vaguely remember people doping this with MameWah. Have a search on this forum and the main BYOAC site. If you decide to do this and you want to use MaLa FE let us know and I'm sure we can whip up a plug-in to do this if you let us know what signal needs to be sent down what port.


As far as choice of FE goes I think the above advice from the other posters is good.

 Just try them all  (at least the ones mentioned above).

And have fun!  ;D

Organic Jerk:

--- Quote from: Jouster on January 10, 2007, 12:44:53 pm ---Thanks so far...now I h...I'd like the FE or some other software to determine when the monitor should be rotated...then send a signal to my motor to turn it. 

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That sounds awesome... should be a real trip when complete...

Good luck!

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