Post by: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 05:01:02 pm
Pictures speak 1000 words. Basically I have 3 days/2 nights to make this a MAME multi-Kong for this Saturday's Knock-Off Kong Competition.
It was given to me free like this:
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=136713.0;attach=333289)
Some a-hole chipped off the blue sides and painted it this awful orange.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=136713.0;attach=333291)
So I started stripping it...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=136713.0;attach=333293)
And did more...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=136713.0;attach=333287)
But it sat for months... to the point where I think something was living in it... at least my dog thought so...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=136713.0;attach=333295)
Then we locals decided to have our own "Kong-Off", and so I'm making a MAME cab for guys to use for warmup. Most of the orange has been stripped away, and I filled in the gouges and used a heavy build primer...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=136713.0;attach=333297)
I'll do more work tonight. I promise no before/after photos of bolts or screw heads... >:D
Post by: Vigo on August 06, 2015, 05:07:46 pm
Pictures speak 100 words. Basically I have 3 days/2 nights to make this a MAME multi-Kong for this Saturday's Knock-Off Kong Competition.
Dang, speed run. Sounds fun. Sounds like a reality show I would love to watch. Speed cab builds.
Post by: pbj on August 06, 2015, 05:08:48 pm
Post by: vwalbridge on August 06, 2015, 05:10:51 pm
Nintendo cabs + Limited Time + Yotsuya humor = thread gold. :applaud:
Post by: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 05:11:31 pm
I prefer Dong
Yot don't judge...
Post by: opt2not on August 06, 2015, 05:13:30 pm
:dunno
Post by: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 05:16:09 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 05:19:13 pm
Was it an R-type at one point? If the CPO is in good shape, I'm sure someone who's restoring an R-type cab could use that panel. I'm not sure if the width is the same from a DK cab to an R-type...No, the guy that gave it to me threw in the panel from a pile. But it is an R-Type panel. I'm actually throwing a Vs. panel on it.
:dunno
Post by: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 05:20:54 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 05:26:00 pm
If the CPO is in good shape, I'm sure someone who's restoring an R-type cab could use that panel.
No, the CPO is chipped and missing stuff, but the metal is in great shape. I'll probably use it for trade bait.
Post by: harveybirdman on August 06, 2015, 05:26:39 pm
Janky or not... I'm watching this. ;)
Nintendo cabs + Limited Time + Yotsuya humor = thread gold. :applaud:
second thirded
Post by: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 05:30:03 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 05:31:56 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on August 06, 2015, 05:32:19 pm
Oh, here's something - my buddy Jawhn wants me to keep it janky like that, but in my heart, I can't do that. So I'm gonna spice it up without going Full Griff on it. But what do you guys think? Keep it jank?
If you really wanted to make it jank put Donkey Kong 3 in there... PEEEEEWWWWW that game stinks!
Post by: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 05:33:16 pm
Aw, I love DK3 and Mario ' s "special" cousin Stanley...Oh, here's something - my buddy Jawhn wants me to keep it janky like that, but in my heart, I can't do that. So I'm gonna spice it up without going Full Griff on it. But what do you guys think? Keep it jank?
If you really wanted to make it jank put Donkey Kong 3 in there... PEEEEEWWWWW that game stinks!
Post by: Nephasth on August 06, 2015, 05:42:23 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on August 06, 2015, 05:44:22 pm
:laugh:
Post by: vwalbridge on August 06, 2015, 05:47:18 pm
DK3 is a great game! Play it like a shmup...(http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/yjbmm.gif)
Post by: opt2not on August 06, 2015, 06:54:34 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 06:57:43 pm
Ohhhh Janky, you are the best. ;)Is that your image? Do you have a high res version of it? I'd love to print it out and give it to the winner!
Post by: opt2not on August 06, 2015, 07:00:12 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 07:05:27 pm
yeah, I just whipped it up. I'll send you a high res of it now, but it's un-cleaned so the line quality is pretty rough.Just make sure you sign it!
Post by: opt2not on August 06, 2015, 07:10:29 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 07:13:19 pm
Coo, sent you a signed version as well, to the last email you gave me before. :)Oh Janky Kong, you're the greatest!
Post by: Wyo on August 06, 2015, 07:14:22 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 07:20:37 pm
Allright, looking forward to watching this!!Wait till you see the coin door that I bought off of you, when I only knew you on KLOV!
Post by: ChanceKJ on August 07, 2015, 12:13:47 am
Please. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. :-\
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 07, 2015, 12:34:48 am
Paul, this cab is begging for a full restore.
Please. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. :-\
Dont listen to Chance. First off he's Canadian. Second, the man matched his wire to the color of his cab. He has no idea of asthetics. And third I love how you guys are just handed empty cabs. I think Im hanging out with the wrong people.
Post by: Nephasth on August 07, 2015, 01:08:28 am
Paul, this cab is begging for a full restore.
Please. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. :-\
It's just a Nintendo cab. They're all butt ugly.
...but, I'm a Midway fan. :gobama
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2015, 01:23:51 am
Paul, this cab is begging for a full restore.
Please. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. :-\
Hoser, please....
I'm going to get it in a "playable" state for the weekend event, but trust me, in the end It'll get the full Yot treatment. I don't half-ass my projects. Janky Kong is strictly for the event. Even at that, it won't be that Janky. I've already repaired the black areas, fixed holes, and reprinted some of the metal parts. Jawhn talked me into taking it - otherwise, it'd still be sitting out back patiently waiting it's turn.
Post by: ChanceKJ on August 07, 2015, 01:26:53 am
...he's Canadian... ...no idea of asthetics... ...I love how you guys are just handed empty cabs. I think Im hanging out with the wrong people.
Well you always will be with THAT attitude.
;)
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2015, 01:36:42 am
Paul, this cab is begging for a full restore.
Please. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. :-\
Dont listen to Chance. First off he's Canadian. Second, the man matched his wire to the color of his cab. He has no idea of asthetics. And third I love how you guys are just handed empty cabs. I think Im hanging out with the wrong people.
I tell you, it's all about networking. I haven't bought a cab off Craigslist in over two years. It's all who you know. I'm actually proud of the fact that I can now give stuff away to friends or sell it to them dirt cheap. I love the relationships I've gained in this hobby.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 07, 2015, 08:39:12 am
...he's Canadian... ...no idea of asthetics... ...I love how you guys are just handed empty cabs. I think Im hanging out with the wrong people.
Well you always will be with THAT attitude.
;)
What additude? I just havent taken my Midol.
Post by: Malenko on August 07, 2015, 08:44:59 am
DK3 is a great game! Play it like a shmup...the funny thing is I have DK3 in my "vert shooter" list in MaLa
Ohhhh Janky, you are the best. ;)Thats great!
I think this is the first time Ive been excited to see a cab finished....twice? Janky style and Yotsie style!
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on August 07, 2015, 10:31:44 am
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2015, 10:42:07 am
If you were near me you could put my Janky Sanyo 20EZ in there. Lol.
Heh....
Remember, Janky refers to where Janky Kong STARTED. I don't plan for it to be Janky POST this weekend. I'll get her presentable this weekend, and then go from there. If anything, this was a good kick in the ass to get started back on JK.
Post by: Cobolisdead on August 07, 2015, 12:59:47 pm
This topic is an interesting read. I didn't realize that the KO had grown so much.
And third I love how you guys are just handed empty cabs. I think Im hanging out with the wrong people.
I know right!
Post by: opt2not on August 07, 2015, 02:42:47 pm
Dont listen to Chance. First off he's Canadian.
(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/3c/3cfe64468e3a0a1b33cfd415b72b17fccde713d9fa37a0f551d7e121e423a918.jpg)
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2015, 02:48:06 pm
Dont listen to Chance. First off he's Canadian.
Yeah, but he's a "Take off, eh!" Canadian, whereas Opt2Not is a bad ass, almost American Canadian.
Post by: Nephasth on August 07, 2015, 03:43:30 pm
Wait a minute... Wrong song...
Post by: harveybirdman on August 07, 2015, 03:45:40 pm
Post by: opt2not on August 07, 2015, 04:23:43 pm
Canadian American, don't like to get up, in the morning, so they do it really slow...
Wait a minute... Wrong song...
Canadian American, we go to french class, learn to speak french fluently, then move to the west coast and find the majority is Asians who don't speak french...
Canadian American, we like football, but change the rules of football, to make it easier to score points for no good reasons...
Canadian American, we like drinking beers, claim our beers are better, but make fun of Americans for drinking Budweiser, when Budweiser tastes exactly like Molson Canadian...
Canadian American, we like hockey, want to be hockey players, but we become professionals to move to Anaheim for the beaches and warm weather...
Canadian American, get free health care, but not really free, and wait months for important surgery's, but can't wait that long so we cross the border and pay American doctors to get it quicker...
ok that's all I got.
(I still think the line: "Mexican Americans love education so they go to night school, and take spanish and get a B." is the most hilarious verse of that song)
Post by: ChanceKJ on August 07, 2015, 04:26:21 pm
Just remember guys, we're bigger and we're on top, if this was anything like your overcrowded prisons you'd be the ---smurfette---.
:P
Post by: opt2not on August 07, 2015, 04:45:42 pm
My bro lives up in Edmonton (aka Deadmonton) and its rediculously cold up there in the winter. Ain't no way I'd live anywhere north of Calgary. I ain't that badass.
Post by: Nephasth on August 07, 2015, 05:00:47 pm
Post by: emphatic on August 07, 2015, 05:18:40 pm
Yeah, but he's a "Take off, eh!" Canadian, whereas Opt2Not is a bad ass, almost American Canadian.
(http://carboncostume.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/julian.jpg)
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2015, 05:58:52 pm
Post by: opt2not on August 07, 2015, 06:08:12 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2015, 06:09:22 pm
Oh man...how did my sketch hold up at 22x32? Like I mentioned, the line quality was pretty crappy.
I vectored it and did your sketch at 11x17. This is the flyer I made for the event that I blew up to 22x32....
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2015, 06:10:56 pm
Post by: opt2not on August 07, 2015, 06:12:13 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2015, 06:25:19 pm
Lol, awesome. :cheers:No, thank you man! All the locals love it!
Post by: ChanceKJ on August 07, 2015, 07:05:00 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2015, 07:28:19 pm
Post by: ChanceKJ on August 07, 2015, 08:12:40 pm
Post by: dmckean on August 07, 2015, 09:07:56 pm
:laugh2: you guys crack me up.
Just remember guys, we're bigger and we're on top, if this was anything like your overcrowded prisons you'd be the ---smurfette---.
:P
The USA is your prototypical power bottom. You're going to give it to us, you're going to do it exactly the way we like it and you're still our ---smurfette---. ;)
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2015, 09:12:48 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on August 07, 2015, 11:08:03 pm
I'm doing the same thing right meow.
Post by: ChanceKJ on August 07, 2015, 11:17:36 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2015, 11:32:26 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2015, 11:34:39 pm
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=136713.0;attach=333401;image (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=136713.0;attach=333401;image)Of course you are, my brother! :cheers:
I'm doing the same thing right meow.
Post by: Cobolisdead on August 07, 2015, 11:53:30 pm
Post by: Nephasth on August 08, 2015, 12:13:42 am
Post by: yotsuya on August 08, 2015, 12:30:50 pm
Post by: vwalbridge on August 08, 2015, 12:34:44 pm
I got 5 hours to finish this ---maternal-smurf---! Let's do it!
Reminds me of this:
(http://media3.giphy.com/media/4xqm9TWpBewIo/giphy.gif)
Post by: yotsuya on August 08, 2015, 12:43:16 pm
One of my favorite movies. Your ass better make it to ZapCon next year.I got 5 hours to finish this ---maternal-saint's minion---! Let's do it!
Reminds me of this:
(http://media3.giphy.com/media/4xqm9TWpBewIo/giphy.gif)
Post by: yotsuya on August 08, 2015, 01:30:19 pm
Post by: Cobolisdead on August 08, 2015, 01:32:08 pm
Post by: vwalbridge on August 08, 2015, 02:09:29 pm
One of my favorite movies. Your ass better make it to ZapCon next year.I got 5 hours to finish this ---maternal-saint's minion---! Let's do it!
Reminds me of this:
(http://media3.giphy.com/media/4xqm9TWpBewIo/giphy.gif)
Fo sho. I'm in. :)
Post by: yotsuya on August 08, 2015, 02:18:24 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 08, 2015, 02:20:34 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 08, 2015, 03:46:17 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 08, 2015, 03:47:16 pm
Post by: Nephasth on August 08, 2015, 04:18:46 pm
Post by: johnrt on August 08, 2015, 04:20:18 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 08, 2015, 04:21:09 pm
Post by: Malenko on August 08, 2015, 04:37:27 pm
looks great bro
Post by: vwalbridge on August 08, 2015, 05:11:05 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 08, 2015, 06:34:05 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 08, 2015, 06:34:49 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on August 08, 2015, 07:42:41 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 08, 2015, 07:47:27 pm
:applaud:Thanks, bro. It was fun. Janky Kong and I are on our way to the competition!
Post by: harveybirdman on August 08, 2015, 08:03:51 pm
Post by: ChanceKJ on August 08, 2015, 09:14:48 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 09, 2015, 03:09:41 am
Post by: vwalbridge on August 09, 2015, 03:12:36 am
Just wish I was rather there playing some Janky Kong than working. :applaud:
Post by: yotsuya on August 09, 2015, 03:19:21 am
Don't ask why I'm still up.Yeah, it was pretty awesome. Most of these guys are dedicated collectors, not MAME guys like us, so they were thoroughly impressed. Great times.
Just wish I was rather there playing some Janky Kong than working. :applaud:
Post by: opt2not on August 09, 2015, 03:54:04 am
Post by: yotsuya on August 09, 2015, 04:00:36 am
So I'm down here in Jesus-land this weekend for a wedding (LA specifically) and throughout the event I was thinking "I hope yots had enough energy to finish up Janky in time for the comp". Glad to see you did! (Yeah you know you're arcade obsessed when...)
Hell yeah! Your Janky Kong art was a big hit, too!
Post by: Nephasth on August 09, 2015, 11:07:12 am
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 09, 2015, 12:28:04 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 09, 2015, 01:00:47 pm
Yeah. Why do you work in the dark?
My cel phone camera sucks, I guess. :dunno
Besides, I live in Arizona. When it's 106* plus outside, you tend to keep things cool by killing the lights.
Post by: yotsuya on August 09, 2015, 01:27:34 pm
It started out as a challenge, and a challenge it was. Actually, I consider myself done with Phase One more than anything. I don't like the LCD in there and will be swapping it out with a CRT first chance I get. I also plan to work more on smoothing out the finish, maybe using Ond's techniques. It was funny, people would play on it and touch it and and be, "Why is it sticky?" , and I'd go, "Because I just painted it 7 hours ago!" I also want to add some leg levelers to it, because dragging it on the wood base is BS.
And special thanks to my homies Neph, Malenko, HaRuMaN and Opt2Not for helping out in their own ways.
Post by: Malenko on August 09, 2015, 03:12:36 pm
And special thanks to my homies Neph, Malenko, HaRuMaN and Opt2Not for helping out in their own ways.
Great now you've summoned X2 in here to call me a narcissist!
I'm guessing my support was more emotional than anything cause I dont recall doing ---fudgesicle--- all to actually help with this at all. I am loving Opt2Not's line drawing up there though! Chuffiest of the Chuff!
Post by: yotsuya on August 09, 2015, 03:15:03 pm
I count the sexting as project support.And special thanks to my homies Neph, Malenko, HaRuMaN and Opt2Not for helping out in their own ways.
Great now you've summoned X2 in here to call me a narcissist!
I'm guessing my support was more emotional than anything cause I dont recall doing ---fudgesicle--- all to actually help with this at all. I am loving Opt2Not's line drawing up there though! Chuffiest of the Chuff!
Post by: yotsuya on August 09, 2015, 03:20:12 pm
Post by: Malenko on August 09, 2015, 03:21:17 pm
wait a minute!.................................... :lol
Oh, I had no idea that was the same cab as a year ago, I thought you picked one up on thursday and had it playable by saturday!
Post by: yotsuya on August 09, 2015, 03:52:23 pm
oh cool, so many dudes on here need to thank me for helping them with their projects then!Naw. Janky Kong is that project I kept talking about. I just had a reason to get it done. :)
wait a minute!....................................
Oh, I had no idea that was the same cab as a year ago, I thought you picked one up on thursday and had it playable by saturday!
Post by: yotsuya on August 09, 2015, 06:31:18 pm
Allright, looking forward to watching this!!Here's a shot of that coin door you sold me last year. Thanks for the hookup, brother!
Post by: zanna5910 on August 14, 2015, 01:02:33 pm
It was given to me free like this:
i dont get in the forums as much as i used to, but is no one going to mention this? How did you pull off a nintendo cab for free??? I needs one of those hookups!
Sorry for the resurrection
Post by: yotsuya on August 14, 2015, 01:13:30 pm
It was given to me free like this:
i dont get in the forums as much as i used to, but is no one going to mention this? How did you pull off a nintendo cab for free??? I needs one of those hookups!
Sorry for the resurrection
It's all about networking and relationships. A friend saw the job I did on my Macross cabinet and messaged me. He told me he had this old Nintendo cabinet that someone had painted a nasty looking orange, and that he didn't think he could do anything with it but he didn't have the heart to throw it away. He offered it to me because he knew I'd give it some TLC.
Post by: Nephasth on August 14, 2015, 01:53:31 pm
It was given to me free like this:
i dont get in the forums as much as i used to, but is no one going to mention this? How did you pull off a nintendo cab for free??? I needs one of those hookups!
Sorry for the resurrection
It's all about networking and relationships. A friend saw the job I did on my Macross cabinet and messaged me. He told me he had this old Nintendo cabinet that someone had painted a nasty looking orange, and that he didn't think he could do anything with it but he didn't have the heart to throw it away. He offered it to me because he knew I'd give it some TLC.
Yup. Half the cabs/machines that have gone through my hands over the years have been for free. Hell, one was a Ms Pac cocktail in beautiful shape, just missing a monitor (good thing I had a spare on the shelf)!
Post by: pbj on August 14, 2015, 02:23:00 pm
It's all about networking and relationships.
Disregard the above. It's all about cash in hand.
Post by: yotsuya on August 14, 2015, 02:26:35 pm
It's all about networking and relationships.
Disregard the above. It's all about cash in hand.
Cash in hand... for free cabs..... :dunno
But James is right- if you want to buy a cab, Cash-In-Hand is king.
Post by: dmckean on August 14, 2015, 02:55:36 pm
There's a game/vending place 30 minutes north of me that puts out stripped cabinets in really rough shape by their dumpster for free all the time.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 14, 2015, 03:03:36 pm
Cash is king.
What is this? Storage Wars?
Post by: harveybirdman on August 14, 2015, 03:09:01 pm
My local craigslist fair
Golden Tee 99 $300
Megatouch Maxx $300
Playchoice 10 $1500
WS Baseball (Naomi) $500
QBert in a Taito Cab $500
World Finals Soccer $400
Popeye $1150
BATTERED Ms Pac $800
Post by: vwalbridge on August 14, 2015, 03:19:06 pm
QBert in a Taito Cab $500(http://media.giphy.com/media/6gLyE15StAs3C/giphy.gif)
Post by: harveybirdman on August 14, 2015, 03:23:12 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 14, 2015, 04:12:37 pm
It's not like he's getting free pristine cabs. Both the Centipede used for Macross and this cabinet were in pretty rough shape.
^^^ This.
But even with that, my networking has allowed me to get cabs in great shape for under $200. Working Ms. Pac for $200, Dynamo HS-5 for $80, Star Wars for $150, Tempest for $75.... No more CL for me...
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 14, 2015, 05:48:55 pm
Post by: Wyo on August 14, 2015, 07:23:05 pm
Allright, looking forward to watching this!!Here's a shot of that coin door you sold me last year. Thanks for the hookup, brother!
THAT looks great!!! :cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on August 15, 2015, 05:52:31 pm
Thanks, Wyo!Allright, looking forward to watching this!!Here's a shot of that coin door you sold me last year. Thanks for the hookup, brother!
THAT looks great!!! :cheers:
So now that The Knock Off is over, I'm going to start with the rest of the restoration. One thing I've been want to do is extend the black color all the way down the sides of the kickplate. I didn't do that during the marathon phase one of Janky Kong, but I had some time today so I went ahead and did it. I masked off the areas on the kickplate that needed it, and I went there town. 10 minutes later, the deed was done.
Looking more like a real Kong.
Post by: yotsuya on August 15, 2015, 07:53:32 pm
Post by: Nephasth on August 15, 2015, 09:12:15 pm
Post by: ChanceKJ on August 15, 2015, 11:31:16 pm
You had me at CRT...
me three.
(http://stephenradford.me/content/images/2015/05/heart-purple-loop-D-emoji.gif)
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 16, 2015, 09:12:08 am
Post by: Malenko on August 16, 2015, 09:26:34 am
Whats a CRT?
not sure if serious........
Cathode Ray Tube. aka the big heavy tube monitor with phosphor and all that jazz in all its 4:3 glory with natural scan lines.
Post by: pbj on August 16, 2015, 09:39:51 am
Post by: vwalbridge on August 16, 2015, 10:02:10 am
Well, if you're going to have one of those hideous Nintendo cabinets laying around
(https://media4.giphy.com/media/nWn6ko2ygIeEU/200.gif)
Post by: DaOld Man on August 16, 2015, 10:09:34 am
:applaud: :applaud: :applaud:
Post by: yotsuya on August 16, 2015, 01:28:05 pm
You had me at CRT...
me three.
Thanks, guys. Last night when I was at Starfighters, I saw the exact monitor I would LOVE for this thing- a Wells Gardner 19" VGA monitor. Oh hell, it was so beautiful and easy to use.
Well, if you're going to have one of those hideous Nintendo cabinets laying around, the only thing that's going to make it look worse is an LCD.
Careful, you're gonna make Baby Chance cry.... >:D
But I completely agree. Having seeing one in person, yes, I don't want to keep the LCD in this cab.
Great job Yots! Dont you just love it when the plan comes together?
:applaud: :applaud: :applaud:
Thanks, Ken. Yes, I do. Especially when you consider the state I got it in.
Next steps: Clean up the wiring inside, hunt for a CRT, and get a lower bezel retainer.
Post by: ChanceKJ on August 16, 2015, 04:02:32 pm
I saw the exact monitor I would LOVE for this thing- a Wells Gardner 19" VGA monitor. Oh hell, it was so beautiful and easy to use.
....Go on...
Post by: yotsuya on August 16, 2015, 04:19:58 pm
(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view7/4803046/aaron-paul-disappoint-o.gif)I saw the exact monitor I would LOVE for this thing- a Wells Gardner 19" VGA monitor. Oh hell, it was so beautiful and easy to use.
....Go on...
http://arcarc.xmission.com/PDF_Monitors/Wells%20Gardner%2014k3101-19k3102.pdf (http://arcarc.xmission.com/PDF_Monitors/Wells%20Gardner%2014k3101-19k3102.pdf)
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 16, 2015, 05:42:44 pm
Whats a CRT?
not sure if serious........
(http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/canadiantrap_8984.jpg)
Post by: yotsuya on August 16, 2015, 06:46:00 pm
Post by: Nephasth on August 16, 2015, 06:58:07 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 16, 2015, 07:17:21 pm
$Free.99?$20 for the two.
Post by: ChanceKJ on August 16, 2015, 07:41:44 pm
(http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/canadiantrap_8984.jpg)
You'd honestly be surprised how often that works up here when we want to trap people from Edmonton. The stage part is, the bottom of the net is still on when it traps them, but they're too stupid to realize.
$Free.99?$20 for the two.
You're not serious?
Post by: yotsuya on August 16, 2015, 07:44:16 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 16, 2015, 07:45:17 pm
Quote from: ChanceKJ
You're not serious?
I am serious. And don't call me Shirley.
Post by: Nephasth on August 16, 2015, 07:46:00 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 16, 2015, 07:46:07 pm
Post by: ChanceKJ on August 16, 2015, 08:10:08 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 17, 2015, 01:03:30 am
Post by: yotsuya on August 17, 2015, 01:04:48 am
But before I even think of firing it up, I gotta do some work on the flyback. But actually having the monitor is half the battle.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 17, 2015, 12:59:43 pm
....is half the battle.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/0d/99/06/0d99062cfd81c58b9e36bc06ae10d1d9.jpg)
Post by: yotsuya on August 17, 2015, 01:06:24 pm
....is half the battle.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/0d/99/06/0d99062cfd81c58b9e36bc06ae10d1d9.jpg)
I can't hear you. Come run repeatedly into my fist to see if that helps.
Ok, so looking at the flyback on this monitor, it appears that it's arching. My buddy wrote on the test tag "Sparks from the flyback. And flames. Seriously."
Looking at the flyback, there is a small hole near the focus knob. Doing some research, this is actually a pretty common thing. Ken Layton recommends hacking 1/4 inch away from the metal cage that surrounds the flyback, and smalltownguy has fixed the same issue using epoxy, so I'm going to try those two things first before I even fire this mofo up. Then we'll see what the next steps are. The other monitor I plan to throw in the Super Pac-Man cocktail project I'm tinkering with.
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on August 17, 2015, 01:07:16 pm
D
Post by: yotsuya on August 17, 2015, 01:13:29 pm
Looks good Yots! I'm planning a MAME .vs build in the future too. I'm really curious to see what you do with the front end.
D
I'm going to go with AtomicFE. I have it set up with a logo wheel/screenshot type setup. I'd like to try and use a motion background (just that Nintendo purple grid acting all floaty), and I'd like to try and give the logos more of an 8-bit look. Ideally, I'd like for it to look like the images were being "generated" in real time as opposed to simply being static images. I'll throw some pics up later tonight when I get home from work.
It's only got Vs. games on the wheel, although I did set up a sub-wheel with NES games I like playing. I didn't make it part of the hierarchy, but it's there.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 17, 2015, 05:35:15 pm
I can't hear you. Come run repeatedly into my fist to see if that helps.
(http://www.gifbay.com/images/2012/11/refresh_all_links_still_purple_damn_you_turkey_eating_non_posting_americans-13677.gif)
Post by: yotsuya on August 22, 2015, 06:48:13 pm
This back power plate is going to need some love... Fuse holder on the way, let's see what we can salvage...
Post by: yotsuya on September 03, 2015, 02:20:20 am
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 03, 2015, 03:48:23 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 03, 2015, 05:50:05 pm
What chassis is that?
It's a Kortek chassis. See that big ol' block of metal around the flyback? Yeah, that needs to be trimmed away. That's what was causing the flyback to spark and arc. According to Ken Layton, chopping a half-inch off the opening should be fine. I'm also going to patch any pinholes with epoxy.
Oh, and I love janky stuff like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Bite-Monster-Pac-Man-Style-Arcade-Marquee-Sign-Banner-Video-Game-/291553075100?hash=item43e1eadf9c&rmvSB=true (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Bite-Monster-Pac-Man-Style-Arcade-Marquee-Sign-Banner-Video-Game-/291553075100?hash=item43e1eadf9c&rmvSB=true)
Post by: yotsuya on September 03, 2015, 08:57:42 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 03, 2015, 08:58:39 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 03, 2015, 08:59:54 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 03, 2015, 09:01:23 pm
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on September 04, 2015, 08:33:19 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 04, 2015, 09:11:07 am
Why not just get a new flyback? I'd be afraid that it would fail and cause a fire.
Because I trust smalltownguy when he tells me that this fix worked. If it doesn't I will, but in the DIY spirit, I want to see if this works for me. :cheers:
Post by: vwalbridge on September 04, 2015, 09:47:25 am
Also that looks like JB Weld?
Post by: pbj on September 04, 2015, 09:48:46 am
Post by: harveybirdman on September 04, 2015, 09:53:16 am
Looks like a legit repair to me. That glue is probably sturdier than the original casing.
That right there gentlemen is the PBJ frugal repair seal of approval....
Post by: yotsuya on September 04, 2015, 10:46:09 am
I like how you cut right through the word "CAUTION" :)
Also that looks like JB Weld?
Yeah, it's a two-part epoxy.
The "hole" if you will, results from the proximity of the flyback to that cage. Since the metal is so close, any pinholes result in arcing. Ken Layton recommends trimming back 1/4 inch, I went 1/2. I'd ditch the cage altogether, but there are some transistors mounted on it.
Looks like a legit repair to me. That glue is probably sturdier than the original casing.
Yep, you are correct, sir. I checked it after it had set for 4 hours, and it was solid.
That right there gentlemen is the PBJ frugal repair seal of approval....
I'm not a foolish American with deep pockets and an impulsive behavior. A new flyback would cost me 3x what I paid for the whole monitor. I'll try a posted, tested fix first, and if it doesn't work, THEN I'll spend the $$$.
Post by: yotsuya on September 07, 2015, 11:51:02 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 07, 2015, 11:52:07 pm
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 08, 2015, 12:16:53 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 08, 2015, 01:12:46 am
Those coin mechs look so shiny. :laugh:
Yep.
I'm pretty excited to get the monitor running in Janky Kong. I found my isolation transformer right now, so I'll wire it up tomorrow and see what happens.
Post by: yotsuya on September 15, 2015, 02:57:15 am
This monitor was the one with the sparking flyback, the one I repaired with epoxy as recommended by Smalltownguy and trimmed the flyback cage as recommended by Ken Layton. With all that done, and a new capkit, I hooked up my CraftyMech TPG and gave it power....
And as you can see, she's alive!
Next step is to set up the new computer I'm using for this one with AtomicFE and the J-Pac, then plug it in and see how my Multi-Vs. setup works.
Post by: harveybirdman on September 15, 2015, 09:20:51 am
Post by: pbj on September 15, 2015, 09:49:14 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 15, 2015, 11:05:19 am
Nothing like seeing a repaired CRT fire up... Great Job!Nothing like seeing it fire up with no fire!
Post by: yotsuya on September 15, 2015, 11:05:43 am
Good work, man. It is supremely satisfying to get an old CRT going.Yeah, especially since the tube is burn free.
Post by: rablack97 on September 15, 2015, 01:51:26 pm
:applaud:
Post by: yotsuya on September 15, 2015, 03:22:52 pm
(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52f80c62e4b0b3416ffca3e2/t/54877dffe4b09cb7ec70349b/1418165763489/)Yep, baby, I practice on these machines, pretty soon, we talkin' playoffs!
:applaud:
Post by: jugger18 on September 16, 2015, 01:16:55 pm
(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52f80c62e4b0b3416ffca3e2/t/54877dffe4b09cb7ec70349b/1418165763489/)Yep, baby, I practice on these machines, pretty soon, we talkin' playoffs!
:applaud:
You guys must be drunk
Post by: yotsuya on September 16, 2015, 01:17:45 pm
No, we just have a sense of humor.(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52f80c62e4b0b3416ffca3e2/t/54877dffe4b09cb7ec70349b/1418165763489/)Yep, baby, I practice on these machines, pretty soon, we talkin' playoffs!
:applaud:
You guys must be drunk
Post by: yotsuya on September 16, 2015, 10:08:54 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 16, 2015, 10:15:36 pm
However, I made the best of it. The wires for the speakers, door, and player controls were all unharmed, so I clipped them off and rolled my own harness with an extra Bob Roberts DIY crimp 'em yourself kit that I had. I made my own ground wires to eliminate the issue. So that was good.
But what is this...?
Post by: yotsuya on September 16, 2015, 10:19:24 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 16, 2015, 10:20:15 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 16, 2015, 10:21:27 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 16, 2015, 10:22:42 pm
Post by: wp34 on September 16, 2015, 10:36:36 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on September 16, 2015, 10:51:52 pm
Can't say enough about the dedication to make this look and feel like actual arcade hardware!
As you would say, here's someone who gets it....
Top Shelf bro!
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on September 16, 2015, 11:18:16 pm
Art!Thanks, brother!
Can't say enough about the dedication to make this look and feel like actual arcade hardware!
As you would say, here's someone who gets it....
Top Shelf bro!
:cheers:
I gotta admit, when I had the Dell LCD in there, I really hated how it looked. But now... the chuff be flowing.
Post by: yotsuya on September 17, 2015, 01:15:37 am
Post by: vwalbridge on September 17, 2015, 10:30:22 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 17, 2015, 10:41:09 am
That VS control panel and buttons smell minty through my monitor.
The CP is in great shape but nowhere near mint. Half the buttons are original, the others are repros from Mike's Arcade. I need to lube up the P1 joystick. Any suggestions?
Post by: vwalbridge on September 17, 2015, 10:50:11 am
(I think you can also get it at Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Blaster-11-oz-B-laster-White-Lithium-Grease-16-LG/202529735))
-Specifically designed for moving metal parts
-Low odor
-Doesn't run or drip
-Doesn't attract dust (this is the best part)
A while back, when operating my garage door it sounded like the world was coming to and end. This stuff applied to the garage door springs and rollers fixed that right up. Great stuff.
WD-40 can eat it.
Post by: yotsuya on September 17, 2015, 12:26:48 pm
White Lithium Grease (http://www.amazon.com/CRC-5037-White-Lithium-Grease/dp/B000CINVA6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1442501258&sr=8-2&keywords=white+lithium+grease)
(I think you can also get it at Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Blaster-11-oz-B-laster-White-Lithium-Grease-16-LG/202529735))
-Specifically designed for moving metal parts
-Low odor
-Doesn't run or drip
-Doesn't attract dust (this is the best part)
A while back, when operating my garage door it sounded like the world was coming to and end. This stuff applied to the garage door springs and rollers fixed that right up. Great stuff.
WD-40 can eat it.
That looks good. Do you think I need to disassemble the stick to use it?
Post by: vwalbridge on September 17, 2015, 01:21:50 pm
If you don't take it apart and there is gunk already in there, then you are just going to put more grease all over the gunk.
Post by: vwalbridge on September 17, 2015, 01:24:33 pm
Pillow balls.... :-[
Post by: yotsuya on September 17, 2015, 01:51:05 pm
Post by: vwalbridge on September 17, 2015, 01:59:50 pm
Sounds good... and keep your hands off my pillow balls.:lol
I expect a full report when you are done.
Post by: Vigo on September 17, 2015, 03:38:30 pm
I also love to use it on stuff that I touch routinely, because it is a food grade lubricant. I won't worry I am ingesting something i shouldn't if I eat nachos after touching something I lubed up.
dry spray (http://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-31110-Aerosols-Multi-Purpose/dp/B0016GTSBY/ref=sr_1_7?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1442518444&sr=1-7&keywords=teflon+lubricant)
grease (http://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-21030-Synthetic-Grease/dp/B000XBH9HI/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1442518444&sr=1-1&keywords=teflon+lubricant)
Post by: vwalbridge on September 17, 2015, 03:40:10 pm
Yeah, white lithium is a good go-to lube. I personally opt for Super lube in most cases because it is well rated for plastics, wood, and rubber as well as metal. I doubt white lithium would corrode plastics, but I generally only see it advertised as a metal-to-metal lube.
I also love to use it on stuff that I touch routinely, because it is a food grade lubricant. I won't worry I am ingesting something i shouldn't if I eat nachos after touching something I lubed up.
dry spray (http://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-31110-Aerosols-Multi-Purpose/dp/B0016GTSBY/ref=sr_1_7?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1442518444&sr=1-7&keywords=teflon+lubricant)
grease (http://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-21030-Synthetic-Grease/dp/B000XBH9HI/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1442518444&sr=1-1&keywords=teflon+lubricant)
I've heard super lube is great too. I'll have to try that sometime.
Post by: yotsuya on September 17, 2015, 03:43:13 pm
Yeah, white lithium is a good go-to lube. I personally opt for Super lube in most cases because it is well rated for plastics, wood, and rubber as well as metal. I doubt white lithium would corrode plastics, but I generally only see it advertised as a metal-to-metal lube.
I also love to use it on stuff that I touch routinely, because it is a food grade lubricant. I won't worry I am ingesting something i shouldn't if I eat nachos after touching something I lubed up.
dry spray (http://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-31110-Aerosols-Multi-Purpose/dp/B0016GTSBY/ref=sr_1_7?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1442518444&sr=1-7&keywords=teflon+lubricant)
grease (http://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-21030-Synthetic-Grease/dp/B000XBH9HI/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1442518444&sr=1-1&keywords=teflon+lubricant)
I've heard super lube is great too. I'll have to try that sometime.
I'll let you guys know what Mrs. Yotsuya thinks.... >:D
Post by: Vigo on September 17, 2015, 03:48:44 pm
WD-40 can eat it.
Agreed!! Although, WD-40 is getting into the game of offering real cool products. Picked up a can of this the other day and looking forward to trying it out on everything from NES cartridges to leaf switches.
(http://wd40specialist.com/images/product-electrical-contact.png)
Post by: Vigo on September 17, 2015, 03:50:23 pm
I'll let you guys know what Mrs. Yotsuya thinks.... >:D
:laugh2: For those certain uses, KY is still king.
Post by: vwalbridge on September 17, 2015, 03:53:09 pm
White lithium got me in the game about caring about my lubes. It took me down a trail from only having a can of WD-40, to having everything from teflon to graphite. Haha! Is it OK to be a "lube snob"?WD-40 can eat it.
Agreed!! Although, WD-40 is getting into the game of offering real cool products. Picked up a can of this the other day and looking forward to trying it out on everything from NES cartridges to leaf switches.
Oh yea, WD is definilty getting with the program now. They have a full product line of lubes. They have even have a WD version of white lithium (http://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Protective-Lithium-Grease/dp/B0083V8KBE)
I'm curious of your results with the contact spray lube.
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on September 17, 2015, 03:55:55 pm
He uses the WD-40 Lithium grease shown here: http://www.walmart.com/ip/40842973?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222228028406339&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=61182034809&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=96573185529&veh=sem
vwal, are you saying the WD40 brand is not good to use?
D
Post by: Vigo on September 17, 2015, 04:01:07 pm
I'm curious of your results with the contact spray lube.
Sure, I'll see about giving it a go this week and let you know. :cheers:
One thing about WD-40, they have really nice nozzles these days. I hate constantly losing those red tube thingies that direct the spray.I might stock up on their white lithium.
vwal, are you saying the WD40 brand is not good to use?
I think he is critiquing the original WD-40 formula as a general purpose lubricant. WD-40 can corrode and it only lubricates for a short span. WD-40 works better as a rust buster when removing tough bolts. I would think that many of the WD-40 brand products would be fine.
Post by: vwalbridge on September 17, 2015, 04:02:55 pm
vwal, are you saying the WD40 brand is not good to use?
No... I'm sure the WD brand of While Lithium Grease is fine. I just don't like the traditional/general WD for anything.
...and that video by 34K is great. :cheers: Just change the playback speed in YouTube to like 1.5 because it a little long.
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 17, 2015, 08:09:32 pm
(http://volareproducts.com/BUY/images/rubber_lube_-_5.3_oz_(green).jpg)
Post by: yotsuya on September 17, 2015, 08:24:17 pm
I've always used Dow 33. Figure if its been good enough for 15 years on my paintball guns, it would work well on my sticks.
(http://volareproducts.com/BUY/images/rubber_lube_-_5.3_oz_(green).jpg)
Do you put it on your pillow balls?
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 17, 2015, 08:35:22 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 17, 2015, 08:47:33 pm
huh? ???Bro, did you even read the last 15 posts?
Post by: vwalbridge on September 17, 2015, 10:12:23 pm
huh? ???Bro, did you even read the last 15 posts?
Yea Chance...everyone knows not to play with their joystick until they lube up their pillow balls.
Post by: yotsuya on September 17, 2015, 10:13:00 pm
Pillow balls are exclusive to Nintendo fanbois.huh? ???Bro, did you even read the last 15 posts?
Yea Chance...everyone knows not to play with their joystick until they lube up their pillow balls.
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 18, 2015, 02:51:59 am
Post by: jdbailey1206 on September 18, 2015, 06:36:57 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 18, 2015, 10:46:23 am
How's the guy born in '84 the least childish in this thread? :P
Don't worry, when you hit puberty, your pillow balls will drop down and you'll start manhood.
Oh, and I pulled the trigger on a cheap Vs. Unisystem board. Not even sure if it works, but it's an option...
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 18, 2015, 07:00:33 pm
Post by: jugger18 on September 18, 2015, 07:45:02 pm
I was keeping the joke going, as new reports state AI was drunk during the rantNo, we just have a sense of humor.(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52f80c62e4b0b3416ffca3e2/t/54877dffe4b09cb7ec70349b/1418165763489/)Yep, baby, I practice on these machines, pretty soon, we talkin' playoffs!
:applaud:
You guys must be drunk
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13011685/new-book-says-former-philadelphia-76ers-star-allen-iverson-was-drunk-practice-rant (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13011685/new-book-says-former-philadelphia-76ers-star-allen-iverson-was-drunk-practice-rant)
Post by: yotsuya on September 18, 2015, 07:48:19 pm
Props for you, bro! :cheers:I was keeping the joke going, as new reports state AI was drunk during the rantNo, we just have a sense of humor.(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52f80c62e4b0b3416ffca3e2/t/54877dffe4b09cb7ec70349b/1418165763489/)Yep, baby, I practice on these machines, pretty soon, we talkin' playoffs!
:applaud:
You guys must be drunk
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13011685/new-book-says-former-philadelphia-76ers-star-allen-iverson-was-drunk-practice-rant (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13011685/new-book-says-former-philadelphia-76ers-star-allen-iverson-was-drunk-practice-rant)
Post by: jugger18 on September 18, 2015, 07:49:03 pm
Post by: vwalbridge on September 18, 2015, 08:04:13 pm
Vwall, original WD-40 makes a great flamethrower to get rid of spiders in your garage
:lol you're right about that. Only fire kills spiders.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on September 19, 2015, 06:42:46 am
Vwall, original WD-40 makes a great flamethrower to get rid of spiders in your garage
:lol you're right about that. Only fire kills spiders.
(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/59/59c3b2b17b7162052067f2d748b1f32ca869478904102a9c945c20e38c7bcffc.jpg)
(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/3c/3c938322bebd356ecf528a3b30f4e133b48ccb3594125a6d37811a2ad25abbd7.jpg)
(http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/000/325/848/c9e.jpg)
Post by: yotsuya on September 19, 2015, 08:38:47 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on September 19, 2015, 10:27:28 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 19, 2015, 11:42:54 pm
Coin box?
Yep. I have to build the enclosure, but the box will help me put together the right dimensions. :cheers:
Oh, man, I'm loving how this has come out.
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on September 19, 2015, 11:54:53 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 20, 2015, 12:08:07 am
I can get actual measurements if needed. All you have to do is ask.If you could measure the size of the base, the one that spans the width of the cabinet, I just need to know how deep it is. I'm guessing 10 inches or so?
Post by: vwalbridge on September 20, 2015, 12:15:22 am
If you trust my chewed-on DK. :)
Post by: yotsuya on September 20, 2015, 12:21:12 am
I got a lot to post, but my phone is going to die. I'll post a few pics, then fill in the narrative later...
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on September 20, 2015, 09:17:05 pm
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on September 20, 2015, 09:19:38 pm
Even measured the handle.
DeLuSioNaL29
Post by: yotsuya on September 20, 2015, 09:26:41 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 20, 2015, 09:28:23 pm
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on September 20, 2015, 09:44:43 pm
Oh, is the whole enclosure fastened down, or does it just sit there?What do you mean by whole enclosure? If you mean the wood box then, yes, it's stapled in from the bottom onto the plank that spans across the cab.
If you mean the bottom piece of wood, yes, that was screwed into the cabinet. It was not just sitting there.
D
Post by: yotsuya on September 20, 2015, 09:58:15 pm
Oh, is the whole enclosure fastened down, or does it just sit there?What do you mean by whole enclosure? If you mean the wood box then, yes, it's stapled in from the bottom onto the plank that spans across the cab.
If you mean the bottom piece of wood, yes, that was screwed into the cabinet. It was not just sitting there.
D
I meant the bottom piece. Perfect, I'll fasten it. Thanks!
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 20, 2015, 10:10:16 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=146709.0;attach=335819;image)
Post by: yotsuya on September 20, 2015, 10:14:58 pm
the batons on the underside of the main plank holding the coin box are screwed into the inside of the main side walls of the cab, two screws each.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=146709.0;attach=335819;image)
You might want to link to DeL's photos in the Donkey Kong plans thread. They're really handy.
Post by: yotsuya on September 21, 2015, 10:57:16 pm
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 21, 2015, 10:59:13 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 21, 2015, 11:29:06 pm
Wait... What?Wait... What what?
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on September 22, 2015, 12:11:12 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 22, 2015, 12:25:53 am
I can grab a populated board with full harnesses (including CP harness) for $150 shipped. Is that a good deal?
A working board, populated with two games, with full harnesses? Snap that ---smurfette--- right up.
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on September 22, 2015, 12:27:22 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 22, 2015, 12:35:06 am
Not really. Only 1 side works. (I only need one for my Unisystem). Comes with Tetris. (Don't really care about the game I'm planning to get the UniVersus daughter board when it comes out)
A working board (no game) seems to run for around $50-$75, and the harness is around $50 (both before shipping). So it really depends on how bad you want the board in anticipation of the UniVersus board. My untested board was $45, and the EPROMs/PPU set was $42 (free CPU). No harness, but I plan to get a Unisystem to JAMMA adapter.
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 22, 2015, 12:45:59 am
Wait... What?Wait... What what?
What exactly are you doing here. and do you have a link that explains more.... ;)
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 22, 2015, 12:48:04 am
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 22, 2015, 12:48:48 am
You might want to link to DeL's photos in the Donkey Kong plans thread. They're really handy.
Agreed. I'll ad them in a bit if J's cool with that?
Post by: yotsuya on September 22, 2015, 12:57:20 am
I mean, you WILL need a PPU and CPU for the UniVersus. So why not a PPU that also works with games like Duck Hunt and Tennis?
What are you talking about? The UniVersus works with any PPU. I picked up a tested, working Hogans Alley PPU/EPROM set. The CPU I got from a gutted NES. It's the same CPU. :dizzy:
Post by: yotsuya on September 22, 2015, 01:31:11 am
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 22, 2015, 03:27:14 am
Ive got a couple Vs PCBs. One with Wrecking Crew across both, the other with SMB. I plan to populate the WC one with a UniVersus on each side, then use the other with a third U.V. and all the Vs. guts from my DKU cab for my upcoming Mario Bros Cabaret project.
one of the Red Tents will get all the Vs games, the Cabaret will get Mario Games.
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 22, 2015, 03:30:49 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 22, 2015, 09:13:50 am
I guess I was also wondering why you took a CPU from a NES and not just grabbed one from an actual Vs PCB. Like you knew about some cool NES hack or something.
No cool hacks or anything. My board didn't come with one, and I had this one on hand. Free is free. :cheers:
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on September 22, 2015, 04:29:01 pm
Edit: I just looked it up and SMB requires the PP2C04-0004 PPU. Tetris comes with either the PC2C03B PPU or the RP2C04-0001 PPU.
D
Post by: yotsuya on September 22, 2015, 05:07:05 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 22, 2015, 05:08:38 pm
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 22, 2015, 07:21:16 pm
For those of you who don't know. Just in case.
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2015, 12:54:35 pm
Ok, I've got some time now and will go back to fill in on the process.
My all-in-one board works great. Having the J-Pac, HD, and Mini-ITX board all on one plate sure is handy. Clearances are a little tight, so if I ever fab a new one, I will make it a bit bigger and add just a little more space between the motherboard and the J-Pac*. But I screwed in on to the side of the cab, mounted the power supply on the floor of the cab, and fired it up.
I had to tweak the system a bit, as it was booting up to a blue screen when hooked to the ArcadeVGA. I figured out why, though - the board, while unused, had sat for a long time, and the cheap battery that holds the CMOS settings wasn't keeping them, so the board booted to the on-board video and not the ArcadeVGA. I replaced that battery with a new one for better results.
So once I got the boot issues sorted out, I went ahead a played with the OS setup and the front end. I used Instant Sheller to mask off the FE, made a custom boot screen for the PC, and have it autologin.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=146709.0;attach=335784)
It comes up to my list of Vs Unisystem Games.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=146709.0;attach=335786)
More later!
*Actually, I did JUST THAT right now as I typed this post.... gonna fab it in an hour. :)**
** OK, fabbed it before I even finished this post. W00t!
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=136713.0;attach=336032)
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2015, 01:08:18 pm
I've been playing a lot on this cab. I loved Excitebike BITD as well as Castlevania. I'm mulling whether to add a few NES games to it, like a Playchoice. I'm also waiting on some new marquee and bezel art as well, some simple custom Unisystem stuff.
Post by: Malenko on September 25, 2015, 01:44:05 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on September 25, 2015, 01:59:22 pm
:afro:
I love it dude, did you machine that plate in your garage or do you got a guy?
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2015, 01:59:41 pm
I would totally load up some NES games. No point in limiting yourself. I would love to play some Bases Loaded on that bad boy.Loved Bases Loaded.
Off the top of my head, I'd want to add the other SMB games, Castlevania games, Double Dribble and Blades of Steel, games that could be played in short sessions. I love Final Fantasy but I ain't marathoning that on a cab.
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2015, 02:01:14 pm
game creep...Yeah, don't worry, I ain't puttin' Mario Paint or any Zapper games on it.
:afro:
I love it dude, did you machine that plate in your garage or do you got a guy?
And ---fudgesicle--- me, 10 Yard Fight is near impossible....
Oh, I have access to a Plasma cutter at work. I tweaked my design and recut it.
Post by: Vigo on September 25, 2015, 05:50:15 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2015, 05:51:09 pm
I really can't think of this as Janky Kong any more. Everything about it is becoming the opposite of janky.
Thanks. I consider Janky Kong a term of endearment!
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2015, 06:09:11 pm
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 25, 2015, 07:40:24 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2015, 09:05:44 pm
who's doing your print work for your art package?
I got a local connection. Going to trade something for my laminated marquee and bezel.
Otherwise, I'd go with Brad or Stpcore.
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2015, 09:10:19 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2015, 09:12:38 pm
Post by: DGP on September 25, 2015, 11:25:29 pm
::)
Post by: yotsuya on September 25, 2015, 11:49:53 pm
No cup holder on that plate = Janky.Fake rep for you!
::)
Post by: yotsuya on September 26, 2015, 12:02:43 am
Post by: Vigo on September 26, 2015, 12:35:33 am
Post by: wp34 on September 26, 2015, 12:49:42 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 26, 2015, 12:52:18 am
Classy! What kind of fasteners you have on that mobo?
I use some screw caps that I got from Home Depot. They flip up if I need to access the screw heads.
It's pretty awesome. The holes in the plate are spot on, so I leave the screws in capped, and they easily slide into the holes. I hand-tighten the nuts on the back, so I never even need to use a screwdriver to fasten the mobo to the plate. The SSD screws go into the bottom of the drive through the back with spacers. I also use spacers and three screws with the J-PAC as well, and I leave enough overhang for the JAMMA connector.
That plate is cool. You have inspired me to up my game when I get to my JPAC build. Using a cased PC just seems so wrong now.
Yeah, I prefer decased machines in my own builds. I would mount them to 1/2 wood boards, but the plate just has much more flair.
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on September 26, 2015, 12:53:25 am
Edit: I guess it's OK. Most PC cases have a metal plate with standoffs anyway.
DeL
Post by: yotsuya on September 26, 2015, 12:55:36 am
Is it OK to make it from Metal? I usually make mine from non-conductive material like wood. Wood also allows me to screw the video card into it by bending the bottom of the metal slider and using a Bic pen cylinder cut to size for the gap.
Edit: I guess it's OK. Most PC cases have a metal plate with standoffs anyway.
DeL
I use nylon spacers between the plate and all components.
Post by: Vigo on September 26, 2015, 12:57:10 am
I use some screw caps that I got from Home Depot.
Thanks for the tip, I will have to keep that one in mind next board mount I do.
Post by: yotsuya on September 26, 2015, 12:59:43 am
It just looks cleaner that way. :cheers:I use some screw caps that I got from Home Depot.
Thanks for the tip, I will have to keep that one in mind next board mount I do.
This photo of the old plate should show how much clearance there is.
Post by: ChanceKJ on September 26, 2015, 01:13:55 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 26, 2015, 01:15:53 am
Did you ever convince stpcore to do a reverse print? I saw in that one thread you had been asking him about it. Did you find a source for doing it?No. No reverse print. Just laminated. Very durable - my buddy just dropped it off.
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on September 26, 2015, 09:49:03 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 26, 2015, 10:30:54 pm
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on September 27, 2015, 01:43:55 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 27, 2015, 01:59:40 am
Woot!
Yep. There were hugs all around when I saw that mofo boot up!
Post by: vwalbridge on September 28, 2015, 11:35:51 am
What finish is on that plate? It looks like gunmetal and I like it.
Post by: yotsuya on September 28, 2015, 11:46:18 am
I really like that mounting plate. It's awesome that you have access to a fabrication facility. ;)
What finish is on that plate? It looks like gunmetal and I like it.
It's just a piece of 16GA sheet metal that I hit with a random orbital sander to give it some texture and take off any finish. Looks great once it's cleaned up. I toyed with painting it something flaky metallic (like a midnight blue), but in the end, the metal is the best.
Post by: yotsuya on September 28, 2015, 11:47:34 am
Post by: vwalbridge on September 28, 2015, 11:48:32 am
Oh, and what's nice about the plate is that if I DO go the original Unisystem PCB route, I can easily take the plate out and transfer it to another project. :cheers:
I like the way you think brother!
Post by: yotsuya on September 28, 2015, 12:23:51 pm
Oh, and what's nice about the plate is that if I DO go the original Unisystem PCB route, I can easily take the plate out and transfer it to another project. :cheers:
I like the way you think brother!
Yeah, I've been doing these plates for a while now. My original design was just for the motherboard, and I had a large cutout under it for the a custom graphic that would basically be a mini-marquee (see attached). I used this on a cab I build for my friend. The next version got rid of the cutout and integrated the hard drive and J-Pac. The latest version spaces things out better, as I didn't take into account the cabling between the J-Pac and the motherboard. Hella chuffed with were it's at now.
Post by: yotsuya on October 03, 2015, 07:46:35 pm
Post by: yotsuya on October 03, 2015, 07:47:49 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on October 03, 2015, 08:19:27 pm
Post by: yotsuya on October 03, 2015, 08:23:14 pm
Is that a llama or a donkey on that bezel? Whatever it is it freaking rocks!
It's an asshat... and actually it's going to be gone from the finalized version of the marquee... :)
Post by: Vigo on October 05, 2015, 10:39:10 am
Post by: yotsuya on October 05, 2015, 10:47:50 am
I was figuring that was an inside joke with KLOVians at the knock off competition.You are correct, sir!
I'm off this week, so the plan is to source a piece of 1/4 tinted plexi so I can install the bezel, then she'll pretty much be done.
Post by: yotsuya on December 06, 2015, 12:23:24 am
We're having our big Christmas party, and I've been mixing up the gameroom. With that in mind, I put the final touches on Janky Kong.
I wheeled JK outside and recut the t-molding slot (I had patched it up a while back because the slot was horrible and wouldn't hold the molding), which went well. I then measured and cut the piece of tinted plexi I bought online, then added the laminated graphics I had created and had printed to the front. It looks great, almost factory.
Yeah, she's done.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/05/b2dfb9eef81d070ae051c86e3168b70a.jpg)
Post by: harveybirdman on December 06, 2015, 12:41:36 am
Post by: yotsuya on December 06, 2015, 12:45:29 am
Looks great. :applaud:
Thanks, bro. I just need to make the mullet and the monitor shroud to be completely finished.
Post by: rablack97 on December 06, 2015, 01:36:12 am
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on December 06, 2015, 07:48:10 am
Post by: wp34 on December 06, 2015, 09:19:00 am
Post by: vwalbridge on December 06, 2015, 09:23:08 am
Just one thing wrong...it doesn't look Jankey anymore. ;)
Post by: ChanceKJ on December 06, 2015, 08:55:41 pm
Post by: yotsuya on December 07, 2015, 11:56:53 am
Just as a documentation followup, for the marquee artwork I wanted to retain elements of the classic Unisystem marquees. I went with the instruction box in the corner, putting the instructions on how to get back to the main menu and how to select a game. For the background, I went with the Nintendo grid from the side art, and I like the look - very retro. I simply put a Nintendo logo and Vs. Unisystem on there, because I wanted to keep it simple and factory in appearance. No made up titles, no "Arcade Memories", no Mario jumping off the lettering for me.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=136713.0;attach=340503)
For the bezel, I wanted to retain the classic look of the Donkey Kong bezel. If you've ever seen a Univsystem in the wild, half the time it's a blank grey piece of plexi with no art, and the other half the OP simply flipped the original bezel around, so you have weird shapes looking through. Since this machine wasn't game specific, I decided to keep the DK striping, but in the roundels, I replaced the DK characters with characters from my favorite Vs. games. I also wanted to show some variety and keep things consistent, so I used the official Nintendo 8-bit art for all pieces.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=136713.0;attach=340501)
From there, it was a simple matter of getting stuff printed, laminated, and then applied. The marquee I put on a piece of cut regular clear plexi I had. The bezel was a bit different. For the bezel, on the original Knock-Off Janky Kong, I sandwiched my printed art between a piece of clear and a piece of bronze plexi. I had to do that to make the bezel thick enough to sit snugly in the bezel retaining mechanisms on the DK cab.
For the new artwork, I had it printed with the intention of applying it directly to the front of the bezel, which would be grey. This would be a close to the original as I could get. I ordered a 24"x24" 1/4 inch thick sheet off eBay, cut it to size using the old one as a guide, then applied the art.
Post by: vwalbridge on December 07, 2015, 12:02:36 pm
"...TO NAVIGATE UP AND DOWN THROUGH"
..not THOUGH
Post by: yotsuya on December 07, 2015, 12:08:49 pm
Was that your final print? If so is should be:It is, sorta... when the Universes board comes out, I plan to transition Janky Kong away from being MAME based and over to straight JAMMA, so I was going to have my buddy reprint the marquee with whatever appropriate control changes need to happen. Thanks for the heads up, though.
..."TO NAVIGATE UP AND DOWN THROUGH"
..not THOUGH
And here's a shot of Janky Kong in his new home. These are my three newest machines.(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/07/028008a6b9c88c1dadb97e15a5ba9f28.jpg)
Post by: opt2not on December 07, 2015, 01:03:17 pm
Post by: ChanceKJ on December 07, 2015, 01:20:06 pm
Post by: yotsuya on December 07, 2015, 01:48:42 pm
...when the Universes board comes out, I plan to transition Janky Kong away from being MAME based and over to straight JAMMA...
Are you planning JAMMA or converting it back to an actual Nintendo Vs? Surely you already know Nas's UniVersus is a drop in daughter board for a Vs PCB?
(http://forums.arcade-museum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=237307&stc=1&d=1442503789)
I do know that. And don't call me Shirley.
Post by: yotsuya on December 07, 2015, 01:49:42 pm
Post by: ChanceKJ on December 07, 2015, 02:16:33 pm
Post by: donnie1979 on December 07, 2015, 05:56:27 pm
And calling it done....
Sweet to see my Crazy Kong theme in there :P
Post by: yotsuya on December 07, 2015, 05:57:34 pm
What theme? I did everything from scratch. Explain.And calling it done....
Nice to see my theme in there
Post by: yotsuya on December 07, 2015, 06:01:28 pm
Post by: acvieluf on December 11, 2015, 07:17:08 am
Post by: yotsuya on February 05, 2016, 11:29:32 am
Then yesterday, Mike posted this:
(http://www.mikesarcade.com/estore/photos/VS2JAMMAv1_0.jpg)
http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=VS2JAMMA (http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=VS2JAMMA)
Holy CRAP have I been waiting for that! It's an all-in-one adapter that does exactly what I need. I ordered mine a few minutes ago. My plan is to convert Janky Kong to the working Vs. Unisystem board that I have. It's set to Hogan's Alley right now, but I'll do a ROM swap to change it to Excite Bike or Super Mario Bros. So now, Janky Kong is going to ZapCon. I'm going to take a Sharpie as well, because I want all my BYOAC brothers to sign it as well. Who's quite chuffed? This mofo!
Post by: vwalbridge on February 05, 2016, 11:33:07 am
OK, although my Janky Kong Vs. Unisystem Restoration is done, plays well, and all that cal, my dream for the machine has always been to run a real Unisystem board in him, preferably running the Universus daughtercard when it's available. To do that, though, I need a Unisystem2JAMMA adapter because my cab is wired for JAMMA, I'm using a non-Sanyo monitor, and I don't have a sound amp that the Unisystem board needs. Mike's Arcade sells one, a multi pcb setup with wires and such. So I've held off on getting one because the Universus isn't available yet.
Then yesterday, Mike posted this:
(http://www.mikesarcade.com/estore/photos/VS2JAMMAv1_0.jpg)
http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=VS2JAMMA (http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=VS2JAMMA)
Holy CRAP have I been waiting for that! It's an all-in-one adapter that does exactly what I need. I ordered mine a few minutes ago. My plan is to convert Janky Kong to the working Vs. Unisystem board that I have. It's set to Hogan's Alley right now, but I'll do a ROM swap to change it to Excite Bike or Super Mario Bros. So now, Janky Kong is going to ZapCon. I'm going to take a Sharpie as well, because I want all my BYOAC brothers to sign it as well. Who's quite chuffed? This mofo!
Daaaayum! That's awesome!
Post by: yotsuya on February 08, 2016, 06:52:47 pm
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160208/4c555b9863f293bd923de1d32fe10450.jpg)
Post by: yotsuya on February 08, 2016, 07:44:41 pm
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160209/76db1706eab2a77f3472590548b3e888.jpg)
Yeah!!!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160209/aa304e05b31ad0d4761523456d221116.jpg)
Post by: harveybirdman on February 08, 2016, 08:06:11 pm
Quote
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160209/aa304e05b31ad0d4761523456d221116.jpg)
:'( Nep.....
Post by: yotsuya on February 08, 2016, 08:07:22 pm
Quote(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160209/aa304e05b31ad0d4761523456d221116.jpg)
:'( Nep.....
Neph is everywhere, brother.
Post by: harveybirdman on February 08, 2016, 08:09:19 pm
Looks sweet, can't wait to play it :cheers:
Post by: ChanceKJ on February 08, 2016, 11:40:49 pm
Post by: opt2not on February 17, 2016, 08:02:32 pm
Post by: bplail on February 21, 2016, 06:03:10 pm
Post by: yotsuya on February 21, 2016, 06:13:29 pm
Awesome work mate! :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:Thanks, my friend!!!
The plan is to take it to ZapCon, so watch this space.....
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on February 21, 2016, 07:29:04 pm
Post by: yotsuya on February 21, 2016, 08:14:04 pm
You should seriously hit up Nazerine on KLOV to see if he can get you a loaner proto board to feature at the show. I'm sure tons of people will see it and want it. Great exposure for him.That's great advice, but quite frankly I'm content with him releasing it on his own time. I'm personally not a big fan of guys who try to jump to the front of the line by offering their machines.. If he asked me or was actively soliciting users, that would be another thing.
Post by: rablack97 on February 22, 2016, 11:55:18 am
Post by: yotsuya on February 23, 2016, 01:35:27 am
We had a repair party this weekend, and I took the board to Arcadenut's house. He graciously lent me a working SMB board that I could use for ZapCon. In the mean time, I experimented with the SMB EPROMs and my board, and no dice. I started to wonder if my board was actually not working correctly. Hogan's Alley boots, and I got Vs. Pinball to boot (uses the same PPU), but nothing else would work. Not even taking his good ROMset and PPU and putting it on my board. I even used my EPROM burner and made copies of his ROMs since I wasn't sure what Romset in MAME worked best with the PPU hacks. Still no luck.
Then, last night, I read that SMB REQUIRES you to have a CPU or a dummy CPU on the second side in order to work. Arcadenut's working board has the dummy CPU - mine doesn't. So tonight I loaded his Romset onto my board, put the PPU in, and added the dummy CPU...
...and what do you know, my board worked with his roms!! Perfectly, even!!!
Feeling emboldened, I burned a new set of EPROMs, adding in the PPU hacks. I put my Hogan's Alley PPU back in, and then I did a jumper trick... The dummy CPU can be replaced by simply running a jumper between two pins on the second CPU side. So I did that, crossed my fingers, and fired it up....
And had my own copy of SMB running on my board!!!
So, it looks like Janky Kong will be at ZapCon running Super Mario Bros!
Post by: ChanceKJ on February 23, 2016, 05:08:43 am
Post by: yotsuya on February 23, 2016, 08:09:16 am
Yeah I had trouble with 2600's rom hacks at first. A buddy of mine with a burner had to make three attempts at a set of Balloon Fight ROMs before we finally got it to work. It was ULTRA picky about voltage, and ultra picky about verifying them. Needless to say I have BF working on a set of 0002 PPUs now. So stoked.
I ran into the same issue with the Dummy CPU with SMB when I first got my tent last year. I was trying to figure out why it wasn't working and seriously thought I screwed up something when none of my three PCB's would work with the chip sets.
Until Naz is done, I plan on collecting a few more myself. Just got a new 0002 PPU in today, a couple more chips and I'll have a working Vs SkyKid/Ice Climber to add to my Wrecking Crew and Balloon Fight. Might just have to get a couple more PCB's so I can get a SMB/Excitebike and Dr Mario/CluClu Land ones going as well.
It's becoming an addiction.
Yeah, I might keep an eye out for some other sets myself, especially since I don't know where Naz is in the process. I wouldn't mind getting Excitebike and Ice Climber as well. I'm just glad my board works. I bought it untested on eBay, so as it is, I've been playing with house money.
Post by: yotsuya on April 02, 2016, 11:32:31 pm
Post by: vwalbridge on April 03, 2016, 12:26:39 am
I kinda want to keep her for the Universus board coming out soon.
Nice. I'm looking forward to the Universus board too. It can't come soon enough. Looking forward to seeing Ms. Jankey in 2 weeks!
Post by: dmckean on April 03, 2016, 12:46:02 am
OK, although my Janky Kong Vs. Unisystem Restoration is done, plays well, and all that cal, my dream for the machine has always been to run a real Unisystem board in him, preferably running the Universus daughtercard when it's available. To do that, though, I need a Unisystem2JAMMA adapter because my cab is wired for JAMMA, I'm using a non-Sanyo monitor, and I don't have a sound amp that the Unisystem board needs. Mike's Arcade sells one, a multi pcb setup with wires and such. So I've held off on getting one because the Universus isn't available yet.
Then yesterday, Mike posted this:
(http://www.mikesarcade.com/estore/photos/VS2JAMMAv1_0.jpg)
http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=VS2JAMMA (http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=VS2JAMMA)
Holy CRAP have I been waiting for that! It's an all-in-one adapter that does exactly what I need. I ordered mine a few minutes ago. My plan is to convert Janky Kong to the working Vs. Unisystem board that I have. It's set to Hogan's Alley right now, but I'll do a ROM swap to change it to Excite Bike or Super Mario Bros. So now, Janky Kong is going to ZapCon. I'm going to take a Sharpie as well, because I want all my BYOAC brothers to sign it as well. Who's quite chuffed? This mofo!
Wow, I missed the release of this.
Very cool.
Post by: yotsuya on April 03, 2016, 06:00:22 pm
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160403/41ac28ac1296f7934ba80493c8e93787.jpg)
Post by: opt2not on April 04, 2016, 02:01:09 pm
Is there a better solution for that hi-score battery? Never trusted AA's to not leak on these boards.
Post by: yotsuya on April 04, 2016, 04:16:06 pm
:applaud:Probably.That's a brand new battery holder, plus I used batteries that aren't supposed to leak. We'll see.
Is there a better solution for that hi-score battery? Never trusted AA's to not leak on these boards.
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on April 04, 2016, 04:42:52 pm
DeL
Post by: yotsuya on April 04, 2016, 06:27:02 pm
Mail me Janky's old computer. I don't have a Unisystem PCB yet for mine. LOL.That gorgeous metal-backed SSD & J-Pac all-in-one setup? You wish.
DeL
I'll either save it for my gun cab dream (which is why it exists in the first place), or I'll upgrade my existing MAME cab with it. But money talks, too...
Post by: yotsuya on April 04, 2016, 06:27:15 pm
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160404/b2b69e46554f9f790dddab65b13004d8.gif)
[Edit: Was going to kill this post, but the animated gif is too cool. So leaving as is] :applaud:
Post by: harveybirdman on April 04, 2016, 07:56:03 pm
Post by: yotsuya on April 04, 2016, 08:17:02 pm
Did you have any issues with 5V and 12V line running to the JPAC? If I use a slot in Bullet Reign for mame and a JPAC I am interested in any necessary mods.
Those weren't actually hooked up. I added the power lines this weekend when I put the switcher and PCB in.
Post by: yotsuya on June 01, 2016, 12:36:07 am
I finally got my hands on a MultiVS kit. HighScoreSaves.com is selling the board, and if you read the Summer of Chuff thread, you'll see that yours truly assembled them! The board replaces the 6 game eproms, and allows you to run up to 8 different games, depending on the PPU. If you read KLOV, you'll see that the ROMS have been hacked to run on different PPUs, allowing for greater flexibility. The games are combined and written to two flash eproms, which allows me to write and re-write different combinations. The games are selected via an onboard DIP switch, but you can also install a remote header.
The kit is awesome! These are the 8 games I'm running.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/29951fc2ea66564ffd65d569ee53c7a7.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/927287a2c87df7eb2a4f6f32edd0eb8a.jpg)
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Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on June 02, 2016, 01:37:20 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 02, 2016, 04:25:52 pm
Didn't realize you had the gun for your cab. What do those run?I don't. I'm going to do the light gun zapper hack to run those gun games on my cab.
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Post by: yotsuya on June 05, 2016, 10:03:11 am
I put Hogan's Alley and Duck Hunt as Games 7 & 8 on my image (I own a set of HA roms and my PPU is from the set, so I have a soft spot for it). I read about the NES Zapper hack here, so I got one from eBay. I have an empty NES case so I took one of the controller connectors out so I didn't have to hack the game cord.
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I then studied schematics to see what would work best for me. I'm using one of Mike's Arcade Unisystem to JAMMA adapters, so I decided to solder wires from the connector directly to the adapter. I also had to jumper from pin 4 to pin 1 to shut off the "missing gun" alarm.
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After doing the gun transitor hack, I connected the gun to the connector.
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After tweaking the monitor for brightness, well...
Success! I was able to play both Duck Hunt and Hogan's Alley!
So here's what I'm going to do.. I'm going to mount that connector underneath the control panel so I can plug in the gun when I want to play gun games. I also need to install a switch to enable/disable the alarm jumper, since in other games it's the up switch, and so if it's always connected it'll cause an issue. I'm making a master remote switch panel for the DIPS on my MultiVS, so all in all, it's pretty much done and perfect for my needs. What an awesome kit!
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Post by: yotsuya on June 05, 2016, 11:15:34 am
https://vimeo.com/169409648 (https://vimeo.com/169409648)
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Post by: vwalbridge on June 05, 2016, 11:31:09 am
Post by: yotsuya on June 05, 2016, 06:06:26 pm
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Post by: Malenko on June 05, 2016, 06:10:45 pm
Post by: n3wt0n on June 05, 2016, 07:43:41 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 05, 2016, 08:41:38 pm
Janky Kong just keeps getting better and better! Nice job Yotsuya! :applaud:Thanks. It's become one of my favorite builds, mainly based on its evolution from a basic Unisystem MAME cab into a real multi cab using an original board.
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Post by: yotsuya on June 05, 2016, 08:51:48 pm
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Post by: opt2not on June 05, 2016, 09:16:28 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on June 07, 2016, 12:26:18 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 07, 2016, 12:34:41 pm
So now that this thing is 8 levels of awesome, I think it needs it's own Janky Kong marquee and sideart...Ooohh Ooohh ohhhh I'll Google for a jpg of Donkey Kong wearing a tie and late 90s console Mario RIGHT NOW!!!
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Post by: harveybirdman on June 07, 2016, 12:40:08 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 07, 2016, 01:38:55 pm
(http://www.tokensonly.com/images/artwork/willis/images/donkey-kong-01.JPG)That's going to be the artwork for the Knock-Off III!
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Post by: Malenko on June 07, 2016, 01:47:04 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 08, 2016, 11:40:24 pm
I added the passthrough jack for the Zapper. Hidden under the control panel, out of sight until I want to add a gun.
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Switch it to a gun game and I'm golden.
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Post by: yotsuya on June 09, 2016, 12:17:11 am
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Quick and dirty, but it gets the job done, and I don't have to mess with the board at all.
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Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on June 09, 2016, 01:39:17 am
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DeL
Post by: yotsuya on June 09, 2016, 08:54:37 am
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Post by: yotsuya on June 17, 2016, 08:54:50 pm
Post by: Scotty_C on June 17, 2016, 10:17:06 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 17, 2016, 11:17:54 pm
Just got done going through this awesome build!! Outstanding :cheers:
Thanks, my friend. It's been a long journey, but this project is almost done! At least, done again!
Post by: yotsuya on June 17, 2016, 11:36:16 pm
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Pillow balls.... :-[
It's been 9 months... Have you lubed up your pillow balls?
Post by: yotsuya on October 14, 2020, 01:52:28 am
Fast forward to today... it’s good to have you back, old friend...
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