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Hi, I recently built a new cabinet and am using a CRT tv for my monitor (S-Vid input). I'm unhappy with the resolution so am looking into purchasing a Makvision 27/29 CRT for a truer arcade feel. Can someone please explain the benefits (or non) of purchasing a VGA5000 card to go along with the monitor. I've read that's the way to go in hopes of achieving the perfect arcade resolution. I'd like to know if the card is necessary, what would happen if I just ran the Makvision from my computers current video card via VGA? Also, lastly, will other emulators (NES, Sega, Daphne) also benefit form this costly $600 upgrade? ha ha Thanks in advance, everyone!
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Hello Everyone! I'm totally new here, first post ever on the Hyperspin forum. Just wanted to share with you my most recent project. I've been fixing restoring and playing pinballs and arcades for the past 10 years. Since last year I have created a side job where I'm doing high end overhaul of machines. I've done Super Pac-Man, Asteroids, Ms Pac-Man and a custom machine for my workplace. I also got the biggest request ever to build a custom cabinet from scratch for a 4 player machine with the biggest possible screen. The client is a big Space Invaders fan and wanted the machine to looks as vintage as possible while offering the newest technology. The cabinet has a …
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Hi Guys, I've been searching and unable to find a comprehensive list of systems that can be setup/controls mapped to work with an arcade control panel / with XBOX controller. The goal here is the truly functional systems -- for example, some games can be setup on MS-DOS (same for ScummVM), but both are only truly functional when played with a keyboard. Here's my list of systems I have working. Hoping others can add to it: AAE Amstrad GX4000 Atari 2600 Atari 5200 (some games require numpad inputs) Atari 7800 Atari Jaguar (some games require numpad inputs) Atari Lynx Bandai WonderSwan Bandai WonderSwan Color Commodore Amiga CD32 Creatronic Mega Du…
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I was thinking of having Both Analogue & Digital Arcade sticks like this Having an Ultrastik 360 and a normal digital, as the Ultrastik uses a USB to connect and the ipac 4 also uses a USB (Just incase i decide to go 4 player) for the digital sticks. Does anyone know of any problems doing this..? i know the Ultrastick can do analogue with profiles etc, but this way i can just leave it setup for analogue only.
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Hi all, My fist Hyperspin machine in the works. Looking for some feed back on the ideas I have for my CP. This will be a multi-machine setup. Added new ideas... Calling the SMB Panel 3 a final... Adding a Marquee for all to see.
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I'm thinking of doing an arcade ... I have several monitors 17 ", but a 17" monitor is too small for two Spare play, oh I had the idea Desert model, in addition to all two screens is more beautiful and comfortable .. The purple part is separated and can serve up as a closet. Eu estou pensando em fazer um arcade... Tenho vários monitores de 17", mas um monitor de 17" é muito pequeno para duas pessas jogarem, ai tive a ideia dese modelo, alem de tudo duas telas fica mais bonito e confortavel.. A parte roxa é separada e pode servir ate como um armario Vídeo do modelo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0du7iEywhUg&feature=youtu.be
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I was trying to go on that site today for some reference, and I'm just getting a "Welcome to nginx!" message I hope they're not down for good.
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Just wanted to share with everyone how I went about making my controller holders. I have seen a few sites with controller holders that you can screw to the wall or your cab or something, but then I was just browsing through a few local thrift stores and had an idea when I saw an old metal shoe rack. Well three different old metal shoe racks to be exact, and each one ended up being perfect for holding controllers. With some coercing of course. The cool thing about this shoe rack, which has one line from another rack just to show how it would look all together, is that the back of the metal rods are threaded and have wing nuts to easily secure it. Not all of th…
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Hello, Any good write ups or tips on how to install my mobo, psu, ssd, and hdd in my cabinet? I have mid-tower i can just use but was curious what people do?
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Hi folks This is my sit down (vewlix style) cabinet. Sketched it myself in 3DSmax and a friend made it for me in his woodshop. Hyperspin with 67 systems (did this in 4 months, every night) Pc: intel core I7-4790 @ 4.0 Ghz / 16 GB RAM / Win7 64bit Buttons: Gamerfinger HBFS-30 Joysticks: Sanwa JLF-TPRG-8AYT-SK Tv: Samsung 32h6200
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Hello all. I'm in the early stages of building out a deicated racing cabinet and I'm looking for some friendly advise from others who have already started or completed their own. My questions largely sourrounding the Wheel, Pedal, and Shifter solutions that are out there and how they related to the emulators. I see many people have settled on the Logitech G27 while others have gone bigger with equipment from manufacturers like Fanatec. My goal is to simulate the original arcade experience as close as possible and perhaps even improve upon it from a force feedback perspective. The setup will be primairly used for emulators with perhaps a few native PC racing ga…
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Since it's so hard to get a 4:3 lcd flat panel, i will be going with 16:9 flat panel. I was curious if this is the right move? also, can a 16:9 monitor be set up in hyperspin to show 4:3? How is everyone doing their screens nowadays? I'm looking at a 23 or 25 in widescreen. but would want to set it up to show 4:3 if that is possible. Or leave it widescreen? Thanks!
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These are a few of the arcades that ive built. It is truly a labor of love because all the time it takes to make one vs. what you could sell it for is lopsided.
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hi guys iam korea gamer my hyperspin cabinnet by vewlix https://youtu.be/JzsEpaG1BgA see you
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I have an old cabinet that was painted black over the original decals, etc. I took a sand belt to see how easy it would come off. not so easy. i just did it in a couple areas on one of the sides, hard to get to the bare plywood. (from what i can see, it looks like an old defender cabinet). What is best practice? Just seems really hard to take off all the paint. is this what most people do or is there something that i am missing? I am using a 50 grade sand belt. Very interested in other people's opinions. Thanks!
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Look, I know it sucks compared to everybody else's cabinets I've seen here, but for not having a handy bone in my body I think I did OK. Started off as an old Capcom Bowling cabinet... not sure what the previous owner was thinking with the control panel: This was the only control panel I could find relatively cheap that fit my cab... testing out button placement: Here's the CP again with the custom CPO I made: Here's the CP in place with the custom Marquee I designed: And finally, here's the mounting of the monitor. The thickness of the monitor coupled with where I wanted to mount it from (metal frame around the inside) would have put the monit…
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These are a few of the arcades that ive built. It is truly a labor of love because all the time it takes to make one vs. what you could sell it for is lopsided.
Last reply by madhatter3339, -
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I just finished my first arcade Cab. From Hyperspin setup, graphic design and cab plan and build its taken around 7 months of spare time to complete. I always wanted an arcade machine of my own and I pretty happy with the end result. Next build will be a lot easier as you guys would know you learn a lot on your first build. Anyway thanks for taking a look!
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I'm after some help-I've recently just bought a flat pack kit for a Bartop arcade, but realise I don't know how to mount the monitor-any ideas/photos of how you've mounted yours would be much appreciated!
Last reply by Tredog, -
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Hello guys, Just wanted to post a few pics of my finished cab. Its been a very challenging and rewarding experience, but totally worth it. I've learnt lots, and thank you to all the contributions and invaluable advice on here. I'd estimate that all in all its taken around 3 months to complete, and cost about £600 total. Currently being enjoyed in the lounge, but according to the wife that is not an "appropriate permanent home"!! Can't wait to get started on the next project! Thanks
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Here details of my latest project Well I was not as happy with this purchase. I made a purchase in the dark and bought it with out seeing it working and without getting a proper look at it In the daytime and I can now see the cab is in poor condition and a few things not working. I must mention these old cabs don't like to be moved,So I wasn't shocked to see a rom error or the monitor colour problem. After cleaning it for a few hours I kept finding dirty parts every where it was so grimy And the inside is showing age the power supply needs a good clean and the wiring loom has more joints than Jamaicans cigarette tin. But that's a easy fix with a bit o…
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I am pretty far along on my project so I thought I would share some pics, and say thanks to everyone here. You have all helped me out TREMENDOUSLY. I wanted a pedestal so I could use my TV, and also move it around when not in use. I found an old Tekken 3 cab that was the style of the pic below someone was throwing away, and was in bad shape. I removed the front monitor part and got to work on it
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Hi everyone has any one got any ideas to add a steering wheel to play driving games to upright cabinet with joystick and buttons as standard panel, perhaps there is a removable steering mount you can attach easy ,to play your driving games and be easy to remove when not Just looking for ideas dont fancy the wii steering wheel, want a proper wheel with force feedback, may make a stand or something to hold steering wheel Just after ideas or if anyone got a working solution to share. I got no room to make a dedicated driving cabinet Cheers Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk
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Today I brought home a Sega Astro City Cabinet. I decided I would document my restoration in this main post, while asking for your expert advise along the way. I hope by sharing this knowledge it will help another member purchasing the same cabinet. I have placed this post on my favorite forums. Introduction Sega Astro City Released 1993 Monitor 29 in 15/24 kHz. Mine has a Nano MS9-29A, 100v 50/60hz (Nanao MS8, or Nanao MS9) Wiring JAMMA Rotatable Monitor Yes Expenses AUD Astro City Arcade Cabinet - $610 Petrol for pickup- $120 Fiberglass buffing compound - $15 Torx Hex Key Set - $14 Ozito Buffer Polisher - $39 Aliminium Cleaner - $16 Fiberglass Polish -…
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