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javeryh's Woodgrain Cabaret Copy
bperkins01:
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--- Quote from: bperkins01 on January 14, 2021, 09:54:57 am ---Thanks for the info - I have a few options I'm sorting through - but that one looks pretty good.
I'm stripping the sides down to bare particle board. It needs repair and is expanded around the edges. So it will be *new*
thanks!
Keep up the good work
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I would be concerned about any vinyl sticking to particle board unless you seal it first. Mine is made out of MDF and I was even nervous about that so I painted it with 2 coats of Kilz to seal it and I sanded it down to 220 before applying the vinyl.
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Good call. I'll be sealing the existing stuff to stabilize it.. The inside is going to get some fresh black paint.. I can easily spray the sides too..
thx
javeryh:
Alright... after about a day of configuring all of the games (spinner sensitivity) and making sure they work and also finally implementing the pause/hole to exit feature (thanks Arroyo!), there are only a few things left to do on the software side.
1. Configure ServoStik so that it automatically switches depending on the selected game
2. Hide Windows 10 (and boot straight to Hyperspin.exe)
I think that's it unless I'm forgetting something obvious. One thing I couldn't figure out was how to launch games from Hyperspin by pressing "any button" instead of just P1 Start. It's fine because that's what the instructions on the CP say and it was how I intended it to work but someone else suggested launching by pressing "any button" (buttons 1, 2 and 3) and it seemed like a good idea. In HyperHQ you can only change the field for Launch Game to one button (unlike in MAME where you can make multiple buttons do the same thing).
I'm also placing the order for the monitor glass today - a 17-15/16" x 13-1/4" piece is going to run me $50! Tempered, 3/16" thick, gray tint, beveled and polished edges really run up the price.
So... is there a guide or something for the ServoStik configuration to get it to work with Hyperspin? I haven't plugged in the USB cable from the servo board to my PC yet but I image it's more than just plug and play. Any guidance here would be great otherwise I'm going down the google/trial and error rabbit hole.
Zebidee:
--- Quote from: javeryh on January 16, 2021, 02:32:17 pm ---I'm also placing the order for the monitor glass today - a 17-15/16" x 13-1/4" piece is going to run me $50! Tempered, 3/16" thick, gray tint, beveled and polished edges really run up the price.
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My strong recommendation: do not get gray tint, just clear glass is best. Gray tint will just make your screen darker and colours less vibrant.
Other than that strong recommendation, these suggestions: you probably don't need tempered glass, not worth the cost, and I'd choose a bit thicker (6mm, 1/4") if it will fit.
Arroyo:
First off. Wow. The whole thing pops and looks fantastic. What I appreciate most is sticking to a traditional form. We have a lot of wide screen cabs these days (totally guilty myself), and it’s refreshing to see classic lines.
Regarding launching a game with any button. The recommendation would be the same as with the pause/exit. When launching a game, look to Rocketlauncher, specify each of the buttons you’d like to work (as far as I know there isn’t a limit). I don’t have screen shots but if you are having trouble I can provide. Nice work!
javeryh:
--- Quote from: Zebidee on January 16, 2021, 06:31:16 pm ---My strong recommendation: do not get gray tint, just clear glass is best. Gray tint will just make your screen darker and colours less vibrant.
Other than that strong recommendation, these suggestions: you probably don't need tempered glass, not worth the cost, and I'd choose a bit thicker (6mm, 1/4") if it will fit.
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Really? I've always used gray tint and it always looks better to me at least. Even my DK with the "original" bezel/plexi in front wasn't clear... I think. I was wavering on the tempered glass but I think it's probably a good idea in the long run just in case. 1/4" is a good idea so I'll price it out. I probably don't need the beveled edges either but I honestly don't care about the $50 cost (although paying less would be good) so might as well get it exactly how I want.
--- Quote from: Arroyo on January 16, 2021, 10:42:41 pm ---First off. Wow. The whole thing pops and looks fantastic. What I appreciate most is sticking to a traditional form. We have a lot of wide screen cabs these days (totally guilty myself), and it’s refreshing to see classic lines.
Regarding launching a game with any button. The recommendation would be the same as with the pause/exit. When launching a game, look to Rocketlauncher, specify each of the buttons you’d like to work (as far as I know there isn’t a limit). I don’t have screen shots but if you are having trouble I can provide. Nice work!
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Thanks buddy! A classic look is what drew me to this design so it's good to hear that it actually does look that way.
As for the Rocketlauncher settings - that makes sense. I was making changes in HyperHQ (changing "enter" to "1") so I was in the wrong place. I'll take a look and see if I can find the "launch game" setting in Rocketlauncher.
I'm starting to wonder if I should have been taking notes and making a guide for myself in case I forget all of these settings. I actually thought about making some sort of print out with directions on it that gets stapled to the inside of the back door in case someone else ever becomes the owner of this thing (if so I'm probably dead LOL). Having to unscrew the CP battons to remove the monitor is something that should probably be spelled out somewhere...