Anybody ever convert a SI into a MAME cabinet??? I've got a SI that needs tons of work to get working properly (board set, CAP kit, power supply, etc.) so instead of finding a working board set, which I'm having a hard time finding, I'd like to turn it into a MAME cabinet.
Any way to modify the monitor mount to fit a LCD in it without having to use the mirror, or would I have to build that from scratch?
Any suggestions for a good MAME front end rather than having to access a keyboard and mouse all the time?
VDrums2112 wrote:
> Anybody ever convert a SI into a MAME cabinet??? I've got a SI that needs tons of work to get working properly (board set, CAP kit, power supply, etc.) so instead of finding a working board set, which I'm having a hard time finding, I'd like to turn it into a MAME cabinet.
> Any way to modify the monitor mount to fit a LCD in it without having to use the mirror, or would I have to build that from scratch?
> Any suggestions for a good MAME front end rather than having to access a keyboard and mouse all the time?
> Thanks,
> -Steve
Hmmm, people can get up to $1500 for a restored Space Invaders, and you want to convert it to a MAME?
John :-#(#
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$1500 in dream land maybe. I seen some here in MN for $400-$500 and they don't sell unless they drop the price to the low $300s
I'm all about keeping them original but if it comes to trashing or keeping them as much as possible original, I'm for it.
I would suggest building another MAME game first to get an idea what you like to change on the next one.
As for the monitor. I stick with a tube type. They look better than a LCD and will fit in the cab a lot easier. I been using old 21" PC monitors that I take to guts out and mount them directly in the cab.
If you do go the LCD way there are some that are made to fit in arcade games. Look on ebay or sercah for them with google....they go for around $500 an up.
Lots of info on the internet.....good luck and have fun.
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Anybody ever convert a SI into a MAME cabinet??? I've got a SI that needs tons of work to get working properly (board set, CAP kit, power supply, etc.) so instead of finding a working board set, which I'm having a hard time finding, I'd like to turn it into a MAME cabinet.
Any way to modify the monitor mount to fit a LCD in it without having to use the mirror, or would I have to build that from scratch?
Any suggestions for a good MAME front end rather than having to access a keyboard and mouse all the time?
I was thinking the same thing when I read $1,500. I've seen them listed on eBay for $1,500 but that doesn't mean they sell of that.
The MAME conversion is intended to be reversable. There's tons of room in that cabinet. I won't even have to remove the original board set. And if I could mount an LCD the way I want I won't even have to remove the CRT, just the mirror.
VDrums2112 wrote:
> I was thinking the same thing when I read $1,500. I've seen them listed on eBay for $1,500 but that doesn't mean they sell of that.
> The MAME conversion is intended to be reversable. There's tons of room in that cabinet. I won't even have to remove the original board set. And if I could mount an LCD the way I want I won't even have to remove the CRT, just the mirror.
If you are going to convert it, then don't loose the mirror (partially reflective - difficult to replace), pack it carefully in a box, and do not remove the wiring. Also use a fresh control panel, keeping the old one in the game. And then, yes, it could be restored some day.
John :-#)#
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Maybe in a decent retail market - heck I have three Space Invaders Deluxe uprights all in working condition that need a new control panel overly that I would let go for $300 for your choice.... I'm even having a hard time finding buyers at that price. Come fall they get parted out and the cabinets burnt because I have no room.
> $1500 in dream land maybe. I seen some here in MN for $400-$500 and they
> don't sell unless they drop the price to the low $300s
> I'm all about keeping them original but if it comes to trashing or keeping
> them as much as possible original, I'm for it.
> I would suggest building another MAME game first to get an idea what you
> like to change on the next one.
> As for the monitor. I stick with a tube type. They look better than a LCD
> and will fit in the cab a lot easier. I been using old 21" PC monitors that
> I take to guts out and mount them directly in the cab.
> If you do go the LCD way there are some that are made to fit in arcade
> games. Look on ebay or sercah for them with google....they go for around
> $500 an up.
> Lots of info on the internet.....good luck and have fun.
Greg Baumgratz wrote:
> Maybe in a decent retail market - heck I have three Space Invaders > Deluxe uprights all in working condition that need a new control panel > overly that I would let go for $300 for your choice.... I'm even having > a hard time finding buyers at that price. Come fall they get parted out > and the cabinets burnt because I have no room.
> Thanks,
> Greg
I can understand that - we don't get anywhere near as much interest for SID as for the original SI, so SIDs tend to get knocked apart...
> On 8/7/2012 2:58 PM, Andre wrote:
>> $1500 in dream land maybe. I seen some here in MN for $400-$500 and they
>> don't sell unless they drop the price to the low $300s
>> I'm all about keeping them original but if it comes to trashing or >> keeping
>> them as much as possible original, I'm for it.
>> I would suggest building another MAME game first to get an idea what you
>> like to change on the next one.
>> As for the monitor. I stick with a tube type. They look better than >> a LCD
>> and will fit in the cab a lot easier. I been using old 21" PC >> monitors that
>> I take to guts out and mount them directly in the cab.
>> If you do go the LCD way there are some that are made to fit in arcade
>> games. Look on ebay or sercah for them with google....they go for around
>> $500 an up.
>> Lots of info on the internet.....good luck and have fun.
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