Neo Geo MVS-2 mini 13 arcade monitor swap... HELP! :)

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Re: Neo Geo MVS-2 mini 13 arcade monitor swap... HELP! :)

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CRTGAMER -

My understanding of this JAMMA business is finally starting to click in my head! I read the install instructions for the converter a few times while staring at the pic you posted of the JAMMA connector... so if I dont have that white video adapter pin I am going to have to splice off of the JAMMA connector to the RGB in of the converter. I think anyways. Now I am just hoping there is an easy way to power the converter.
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swirlee wrote:CRTGAMER -

My understanding of this JAMMA business is finally starting to click in my head! I read the install instructions for the converter a few times while staring at the pic you posted of the JAMMA connector... so if I dont have that white video adapter pin I am going to have to splice off of the JAMMA connector to the RGB in of the converter. I think anyways. Now I am just hoping there is an easy way to power the converter.
You got it. Power can also be drawn from that Jamma connector, run a volt meter to be sure. Make sure you keep the Jamma Game Controller leads intact.

For power though no need to, you can always go this route too.

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Will the connecting end of that AC adapter attach to the converter as is? Or would I have to cut the tip off and manually connect the wires?
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swirlee wrote:Will the connecting end of that AC adapter attach to the converter as is? Or would I have to cut the tip off and manually connect the wires?
Just like video you need to make a new plug. Look at the diagram in your PDF.
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I just got word that the cab is being delivered tomorrow! I'll post some pics when it gets here... maybe in a new thread.. so look for those!
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swirlee wrote:I just got word that the cab is being delivered tomorrow! I'll post some pics when it gets here... maybe in a new thread.. so look for those!
Congrats, looking forward to the pics and later on the mod.

Oh, don't make a new thread, continue here so all the previous information doesn't have to researched all over again.
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So while randomly browsing last night and I come across ANOTHER converter. It appears to be exactly the same as the other, but uses red PCB rather than green. However is does come with a few extra wiring harnesses that the other one didn't, that would perhaps make the install easier. I think I might order this one instead, what do you guys think?

http://www.arcadespareparts.com/arcade_ ... 12205.html
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Its finally here!

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The monitor housing is roughly 19.5" x 13.5" should be plenty of room for a 19" to 20" LCD
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That ...... that ....... that is a beautiful work of art! Like the guard dog.
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Hes a good guard dog for sure, but I have to find something to guard my furniture from him. Notice the chunk missing from the couch... :( I laid the law down to him about my MVS though.. no licking or sniffing!
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