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My new candy cabinet project
RyogAkari:
Starting monday I get to start working on turning this:
Into something like this:
(A vertical based monitor specifically for shmups/classics)
Ive wanted another candy cabinet since I picked my Neo 25 up back in 2006 and am very happy to have a project to do. Ill be taking out the control panel, model three wiring, model 3 unit, all that stuff and parting it out to raise the funds for buttons/joysticks control panel and wiring it up for a generic jamma. Cant wait to play some fun games on this!
Gray_Area:
Shouldn't be hard. Swap the CP and put some controls in it, get a JPAC, turn the monitor. Beware that you'll probaby have to disconnect the tube from the chassis. I completely disconnected and removed it, turned it and put it back in.
opt2not:
Mmmm tri-sync monitors make me so hot... :D
rCadeGaming:
That'll be awesome. Maybe you should try dual-modding it for JAMMA as well as Dreamcast. How much does an Ikaruga PCB go for?
What games are you thinking of? What are you going to use for a marquee?
What about joysticks? Seimitsu LS-40's seem to be popular for shmups because the short engage distance (small dead zone) is ideal. I like Sanwa JLF's better pivot quality and leverless microswitches; the problem with those is the long engage distance and square gate is great for fighting games, but bad for shmups. I've got a custom actuator (reduces throw distance) and circle gate for the JLF coming in the mail. I'm hoping that it'll combine the best of both worlds and make the ultimate shmup stick. I'll let you know how it turns out if you're interested.
opt2not:
--- Quote from: rCadeGaming on April 03, 2012, 12:48:49 am ---That'll be awesome. Maybe you should try dual-modding it for JAMMA as well as Dreamcast. How much does an Ikaruga PCB go for?
What games are you thinking of? What are you going to use for a marquee?
What about joysticks? Seimitsu LS-40's seem to be popular for shmups because the short engage distance (small dead zone) is ideal. I like Sanwa JLF's better pivot quality and leverless microswitches; the problem with those is the long engage distance and square gate is great for fighting games, but bad for shmups. I've got a custom actuator (reduces engage distance) and circle gate for the JLF coming in the mail. I'm hoping that it'll combine the best of both worlds and make the ultimate shmup stick. I'll let you know how it turns out if you're interested.
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Ikaruga does not have a dedicated single PCB. It runs off Naomi hardware and is contained in a cartridge. It would cost $350+ just for the complete Naomi hardware alone, then probably another $200+ for just the Ikaruga ROM cart.
Don't know what you mean by dual-modding, but I wouldn't change the Jamma wiring at all. You can always wire up a Dreamcast VGA Box and controllers inputs to a Jamma edge if you have basic soldering skills, and put it all into a project box. It's not very hard.
Get a Jpac for a PC if you're going with Mame, but for gawdssakes don't destroy the jamma wiring. You'll save yourself a lot of headaches later on if you want to switch hardware.
As for joysticks, if you're a true shmup guy, get the LS-56's or 58's (be sure to get the -01 versions with the attached PCB and harness connectors. Makes hook-up to your panel easy. You'll also need to figure out what mounting plate you need for your panel). They are the shmup stick of choice - and you can get octo-gates with 'em. Great actuation action, and tight throw make these sticks perfect for shooters.
JLF's are great sticks, for fighters, but their throw and actuation distance is just too long to get any precise movements needed in shumps.
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