Author Topic: Arkanoid Bartop Arcade (Read 26920 times)

Superfrog · « **Reply #40 on:** April 12, 2013, 01:35:01 am »

Eeej Tony,

Great to see you again, brings back "old"memories

Lets have Woody come over

Termin8tor · « **Reply #41 on:** April 12, 2013, 05:50:46 am »

Quote from: TonyWatto on April 11, 2013, 08:55:25 pm

Good to see I can follow your progress Paul. It's a shame about Bartopmania, but at least all the gang seems to be on here hi Superfrog, Almighty and Unstupid.

I'll have to sart a thread on my bartop progress

Hi Tony and welcome to BYOAC.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #42 on:** April 14, 2013, 01:14:42 pm »

Coin mech, monitor and marquee retainer done. Next up connect spinner to opti-pac.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #43 on:** April 15, 2013, 02:45:06 pm »

Fitted the marquee today. I'm not 100% happy with it but it will do for now.

Seith · « **Reply #44 on:** April 15, 2013, 03:47:56 pm »

I gotta say it - i love how you worked that coin mech in

makes me want to make a bartop and do that same design!

jmike · « **Reply #45 on:** April 15, 2013, 09:25:30 pm »

Quote from: Termin8tor on April 15, 2013, 02:45:06 pm

Fitted the marquee today. I'm not 100% happy with it but it will do for now.

Absolutely love the marquee!!

Any chance you would be willing to share it?

Termin8tor · « **Reply #46 on:** April 16, 2013, 02:43:15 pm »

My Opti-Pac arrived today, but spinner not spinning. I Guess I will have to wait till tomorrow when I can test it with a volt meter.

Why can't these things just be straight forward for once.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #47 on:** April 16, 2013, 03:00:37 pm »

Am I right in thinking when wired up the spinner should move the mouse pointer?

PL1 · « **Reply #48 on:** April 16, 2013, 03:21:03 pm »

It should move the cursor in windows.

Are you sure the 5v, ground and 2 signal wires are properly connected?

See pg 8 of the manual.

Not sure if it has a visible light LED or IR LED.

A cel-phone camera should be able to see the IR LED that gets interrupted by the encoder wheel.

If you're not sure your camera can see IR, you can verify by pressing a button on a TV remote while looking at the LED.

Scott

Edit: You may find more useful information in this thread.

Nephasth · « **Reply #49 on:** April 16, 2013, 03:44:11 pm »

I'm sure you've already consulted the manual, but if not here's the schematic for the spinner showing which pins get wired to what (notice that the pins are not in order in this schematic).

Termin8tor · « **Reply #50 on:** April 16, 2013, 04:15:56 pm »

Thanks guys, I think I'll just have to wait until I can test it tomorrow. Anyway this is how I wired it up.

PL1 · « **Reply #51 on:** April 16, 2013, 06:21:23 pm »

Wiring looks right.

Is it an "active high" device?

Ultimarc has a utility to make active high devices work with the OptiPac.

Look for the link almost to the bottom of this page.

Scott

Termin8tor · « **Reply #52 on:** April 17, 2013, 03:04:30 am »

Quote from: PL1 on April 16, 2013, 06:21:23 pm

Wiring looks right.

Is it an "active high" device?

Ultimarc has a utility to make active high devices work with the OptiPac.

Look for the link almost to the bottom of this page.

Scott

"IT'S ALIVE!" Thanks Scott that worked like a charm. I guess it's a high active device.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #53 on:** April 17, 2013, 03:57:27 pm »

I've been playing Arkanoid for the last hour using the spinner. This weekend I should be able to finish off the CP and move onto the software side of things.
Special thanks to PL1 and Nephasth.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #54 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:06:55 pm »

Can't decide on button layout. What do you think? If you use 3 action buttons, how are yours laid out?

Louis Tully · « **Reply #55 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:34:30 pm »

Nephasth · « **Reply #56 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:41:33 pm »

I like the first one, but I don't like the button on the right. I'd delete that button, move the spinner further right, space out the joystick/button group to something close to slagcoin's measurement layouts (if not already), and also move the joystick/button group a little further right as well.

Here's my Arkanoid panel. When I first started playing I would use my right hand to control the spinner, and left for 'fire'. But after playing with a joystick more (I had my Arkanoid running long before I had any joystick/button game running), I naturally use the spinner with my left now.

Normally I'm a fan of options (ambidextrous controls for example), but in this case, with this being a bartop and space being limited, I'd have a preference of not feeling crowded on the CP while playing.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #57 on:** April 18, 2013, 05:30:22 pm »

I've decided on a mixture of both and also lost the right fire button.

sharpfork · « **Reply #58 on:** April 18, 2013, 08:43:13 pm »

I like the final layout best of those you have posted. I personally like the third button to be vertically aligned like the top row here:

http://slagcoin.com/joystick/layout.html

It lest your right elbow hang out a bit and is more confortable for longer gaming session.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #59 on:** April 20, 2013, 08:09:47 am »

Lexan cut and button test fit.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #60 on:** April 20, 2013, 12:12:26 pm »

Control panel artwork added.

Next up spinner and joystick

Superfrog · « **Reply #61 on:** April 20, 2013, 12:48:58 pm »

That looks very Nice and clean Paul

All pieces falling together at this great Bartop

Seith · « **Reply #62 on:** April 20, 2013, 12:55:54 pm »

Great choice on the button layout. Can't wait to see this one completed.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #63 on:** April 20, 2013, 01:20:05 pm »

Now with added spin.

It's very tempting to add more games, but there is still so much more to do.

Nephasth · « **Reply #64 on:** April 20, 2013, 01:54:05 pm »

Looks great!

Termin8tor · « **Reply #65 on:** April 20, 2013, 02:25:31 pm »

Quote from: Nephasth on April 20, 2013, 01:54:05 pm

Looks great!

Quote from: Seith on April 20, 2013, 12:55:54 pm

Great choice on the button layout. Can't wait to see this one completed.

Quote from: Superfrog on April 20, 2013, 12:48:58 pm

That looks very Nice and clean Paul

All pieces falling together at this great Bartop

Thanks for all the encouragement guys.

I couldn't help myself. It plays really well.

Still to do:
wire up joystick, buttons and coin mech
install speakers
install marquee lighting
paint back door and install fan and power button
sort out coin door
secure all parts
play more Arkanoid

Take tomorrow off.

Malenko · « **Reply #66 on:** April 20, 2013, 03:37:58 pm »

looks phenomenal!

Termin8tor · « **Reply #67 on:** April 21, 2013, 02:09:22 pm »

Quote from: Malenko on April 20, 2013, 03:37:58 pm

looks phenomenal!

Thanks.

So much for taking today off. I've wired up and configured all the buttons and plugged in the speakers,for USB powered speakers they sound rather good. I don't think I'll ever go back to using powered speakers and an amp, for one thing there is no feedback issues. Also printed out the instruction card.

The most amazing thing about today is the bartop actually seemed to get the missus seal of approval and she's rather good at Arkanoid. (I may be able to keep this one.)

Instruction Card.

The now obligatory pic of my son playing.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #68 on:** April 21, 2013, 02:20:57 pm »

Termin8tor · « **Reply #69 on:** April 21, 2013, 03:20:10 pm »

Quote from: Louis Tully on April 21, 2013, 02:20:57 pm

This place has stepped up its collective game over the last couple of years. Everyone seems to be making such high quality builds lately.

I would also add your builds to this collective, Louis.

I've added the miniSLG for scan line goodness.

Malenko · « **Reply #70 on:** April 22, 2013, 09:49:28 am »

if she makes you get rid of it, I CALL DIBS!

Termin8tor · « **Reply #71 on:** April 22, 2013, 03:21:39 pm »

Quote from: Malenko on April 22, 2013, 09:49:28 am

if she makes you get rid of it, I CALL DIBS!

I'm pretty sure I'm going to be keeping it. When I came home from work today she was playing on it (thats never happened before). I just wish I hadn't made it playable until it was finished.

Tonight I've de-cased and fitted the speakers.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #72 on:** April 22, 2013, 05:16:01 pm »

Here's a little tip I picked up along the way. Don't glue the top down until you've finished. Makes it easier to work on the speakers and lighting.

Topless picture:

Termin8tor · « **Reply #73 on:** April 26, 2013, 10:05:59 am »

Another day, another obstacle. The coin mech I'm using is a CH-926, does anyone have any experience using one of these in mame. It's wired up correctly and set up to use the right coinage it just not sending a pulse through. It registers the coin via a LED on the top but no joy getting it to add credit.

or to register a keystroke.

PL1 · « **Reply #74 on:** April 26, 2013, 04:03:00 pm »

Search is your friend.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,122129.msg1296047.html#msg1296047

Scott

Termin8tor · « **Reply #75 on:** April 26, 2013, 04:22:05 pm »

Thanks PL1 I did find this, but wasn't sure it worked as there is no follow up reply. I will give its go. Thanks.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #76 on:** April 30, 2013, 03:31:04 pm »

I've been waiting on parts this last week so haven't been able to add much. Today the hinge for the coin door arrived so I've done a test fit, and it's perfect for the job. Saturday I plan on painting the back and adding locks and vent holes.

I also have to find a small tupperware box for catching coins.

emphatic · « **Reply #77 on:** May 02, 2013, 03:20:41 pm »

Classy design, beautiful work!

Termin8tor · « **Reply #78 on:** May 04, 2013, 12:44:59 pm »

Quote from: emphatic on May 02, 2013, 03:20:41 pm

Classy design, beautiful work!

Thanks for your kind words Emphatic.

Been working on the back today. Still have to paint it though.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #79 on:** May 06, 2013, 03:24:03 pm »

Marquee light working. I've used 2 white cold cathode tubes. I was tempted to go down the LED route with this one, but decided to stick with what I know (why fix what isn't broken).


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