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# 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 | # 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 | + | #* 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) | #* 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. | # Small Linux box with [http://mamedev.org/ MAME] can easily fit into the bottom cabinet with room to spare. | ||
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Update: | Update: | ||
Tom2 acquired a secondhand xbox + 2 controllers. | Tom2 acquired a secondhand xbox + 2 controllers. | ||
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== Screen == | == Screen == | ||
Latest revision as of 11:57, 20 June 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.
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[edit] Beginnings
Sandb acquired some kiosk stands discarded by his employer. They look ideally suited to make Arcade Machine.
[edit] 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.
a secondhand xbox needs to be acquired, should be available for 25 euros ebay auction, xbox + xbmc 25euros - video out to VGA converter needs to be built (xbox-linux wiki page is down though, google cache ok)
- Bert has one, will donate.
- 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.
[edit] Screen
An Arcade machine should be CRT based, but LCD seems only feasible option.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Speakers
Low-quality speakers for playing 8-bit music are needed. We should hide them somewhere (bottom of the controls panel?).
[edit] Artwork
Existing backlighted panels (especially on top) can be used for some tacky artwork/whitespace logo. Vinylcutter at timelab can be used for this.
[edit] 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)
[edit] 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
[edit] 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?
