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RoboG2:

The mech hits the microswitch (just like on a joystick or button), which completes the circuit (just like when you hit a key on a keyboard).  You can do this by using a hacked keyboard (free- $10) or a keyboard encoder (I think $25- 80), but if you are only going to use just that one key, a keyboard hack is fine.  About guides...

Links to keyboard hack guides- http://www.arcadecontrols.com/arcade_input.shtml#KeyboardPort



_Dom_:

do they need to be powered? and any model names? brand names?

RoboG2:

Only the lights need to be powered, which you can hook up to your computer PSU (you might want to use LED lamps instead of the incandescent ones that come with it).  The switches do no though.  One of, if not the most commonly used coin door is the Happ Over/Under Coin Door.  I don't know about others, but the LED lamps found here fit right into the preexisting lamp-holder things:  http://superbrightleds.com/1157.htm  They will last longer that the incandescent bulbs, do not get as hot, and do not draw as much amperage.

_Dom_:

thank you very much for the help :)

RoboG2:

Absolutely no problem.  Good luck!

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