Arcade
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'''Note:''' For information on the really big arcade we got from gameswap look at the page [[Arcade for the Grab]]. | '''Note:''' For information on the really big arcade we got from gameswap look at the page [[Arcade for the Grab]]. | ||
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[[Sandb]] acquired some kiosk stands discarded by his employer. They look ideally suited to make Arcade Machine. | [[Sandb]] acquired some kiosk stands discarded by his employer. They look ideally suited to make Arcade Machine. | ||
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[[File:arcade5.jpg|thumb|200px]] | [[File:arcade5.jpg|thumb|200px]] | ||
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Tom2 acquired a secondhand xbox + 2 controllers. | Tom2 acquired a secondhand xbox + 2 controllers. | ||
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An Arcade machine should be CRT based, but LCD seems only feasible option. | An Arcade machine should be CRT based, but LCD seems only feasible option. | ||
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[http://www.happcontrols.com/ Happ] arcade controls consisting of 2 joysticks, 14 buttons, player1/2-button. See pictures for a preview. | [http://www.happcontrols.com/ Happ] arcade controls consisting of 2 joysticks, 14 buttons, player1/2-button. See pictures for a preview. | ||
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Use [http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/index.html teensyusb 2.0] to make a USB HID interface. | Use [http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/index.html teensyusb 2.0] to make a USB HID interface. | ||
| − | = Speakers = | + | == Speakers == |
Low-quality speakers for playing 8-bit music are needed. We should hide them somewhere (bottom of the controls panel?). | Low-quality speakers for playing 8-bit music are needed. We should hide them somewhere (bottom of the controls panel?). | ||
| − | = Artwork = | + | == Artwork == |
Existing backlighted panels (especially on top) can be used for some tacky artwork/whitespace logo. Vinylcutter at timelab can be used for this. | Existing backlighted panels (especially on top) can be used for some tacky artwork/whitespace logo. Vinylcutter at timelab can be used for this. | ||
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* electronics to build xbox vga output (LM1881 ic + spare xbox video cable) | * electronics to build xbox vga output (LM1881 ic + spare xbox video cable) | ||
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* 28mm drill bit (hole saw) | * 28mm drill bit (hole saw) | ||
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* cabinet in space | * cabinet in space | ||
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* software running on xbox | * software running on xbox | ||
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* build screen mount? | * build screen mount? | ||
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Revision as of 17:40, 5 May 2011
| Arcade |
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| What: |
| Make an arcade machine! |
| Participants: |
| Koenraad, Koen, Tom2, Kasper |
| Locations: |
| Whitespace |
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Note: For information on the really big arcade we got from gameswap look at the page Arcade for the Grab.
Contents |
Beginnings
Sandb acquired some kiosk stands discarded by his employer. They look ideally suited to make Arcade Machine.
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
- a secondhand xbox needs to be acquired, should be available for 25 euros
- video out to VGA converter needs to be built (xbox-linux wiki page is down though, google cache ok)
- Small Linux box with MAME can easily fit into the bottom cabinet with room to spare.
- 'real' hardware
- I(Koen)'m planning to donate a 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.
- 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
Happ arcade controls consisting of 2 joysticks, 14 buttons, player1/2-button. See pictures for a preview.
Use 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 * 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?
Video
