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Project is current:
People participating:
Koenraad, Koen, Tom2, Kasper
Locations:
Whitespace
Events:
Short description of the project:
Make an arcade machine!
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'''Note:''' For information on the really big arcade we got from gameswap look at the page [[Arcade for the Grab]]. == Beginnings == [[Sandb]] acquired some kiosk stands discarded by his employer. They look ideally suited to make Arcade Machine. [[File:arcade1.jpg|thumb|200px]] [[File:arcade2.jpg|thumb|200px]] [[File:arcade3.jpg|thumb|200px]] [[File:arcade4.jpg|thumb|200px]] [[File:arcade5.jpg|thumb|200px]] == Brains == In order of preference # Xbox (1st gen) is a great platform, it's cheap and fast enough for MAME and other emus, it has USB-compatible ports (with a different form factor) for joysticks #* Bert has one, will donate. <s>a secondhand xbox needs to be acquired, should be available for 25 euros [http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/XBOX-with-XBMC-DVD-Movie-Controller-Bigben-Wireless-/260799644275?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_123&hash=item3cb8dec273#ht_500wt_1156 ebay auction, xbox + xbmc 25euros]</s> #* video out to VGA converter needs to be built ([http://www.xbox-linux.org/wiki/Xbox_VGA_HOWTO xbox-linux wiki] page is down though, [https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:swM39qg0leMJ:www.xbox-linux.org/wiki/Xbox_VGA_HOWTO+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&source=encrypted.google.com google cache] ok) # Small Linux box with [http://mamedev.org/ MAME] can easily fit into the bottom cabinet with room to spare. # 'real' hardware #* I([[Koen]])'m planning to donate a [http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Mega_Drive Sega Mega Drive] if we're going to use it. #* Maybe an Amiga can also be build into this retro gaming system if [[Impy]] likes to participate. # [http://games.slashdot.org/story/11/03/08/0443246/Gameduino-Project-Aims-To-Game-ify-the-Arduino Gameduino] could be nice. Update: Tom2 acquired a secondhand xbox + 2 controllers. == Screen == An Arcade machine should be CRT based, but LCD seems only feasible option. == Controls == [http://www.happcontrols.com/ Happ] arcade controls consisting of 2 joysticks, 14 buttons, player1/2-button. See pictures for a preview. [[File:Arcade-Controls1.jpg|thumb|200px]] [[File:Arcade-Controls2.jpg|thumb|200px]] Use [http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/index.html teensyusb 2.0] to make a USB HID interface. == Speakers == Low-quality speakers for playing 8-bit music are needed. We should hide them somewhere (bottom of the controls panel?). == Artwork == Existing backlighted panels (especially on top) can be used for some tacky artwork/whitespace logo. Vinylcutter at timelab can be used for this. == Still needed == * electronics to build xbox vga output (LM1881 ic + spare xbox video cable) * speakers (some cheap speakers with built-in amp) * TFT (Tom2 may be able to provide 17" 1280*1024 screen) * 28mm drill bit (hole saw) == Status == * cabinet in space * buttons + joysticks acquired * tft found * 2 * [http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/index.html teensyusb 2.0] for USB HID interface have arrived * spare cable + usb -> xbox cables purchased * replaced xbox HD with 120GB HD * installed 80mm fan in xbox (reduces noise, more airflow) * programmed USB interface * software running on xbox == To Do == In order of importance # build USB HID interface (soldering) # build xbox vga connection # decide on button layout + drill holes # wire up buttons to interfaces Optional * build screen mount?
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