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My first project: PiCade, low cost arcade emulator.
not_so_handy:
I have never heard about this r-pi but it definitely looks interesting. I may have to get on the bandwagon :)
DrChek:
What about a ZD Encoder. Less than $15.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=114744.0
kahlid74:
I love the idea, but you've got some serious issues to work out. The first is running MAME on the arm set. One version of MAME exists for ARM and we've gotten it working on the Pi Dev kit, but it's kooky. Additionally we've yet to see how games actually emulate out. Then you've got your USB control pads. This ain't no easy thing. You've got to remember that you'll be running a version of Linux on the Pi that is probably super streamlined and won't have any USB drivers and again, most of those cheap USB game pads are windows compatible and may not work in all Linux builds. So you're probably going to have to compile some custom USB encoders so you can get those plugged in and going.
Here's what I'm trying to say. I love the idea, and I love that everyone is super excited about the Pi but realistically it's going to be a while before we have a working model. If you can wait a year then this is the way to go. But if you want to do this now, go with a cheap ITX build or a Netbook off ebay. Super cheap, can run Windows XP and it'll stay somewhere close to your price range.
Again, I love the idea, I just think we as a community are moving way to fast on Pi when it's a complete unknown.
wussie:
--- Quote from: DrChek on April 30, 2012, 08:32:30 am ---What about a ZD Encoder. Less than $15.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=114744.0
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I looked at the ZD and the iPac VE, I'd probably go with the iPac VE, since it looks like I'd need 2 ZD encoders. I want this to be a 2 player cab. I've looked into the controls aspect for a bit, if I buy an ipac VE for 37 and a 2 player stick and button package for 40 that leaves me with less than 30 bucks for paint, power supply, and anything else that may come up.
--- Quote ---I also think buying a used cab is cheaper than building your own. I had mine for 50 euros (the monitor was dead but as you said, people are giving CRT TVs or monitors away, that said a friend was moving a gave his 19" CRT monitor to me). Don't forget to consider the tools cost, you need a bunch of tools to build you own and your budget will explode immediately if you don't already have them.
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I've got the tools, minus the slotter bit for tmolding, though I've yet to decide if I will use any on this build. It'd be nice to have that extra little bit of appearance, but only if the budget will allow it. Aside from that I have access to chop saws, router, jig, circular saw, and a multitude of hand tools for woodworking and an entire machine shop where I work for metal.
Nephasth:
The trick to staying within budget is to not have one.
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