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Star Trek cabinet Mame
stan2323:
I have worked for an hour or so on the game today. I got the I-pac and Opti-pac today. I am going wire them up in the next couple of days. And test run it on my laptop before I set up the computer I will use.
I decided I am going to remove the entire wiring harness, monitor, PCB boards, power supply, control interface, and transformer and keep them. When I get time I am going to set it up on a bench and go through it with an o-scope and determine what is wrong. Once I get it fixed I will put it all in an upright cabinet. I have a Star Trek control panel from a stand up that I will use. I have 2 cabinets that I could use to make. One is an old Super Pac-Man that was converted and the other is an old Stargate that was converted. I am thinking the Stargate will be best because it has nice large side for the artwork. It may take me a year or 2 to find the space and time to do this but I will someday. LOL
mameotron:
I am soooo jealous! I've always wanted a Star Trek Cabinet!
Swatwolf:
Outstanding idea on the cab, cant wait to see it in all its glory
stan2323:
Hardware is about done. I need to get the software working. I am running Windows 2000, 20 gig hd, 512 meg RAM, VIA EPIA Nehemiah M10000G 1GHz All In One Motherboard, the monitor, I-Pac, and Opti-Pac.
I added 2 receptacles for 4 outlets under the monitor. I wired them to the original switch so that turn them on and off. I have the computer to boot when power is turned on. I am not sure if I will need more than 2 but I put them in case I need them. Right now just the computer and monitor is all that are plugged in. I may have to plug in speakers but I have not done anything with the sound yet. My plan on that is to splice in from the PC sound output to the speakers directly then use windows to control the volume. I am not sure if it will be loud enough. If not I will add in a small amp to boost the signal to the needed level and the need for additional outlets. I had to cut the insulation off the VGA cable so it would bend nice
I bolted the computer mother board, hard drive, power supply, and CD drive on a pieces of plywood that I screwed on to the plywood insert that the original power supply PCB boards, and transformer were attached to. I can pull it out carefully to work on it. When it is in place it is pretty solid.
I attached the I-Pac inside the chair on the side where the buttons are. The I-Pac is working perfectly right out of the box. I loaded the Win I-Pac and looked at it but I do not think I will need that. I have the 4 buttons on the arm rest, the coin switches, the player 1 button and the 2 added buttons hooked to it. They are all working good.
The Opti-Pac attached inside to the left side where the spinner is. For some reason the computer will not load the Opti-Pac. I get that the drive will not work because the device did not tell windows what kind of device it is. I have not done anything but hook up the spinner and plug it in. I need to check the jumpers and make sure the driver is working correct. I hooked the coin door light to the +5 V and ground on the Opti-Pac and they are on so I know it is getting power. I also need to make sure the wires are hooked up to the right connectors.
This is the monitor controls. I have to pull the front glass back and I can make adjustments on it. You can also see the top of the 2 buttons I added. I added them on the bottom near the back where the coin door pieces meet the shelf that the monitor sits on. You can not see them unless you bend down to look.
The 2 buttons I added. I still need to brush off the saw dust. LOL
spocktwin:
:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
As you can tell by my name I am Star Trek all the way... I am watching this with great envy!!!
Live Long and Prosper
Spock
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