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Time Pilot:
Seems pretty cool.  I emailed them about the User's Guide link not working.  They just fixed it.  The guide doesn't mention calibration, so I emailed in a question about that.  Kinda pricey, but might be just the thing if it really works...

Organic Jerk:
I sent an email over to them:


--- Quote ---Hello,

I would like to gather some information about the Optigun board.

I frequent the forums over at http://www.arcadecontrols.com (an active home arcade enthusiast community), and a number of us have shown interest in this product.  I personally feel that if it’s solid, it would be a godsend to the community, and you would become the premier supplier of this type of product to home buyers.

What is setup and calibration of the device like? 
So far, Light Gun devices have either had to be connected to the video monitor (such as with the Act Labs gun), or set up with separate LED bars (such as with the LCD Top Gun). Both setups have been lukewarm depending on who you ask, but there is definitely a consensus that original arcade guns, if possible, are the way to go.  That being said, How are these aspects handled on this board?

How accurate is the board?

Is there a possibility of releasing a cheaper option?
The board seems to be created as an all-in-one solution, created with the arcade game creator/publisher in mind.  The overwhelming majority of home arcade enthusiasts who have gone the route of using a PC for their cabinet already have an option configured for coin inputs, start buttons, sound, etc.  Have you ever considered releasing a half-price slimmed down version that merely supports the guns and the buttons on the gun?  Given that a single gun from happ costs $75 each (before shipping), an entire setup with this board would end up costing around $400 in all.  Giving the option between a “Pro” and “Lite” version could help your sales, as I know many people who would like to give this a try, but simply cannot afford the investment that this board requires.

Is there a possibility of donating one to a trusted member, publication, or member in the community for review?
A big part of which products get sold and which do not in the community is word of mouth,  and the question many first-posters ask is “What is the best joystick?” “Have you heard of this product?”  In fact, the post that spawned my email today is actually one such post: Link.  I know it may be a big request, but I can refer you to long-standing and trusted members of the community whose word would go a long way to instilling good faith in this product if it is what it states.  Alternatively, you could send a part over to GameRoom Magazine or RetroBlast for review, as well.  Again, word of mouth is a big (if not the biggest) part of what sells and what does not in this community.  Vendors like groovygamegear.com and ultimarc.com (as well as forum members who work as Happ vendors), have a deep seated and well respected presence in the forum, and I believe this company could very well join the club.

Thank you for your consideration in addressing these questions and concerns.  As you would imagine, I am personally considering this board for purchase, but the price tag, along with the general lack of knowledge about your company, leaves me hesitant.

- Omesh Persaud
BYOAC forum member OrganicJerk
********@gmail.com
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Ginsu Victim:
Very well-written. If they don't respond in a positive manner to that, ---fudgesicle--- 'em.
CheffoJeffo:
FWIW, David R Foley (It's A GoogleTrap!) is a member here, so hopefully will chime in. He definitely won't want me involved as I've been less than kind in regards to my characterizations of him, but he has made some pretty cool stuff and I do hope to buy one of these at some point.

I would like to see a review by someone like GameRoom Magazine or RetroBlast. Alternatively, if it were to be someone here, I would vote for someone like u_rebelscum, Tiger-Heli, etc.

Someone at Happ was testing the board and there was some issue, which I understand Nanotech was looking into (I think it was something simple like a wiring harness).

For those of you using LCDs, they also are working on a sonic version of the board (works with sensors).

Sorry ... I'm too lazy to look for the appropriate threads right now -- guests are arriving and I am getting dirty looks from Mrs. Cheffo for having my notebook on the counter while cooking.

ahofle:
I think this is the thread you mean:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=83854.0

I personally think that if Foley's gun solution comes in below the $200 price point and is as accurate as he suggests, it will be THE arcade gun solution for the BYOAC crowd.
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