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    • KnowcontrolK
      Knowcontrol
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      Awesome work on that cabinet! Great job!

      VitroLight

      https://www.ebay.com/str/vitrolightlcdmodulestore

      makes an LCD that would fit your marquee space. It would be controlled by Hyper Marquee and Event Dispatch System.

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      • chubstaC
        chubsta
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        looks very nice except I'm afraid, the monitor... what size is it, you may find that a 4:3 would look much better in there if you can get a large one, after all the games are generally designed to be played in that aspect ratio.

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        • ClydeC
          Clyde
          last edited by

          I second @chubsta about 4:3. You may get refurbished 21-22" TFTs from specialized shops for relatively little money. For example, the monitor of my own DIY upright cabinet from 2006 is in perfect condition and only cost me 60€.

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          • karmathingK
            karmathing @backstander
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            @backstander Thanks! You're right - I'll try it out before altering.

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            • karmathingK
              karmathing @Clyde
              last edited by

              @Clyde Marquee... don't know. probably follow the overall design and give it a name. Ataricade? Atarcade? But it may mean more custom printing which is beyond my wallet at the moment. Balloon was after my youngest's party! I do love a balloon, and so does he.

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              • karmathingK
                karmathing @chubsta
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                @chubsta For the sake of authenticity you're right - and I tried REALLY hard to make it look like it rolled out of a factory. Unfortunately the 16:9 monitor was a freebie so It'll stay for a while. Would be simple to change internally, but it'll have to wait.

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                  allahandro @karmathing
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                  @karmathing If it's the right height for you, the screen should be fine. but aesthetically it does look too high. I would try to bring it down a few inches, maybe 3 or 4 at the most. But if it's too hard, it's your arcade! It looks really good right now!

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                    wstanek
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                    @karmathing Really looks great! Very well done, love the graphics. How does it play? A tip for single player setup: when using the left side stick, map the buttons on the right side as well so you can stand centered up on the cab in a proper horse stance.

                    Ideas since you asked:
                    I think your screen is ok. With a black bezel, you wont notice the vertical position as much. Consider black (maybe with your graphics in a subtle way and instructions.) I would not drop it down if it interferes with your comfort. If you do drop it down an inch or two, you might also want to angle it back a bit.

                    Looks really good! Now build another one with a vertical monitor and a 4 way stick.

                    ws

                    Latest Build: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/23649/mad-planets-cabinet-build-finished?_=1578928113680

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                    • ClydeC
                      Clyde @karmathing
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                      @karmathing On the second thought, you could mount the monitor in a vertical position. It won't look as „too anything“ (e.g. too high) like that and you could play vertical games with a bigger picture. Just an idea …

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                        wstanek
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                        Here:
                        rev.jpg

                        Latest Build: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/23649/mad-planets-cabinet-build-finished?_=1578928113680

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                          wstanek @Clyde
                          last edited by

                          @Clyde You're right on, vertical fits the space very well. You'd have to have a 4 way stick. He's just gonna have to build another one!!

                          ws

                          Latest Build: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/23649/mad-planets-cabinet-build-finished?_=1578928113680

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                          • ClydeC
                            Clyde @wstanek
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                            @wstanek … or that. 😉

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                            • ClydeC
                              Clyde @wstanek
                              last edited by

                              @wstanek … or two. 😄

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                              • ClydeC
                                Clyde @wstanek
                                last edited by Clyde

                                @wstanek Not every vertical game is 4-way, though. Many arcade SHMUPs are vertical and 8-way. But with either the xboxdrv (item 2D) or switchable Joysticks like the Ultimarc Mag-Stik Plus (I have two of them built into my upright cabinet, see my review here), that wouldn't be an issue.

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