Author Topic: Space Fever to DK Cocktail conversion (Read 7222 times)

shilmover · « **on:** October 10, 2007, 07:00:17 pm »

Picking up another game this weekend (same guy as I got the Star Wars from).

It is a Space Fever cocktail, but I understand that the board is non-functioning. I have looked and cannot find manuals for Space fever. Anyone see any?

I know that this can be easily converted to DK and I am leaning that way...

Comments? Suggestions?

SithMaster · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2007, 10:11:59 pm »

So its just the space fever cocktail?

Id get it and if you can convert it then definitely. I guess the standard stuff life condition, water damage, has it been hacked, and such. And of course do you have a really cool stool to sit on.

shilmover · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2007, 12:17:29 am »

I only got to see it briefly last week as I was in a hurry and it had boxes on top of it... It has metal legs (see picture of what this unit looks like). Joysticks are missing and the boards are either missing or non-functioning (can't recall which). Power supply, monitor are working. Control Panels and coin mech are both there...

I would totally need to get 2 retro stools.

Link on KLOV: http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9651

SithMaster · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2007, 12:55:39 pm »

I love that design. Id like to have one of those and yes stools are a must. Then if the boards are missing or damaged you can find a board that can work with it (or make it work) or go with a pc.

Can i ask how much it is going for?

shilmover · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2007, 01:05:51 pm »

I am going to pick it up on Saturday... (looking at other stuff that he has too, like a DKJr cab, Nintendo Cab, Missle Command).

I will let you know how much I paid on Saturday.

SithMaster · « **Reply #5 on:** October 11, 2007, 01:07:27 pm »

Your not in NJ are you? A certain person has made me want a certain cab you listed.

Haggle your way to victory.

shilmover · « **Reply #6 on:** October 11, 2007, 01:10:04 pm »

No. West coast.

Which cab?

shilmover · « **Reply #7 on:** October 11, 2007, 01:11:50 pm »

Would be nice to find a manual that lists this table... the DK manuals only have the upright.

SithMaster · « **Reply #8 on:** October 11, 2007, 01:20:12 pm »

I kinda want one of the nintendo cabs cause of neily's thread but theres no way i can get it over here and then convince the mum to let it into the house.

What exactly do you need form the manual? If its info for dk parts then id check around for someone who has a dk cocktail otherwise try finding other games that had the same cab and see if they have a manual. I dont see why the manual wouldnt show the cocktail unless it is a different version.

shilmover · « **Reply #9 on:** October 11, 2007, 01:21:45 pm »

I hear ya on the cab... my wife is scared... I was amazed when I got the go ahead for the 1st cab, then the "go for it" on the Star Wars... dont want to push my luck too much...

I just want to restore it back as original as possible... The DK manuals show the dip switch for the table setting, but nothing on the cab itself...

SithMaster · « **Reply #10 on:** October 11, 2007, 01:30:07 pm »

It might have been an addon to the cab so nintendo figured if people were going to use the cocktail they could use the manual from the previous game to figure it out.

check these index and see if one of them have the info.

link this guy might have the manuals or be able to help with your restore.

IG-88 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 11, 2007, 03:22:52 pm »

Not that it matters much to this thread, but I just played a game of that Space Fever, talk about incredibly annoying music. I like the Space Invader spin-off theme, but jeeze...

shilmover · « **Reply #12 on:** October 11, 2007, 03:50:34 pm »

Quote from: IG-88 on October 11, 2007, 03:22:52 pm

Not that it matters much to this thread, but I just played a game of that Space Fever, talk about incredibly annoying music. I like the Space Invader spin-off theme, but jeeze...

shilmover · « **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2007, 06:21:29 pm »

Okay... picked it up today (will take picks tonight). Cost me $100 and had:
- Table in good shape, a small dent on the one side, missing the locks for the top.
- New Glass
- New DK Graphics top
- Working Power Supply
- Working Monitor
- Space Fever board (not tested)
- Space Fever graphics and CP Overlays (the metal ones) with extra ones
- Space Fever joystics and buttons (one of the fire buttons, for player 2, is missing the top and has a hack on it)
- Original DK buttons, CP Overlays, and joysticks for cocktail (one joystick is missing the Red ball, anyone know where I can get one?)

For another $20 I got:
- 2 PCB for DK (both 4 board and untested)
- 1 original Atari Coin door (SW one is missing some of the mechanics)

Oh, and we found the 2nd Star Wars board set.

shilmover · « **Reply #14 on:** October 14, 2007, 01:11:09 pm »

Anyone have a Donkey Kong Cocktail? It looks like the board that attaches to the side of the monitor is different for DK then for Space Fever. Would love to see a picture of that board.

SithMaster · « **Reply #15 on:** October 15, 2007, 04:26:06 pm »

Sounds like a good deal. Are you going to build a second table for that space fever?

Cant wait to see those pics.

shilmover · « **Reply #16 on:** October 15, 2007, 06:33:21 pm »

Quote from: SithMaster on October 15, 2007, 04:26:06 pm

Sounds like a good deal. Are you going to build a second table for that space fever?

Cant wait to see those pics.

Not sure if I will build a 2nd table... still thinking about it. I have the pictures, but left the camera at home

I will post tonight.

shilmover · « **Reply #17 on:** October 16, 2007, 01:01:01 am »

As promised, here are some pictures of the space fever controls. I will take pictures of the DK controls.

1. Picture of the top of the cocktail table as I got it.
2. The player 1 side of the table with the space fever controls. Missing the key on the coin box (no biggie). Notice the little button on the left of the coin mech (which works), that's a hack for free credits.
3. Table open. All the original papers are there. This is with the Space fever board installed (on the right). It makes some of the game sounds, I get many colors on the screen but nothing else.

4. Player 2 side. Obviously, less wear. Fire button top missing. Like the hack?

5. Original top with the glass and overlay removed.
6. 25 cent sticker...

So should I restore it with the new overlay or back to the original way the DK Cocktail came out? I also have the original stickers that were on the white background (forgot to take pictures of it).

SithMaster · « **Reply #18 on:** October 16, 2007, 02:53:34 pm »

I would leave it as is since it looks different then the ones you find more often.

Great find/score. That cab is metal right?

shilmover · « **Reply #19 on:** October 16, 2007, 03:10:36 pm »

Quote from: SithMaster on October 16, 2007, 02:53:34 pm

I would leave it as is since it looks different then the ones you find more often. Great find/score. That cab is metal right?

that's the way i a leaning... i can just remove the overlay and its origional. :-)

it is metal., yes.

RobinHolland · « **Reply #20 on:** October 16, 2007, 04:20:37 pm »

Hi

I have also a space fever cocktail but not the original control panels
Can you plaese scan the control panels for me and also the stickers
Please

SithMaster · « **Reply #21 on:** October 16, 2007, 04:27:40 pm »

I was going to ask this later but if you wouldnt mind getting some rough measurments for me of the cab thatd be great. I have a nintendo joytick and some other parts that id want to use for a dk cocktail. being metal means it wont be the same but itll be close enough for me.

shilmover · « **Reply #22 on:** October 17, 2007, 07:49:40 am »

Quote from: RobinHolland on October 16, 2007, 04:20:37 pm

I have also a space fever cocktail but not the original control panels
Can you plaese scan the control panels for me and also the stickers

Absolutely, however, I am on a business trip until the 26th, so it will be after that... if I forget, remind me

Quote from: SithMaster on October 16, 2007, 04:27:40 pm

I was going to ask this later but if you wouldnt mind getting some rough measurments for me of the cab thatd be great. I have a nintendo joytick and some other parts that id want to use for a dk cocktail. being metal means it wont be the same but itll be close enough for me.

Sure thing (see the "however..." above

). You wouldn't happen to have any extra original buttons, would you? Mine is missing one (can't remember if its a blue one or a green one)

RobinHolland · « **Reply #23 on:** October 17, 2007, 10:54:08 am »

Great !!
Hi res scan if it posible

I remind you

SithMaster · « **Reply #24 on:** October 17, 2007, 05:40:54 pm »

Quote

Sure thing (see the "however..." above Smiley). You wouldn't happen to have any extra original buttons, would you? Mine is missing one (can't remember if its a blue one or a green one)

It has leafswitch buttons right? I think i have a green and black one and the leaf switch/holder. Ill try and get some pics for you.

shilmover · « **Reply #25 on:** October 18, 2007, 02:11:27 am »

Quote from: SithMaster on October 17, 2007, 05:40:54 pm

Quote
Sure thing (see the "however..." above Smiley). You wouldn't happen to have any extra original buttons, would you? Mine is missing one (can't remember if its a blue one or a green one)

It has leafswitch buttons right? I think i have a green and black one and the leaf switch/holder. Ill try and get some pics for you.

I believe so... If you could get the pics, that would be great!

shilmover · « **Reply #26 on:** October 28, 2007, 01:08:00 pm »

Hi all,

Now that I am back, I am trying to make the conversion... I have the DK board.

Plugging in the connectors does not work. DK board is apparently a working unit, but nothing happens when installed in the table. I cannot find a Space Fever manual.

Anyone perform this conversion before? Can anyone help?

shilmover · « **Reply #27 on:** November 06, 2007, 02:44:02 pm »

Quote from: SithMaster on October 17, 2007, 05:40:54 pm

Quote
Sure thing (see the "however..." above Smiley). You wouldn't happen to have any extra original buttons, would you? Mine is missing one (can't remember if its a blue one or a green one)

It has leafswitch buttons right? I think i have a green and black one and the leaf switch/holder. Ill try and get some pics for you.

Did you find those extra buttons?

RobinHolland · « **Reply #28 on:** November 06, 2007, 02:51:15 pm »

Hi

If you have the time .. Scans please

Greetings

shilmover · « **Reply #29 on:** November 06, 2007, 03:04:07 pm »

oh right! Sorry...

Totally forgot.

I will work on them this week before I head off to Europe again.

SithMaster · « **Reply #30 on:** November 06, 2007, 04:21:32 pm »

And i will get a pic of the buttons for you for tomorrow.

shilmover · « **Reply #31 on:** November 06, 2007, 04:31:30 pm »

Quote from: SithMaster on November 06, 2007, 04:21:32 pm

And i will get a pic of the buttons for you for tomorrow.

Thanks...

LMK if you have the red ball from the top of the joystick. I am missing one.

SithMaster · « **Reply #32 on:** November 06, 2007, 08:25:38 pm »

i dont have any balltops but i think there is a seller in the bst that has some (not sure if they are compatible).

shilmover · « **Reply #33 on:** November 06, 2007, 08:49:07 pm »

Quote from: SithMaster on November 06, 2007, 08:25:38 pm

i dont have any balltops but i think there is a seller in the bst that has some (not sure if they are compatible).

Thx

SithMaster · « **Reply #34 on:** November 08, 2007, 12:49:15 pm »

I had to combine two pics i needed to post into one so the angle might suck. Anyway i have this one in green and i think another in black. Though if you want to go DK then i suggest looking at the BST section at a topic called "stick this into your button hole" or something of that nature. He has the orange and blue buttons for a dk.

DrumAnBass · « **Reply #35 on:** November 08, 2007, 05:31:46 pm »

This guy has a few Nintendo cocktail parts for sale:
http://www.videogameparts.com/category.sc?categoryId=30

I bought a pair of Nintendo cocktail sticks from him on ebay.

shilmover · « **Reply #36 on:** November 08, 2007, 05:53:21 pm »

Quote from: DrumAnBass on November 08, 2007, 05:31:46 pm

This guy has a few Nintendo cocktail parts for sale:
http://www.videogameparts.com/category.sc?categoryId=30

I bought a pair of Nintendo cocktail sticks from him on ebay.

That's exactly the button I am looking for! Thanks!

The cocktail one is different than the standup. These are very expensive, but what can one do...

SithMaster · « **Reply #37 on:** November 08, 2007, 06:57:49 pm »

Make your own. It looks like it is just a button plunger and a pin that is threaded. If you can get the plunger all you need is a way to attach it.

shilmover · « **Reply #38 on:** December 11, 2007, 12:52:35 am »

I was working on the cocktail table this weekend (got a couple of more parts that I need), but ran into a bit of a snag that I hope someone can help me with.

When I went to install the DK joystick (BTW, the Space Fever "joystick" is the craziest contraption I have seen in a while!!), I noticed that i had no way of attaching the joystick. There are 4 holes in the CP that match the ones on the joysticks, but if i put a bolt through there, it will bend the stainless steel CP Overlay/cover. I did notice that there were 2 screws (one on each side of the joystick)... is there a special piece that I am missing that holds the joystick in place?

Can anyone with a DK cocktail take a pic for me? please?


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