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tonyt76 said:
If I knew this stuff I wouldnt be asking
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The arcade (cab/board) specific questions are perfectly fine, this is the place to ask these questions for sure.
But stuff like... "If I have the option to use either VGA or DVI which should I use and why?" Doesn't (because it's not arcade specific, but general PC/consumer electronics).
 
I've got a L-AMI but I was only able to spend about 1 hour checking it out/over before I had to pack it away into storage.
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I spent much more time (years now) with my Vewlix Capcom and Vewlix Diamond.
Yes I noticed the same thing with my Vewlix Capcom, the monitor was very dim even on max brightness setting.
I think these machines have just had a long life in the arcade and constant daily use has taken a toll on the LCD films and backlights.

The brightness level was a major factor in my decision to replace the LCD, that and the early Vewlix monitors don't do 1080p (1920x1080) only max 1360x768.
Last I checked Taito still stocked the new new (for lack of a better identifier) model LCD.
It's very expensive shipped however, well over 1500$ with all the fees/BS.

N94R0442A VEWLIX　LCD monitor kit （NEW TYPE）JPY 162,800 / USD $1,470.91

This was the flyer that came with my new model LCD (that was replaced by the new new model).
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And this was the old LCD that I pulled (and sold).
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thomas3184 said:
Why do you have so many in storage!?
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The women I was living with/dating gambled all our rent money away at the casino, then once we got the eviction notice disappeared.
Took everything I had to settle up with them (I even sold off about 2/3rds of my PCB collection in the process). ;(

Cabs went into storage because I now just rent a bedroom from some people I met on Craigslist. :/

Let my experience serve as a warning, can't turn a ho into a housewife. :evil:
 
Wow @jassin000 that situation sucks, sounds like a crazy reddit post.

@tonyt76 i have a vewlix L AMI, the panel is not that bright but it is what i expect from 10 year old LCD tech plus being in use for awhile. My main TV is still my Panasonic plasma cuz i wasnt a fan of lcd back then. Still love this TV.
 
Has anyone had their Vewlix monitor repaired by a TV repair shop? Mine is very dim with brown bars on white scenes.

Also has anyone put a new 32” monitor inside of the original casing?
 
Definitely have. Look on Arcade Otaku, there's a recent thread about it in the Monitor section.
 
Has anyone here tried the monitor swap posted on O-A?
 
Coyo5050 said:
Has anyone here tried the monitor swap posted on O-A?
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It looks like the monitor swap on the Chewlix is much easier to perform than on a Taito Vewlix.

On the Chewlix, the metal bezel & glass float over the monitor by 4 side brackets. Once you take this frame off, the glass is held inside by a series of large metal clips. This does not exist on the Taito Vewlix.
 

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I dont understand how the monitor is held into the unit if your not using the VESA mount?

Is it just resting on the speaker boxes?
 
I was thinking the same, it looks like the monitor is resting on the 3m tape (glue) and since the monitor is light weight it does the "job".. what I see is a repo Vewlix monitor frame enclosure that attach to the monitor vesa mounting holes and to the Vewlix/chewlix back to secure the monitor. But getting to the monitor's menu to change colors settings per game will be an issue..
 
jassin000 said:
The women I was living with/dating gambled all our rent money away at the casino, then once we got the eviction notice disappeared.Took everything I had to settle up with them (I even sold off about 2/3rds of my PCB collection in the process). ;(

Cabs went into storage because I now just rent a bedroom from some people I met on Craigslist. :/

Let my experience serve as a warning, can't turn a ho into a housewife. :evil:
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Damn was going to mention something about not having space under the bridge for the vewlixs but that just tops it.
 
Office Depot next to my work says it has 1 in stock @ $189 so did an in-store pickup and will find out. Figured I would give it a try, suppose I could return it if it doesnt work. Feel like it would have to be a lot better than the old stock screen and I doubt I would change the colors setting once I dialed it in.
 
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