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Author Topic: FINISHED: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p  (Read 20661 times)

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Re: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #40 on: February 16, 2018, 02:17:16 pm »
Thanks, I'll give that a try.  Guessing I'd have set one time for the retroarch/libretro emulators and then separately for ones like advancemame.

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Re: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #41 on: February 19, 2018, 09:50:01 pm »
Can you access the volume control on your amplifier? Or can you control the volume thru software buttons?  I've built a similar Haruman kit, and also have one of those Lepai amps, but I'm not sure where to mount it.
I mounted it in a way where I *can* access the V if I need to, but as other have said I use a software solution using my controller's 'shift' feature for volume.  It works well!

Set it to a good volume and forget it.

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Re: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #42 on: March 14, 2018, 09:07:12 pm »
Almost there.  Been working with Malenko on some custom-ass art that looks pretty fantastic...



Final details are in the CP/Admin labels - I could use some help.  Check out this thread in Artwork:

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Re: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #43 on: April 21, 2018, 09:06:45 am »
Nice work Malenko... more pics with (nearly) completed artwork coming soon.

REALLY happy with how this is turning out.



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Re: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #44 on: April 22, 2018, 01:54:46 pm »
Finished the art install yesterday.  Pics below.

A few notes...
- The light in my kitchen made this thing look like a glossy, fingerprinty mess in these photos.  It looks MUCH better in person.
- The plexi on the CP is totally necessary with young kids.  It also looks great with the translucent white Ultimarc buttons.
- I'll need to make some custom dust covers for the joys.  No biggee.
- The admin panel will have white Goldleaf buttons.  They're not installed yet since the art needs to get tweaked to fit the CNC holes.
- Still trying to decide on what color of ball top to use... see below.

Thanks again, Malenko! 









Any votes on the balltop color?  The first is a near-perfect match for the blue on the art, but the second gives a little more contrast.





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Re: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #45 on: April 22, 2018, 06:21:47 pm »
Nice design.  :applaud:

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Re: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #46 on: April 24, 2018, 02:43:31 pm »
I really like this style. Very nice artwork! I just wouldn't have added the secondary functions of the buttons in the art. Looks weird to me.

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Re: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #47 on: April 25, 2018, 07:48:11 pm »
Love this style..

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Re: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #48 on: April 25, 2018, 10:10:47 pm »
 :cheers:

I'll have this finished in a few weeks. 

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Re: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #49 on: April 25, 2018, 10:26:53 pm »
corrected art will be done tomorrow and sent to the printer. Any other deets on the build?
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Re: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #50 on: April 29, 2018, 09:26:17 am »
Thanks, Malenko!  You killed it on turning my over-complicated Word Doc ideas into this artwork... couldn't be happier!

Other updates, sans pictures:
- The refurbed PC I got for this works great.  It's got an i3, and it runs Hyperspin great.  I'd love to upgrade to an SSD, but I don't see that happening before next fall. 
- Speaking of Hyperspin, I have dozens of hours into messing with this thing.  There's a learning curve, but it's not too bad.  Just need to invest the time.  Everything runs slick now - menus, videos, animations, LEDBlinky... bring it on!
- I backlit the marquee with 12v bright white LED strips.  I used a separate PS, but used the 1a terminals on the UIO like a relay, so it can be controlled by LEDBLINKY.  It turns on when HS is launched.
- Most of my MAME Roms work and are dialed in, but I have a few romsets that aren't cooperating.  I'm using an older version of MAME (1.77 I think?), so finding working replacements has been an issue.  Don't want to risk upgrading, though... because then I'll have to replace ALL my ROMS.
- Other than MAME, I'm also running ZNES, Fusion, FCEUX, and Stella (Atari).  Yes, I'm STRETCHING (  :hissy: ) the images on the 22" monitor, but since the ratio isn't drastically different than 4:3, it's really not a big deal.  I think it all looks great!  Playing with different filters and scanline generators to get everything dialed in.
- My 5yo daughter is having a blast with it already.  She calls it the 'cade, and she's learning to love the classics! 

I can totally see the appeal of a bigger cab, but a bartop like this is a great compromise if you have limited space.  Again, the Haruman was a great way to do this. 

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Re: FINISHED: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #51 on: May 28, 2018, 08:06:17 am »
Bump with updates (first post).

Finishing touches needed:
- dust washers
- picking a balltop color
- diffusers for LED strips
- a million little OCD Hyperspin/MAME settings (genres, game CP LEDs)
- creating a printing a fighting games moves book (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,157349.0.html)

...trying to get this stuff done before the urge to just play gets too great...
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Re: FINISHED: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #52 on: May 28, 2018, 09:01:11 am »
Looks great, glad I could be a small part of this build.  :applaud:
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Re: FINISHED: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #53 on: April 15, 2019, 05:19:19 pm »
hey @rave0035 i've been trying to get in contact with you about 15 amp conversion you did before, but no luck... if you can please let me know how to get in contact, will love to chat and this game came out awesome.. might be getting into building one of my own..

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Re: FINISHED: Bartop Build using Haruman Widescreen 2p
« Reply #54 on: April 15, 2019, 05:25:48 pm »
hey buddy i got a few questions about an old 15 amp conversion you did, if you get in contact with me some how it would be great.....