Posted by Tim C. on 28, 2001 at 10:20 AM:
In Reply to: Good monitor idea (I think) posted by Dudah on 27, 2001 at 4:12 PM:
I have tried this already, with building a cocktail and using a Space Invaders mirror to reflect an upright image. I thought I could rotate the top, and have controls on all sides, this way I would not have to rotate the monitor. Unfortunately, it's less then stellar. The thickness of the glass in the mirror causes image "Ghosting" due to the refration of light through the glass. The only way to get a perfect image is to use a "first surface" mirror, where the mirror material is on the front of the glass rather then the back. Unfortunately, these are very expensive to have made, about $250 for a small one. They are used in projection tv's, so if you can find a broken one, you may get one cheap.
I think this idea has loads of promise, if a mirror can be found cheaply enough.
Tim
: Today in study hall, I was thinking about arcade monitors and got to thinking of how people make it so you can rotate it to switch between vertical and horizontal games. Well I have a great idea. Instead of cutting holes on the side of your cab to spin it, why not use motor(s)? You would have to put some electromagnetic shielding (aluminum foil) around the motor to prevent damage to the monitor. But that would be so cool! Have a SPDT switch or keyswitch and rotate the monitor any way you want. Plus you could mount microswitches so when the monitor reaches a certain point, it cuts off power to the motor! Tell me what ya think.
: -Kev