Arcade1Up Big Buck Pedestal Conversion - Video Signal Dropout SOLVED!

[@RETROOBLIVION]

Wow! That's really cool! I like it! It would be really neat to find a way to light up the marquee. Thanks for sharing!

[@andycash1521]

Absolutely 💯% banging modification bro, Just one question what did you use to cut the cabinet sides with? I am going to try this with my big buck hunter world cabinet I just don't want to rip the graphics or make it look badly finished off when I stick the trim back on if u get what I mean. This mod looks much better than the stock cabinet it's awesome 👌

[@squire87]

@@andycash1521 Thanks! I used a circular saw to cut the panels. Very clean.

[@IrishApe1976]

Hey...First off, your build is outstanding. Legitimately pro level. I have a 2nd Big Buck Hunter that I haven't built yet, but now I know exactly what I'm going to do. I have a few questions though, if that's ok. 1) Is there a cap on the size of the screen? I have a 42" Vizio that I'm just not using, but would happily use for this. 2) I think you're on to something regarding the powered hdmi/dvi adapter cable and how you've eliminated signal loss or degredation. Do you think doing the same thing with just a powered hdmi cable would have the same results, or is there something inherent in the DVI standard or interface? Anyway, great video and I'm happy to subscribe. Thank you!

[@squire87]

Cheers and thanks for the kind words! I don't believe the size matters, as the signal itself doesn't discriminate. That said, it seems like those who struggle with intermittent signal dropout are using a TV rather than a computer monitor. Further, I'm using an HDMI to DisplayPort (not DVI) adapter cable, which is designed to be powered because it won't work otherwise. I suppose a "powered HDMI" theoretically might work, but idk such a thing exists. Imo, you're better off going with the largest computer monitor you can find that also has a DisplayPort input. Of course, if you don't care about the intermittent signal dropout, go the TV route.

[@IrishApe1976]

Hi! So I have a 31 inch displayport monitor, I ordered the lvds2 from geekworm and the powered HDMI to dp adapter you used...but no luck. I noticed space to add jumpers on the lvds board... can you tell me if you did anything specific with your lvds board? I've tried on 2 separate Buck Hunter pcbs, and two different monitors with DP, nothing (they work just fine with the stock A1up monitors)

[@squire87]

@@IrishApe1976 Are you getting sound, but just no picture? If so, after it's booted up the game, try unplugging the USB from it's power adapter and plugging it back in. I've found this sometimes "cycles" the signal.

[@squire87]

@@IrishApe1976 Hi there. Sorry to hear you're not having much luck. These boards are very finicky, especially in marrying up with a compatible monitor. My guess is that that's the issue. I can only attest to my own experience, which is with the Dell monitor I used in the video. If I were you I would either find the exact monitor I used, or just keep your eye out for other potential options until you find one that works.

[@Lastjustice]

I'm currently pondering my redesign for my big buck hunter deluxe cabinet. I watched yours and couple otehr videos for potential ideas. What I need to know is if I can reuse the stock guns with say a mini pc or rasberry pi? I have a mini pc laying I'd like to put to work for this project, I just don't have an exact answer for making the guns with it. I plan test a couple things to get to that answer, but if someone has more solid info I'd happily listen. I have yet to find a video showing this part of modding a buck hunter cabinet.

[@squire87]

Hmm, sorry I can't help. As you can see in the video, I only redesigned the cabinet itself in order to utilize a larger monitor. If you're on Facebook, I would recommend joining the group "Arcade1up & Modding". It's very useful for questions like this: facebook.com/groups/2768572869834975/

[@Lastjustice]

@@squire87 Thanks for the reply. I appreciate you took the time to offer me something. I got a reply saying the stock guns basically only work with the default pcb on another video. This might be the case, but I figured I'd see whatever options I had before planning my next move.

[@Lastjustice]

@@squire87 I'm definitely going use your woodgrain tape idea. Thanks again for making this video as I needed look what kind you used to make sure I searched for right kind of tape.