Dragon's Lair Fans - Arcade Lifestyle
General Chat => Technical Area => Topic started by: Emogee on April 16, 2008, 10:55:46 AM
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I just scored an old and gutted "Gauntlet Legends" cab on Ebay for $31.00!
The control panel still had four 49-way joysticks that sell used for $30.00 each.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110238009367&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110238009367&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001)
The cab takes a 33" monitor like this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320238816452&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320238816452&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011)
This guy wants $600.00 + $300.00 shipping. Ouch!
Are there any cheaper alternatives?
I am going to Mame this cab.
Thanks
Emogee (a lurker comes forth)
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Hi Emogee and welcome to this small, but great, community.
You have a lot of options when it comes to monitors.
Check with Rick Nieman of Niemandisplays. He is building a batch of 32" monitors he will sell for around $300 brand new!
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=79110.0
This is his company's website:
http://niemandisplays.com/
I have heard nothing but great things about him and his company. They may have a local dealer to you so you can pick it up yourself and save on shipping.
Also, check a company called Betson and see what they have too:
http://www.betson.com/
They have a distribution office in Philly so you can save a ton of money by picking it up yourself!
Good luck!
Alex
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Hi Emogee,
Woow... Impressive...You got the *Deluxe* version of the game :o :) And for an *amazing* price :P
Because you'll use this cab as a mamecab, you have two choices :
- If you want to have the true RGB arcade display, you must use a real arcade monitor. Because you're in USA, and so your TV don't have the *famous* 'SCART' connector on the back... That SCART connector allows us -poor European- guys use our TV like a true Arcade monitor in RGB.
Amadama gives us great links for monitors ( thanks :-* )
- If you don't care about the true RGB experience, just buy a second hand 33" TV and use the S-Video connector or the composite connector (the worst solution).
Good luck on your project :)
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Like Bruno said you can go the TV route too. You can get a used 32" tv for next to nothing nowadays (craigslist is a great place to check). Since this is a pedestal type cab the TV would be easy to put in too. Get a TV with component inputs and you get a very good display quality.
Good luck!
Alex
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Uh-oh, I just got this responce from Nieman Displays...
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Do you have a 33" monitor?
Rick Nieman to me
show details 6:12 AM (52 minutes ago) Reply
Hi, unfortunately the tube and yoke combination to match any resolution higher than standard res (15khz) has been out of production for years.
I don't think you will find it anywhere unless it is old or used.
Sorry.
Rick
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Subject: Fwd: Do you have a 33" monitor?
Greetings!
I live in York, PA. I am shopping for a 33" monitor that will fit a "Gauntlet Legends" cabinet.
It came with a Wells Gardner D9200 or D9400.
I would like to have either a VGA or DVI connector because I am putting a computer into the cabinet for Mame. Thank you!
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That's too bad. Will the 32" not fit in it?
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Sure! A 13" will fit too, but the idea is to maximize this cab potential.
My current cab is based on a Xenophobe machine. I was able to shoehorn in a 19" VGA where a 20" Arcade monitor was. It works ok, but vertical games like PACMAN are only as big as if they were on a 13" monitor.
I figure a 33" will allow the clasic vert games appear closer to the actual size.
I also wanted a larger control panel for 4 players. My kids love playing the Dungeons & Dragon games.
Emogee
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In America, we have a saying:
Go BIG, or go home!
I could not find a reasonable priced 33", so....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250237561929 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250237561929)
I found a Gateway 36" for $107.00+shipping!
I may have to alter the cabinet! :shock:
Emogee
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Nice... and the good thing is : you'll have a VGA connector, so you'll have a nice picture quality, far better than the poor composite TV signal :P
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Just an update.
He is shipping my monitor 300 miles from Rochester NY, USA to York, PA for $132.00.
I was thinking of doing a NUNO inspired trip, but $132.00 is less than gas, beef jerky, and Mountain Dew soda.
It should be here in a week.
I can wait!
Emogee
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...$132.00 is less than gas, beef jerky, and Mountain Dew soda....
Yes, you're right but... nothing is better than a roadtrip 8) ;D ...but on this case, it's cheaper to ship it ::) :-*
We stay tuned ;)
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Well, after buying my monitor on April 21st, he promised to ship it May 3rd. I just got a tracking number May 29th.
I can't wait for him to request that I give him "Positive Feedback"!
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I don't believe it. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
After waiting a MONTH for this incompetent dupe to get around to sending my monitor UPS, I get this tracking information.
I AM NOT HAPPY!
Tracking Detail
Your package has experienced an exception.
Tracking Number:
Type: Package
Status: Exception
See description below
Shipped To: YORK, PA, US
Shipped/Billed On: 05/27/2008
Service: GROUND
Weight: 80.00 Lbs
Package Progress
Location Date Local Time Description
HARRISBURG,
PA, US 05/31/2008 1:37 A.M.
THE PACKAGE WAS DAMAGED IN TRANSIT. UPS WILL NOTIFY THE SENDER WITH THE DETAILS /
ALL MERCHANDISE DISCARDED. UPS WILL NOTIFY THE SENDER WITH DETAILS OF THE DAMAGE
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Oh now :o :(
What will happen next ? I hope it won't take ages to get your money back :evil:
...but worst than that, you're stuck in your project !!! How can it be possible ??? :ghost: :ghost: :ghost:
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As the saga continues....
I did get my refund, and he suggested that we skip the feedback stuff. ??? Could he be mad at me??
I found this on Ebay...
Gateway Destination Monitor and Computer
This is a Gateway 32 inch Monitor and System.
The system is 350Mhz Pentium II with the original Gateway TV Card in it. :shock: Wow!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200228697502&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=010 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200228697502&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=010)
My Gauntlet cab takes a 33" Wells monitor, so this will be a good fit.
The computer will probably be sold to the local used computer store.
BUT!.....
I have to drive down to get it!!!
Start: York, PA 17401
End: Severn, MD
Total Estimated Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Estimated Distance: 68.68 miles
Each way.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/17401/severn+md/ (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/17401/severn+md/)
I know, I know, Take lots of pictures!
Emogee
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What a Saga this monitor ;D
Did I asked you some pictures for us ::) :P ;D Have a nice roadtrip Emogee :-*