I built a MAME cabinet a few years back. Today, I purchased an old OK baby cabinet with the "Psychic Force" Rom for $40. The monitor was not in the greatest condition but $40 for a sit down cabinet shell seemed worth it.
I want to take my MAME setup and put it in the OK Baby cab and use the existing monitor. I've never done this before -- before I begin gutting out the ROM and the wires connecting all the output devices, what do I need to know about the CRT monitor and how on earth do I connect it to my PC's motherboard?
Also, I assume I need to figure a way to combine the power source of the monitor to my power supply that I use for the PC?
Lastly, since its an old cab, it does show signs of age. Any suggestions on how I can clean up the exterior? I'm thinking about laying a carbon fiber sticker or whatnot over the existing cabinet shell but that could be pricey.
I want to take my MAME setup and put it in the OK Baby cab and use the existing monitor. I've never done this before -- before I begin gutting out the ROM and the wires connecting all the output devices, what do I need to know about the CRT monitor and how on earth do I connect it to my PC's motherboard?
Also, I assume I need to figure a way to combine the power source of the monitor to my power supply that I use for the PC?
Lastly, since its an old cab, it does show signs of age. Any suggestions on how I can clean up the exterior? I'm thinking about laying a carbon fiber sticker or whatnot over the existing cabinet shell but that could be pricey.