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Author Topic: Tiny Galaga -Completely Done - tape, sticker maker, & a printer = DIY sideart  (Read 29626 times)

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Re: Tiny Galaga - I'm attempting a micro build. 6/15
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2013, 12:20:05 pm »
Wow, Interesting project LT.
      Those solder points look crazy.


Looks real good so far.  Will be watching your progress.


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Re: Tiny Galaga - I'm attempting a micro build. 6/15
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2013, 02:46:18 pm »
 :applaud:

Careful with those ribbon cables :(

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Re: Tiny Galaga - I'm attempting a micro build. 6/15
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2013, 12:28:34 pm »
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Re: Tiny Galaga - I'm attempting a micro build. 6/15
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2013, 01:06:18 pm »
I used these as coin return buttons, as well as other admin buttons, they take paint well too. easy to solder and install, and VERY small
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3014504

I printed my CP on inkjet vinyl then put some polycarbonate film over it (just like my full-size  CP)
PM me if you want some I got plenty as these are so small, easily printed on a desktop photo printer

Love Galaga, Can't wait to see another micro!
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Re: Tiny Galaga - I'm attempting a micro build. 6/15
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2013, 06:59:44 pm »
Love these micro builds, looking forward to seeing the progress on this one!   ;D

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Re: Tiny Galaga - I'm attempting a micro build. 6/15
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2013, 05:20:26 am »
Louis this build looks great. Before I did my GP2X I was staring at my DS thinking about it. Subscribed.

Do you plan on extending the power connector or just an open door for charging?

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Re: Tiny Galaga - I'm attempting a micro build. 6/15
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2013, 06:18:40 pm »
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Re: Tiny Galaga - I'm attempting a micro build. 6/15
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2013, 08:06:57 pm »
For my micro build I am using a barrel plug jack, soldering the usb power leads on the phone's mainboard to it. Then combining the male end of a barrel plug and the male end of a USB cable. Will make it easy to charge and easy to stow it away.

Take lots of pictures and keep a steady hand!

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Re: Tiny Galaga - I'm attempting a micro build. 6/15
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2013, 01:53:35 pm »
Is this MAME for DS or a Namco Museum DS?

As far as extending the charging port, the easiest way to do this is get a USB DS charger and then something like this:

http://www.worldofelectronics.ie/product_p/mmusbc-7.htm

which can be glued into place somewhere on the back.

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Re: Tiny Galaga - I'm attempting a micro build. 6/15
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2013, 07:39:36 am »
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Re: Tiny Galaga - I'm attempting a micro build. 6/15
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2013, 07:46:33 am »
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Re: Tiny Galaga - Wee Coin Door v.1 6/19
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2013, 12:30:10 pm »
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Re: Tiny Galaga - Wee Coin Door v.1 6/19
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2013, 12:50:27 pm »
Very cool.  Subscribed.

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Re: Tiny Galaga - Wee Coin Door v.1 6/19
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2013, 08:21:11 pm »
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Re: Tiny Galaga - Wee Coin Door v.1 6/19
« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2013, 11:29:53 pm »
Very cool.  Subscribed.

AJ
Thanks, bud.

I got my joysticks in today. Anyone know if the bat top is removable?

Hmmm, LT I don't think so, but I was playing around with the idea of slicing off the bat top, drilling a small hole down the center of the joystick shaft and replacing it with a super glued Bright Red Round Pushpin.  That way after you sliced off the bat top, you could mount it in your CPO place a dust washer like most of the old arcade machines had over the top of your CPO art before you super glued your red push pin into it.

Just a thought

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Re: Tiny Galaga - Wee Coin Door v.1 6/19
« Reply #16 on: June 20, 2013, 05:12:13 am »
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Re: Tiny Galaga - Wee Coin Door v.1 6/19
« Reply #17 on: June 20, 2013, 05:41:56 am »
I got my joysticks in today. Anyone know if the bat top is removable?

Nope.  Wish you'd asked earlier.

The bat-top version is fixed, but Digikey carries a version that has no bat. (Grayhill P/N 04A)



They also carry a keycap version (P/N 04A-K01) -- keycap is removable.




Scott

EDIT: Someone who knows how to do 3D-printer-ready designs could make a properly sized balltop for these like threedprof did for his Micro TRON build.

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Re: Tiny Galaga - Wee Coin Door v.1 6/19
« Reply #18 on: June 20, 2013, 06:01:55 am »
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Re: Tiny Galaga - Wee Coin Door v.1 6/19
« Reply #19 on: June 20, 2013, 06:45:49 am »
Thanks, PL1. I did see those before buying and saw that + pattern on the top which allows for different tops. So, I figured it could be removed and swapped out with whatever fits that + pattern. I was going to try and make a balltop for it. Or mess with the bat top some, file it down a little and paint it.

I'll never learn to never assume.  :banghead:

No big deal. I think the Jigenjuke method could work though.

If you are just trying to change the color...why not spray the ball top after taping off the rest of the joystick?

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Re: Tiny Galaga - Wee Coin Door v.1 6/19
« Reply #20 on: June 20, 2013, 08:14:42 am »
Hmm...
I remember getting the bat topoff of mine and seeing the plus base under there :dunno

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Re: Tiny Galaga - Wee Coin Door v.1 6/19
« Reply #21 on: June 20, 2013, 10:23:10 am »
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Re: Tiny Galaga - interchangeable mini ball top/dust washer solution
« Reply #22 on: June 20, 2013, 10:33:13 am »
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Re: Tiny Galaga - interchangeable mini ball top/dust washer solution 6/20
« Reply #23 on: June 20, 2013, 01:47:56 pm »
Really good work so far.
I once built a 7 Inch Pac-Man  out of a Game Boy Advance and tore the ribbon cable to the screen.  :banghead:

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Re: Tiny Galaga - interchangeable mini ball top/dust washer solution 6/20
« Reply #24 on: June 20, 2013, 05:37:16 pm »
For the dust washer on my mini mk I colored a nylon washer black and it works great. It may be a little thicker then what your looking for though.

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Re: Tiny Galaga - test control panel #1 - 6/20
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Re: Tiny Galaga - test control panel #1 - 6/20
« Reply #26 on: June 21, 2013, 04:36:19 pm »
Very nice work with that joystick! :cheers:

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Re: Tiny Galaga - test control panel #1 - 6/20
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Re: Tiny Galaga - test control panel #1 - 6/20
« Reply #28 on: June 21, 2013, 08:01:20 pm »
Your like a mad scientist...........and awesome mad scientist !
Super cool.

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Tiny Galaga - Coin door #2 with lights & a joystick mount 6/23
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Re: Tiny Galaga - Coin door #2 with lights & a joystick mount 6/23
« Reply #31 on: June 23, 2013, 02:36:39 pm »
Awesome build, projects like these amaze me. Cant wait to see the finished product, well done!
ME- Its a bartop.
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Re: Tiny Galaga - Coin door #2 with lights & a joystick mount 6/23
« Reply #32 on: June 23, 2013, 06:38:47 pm »
LT really love how the joystick and bezel turned out!  Awesome!  Just a suggestion and the coin door however...  You might take the little 25cent guys and sand or cut them down so that they are a little more flush on the coin door.  Mask them off and paint them.  If I am jumping the gun on you sorry.  Also after looking at the awesome enclosure you made for the mini joystick you could also get rid of the screws on the front of the coin door and make attachment clips for the back of the coin door much like the full size coindoors are made. 

Lookin' great man keep up the awesome work!

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Hey LT,

Nice on the inserts!  Dropping it down even a little more would be a good idea.

Are the srews there to affix the coin door to the cabinet?  If not maybe cutting off pin heads and glueing them to their respective places would make it even more of a realistic replica.  As for the coindoor clips if you look at the photo I've attached, you can clearly see two of the "clips" attaching the coindoor to the cabinet.  This is how many of these guys are attached.  If you did it this way it might cut down on the clutter. 

I really like those mini microtac switches.  I used them on my mini coindoors.  I know that Bender did as well.  They look great and work well too.

I really love these "playable" mirco arcade replicas.  I have been playing with the idea of picking up a Desktop Laser CNC cutter.  I ran across this guy making a 10" Dragon's Lair replica. 

http://resetvector.com/images/cnc-laser-cutting/the-making-of-dragons-lair-10-inch/

All I can say is WOW!  I want a laser CNC!!!!

Keep up the great work LT

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I am loving this build. Mine is almost playable.

I'm digging this mini stuff. It's a lot of fun. It's like a bunch of tiny puzzles.

This ^^ is so true

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This build is already several different kinds of awesome.  Keep it up!  :applaud: :cheers:

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