Replacing game SVGA CRT tubes w/computer monitor tubes?
Anyone successfully transplanted a computer monitor into a video game monitor frame? I am working on a Touchmaster with an 19" SVGA (800x600) style touchscreen arcade monitor. The monitor is having issues, so I was thinking about putting in a true computer monitor, but want to use the same frame, etc. I realize I would need to get a matched sized tube (19") and realize that computer monitors are sized-up or are based on their viewable size (IE. a 19" monitor may only be 18.5 inches viewable). I also understand I *may* gain a little screen size by removing the frame from the computer monitor (around the tube). The other issue is needing a curved tube (for the touch screen) compared to later "flat" computer monitor CRT tubes.
Anyone done this?
Scott C.
Anyone successfully transplanted a computer monitor into a video game monitor frame? I am working on a Touchmaster with an 19" SVGA (800x600) style touchscreen arcade monitor. The monitor is having issues, so I was thinking about putting in a true computer monitor, but want to use the same frame, etc. I realize I would need to get a matched sized tube (19") and realize that computer monitors are sized-up or are based on their viewable size (IE. a 19" monitor may only be 18.5 inches viewable). I also understand I *may* gain a little screen size by removing the frame from the computer monitor (around the tube). The other issue is needing a curved tube (for the touch screen) compared to later "flat" computer monitor CRT tubes.
Anyone done this?
Scott C.
