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Sega Monaco GP 1979/1980 - My Remake
geecab:
--- Quote from: xfassa on December 01, 2013, 12:37:56 pm ---WOW! You did an outstanding job on this program. Thank you very much. I have a Monaco GP cabaret that kind of works (only displays a few screens). I was looking to convert it to a Monaco GP simulator using the the Sega Saturn version. However, your version is much better (especially how the competitor cars move on the track). My plan is to "gut" the cabaret and install a computer with your Monaco GP.
Once again, I can't thank you enough for your efforts. Job well done!!!
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Thanks xfassa!
Its really great that you're planning on putting the remake in your Cab! I am honored :) Please please post loads of pictures of your progress as I would be absolutely fascinated to see them! I have to say though, I'd strongly recommend keeping hold of everything you strip from the cab as it doesn't sound like there is too much wrong with it, you'd probably be able to resurrect it all at some point in the future!
Just been thinking about those LED displays on your cab. I have no idea how to do it, but I wonder if there is a simple way to hook up the LEDs to my remake somehow... I'll have a think about it some more if that's something that appeals to you??
Its very reassuring to know a MonacoGP cab owner such as yourself likes the competitor cars movement :) Together with what I remember from playing it countless times in the arcade, I think I've watched every youtube clip running MonacoGP to try and get the distribution/movement about right. I'm still not 100% happy with it, but that is just the way I am ;)
Once again, thanks for posting!
xfassa:
I've got a couple pinball restorations going on but I plan to squeeze in some Monaco GP work along the way. I will provide some pics to document the progress.
I'm not quite sure how to display the hi-scores, timer, etc on the upper marquee. I was thinking about using another monitor (extended display) to replace the entire marquee . That way it could display an image of the marquee and allow the scores, timer, etc to be displayed too. Just an idea....
As for the controller, I plan to connect a SlikStik Tornado spinner (http://na.suzohapp.com/amusement_products/arcade_game_parts/95-2657-00) to the steering wheel. I have one of these spinners on my MAME cabinet. I tested your Monaco GP with the spinner and it works GREAT!.
I'm not sure my "guts" are worth saving. The game went from working to just a few screens working. The board repairs are too complex for me to troubleshoot. Even if I get it working, Monaco GP is notorious for breaking down. I am very thankful for your simulator. Honestly, it may be more fun than the original. I really like your idea of an original and enhanced version too. If you port to Linux, even better. Anyway, keep up the excellent work. You have brought back some excellent childhood memories. Thank you.
geecab:
I was thinking about your dual monitor idea too. Either replacing the entire marquee, or if it was correct size maybe you could place it behind the marquee to use it as both a backlight and to display the scores. I'll find about a bit more about dual monitor support and Allegro (The graphics library I use) as I'm interested in this now.
Trust me, your MonacoGP guts are worth saving! Please don't throw them away, but if you must then please feel free to throw them in my direction as I would happily spend ages trying to get them back into life :)
Thanks again for the kind words about the remake, I'll be working on it some more over Xmas so any modifications/enhancements you'd like to see in the next version just let me know!
Good luck with your pinball and MonacoGP restorations!
BadMouth:
geecab, did you ever hear back from the guy who owned the Pro Monaco GP?
geecab:
Nothing yet. I couldn't find a direct email address on "davesgameroom.com", but found a link to his company website (digitalherogames.com), still no direct email but found a "contact us" section that allows you to fill out a form and send a message. So I filled that form out and sent it. That was a couple of weeks ago..
Just had another look at digitalherogames.com, went to their facebook page and found Dave is on facebook, so I'm going to request the guy as a friend and send him a message (Just done this).
BTW. Anyone else who can help unravel the mystery of the ProMonacoGP bezel (see this topic -> http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=135783.0 ) it would be most appreciated :)
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