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Title: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI- DONE!
Post by: dandare on February 12, 2012, 02:31:08 pm

Well having not quite finished my full size project, i thought now was a good time to start another!

This is based around a tv plug n play megadrive/genesis console.

This thing has 10 games built in, but also plays any region carts.

I decided on Robocop versus The Terminator theme as this is one of my fave console games.

Got a 4.3'' screen, the type used for rear view cameras.

A 12v Li-ion battery which will run everything.

Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI
Post by: dandare on February 12, 2012, 02:39:56 pm

whole thing is 12'' tall

found 2 really cool mini joysticks on ebay 35mm square perfect!

Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI
Post by: dandare on February 12, 2012, 02:44:53 pm

Side art ideas

changed the robocop pic, didn't like the original

Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI
Post by: Mungo9000 on February 12, 2012, 03:13:02 pm

Love the side-art.
Do you have any more sauce on the joysticks you found. Manufacturer details, anything. They look perfect for mini's.

Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI
Post by: dandare on February 12, 2012, 04:07:59 pm

Thank you.

i came across these randomly on ebay. there's no manufacturer markings on them.  this is the who i got them off
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360429206013?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360429206013?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

i'll try and contact the seller to see if they know anymore.

i was going to use the one from digikey that's been popular with minis, these are slightly larger and suited my build more.

Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI
Post by: dandare on February 12, 2012, 04:14:54 pm

by the way mungo, love your pacman mini!

the guy on ebay was also selling some micro controller/pic stuff, and i noticed you know a thing or 2 about Arduino's.

so maybe the joysticks are available around those parts?

Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI
Post by: dandare on March 18, 2012, 07:44:43 pm

Got round to ''finishing" this little bugger.

Turned out ok, I was very happy with the side art and the mini 8 way stick.

Still need to wire up the cp to the hacked game pad, but my soldering iron has crapped out so waiting for my new one to arrive.

I ended up wiring everything to the board (video/audio/power) as using the jacks just took up too much room.

All powered by 12v rechargeable lithium-ion battery with i/o switch, so can put it anywhere. I left it running for 7+ hours before the battery ran out.

Still to do- find some small angle for marquee retainer

T-molding strip (i found painting it a colour didn't look great. may use some shelf edging strip)

Maybe illuminate the marquee (i left some extra wires for led's just in case)

Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI
Post by: dandare on March 18, 2012, 07:46:03 pm

oh yeah here are some pics  ;D

Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI
Post by: dandare on March 18, 2012, 07:47:21 pm

pics

Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI- DONE!
Post by: dandare on March 18, 2012, 07:53:51 pm

All in all it was quite fun making, and plays pretty good too.  but if i made another mini id probably use a GBA.

It will most likely sit on the shelf after the novelty has worn off.

Now back to my full size project...

Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI- DONE!
Post by: Louis Tully on March 23, 2012, 02:45:09 pm

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Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI- DONE!
Post by: bigmatty77 on March 23, 2012, 03:49:08 pm

I missed this one, looks real nice. Loving the theme/artwork. Great use for a plug & play  :applaud:

Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI- DONE!
Post by: dandare on March 24, 2012, 08:25:40 pm

Thank you  :)

Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI- DONE!
Post by: Mungo9000 on March 25, 2012, 02:32:35 pm

Great work. Absolutely love the side art.
I used a GBA for my first mini, a 7 inch pac-man - can't say I enjoyed working with the GBA too much.

Title: Re: ROBOCOP V TERMINATOR MINI- DONE!
Post by: dandare on March 25, 2012, 04:13:23 pm

Thanks Mungo.

Im well aware of your pac-man mini- it was a great inspiration!

I know you had trouble with the screen at first, GBA can be quite fiddly.

I may go slightly larger next time (if i make another) and use a psone with its 5'' screen.