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PoDunkMoFo:
To all,

I have been knocking this idea around my head for a while.   I think I seem to remember some rumblings about this in some long ago post.  The basic idea is this.

Interface an expensive soft tip dartboard thru a keyboard encoder to a pc. Set it up to accept quarters (if desired) to have the most realistic arcade... er bar (pub for u Europeans) feel possible.  Create a program with graphically represented dartboard and scoring.  Include as many variations as possible and allow for a large number of players.  Include bounce out and other score editing features.

OK I am the idea man here.  I have no skills of a programmer.  I do have skills of an artist and some skills of  a builder.  I would be willing to work on graphics and cabinet design and any other non programmer like stuff but for it to work we really need a programmer.

I am sure most of the dartboards would use some sort of matrix in there hit indication switching so there might be some initial issues here.

I think this wold be a cool addition to the toys we all current have and I would think it could be done for a reasonable price.

Edit -

Ok found the thread

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=34866.0

Looks like it kind of died.  Maybee if we could get the actual scoring software written and working (just tie into key presses) it would spur on some of.... well one of the more entrepreneurial members of the board. ;)
You know who you are... although you seem to have a lot on the proverbial plate lately.
DrewKaree:
I don't understand.  Mebbe its just becuz ima noob, but they sell darts at auctions by me all the time 4 cheep, like 2 hunnerd bux.
PoDunkMoFo:
See this is why there should be a way to lock noobs out of threads.  Maybee if you would lurk a little before posting you would be better informed.  ;D

But seriously...

I just thought it would be a cool project and would allow for unlimited variations plus a pc monitor would offer cool scoring feedback.

Also I have not seen boards in my area cheap.  Possibly I need to look around some more and see what I find.

DrewKaree:

--- Quote from: PoDunkMoFo on March 13, 2006, 03:57:48 pm ---See this is why there should be a way to lock noobs out of threads.  Maybee if you would lurk a little before posting you would be better informed.  ;D



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Oh sure, you guys with your tens of tens of posts showing off!  :D

Wait'll I catch up to you in post count.  I'll show you!


I know for certain that a lot of the guys buying for ~200 refurb them and sell for ~1000-1500

Check for SuperAuctions in your area. 
PoDunkMoFo:
I think....
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