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Title: Question???
Post by: andrewbean90 on March 02, 2010, 12:05:43 am
what size is the track and field machines monitor lcd sizes plz and marquee size too in that same machine pixel wise and length and height I wonder only because I am buying one that was converted to street fighter 2 the world champion which is the original street fighter 2.

http://www.quarterarcade.com/Game.aspx/2233 (http://www.quarterarcade.com/Game.aspx/2233)

this^ is the kind of machine
Title: Re: Question???
Post by: lilshawn on March 02, 2010, 11:00:09 am
the monitor size could be anything, if it's been converted, it more than likely doesn't have the original monitor in it. originally it had a 19 inch.

as far as your marquee goes, size is relative depending on the printer or output... your best bet is to use a drawing program like "corel draw", where you can plug in the size you need and it automatically adjusts the printout to match perfectly. (IE: 200 pixels on one printer is smaller or bigger on another printer due to differences in resolution.)

also regarding the marquee, it's best to actually measure it once you get the cab... differences in manufacturing could make it slightly bigger or smaller than what it's supposed to be...it's bet to custom cut/make the marquee so that it fits tight with no gaps or slop...you also want it to actually fit should it be a little smaller.

good luck on your project, should you  need any more help, feel free to post
Title: Re: Question???
Post by: andrewbean90 on March 02, 2010, 08:58:40 pm
I Should have been more clear I got a 15 inch set and wanted to know if it would fit if i put in a shelf or should I get a larger computer monitor this is just for a suggestion
Title: Re: Question???
Post by: Kevin Mullins on March 02, 2010, 10:03:35 pm
What are you planning on running in this machine ? (game wise)
That's gonna determine what kind of monitor you can use, not just size.

As mentioned, Track and Field used a 19" CRT monitor.... Street Fighter in THAT cabinet would have used the same..... so what do YOU plan on running in that cabinet ?
Title: Re: Question???
Post by: andrewbean90 on March 02, 2010, 10:36:01 pm
a mame computer with hyperspin and a lcd