Author Topic: The ARK Project - Lost? Not yet! (Read 133322 times)

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #120 on:** May 21, 2008, 12:13:17 pm »

Wow!

Stub · « **Reply #121 on:** May 21, 2008, 02:18:47 pm »

I tested with a 3.5mm 2 conductor plug. A 90 deg plug of what looks to be aluminum. I nabbed it from my buddy's shop and I cant find anything like it on line.

He has a guitar repair and restoration shop and also does amp repair. I am going to look in his paper audio parts catalogs. They are half the size of a sears catalog and a lot of things in there I cant find on line.

Also I never got the test to fully work. I was testing the magnet mainly. I never drilled my shaft all the way end to end.

arcadefever · « **Reply #122 on:** May 22, 2008, 12:22:25 pm »

What a great project ! I just read the 5 pages, what a journey

SUPERBE

Jakobud · « **Reply #123 on:** May 22, 2008, 03:44:24 pm »

This is going to be very interesting and unique. Looking forward to seeing the finished project.

amadama · « **Reply #124 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:43:16 pm »

Wow, this is freakin' awesome! Keep up the great work!
Alex

Santoro · « **Reply #125 on:** May 24, 2008, 07:23:24 pm »

Awesome. Nothing else to say really.

I can't wait to see the finished product.

somunny · « **Reply #126 on:** May 24, 2008, 09:26:08 pm »

Thanks everyone. I'm really stoked about the sticks and have been dilligently working on the cp's. I'll have the holes drilled tomorrow and hopefully have one of them mocked up. I should be able to post some new pics tomorrow evening.

somunny · « **Reply #127 on:** May 28, 2008, 11:17:26 pm »

I was able to get the cp tops put together and drilled over the weekend. I still need to install the t-nuts for the joysticks and prime them. I've pretty much settled on a cpo so I'll be putting in my order shortly.

BASS! · « **Reply #128 on:** May 29, 2008, 12:19:15 am »

I'm so happy about your progress. This is by far my favorite movie, next to star wars, and is equally my most anticipated project on the forums atm. Anything I can help ya with somunny id be happy to.

Timstuff · « **Reply #129 on:** May 30, 2008, 11:32:21 pm »

So, have you put any thought into how you'll handle the cherubs on top?

Havok · « **Reply #130 on:** May 31, 2008, 12:35:07 am »

Did both panels need what looks to be Player 1 and 2 buttons? Normally most cocktails only have it on one side - or do you plan to do something different with the player 2 side?

leapinlew · « **Reply #131 on:** May 31, 2008, 01:09:39 am »

Quote from: Havok on May 31, 2008, 12:35:07 am

Did both panels need what looks to be Player 1 and 2 buttons? Normally most cocktails only have it on one side - or do you plan to do something different with the player 2 side?

Oh! Good question...

Lets hear it somunny!

BASS! · « **Reply #132 on:** May 31, 2008, 01:29:57 am »

just a wild guess but I think its just a start 1 and Coin 1

Timstuff · « **Reply #133 on:** May 31, 2008, 02:02:16 am »

That'd have been my guess as well.

Havok · « **Reply #134 on:** May 31, 2008, 02:33:48 am »

Then how do you select a 2 player game?

somunny · « **Reply #135 on:** May 31, 2008, 03:49:54 pm »

Hmmm...

Well, I hope I haven't bunged this up but my intent was to have a player coin and a player start on each side. Will that not work? I'm thinking that player 2 can start his own game. In hidsight, I suppose I didn't need a coin button on that side... Oh well, it makes the cpo design easier.

Damn all your critical eyes!

BASS! · « **Reply #136 on:** May 31, 2008, 08:54:35 pm »

Bah who cares, I think its a fine concept, player 2 should be able to start their own game.

somunny · « **Reply #137 on:** May 31, 2008, 09:55:01 pm »

Here's a couple of pics of the cp semi put together:

Havok · « **Reply #138 on:** May 31, 2008, 11:55:00 pm »

Remember the 6 P rule:

Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance!

arcadefever · « **Reply #139 on:** June 01, 2008, 12:10:14 am »

Quote

Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance!

somunny · « **Reply #140 on:** June 01, 2008, 12:27:52 am »

Quote from: Havok on May 31, 2008, 11:55:00 pm

Remember the 6 P rule:

Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance!

My high school football coach used to preach that mantra (20 years ago!). So... I think I might have missed your point there.

leapinlew · « **Reply #141 on:** June 01, 2008, 12:59:54 am »

Very cool. That should be more than enough support to hold up the CP's.

miles2912 · « **Reply #142 on:** June 02, 2008, 10:35:11 pm »

What a great theme and idea. It all just works. Can't wait to see the final build!

leapinlew · « **Reply #143 on:** June 02, 2008, 11:23:35 pm »

I have player 1 and player 2 on one side because I use an Ipac and to exit out of the games I press player 1 and player 2 at the same time.

You going to have admin buttons somewhere?

somunny · « **Reply #144 on:** June 02, 2008, 11:46:48 pm »

Quote from: leapinlew on June 02, 2008, 11:23:35 pm

You going to have admin buttons somewhere?

I'm planning to have an escape and pause on player one's side. I'm going to mount them on the side of the cabinet facing the player, one on each side of the cp. There's about two inches clearance on each side so the buttons will be mostly hidden from view and out of the way of accidental pressing.

The cp's really aren't much to look at yet and I can't finish the laminate until I have the overlays completed (working on finishing them up now).

Quote from: miles2912 on June 02, 2008, 10:35:11 pm

Can't wait to see the final build!

That makes two of us!

Franco B · « **Reply #145 on:** June 03, 2008, 01:05:16 am »

Good work as always buddy

If you want to plug the extra holes its easy enough to do (I had an extra three holes in my vertical CPs so I win that one!

) I just used some high performance wood filler to plug the holes and then sanded them flush.

Keep up the good work

thatitalian · « **Reply #146 on:** June 03, 2008, 09:43:58 am »

OK OK. Here is the ball...........

WHAM!

Somunny just whacked it out of the park!

What a theme! What a project! Great innovation! This is why I come back and back and back to this forum. There is just no limit on what can be achieved!

miles2912 · « **Reply #147 on:** June 03, 2008, 05:25:10 pm »

The 2 most used buttons on my cab are the credit button (gets presses a lot - and I mean a LOT). Second is pause - cell rings and it sure is handy. If you only have 2 buttons I might think about putting the esc button on a shifted key. Just a thought ...

Miles

ps. Had to pop in raiders last night and watch it again after reading this thread!

somunny · « **Reply #148 on:** June 03, 2008, 11:07:11 pm »

Quote from: miles2912 on June 03, 2008, 05:25:10 pm

If you only have 2 buttons I might think about putting the esc button on a shifted key. Just a thought ...

That's how I have it on the first machine I built. I also have a dedicated esc key on the 3/4 scale machine I built for my son. I think I like the dedicated key best. The additional buttons won't be very noticeable where I'm planning to put them.

Thanks for the encouragement, everyone!

Ummon · « **Reply #149 on:** June 05, 2008, 09:56:57 pm »

Quote from: Kaytrim on May 19, 2008, 10:18:45 am

Quote from: weisshaupt on May 19, 2008, 06:28:52 am
Quote from: Franco B on May 19, 2008, 03:58:47 am
If any one can think of a solution I would like to know

You might want to read my post above.. Connecing the LED wires to a standard audio mini jack at the bottom of the shaft allows a miniplug connector to rotate freely - 360 degrees, as many times as someone thought it would be cool.. the wire will never break because it never gets any significant stress on it.. SlikStik was using this design for its lighted ball tops , so for all I know it may be patented, but it sure works nice.

The problem is the magnet and circuit board at the bottom of the stick. What you are suggesting won't work because these components get in the way.

Since there's a slot in the shaft, perhaps there could be a slot in the base around it and then a small rod screwed in to lock it in. The wires can come out through the rod. Of course next time around, rounded and tapped slots might be optimal.

brock.sampson · « **Reply #150 on:** June 05, 2008, 10:28:42 pm »

You should abandon this project and make a Kingdom of the Crystal Skull cabinet instead.

Looks amazing keep up the good work. I have to stop looking at the projects page it fills my head with too many ideas.

thefuture · « **Reply #151 on:** June 06, 2008, 09:23:03 am »

Quote from: brock.sampson on June 05, 2008, 10:28:42 pm

You should abandon this project and make a Kingdom of the Crystal Skull cabinet instead. Looks amazing keep up the good work. I have to stop looking at the projects page it fills my head with too many ideas.

If you do decide to abandon it, please send me the unfinished pieces!

mcfreak · « **Reply #152 on:** June 07, 2008, 09:38:41 am »

Quote from: brock.sampson on June 05, 2008, 10:28:42 pm

You should abandon this project and make a Kingdom of the Crystal Skull cabinet instead. Looks amazing keep up the good work. I have to stop looking at the projects page it fills my head with too many ideas.

Or he could abandon it and make a Dude Where's my Car theme while we are picking bad movies to theme after. Even ToD is better than Crystal Skulls.

Raiders is great and still holds up today, the kids love it...

Favorite quote:
Indiana: Give me the whip.
Satipo: Throw me the idol. No time to argue. Throw me idol, I'll throw you the whip.
Indiana: [throws the idol] Give me the whip.
Satipo: Adiós, señor.

Speaking of that, you should integrate a real bull whip on the side of the cabinet and get yourself an Indy hat you can keep on top when you arn't using the machine... Like Indy was just there playing and forgot his hat...

Ummon · « **Reply #153 on:** June 07, 2008, 05:59:48 pm »

Quote from: mcfreak on June 07, 2008, 09:38:41 am

Favorite quote:
Indiana: Give me the whip.
Satipo: Throw me the idol. No time to argue. Throw me idol, I'll throw you the whip.
Indiana: [throws the idol] Give me the whip.
Satipo: Adiós, señor.

"....plane...boat...anything."
"What are you going to do, Indy?"
"I'm going after that truck."
"How?"
"I dunno...I'm making it up as I go."

Or

"SALA."
"....OH, my good friend....I am so glad you are not dead!"

Timstuff · « **Reply #154 on:** June 14, 2008, 01:55:28 am »

NEDE MOAR PIX plz

Havok · « **Reply #155 on:** June 14, 2008, 02:21:09 am »

And finish already!

miles2912 · « **Reply #156 on:** June 21, 2008, 07:03:08 pm »

Yes plz. More progress and pix!!

somunny · « **Reply #157 on:** June 21, 2008, 10:28:05 pm »

Well, it's been to dang hot to work outside so I've been finishing up the control panel overlays. I hope to have them done this weekend and then off to the printer!

somunny · « **Reply #158 on:** June 22, 2008, 05:36:10 pm »

So, these control panel overlays are prtty close to final. I haven't decided which way to go as far as the "button circles" go, but I'm leaning toward NO. I'm also thinking about doing away with the P2 coin button and patching it up. Opinions?

Player One, no circles. I added the subtext to "player One" on a whim, but I like it.

Player Two, with circles. I think it makes it a little too busy.

Player Two, no coin button, no circles.

leapinlew · « **Reply #159 on:** June 22, 2008, 08:05:16 pm »

looks good. I like it with the circles, but I might go for the no circles just to make applying the art easier.


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