Author Topic: Person needed in New Jersey to modify X-Arcade for handicapped man (Read 3515 times)

icabjeff · « **on:** June 26, 2006, 01:24:11 pm »

I'm looking for a hobbyist to help me modify an X-Arcade for handicapped use. I know how to do the work but I can't physically do the work. I would like to pay on a per-project basis.

Jeff Gray

Arcadiac · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2006, 05:20:09 pm »

Hi Jeff, welcome to the board! There may be someone who posted in this thread (located in the FAQ/Sticky section), who can help you out if you contact them. :
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,28718.0.html
Best of luck and let us know how it goes.
ARCADIAC!

MameMaster! · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2006, 04:29:07 pm »

Quote from: icabjeff on June 26, 2006, 01:24:11 pm

I'm looking for a hobbyist to help me modify an X-Arcade for handicapped use. I know how to do the work but I can't physically do the work. I would like to pay on a per-project basis.

Jeff Gray

what are you looking to do to it exactly?

pointdablame · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2006, 06:25:04 pm »

I'm curious what you need done exactly as well, and also what sort of timeframe you are looking at.

I'm in NJ, but don't have a ton of free time lately. If I can be of any help though, I'd be glad to do it.

Santoro · « **Reply #4 on:** June 29, 2006, 04:24:41 pm »

Same here, very busy, but depending on the extent of the mods I might be able to help. What are we talking about?

icabjeff · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2006, 10:17:50 pm »

I'm in the process of modifying an X-Arcade joystick to incorporate sockets for disability standard switches.
A disability standard switch can range from a large separate push button on/off switch that can be operated by broad movements of the body, to a chin operated mini-joystick with a center push switch.The standard part is that they plug into specially made or adapted equipment via a 1/8" headphone style socket for single switches and 9-pin dsub atari style socket for multiple switches
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I'm basing my project on a project found at http://www.oneswitch.org.uk/4/DIY/x-arcade.htm
Since the circuit board can support two players my project will have two sets of sockets with 4 1/8" primary action button sockets and three 9-pin dsub sockets going to all of the joystick buttons.
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I'm also trying to use a tilt switch to operate the four directional buttons with head movement.

Jeff

MameMaster! · « **Reply #6 on:** July 06, 2006, 03:16:29 pm »

I may be able to secure 1 or 2 FREE XArcades from XArcade.

Would that help to get the ball rolling on this project?

icabjeff · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2006, 09:06:46 am »

I already purchased the X-Arcade. I just need somebody to do modifications. Thanks for the kind offer though.

Jeff

Thenasty · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2006, 10:34:48 pm »

where r u in NJ ?

If this switches you talk about are almost the same as microswitches (momentary), it should be no problem at all.

icabjeff · « **Reply #9 on:** July 09, 2006, 08:54:17 am »

The single switch plugs are mono headphone style audio plugs. The multiple plugs are d-sub miniature 9 pin plugs. The special switches work like arcade switches. I live in Newton.

Jeff

stevejt · « **Reply #10 on:** July 09, 2006, 10:59:55 am »

Am I correct in thinking that you just need sockets to accept the 1/8" plugs and d-subs mounted in the x-arcade and wired to it?

If that's all, it's simple, even if a panel has to be mounted, (I never saw a headphone jack that would mount to anything other than the thickness of sheetmetal).

I am about 3 hours away from you. I don't know when I would have a day for it though, as I have my own business and custody of my 2 boys. I will see what I can do.

Steve

arzoo · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2006, 09:22:09 am »

Correct me if I

Stingray · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2006, 12:58:26 pm »

Quote from: arzoo on July 10, 2006, 09:22:09 am

Correct me if I

stevejt · « **Reply #13 on:** July 10, 2006, 07:23:11 pm »

I didn't think of that... BUT- can't the x-arcade with adapters be used on the pc and ps2 and xbox etc?

Steve

icabjeff · « **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2006, 09:42:58 pm »

Quote from: stevejt on July 10, 2006, 07:23:11 pm

BUT- can't the x-arcade with adapters be used on the pc and ps2 and xbox etc?

Steve

Yes it does. That is why I bought it.
To modify it you need to directly jump off each arcade button and connect it to the mono and d-sub 9 connections for player one and jump off a wiring harness coming from theX-ARCADE circuit board for player two

Jeff

stevejt · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2006, 01:06:48 pm »

Hey Jeff.

Do you already have all the necessary mono jacks and dsub sockets already?

Am I correct in assuming that a metal panel needs to be inserted to attach the jacks and sockets to?

Does anyone here have a pic or a link to a pic of the inside of the x arcade? Would like to see (1) entire inside, (2) circuit board, and (3) the connectors used attaching micros. I am sure someone will ask why or say I don't need to see those specifics, SO, wondering best places to solder (would rather solder than splice), if terminals are uninsulated, wires can be soldered to them quickly.

As I said, I would like to help, but don't know how soon I can get out there. If someone else can, feel free to help. But until I hear it's DONE, I will try to find a day. (Not that easy as I have my own bussiness and custody of my children).

If you have the dsubs and can show me a pic of the EXACT ones you have I might be able to make the panel in the mean time.

Steve

PS- Any ideas by anyone would be appreciated.

MameMaster! · « **Reply #16 on:** July 13, 2006, 04:29:42 pm »

Quote from: stevejt on July 12, 2006, 01:06:48 pm

Does anyone here have a pic or a link to a pic of the inside of the x arcade?

here's a shot of when I installed a spinner into my XArcade solo. The dual is identical except for another set of wires and joystick/buttons etc.

stevejt · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2006, 08:48:17 am »

Hmmmm... Wonder what happened...

icabjeff · « **Reply #18 on:** July 27, 2006, 05:32:11 pm »

Nothing has happened.
Jeff

stevejt · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2006, 06:57:45 pm »

Quote from: stevejt on July 12, 2006, 01:06:48 pm

Hey Jeff.

Do you already have all the necessary mono jacks and dsub sockets already?

Am I correct in assuming that a metal panel needs to be inserted to attach the jacks and sockets to?

icabjeff · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2006, 01:42:25 pm »

I have all the necessary parts. Yes a metal panel needs to be inserted to attach the jacks and sockets to.

Jeff

stevejt · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2006, 04:54:45 pm »

hey Jeff. I haven't forgot about you. Though I did think you dissapeared the first time I asked if you have the parts and got no response. I've been real busy lately. I know its 6 weeks away, but when the kids go back to school I will definately make a day to get out to you, if you don't have it done yet. You are a few hours drive away.

Steve


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