Using a PC inside a Vewlix

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Using a PC inside a Vewlix

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I am getting a Vewlix AMI cabinet without an game system inside. I was considering getting a TaitoX2 but considering the price, and it is just a PC anyway, it may make more sense to just put a PC inside and buy the games from Steam (or go the TaitoX2 hacked games route, which seems to be another headache). Anyway, few questons:

1. As the cabinet will come wired for JVS will I need special adapters to connect a PC?
2. How will I connect audio? Do I need an amp?
3. I can create my own menu to select a game once the PC has booted, but how can I exit games to go back to this menu? Do I have to install extra buttons for this?

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Nostromo wrote: 1. As the cabinet will come wired for JVS will I need special adapters to connect a PC?
2. How will I connect audio? Do I need an amp?
3. I can create my own menu to select a game once the PC has booted, but how can I exit games to go back to this menu? Do I have to install extra buttons for this?
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1. JVS-PAC
2. Sound output of your PC to the 2 chinch In of the Sound AMP in your cab (should be there).
3. Yes you can, there are a few options like Hyperspin and XBMC, but I'm no expert with this right now.
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Thanks a lot for your answer :)

Regarding 3, my issue is not the software itself, but if I need extra buttons to "exit" games. :P
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You can use the built in shortcut button presses on the JVS-Pac which work with a standard CP or use something like a small handheld bluetooth keyboard.
http://jvspac.kirurg.org/?page=operation

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/iPazzPort-illu ... =Ipazzport
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Rossyra wrote:You can use the built in shortcut button presses on the JVS-Pac which work with a standard CP or use something like a small handheld bluetooth keyboard.
http://jvspac.kirurg.org/?page=operation
That's frigging awesome, thank you!
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