rapoza609 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 So I'm looking into putting lights behind the marquee glass of this atari computer store cabinet like it originally had. I'm trying to figure out if the lights originally came through the back where the two holes are (see pics) or if they came through the top 3 holes. I was wondering if those 3 holes were for ventilation. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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+groundtrooper Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I am not an expert on this cab by any means. I wonder if the 4 rectangular pattern holes were to mount some sort of "light kit". While not authentic these days I would get a couple of LED strips to replace the lighting in the marquee. It will provide a more consistent light (no hot spots) little to no temperature problems, and you will never have to change a bulb in your lifetime. Just my suggestion. I am sure others here have answers of a more authentic nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SignGuy81 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) I agree with groundtrooper about the LEDs. As far as where to mount it and what holes were for which it really doesn't matter as far as that goes because nobody will see it once you get the face replaced. Did you ever check with any sign companies about getting a replacement? I would say though more than likely it had a fluorescent lamp going across the back, it looks like it has mounting holes as well for the fixture. It appears to me to be a cool white lamp in the pic that has one lit. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/229882-atari-computer-in-store-display-cabinet-cl-nj/maybe you could ask this guy if he ever bought the one he was looking at or had a chance to look at it and see how it was originally if you want to go that route. Edited April 26, 2017 by SignGuy81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) the game center I have simply has a 3 foot single lamp florescent light strip in it. the light strip has a very long grounded rubber cord on it ( I'm guessing 12 feet) if I leave the thing on all day it does get pretty warm and I think there is a thermal switch that cuts out. the cord end slips through a hole similar to what you have in the back LED's, cord & plug might be a good way to go Edited April 26, 2017 by chas10e 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapoza609 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Yeah, I think I'm going to go with LEDs just for practicality. I'm having a new marquee fabricated because the original was missing when I bought this. That atari game display though ... God I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapoza609 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) I think it looks pretty good Edited April 26, 2017 by rapoza609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapoza609 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Mine is the one on the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SignGuy81 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Mine is the one on the bottom very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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