World Series Baseball 99 - Arcade Build HELP!!

[Nitro0602]

Okay.. so I know it’s been like a 100yrs 😂 had some things going on in life and had to take a step back. All is good now and have to get this sorted out! Once again thanks to everyone with all the pointers!

The current Sega Naomi emulator requires an analog input to swing the bat.. so I tested out an encoder that came with the analog thumbstick and works well picture attached). At this point is there anyone who can make 2 of these mechanisms with spring loaded feature that works with analog?

I currently have the game working on an older emulator and using a pinball plunger (set to “up” on the encoder) pull back and release to swing.. however I can only move the aim digitally (very robotic not smooth like analog) the game does auto aim the cursor for you.. but it is best if you can manually move for more precision on solid hits.

Newest emulator moves the joystick as analog.. but also requires analog inputs to swing the bat.. ( like the current encoder I purchased.. most frustrating thing ever!!!)

Also attached is from the actual control panel to get a better idea.. looks like it has 2 rotaries and spring.. but I’m not sure as this is out of my league lol

[PL1]

Haven't forgotten you, I've just been really busy this year IRL.   

The current Sega Naomi emulator requires an analog input to swing the bat.. so I tested out an encoder that came with the analog thumbstick and works well picture attached). At this point is there anyone who can make 2 of these mechanisms with spring loaded feature that works with analog?

Glad to hear that the encoder you bought works well for player one.
- If another one works for player 2, you've got the encoder part of your project covered.   

Things left to do for your bat controllers:
- Cut shaft to length and drill setscrew holes.
- Adjust the height and angle variables in the potentiometer bracket code.
- Get long-life pots.
- Print/fabricate final parts, take photos, and assemble them.

Things left to do for anyone else who wants to make one:
- Write and test Arduino encoder code.
- Document the build including a bill of materials, photographs, and .zip file with the printable files and OpenSCAD source code.


Scott

[Nitro0602]

All good man! I got tied up as well and left it alone 😂
The analog is just a quick fix but it can’t extend back enough to give it the actual feel. I’ll do more testing and confirm all the details later this week.. need a refresher 😂