Yotsuya's Digital Signage Scoreboard

[Generic Eric]

w00t!



I finally got everything working.  Before I was just showing you the edit on the web interface.  Here is the real deal!

[yotsuya]

 

[DGP]

So wait...

I can install something on my MAME cab that will auto check and network high scores with those using it?

Jason

[Generic Eric]

So wait...

I can install something on my MAME cab that will auto check and network high scores with those using it?

Jason

Word.


Just insert that googly spreadsheet into that rise app.  Just know that rise makes it clear they intend to charge for this in the future. 

I can only hope if this trends well, the FE devs will add similar functionality.

[leapinlew]

Galaga (Fast)   1045110   LEW

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMNNNNN.... got my work cut out for me...

Boom!

The score was higher, but this is a screenshot I took

From this thread: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,80000.msg835151.html#msg835151

[yotsuya]

So wait...

I can install something on my MAME cab that will auto check and network high scores with those using it?

Jason

I wouldn't recommend installing it on your MAME cab. It adds a lot of overhead and if you have an old system, it will affect performance.

What we need is a FE plugin that will read the Google Spreadsheet.

[pbj]

[wp34]

Where is the fun in that?   


Brilliant idea to use GoogleDocs for this yotsuya.   

[Generic Eric]

Is the matter of the bronze joystick trophy point scoring settled?  It would be cool to have a window for that too.  I'm not in contention, but it would fit in with the theme of the shared scoreboard.

[yotsuya]

I went in and took out the extra scores where mine were lower than the BYOAC High Score winners so a game is only listed once. I also put it in alphabetical order on the sheet to make it easier to find games.

Remember, this is all honor system, so feel free to add your own scores if they are higher than what's listed. We're all grown ups, here.

[rablack97]

the fun part in this is someone can put random things on that spreadsheet right.....

ooohhh the possibilities there.......oops i just juveniled the project......going back to timeout...

[Generic Eric]

I updated the list from the high score comp threads and the BYOAC Scoreboard thread.

@Yotsuya

Do you notice a slow down with this many entries? 

[yotsuya]

I updated the list from the high score comp threads and the BYOAC Scoreboard thread.

@Yotsuya

Do you notice a slow down with this many entries?

I haven't linked to the BYOAC one yet. Are you seeing a slowdown?

[Generic Eric]

I changed the scroll speed last night.  It was just me.
*shrug*

[yotsuya]

I changed the scroll speed last night.  It was just me.
*shrug*

Shazzle.

Good to know. Everyone, feel free to add any game and your high score if it's not on there. World Record Holder on Snacks N' Jaxon? Add it to the sheet!!! 

[yotsuya]

Oh, and  you for beating my Asteroids score, (+_+) 

[Generic Eric]

So wait...

I can install something on my MAME cab that will auto check and network high scores with those using it?

Jason

I wouldn't recommend installing it on your MAME cab. It adds a lot of overhead and if you have an old system, it will affect performance.

+1

This program is meant to run independently, in a corner, looking like a digital sign.  So far, I think its fantastic at what it does.  However, if you put this on your main desktop like I did, it will close chrome when you least expect it.

Even if you turn everything off on the web interface, it will still launch a window. 

edit
but if you take the player out of the start up folder, the launching seems to stop.
/edit

[rablack97]

i tinkered with this on home pc....

All it does is scroll for a few seconds then disappear, reset and repeat.....

 

[yotsuya]

i tinkered with this on home pc....

All it does is scroll for a few seconds then disappear, reset and repeat.....

 

You're doing it wrong, bro. 

You CAN set it up to do multiple pages. I'm thinking of having one page with my local high scores, then it switching to the BYOAC scores after a minute. Rinse and repeat.

[Le Chuck]

Gee, and to think I'm still trying to source a good fibre board with changeable letters theme'd to my favorite adult beverage.  Egad, I hotspot my phone and run this thing to just update when I'm in the room.  The possibility, and yet I'm still in love with the analog version. 

[yotsuya]

Gee, and to think I'm still trying to source a good fibre board with changeable letters theme'd to my favorite adult beverage.  Egad, I hotspot my phone and run this thing to just update when I'm in the room.  The possibility, and yet I'm still in love with the analog version.

I hear you, bro. I would trade this setup in an instant for one of these at a reasonable price locally...

[Vigo]

dammit. Now you are putting cheese steak in my head again.

[yotsuya]

dammit. Now you are putting cheese steak in my head again.

[HaRuMaN]

dammit. Now you are putting cheese steak in my head again.

 

[yotsuya]

dammit. Now you are putting cheese steak in my head again.

 

You work too far to partake in Cheesesteak Thursday, brother.

[Vigo]

Well, I'm pleased as punch there is a local cheesesteak joint a few blocks away from my new house.

[yotsuya]

Well, I'm pleased as punch there is a local cheesesteak joint a few blocks away from my new house.

You ---smurfing--- win the Internet today, bro.

[Generic Eric]

 



Is there a FE feature request thread?

Back on topic, how many others have tried this?  I think its worth the effort. 

[Vigo]

Obligatory scrolling version

[Le Chuck]

Obligatory scrolling version

I prefer them small and plentiful

[pbj]

You're such a conformist.

[yotsuya]

I'm going to work this file into my scoreboard. 

[Vigo]

[rablack97]

i tinkered with this on home pc....

All it does is scroll for a few seconds then disappear, reset and repeat.....

 

You're doing it wrong, bro. 

You CAN set it up to do multiple pages. I'm thinking of having one page with my local high scores, then it switching to the BYOAC scores after a minute. Rinse and repeat.

Oh thank you for telling me i'm doing it wrong Einstein.....this i know

How bout you post a small tutorial on what you did right......

like screen shots of your settings, how to get the player going etc.....purty please.

[Generic Eric]

i tinkered with this on home pc....

All it does is scroll for a few seconds then disappear, reset and repeat.....

 

You're doing it wrong, bro. 

You CAN set it up to do multiple pages. I'm thinking of having one page with my local high scores, then it switching to the BYOAC scores after a minute. Rinse and repeat.

Oh thank you for telling me i'm doing it wrong Einstein.....this i know

How bout you post a small tutorial on what you did right......

like screen shots of your settings, how to get the player going etc.....purty please.

I don't have any Mike Boss style graphics on mine, but after working on it for about 2 hours I got it going.  There is a short video that intentionally ignored for over an hour. 

Aside from having conficting "devices" the biggest hold up for me was I tried to use the chrome app. 

Eventually, I'd like to tweek it more with a more Pac Man ish background.  Or cycle through different Pac Man pics.

[yotsuya]

OK, I'll start a Build Your Own Arcade Scoreboard Tutorial thread. Look for it soon. 

[rablack97]

 

 


Ok i got it to scroll right, i changed the refresh to 6000 secs, and assigned start,company, and demo to my template.

I recommend you change the refresh immediately, to a higher #, it makes the template easier to work with.

[Rick]

OK, I'll start a Build Your Own Arcade Scoreboard Tutorial thread. Look for it soon. 

Link me some BYOAST goodness, my good man!

[rablack97]

BEOTCHES!!!!!

[yotsuya]

Who's your ---maternal-smurf---, rablack97!