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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: icabjeff on June 26, 2006, 01:24:11 pm
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I'm looking for a hobbyist to help me modify an X-Arcade for handicapped use. I know how to do the work but I can't physically do the work. I would like to pay on a per-project basis.
Jeff Gray
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Hi Jeff, welcome to the board! There may be someone who posted in this thread (located in the FAQ/Sticky section), who can help you out if you contact them. :
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,28718.0.html
Best of luck and let us know how it goes.
ARCADIAC!
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I'm looking for a hobbyist to help me modify an X-Arcade for handicapped use. I know how to do the work but I can't physically do the work. I would like to pay on a per-project basis.
Jeff Gray
what are you looking to do to it exactly?
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I'm curious what you need done exactly as well, and also what sort of timeframe you are looking at.
I'm in NJ, but don't have a ton of free time lately. If I can be of any help though, I'd be glad to do it.
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Same here, very busy, but depending on the extent of the mods I might be able to help. What are we talking about?
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I'm in the process of modifying an X-Arcade joystick to incorporate sockets for disability standard switches.
A disability standard switch can range from a large separate push button on/off switch that can be operated by broad movements of the body, to a chin operated mini-joystick with a center push switch.The standard part is that they plug into specially made or adapted equipment via a 1/8" headphone style socket for single switches and 9-pin dsub atari style socket for multiple switches
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I'm basing my project on a project found at http://www.oneswitch.org.uk/4/DIY/x-arcade.htm
Since the circuit board can support two players my project will have two sets of sockets with 4 1/8" primary action button sockets and three 9-pin dsub sockets going to all of the joystick buttons.
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I'm also trying to use a tilt switch to operate the four directional buttons with head movement.
Jeff
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I may be able to secure 1 or 2 FREE XArcades from XArcade.
Would that help to get the ball rolling on this project?
:cheers:
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I already purchased the X-Arcade. I just need somebody to do modifications. Thanks for the kind offer though.
Jeff
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where r u in NJ ?
If this switches you talk about are almost the same as microswitches (momentary), it should be no problem at all.
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The single switch plugs are mono headphone style audio plugs. The multiple plugs are d-sub miniature 9 pin plugs. The special switches work like arcade switches. I live in Newton.
Jeff
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Am I correct in thinking that you just need sockets to accept the 1/8" plugs and d-subs mounted in the x-arcade and wired to it?
If that's all, it's simple, even if a panel has to be mounted, (I never saw a headphone jack that would mount to anything other than the thickness of sheetmetal).
I am about 3 hours away from you. I don't know when I would have a day for it though, as I have my own business and custody of my 2 boys. I will see what I can do.
Steve
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Correct me if I
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Correct me if I
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I didn't think of that... BUT- can't the x-arcade with adapters be used on the pc and ps2 and xbox etc?
Steve
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BUT- can't the x-arcade with adapters be used on the pc and ps2 and xbox etc?
Steve
Yes it does. That is why I bought it.
To modify it you need to directly jump off each arcade button and connect it to the mono and d-sub 9 connections for player one and jump off a wiring harness coming from theX-ARCADE circuit board for player two
Jeff
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Hey Jeff.
Do you already have all the necessary mono jacks and dsub sockets already?
Am I correct in assuming that a metal panel needs to be inserted to attach the jacks and sockets to?
Does anyone here have a pic or a link to a pic of the inside of the x arcade? Would like to see (1) entire inside, (2) circuit board, and (3) the connectors used attaching micros. I am sure someone will ask why or say I don't need to see those specifics, SO, wondering best places to solder (would rather solder than splice), if terminals are uninsulated, wires can be soldered to them quickly.
As I said, I would like to help, but don't know how soon I can get out there. If someone else can, feel free to help. But until I hear it's DONE, I will try to find a day. (Not that easy as I have my own bussiness and custody of my children).
If you have the dsubs and can show me a pic of the EXACT ones you have I might be able to make the panel in the mean time.
Steve
PS- Any ideas by anyone would be appreciated.
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Does anyone here have a pic or a link to a pic of the inside of the x arcade?
here's a shot of when I installed a spinner into my XArcade solo. The dual is identical except for another set of wires and joystick/buttons etc.
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Hmmmm... Wonder what happened...
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Nothing has happened.
Jeff
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Hey Jeff.
Do you already have all the necessary mono jacks and dsub sockets already?
Am I correct in assuming that a metal panel needs to be inserted to attach the jacks and sockets to?
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I have all the necessary parts. Yes a metal panel needs to be inserted to attach the jacks and sockets to.
Jeff
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hey Jeff. I haven't forgot about you. Though I did think you dissapeared the first time I asked if you have the parts and got no response. I've been real busy lately. I know its 6 weeks away, but when the kids go back to school I will definately make a day to get out to you, if you don't have it done yet. You are a few hours drive away.
Steve