Namco Noir HD log

streetfighterken · Jun 3, 2023

I just got a pair of Noirs as well so figure I'll add to this thread if that's ok. I run them in an arcade with ES3s. The GPUs were overheating and crashing the game so I 1) removed the top of the case of the ES3 and 2) added fans to blow more heat up the smoke stack. I'm using the existing empty fan headers of the ES3.

sodnine · Jun 10, 2023

streetfighterken said:
I just got a pair of Noirs as well so figure I'll add to this thread if that's ok. I run them in an arcade with ES3s. The GPUs were overheating and crashing the game so I 1) removed the top of the case of the ES3 and 2) added fans to blow more heat up the smoke stack. I'm using the existing empty fan headers of the ES3.

Cool! That's smart. I've been thinking about adding more fans to my setup, as well. Right now though the temperatures are very good with the swapped in/out parts so I'm going to see how it does before I make any more moves.

No major updates on my end! I cleaned out the inside of the top shelf and got it stripped all the way down to just be used as a shelf. It's really clean now!

I did however throw these cute pacman statues on top. Couldn't think of a better place for them to live.

For next steps, I am going to likely put an ethernet passthrough in the rear of the cabinet. Right now it's running in through a hole in the carry handle on the bottom half of the cab. I'd like to clean that up a bit. There's a good chance I do an HDMI in/out at the same time, and maybe figure out how I can get a surge protector inside this guy..

muckyfingers · Jun 10, 2023

For a surge protector for the monitor and PC, you could buy some IEC connectors and cut the end off a surge protector, solder on new connector and use the power cable you have in the cab already.

IEC connector

streetfighterken · Jun 10, 2023

sodnine said:
For next steps, I am going to likely put an ethernet passthrough in the rear of the cabinet. Right now it's running in through a hole in the carry handle on the bottom half of the cab. I'd like to clean that up a bit. There's a good chance I do an HDMI in/out at the same time, and maybe figure out how I can get a surge protector inside this guy..

Why not use the bottom access panel? That's what it's for.

sodnine · Jun 12, 2023

streetfighterken said:
Why not use the bottom access panel? That's what it's for.

Wasn't aware it exists, sounds like it's time for me to look, lol

sodnine · Jun 12, 2023

Managed to get my 3d printer back up and running, and to match the mounting pattern of the Bana Passport reader. Working on a fun little project to replace it on the control panel. Will have more to show as I get farther on the project.