Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: xmrkite on December 04, 2011, 06:24:31 pm
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Hello, I would like to convert my current gun arcade over to mame. How do I go about hooking up the guns to the computer? I was thinking of getting a j-pac or an i-pac. Is that the way to go? This is a jamma cab and there are 2 light guns.
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Depends on what type of light guns you have. Arcade to mame has not had a good track record to date.
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I have no idea what guns they are. There is nothing written on them at all. It was an original virtua cop 2 cab that has been converted to area 51. I'd like to convert it to mame.
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Pics of the guns would help.
I'd guess they're Happ guns.
And, unless you change the electronics inside the guns, there isn't much success in using them with mame.
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The AIM-Trak Light Gun Module from Ultimarc is what you need. Assuming that they will fit in the gun housings you have (i.e. replace the original sensors).
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There is a kit that is supposed to convert original arcade guns for use on PC's that HAPP sells. I don't think anyone has reported success with this kit. There was a lot of interest in the board, but since it was $200, I don't think anyone here bought it. I do think there was a thread in the last 3-6 months that someone discussed one of these boards they picked up off ebay. As I recall, it didn't work very good for their installation.
If you want to use the unaltered arcade guns today, I think that board is your only option.
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What about using a playstation 1 or playstation 2 gun and have it hooked up via usb to my computer in the cab. Anyone know if those are compatible with mame? They seem to be a lot cheaper and that's why I ask.