MAME32, taking screen caps, need some info please (2018 Build Info Collection)

[Mattiekrome]

Hi all, noob here.  Anyways, I am new to this whole MAME scene.  I have plans in the future of building my own cab, based on the original SFII 6 button CP.  I also have plans of hopefully finding a way to pull off some custom art for my cab, which is where my question comes in.  I know how to grab a screen cap of a game from inside of MAME (F12), but is there any way to adjust the resolution of the screen cap?  Reason being, for my side art I was going to take some screen caps of several different "memorable" characters from various games and mesh them all into one side art peice.  Only thing is, the pics are pretty small when grabbed via F12 key, any info on how I could get these images a bit bigger?  (not HUGE, but also not nearly as small as they are when snapped.  I was thinking most of the images I want will be in the 4x6 to 8x10 range.  Thanks for any info or help!


Ahhhh, and here I am, more than 10 years later.  Now that I've got a man cave, thinking of getting back in to this.  Been out of it so long, that I'm going to have to relearn it all from the beginning...  This post has been edited, and everything below the above horizontal rule will be my info collection for the new build.

Cabinet:
Vigolix
http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Super-Easy-Arcade-Machine-from-1-Sheet-of-Plywoo/

Themes: (MattCave Edition, MattCave Special Edition, etc)
Space Invaders
Galaga
Galaxian
Out Run
Asteroids
Altered Beast
Dig Dug
Centipede
Missile Command
Spy Hunter
Shinobi


Computer:
Remember, MAME will not use quad core processor... only need dual core
Remember, Overclocking is a thing!

HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF PC Intel Core i5-3470 @ 3.20GHz 8GB Ram CD DVD RW - NO HD, NO Operating System - $120 Shipped (eBay)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Compaq-Elite-8300-SFF-PC-Intel-Core-i5-3470-3-20GHz-8GB-Ram-CD-DVD-RW/232731601927?hash=item362fe26c07:g:DFwAAOSw1XNZmzzP

Under $150 eBay searches:

i5 6500, 8GB - (rated 103/97 benchmark, 4 core, 4 thread, 2015, 3.2 GHz Skylake)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=i5+4570+8gb&_udhi=150&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xi5+6500+8gb.TRS0&_nkw=i5+6500+8gb&_sacat=0

i5 4570, 8GB - (rated 109/115 benchmark, 4 core, 4 thread, 2013, 3.2 GHz Haswell)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=i5+4590+8gb&_udhi=150&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.Xi5+4570+8gb.TRS0&_nkw=i5+4570+8gb&_sacat=0

i5 4590, 8GB - (rated 109/104 benchmark, 4 core, 4 thread, 2013, 3.3 GHz Haswell
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=i5+3570+8gb&_udhi=150&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H1.Xi5+4590+8gb.TRS0&_nkw=i5+4590+8gb&_sacat=0

i5 3570, 8GB - (rated 114/118 benchmark, 4 core, 4 thread, 2013, 3.4 GHz Ivy Bridge)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_udhi=150&_mPrRngCbx=1&_from=R40&_sacat=0&_udlo&_nkw=i5%203570%208gb&rt=nc


Monitor:
4:3 aspect ratio resolutions: 640×480, 800×600, 960×720, 1024×768, 1280×960, 1400×1050, 1440×1080 , 1600×1200, 1856×1392, 1920×1440, 2048×1536.
4x3 LCD Flat screen monitors, super hard to come by.  Best ones out there... 21.3" Viewsonic VP2130b, 21.3" Samsung 214t
If can't find a 4x3 monitor, get a 27" 16:9 monitor, and the sides can be filled with bezel art. Metalzoic's bezel pack.

eBay Search for 21.3" monitor, under $200
https://www.ebay.com/sch/Monitors/80053/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=21.3%20LCD&_dcat=80053&rt=nc&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo&_udhi=200

AOC E2727SHE 27-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor - $155 (Amazon, BRAND NEW)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L1FLKYI/ref=as_at?creativeASIN=B00L1FLKYI&linkCode=w61&imprToken=IxgfZiPLKtyxrcJTzI4Lpg&slotNum=29&tag=dislag-20

BenQ GL2760H 27 inch FHD 1080p 2ms Gaming Monitor Response Time HDMI  - $149 (Amazon, BRAND NEW)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZBIMLK/ref=as_at?creativeASIN=B00IZBIMLK&linkCode=w61&imprToken=IxgfZiPLKtyxrcJTzI4Lpg&slotNum=30&tag=dislag-20

eBay Searches for monitors:
all displays are 27", 1080p, LED monitors... some are IPS (noted)... All displays are also between 9ms - 12ms lag
(all searches are for between $20 - $160)

Acer R271 (9ms, IPS, 2016)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_nkw=Acer%20R271&rt=nc

ASUS MX279H (9ms, IPS, 2013)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Acer+R271&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR3.TRC1.A0.H0.XASUS+MX279H+.TRS0&_nkw=ASUS+MX279H+&_sacat=0

LG 27EA33V (9ms, IPS, 2013)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=BenQ+GL2760H&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.XLG+27EA33V+.TRS0&_nkw=LG+27EA33V+&_sacat=0

ViewSonic VX2776 (10ms, IPS, 2016)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=LG+27MP58VQ-P&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XViewSonic+VX2776+.TRS0&_nkw=ViewSonic+VX2776+&_sacat=0

LG 27MP58VQ-P (10ms, IPS, 2016)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=BenQ+RL2755&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XLG+27MP58VQ-P+.TRS0&_nkw=LG+27MP58VQ-P+&_sacat=0

BenQ RL2755 (10ms, LED, 2016)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=ViewSonic+VX2776&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC0.A0.H0.XBenQ+RL2755+.TRS0&_nkw=BenQ+RL2755+&_sacat=0

LG 27MP38VQ-B (10ms, IPS, 2016)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=LG+27EA33V&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XLG+27MP38VQ-B+.TRS0&_nkw=LG+27MP38VQ-B+&_sacat=0

AOC E2727SHE (10ms, LED, 2015)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=LG+27MP38VQ-B&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XAOC+E2727SHE+.TRS0&_nkw=AOC+E2727SHE+&_sacat=0

ASUS VP279Q (10ms, IPS, 2015)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=AOC+E2727SHE&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.XASUS+VP279Q+.TRS0&_nkw=ASUS+VP279Q+&_sacat=0

BenQ GL2760H (10ms, LED, 2014)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=ASUS+VP279Q&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.XBenQ+GL2760H+.TRS0&_nkw=BenQ+GL2760H+&_sacat=0

Lenovo LI2721S (10ms, IPS, 2013)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=BenQ+XL2720Z&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XLenovo+LI2721S+.TRS0&_nkw=Lenovo+LI2721S+&_sacat=0

HP 27XI (10ms, IPS, 2013)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Lenovo+LI2721S&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.XHP+27XI+.TRS0&_nkw=HP+27XI+&_sacat=0

LG 27EA63V (10ms, IPS, 2013)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=HP+27XI&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.XLG+27EA63V+.TRS0&_nkw=LG+27EA63V+&_sacat=0

ASUS VE278H (10ms, LED, 2012)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=LG+27EA63V&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.XASUS+VE278H+.TRS0&_nkw=ASUS+VE278H+&_sacat=0

Samsung S27B750V (10ms, LED, 2012)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=ASUS+VE278H&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XSamsung+S27B750V+.TRS0&_nkw=Samsung+S27B750V+&_sacat=0

ASUS VS278Q (10ms, LED, 2012)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Samsung+S27B750V&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XASUS+VS278Q+.TRS0&_nkw=ASUS+VS278Q+&_sacat=0

ASUS VP278H (11ms, LED, 2015)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=ASUS+VS278Q&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XASUS+VP278H+.TRS0&_nkw=ASUS+VP278H+&_sacat=0

LG E2742V (11ms, LED, 2012)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=ASUS+VP278H&_udlo=20&_udhi=160&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XLG+E2742V+.TRS0&_nkw=LG+E2742V+&_sacat=0

Input lag is important!
https://displaylag.com/display-database/

Scanline Generator - $29 shipped (eBay)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/263385178575

Speakers:
Pyle PFA300 90-Watt Class T Hi-Fi Stereo Amplifier with Adapter 
https://smile.amazon.com/Pyle-PFA300-90-Watt-Amplifier-Adapter/dp/B0071HZ5LE/ref=pd_sbs_23_11?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0071HZ5LE&pd_rd_r=PPE3F78NFTVZX859DAFR&pd_rd_w=FM8dq&pd_rd_wg=mVeVl&psc=1&refRID=PPE3F78NFTVZX859DAFR

ONEU Audio Amplifier, Separated Subwoofer Volume Controlled Stereo Amplifier 2 x 45-Watt and 1x68W Sub Output, Super Bass 2.1 Channel Audio Power Amplifier with Power Supply
https://www.amazon.com/ONEU-Audio-Amplifier-Separated-Controlled-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B01N5D5ONB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8


Things to research/remember:
Hypermarquee (and Stretched LCD)
Get custom MALA Layout created... can do sounds.  I want the sonic coin sound as credit in.
Kade miniConsole+ - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kadevice/kade-miniconsole-a-smart-open-source-retro-gaming


Emulation Info:
Retroarch (console emulation?)

Leg Levelers:
https://www.amazon.com/T-Nut-Leg-Leveler-Set-4/dp/B01C91KTSU/ref=pd_sim_60_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01C91KTSU&pd_rd_r=PTZGXC68BCQJNHE8CCTA&pd_rd_w=qeMVE&pd_rd_wg=xV0Wg&psc=1&refRID=PTZGXC68BCQJNHE8CCTA&dpID=31HlcBkM5ML&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail


Build Cost (ideal situation):
Not Needed - Metal feet
12" florescent light and fixture
Ordered - T-molding
Danny has one?  1/4" shank router - Slotted router bit
Plexiglass
Art Design
Art printing
Black paint for inside
Gloss white paint for outside