How to Batocera a PC Inside a CRT/JAMMA Arcade Cabinet: Part One - Hardware

Welcome to part one of a series where I share how to build a PC rig that's meant to be played inside a CRT/JAMMA arcade cabinet. As a bonus we'll also touch on how to incorporate video capturing for streaming. This has been quite a journey with various different iterations along the way, but now that I have done all the hard work, I'm ready to share the knowledge with you.

In this video, we will focus primarily on the hardware side of things as we build together a simple rig that should work with any JAMMA arcade cabinet. By the end of this video you should be able to understand how to apply these principles with your very own setup and prepare you to part two of this series.

** Please read the official Batocera and CRT documentation to get an idea of what type of hardware is necessary for it to run successfully. **
https://wiki.batocera.org/batocera-an...

Feel free to drop any questions in the comments. Happy building!!!

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This video assumes your PC is utilizing
software that is already distributing the
correct 15khz signal to the GPU. This is
critical to prevent damaging your arcade
cabinet. You should know your hardware
before attempting. Build at your own risk!
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As promised I've added a parts list of everything mentioned in the video. Some of these can be replaced with parts of your own choosing but I will leave an asterisk on parts I recommend you stick with. I have zero affiliation with any of the links provided and do not make a profit.

PC:
Dell Optiplex 7040 SFF i7-7600

GPU:
AMD R7 350x
(If you are looking for an alternative, please read https://wiki.batocera.org/batocera-an... for more info. Another great source is https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/. You want to make sure it has both Vulkan and OpenGL support)

Video:
DVI-I to VGA Converter: https://amz.run/9GhU ****
VGA Cable: https://amz.run/9GhW

Audio:
3.5mm Right Angle TRS Cable: https://amz.run/9Ghd

Capture Device:
VGA Splitter: https://amz.run/9GhV ****
Headphone Splitter: https://amz.run/9Gif ****
3.5mm TRS Cable: https://amz.run/9Ghb
VGA Cable: https://amz.run/9GhW
OSSC: https://amz.run/9GiN
HDMI Cable

VGA to JAMMA:
Antonio Villena JAMMA adapter for MiSTer/PC: https://bityl.co/QZhp
PROS:
Low input lag (0.74ms)
Built in 3.5mm stereo amplifier
1 to 1 RBG output
CONS:
Lacks 15khz+ monitor protection mode
Faint audio ground buzz when no sound is playing

jammaASD: https://bityl.co/QZhp
PROS:
Built in 3.5mm stereo amplifier
15khz+ monitor protection mode
CONS:
Input lag (4ms)
Gives off more green RGB output

JPAC: https://bityl.co/QZit
PROS:
15khz+ monitor protection mode
1 to 1 RBG output
Input lag (2ms)
CONS:
No built in 3.5mm stereo amplifier

SQ Arcade JAMMA JVS to PC: https://bityl.co/QZjB
PROS:
Built in 3.5mm stereo amplifier
1 to 1 RBG output
Input lag (2ms)
CONS:
Lacks 15khz+ monitor protection mode
Lack support and documentation

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