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Jack burton

That's console rape right there

MrVestek

Jack burton wrote: »

That's console rape right there

No, THIS is!

Optimus Prime

Monkeykube wrote: »

Hyrule Historia, 22.58 all in.
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Legend-Zelda-Shigeru-Miyamoto/9781616550417

Cheers for the link, couldnt turn that down!

Andrew76

FrancoB has put up a new thread with more of his excellent craftsmanship for sale, tempted by a few bits myself: http://forum.arcadeotaku.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23334

Jack burton

I feel bad because most of that stuff is lost on me

Andrew76

Jack burton wrote: »

I feel bad because most of that stuff is lost on me

Haven't a clue about some of the stuff either as they're for cabs I know little about. The audio passthrough is brilliant, being able to play a game using headphones would be dead handy.

o1s1n

His stuff is amazing. It's like you think of a product you need for your cab and he's already making them!

I want that headphone jack passthrough, an extension harness, that supergun ATX to switching PSU adapter and one of those voltage meters.

How long does it take to get something when you put an order in?

Edit - just asked about the headphone passthrough. That really is a huge must at the moment.

Andrew76

o1s1n wrote: »

His stuff is amazing. It's like you think of a product you need for your cab and he's already making them!

I want that headphone jack passthrough, an extension harness, that supergun ATX to switching PSU adapter and one of those voltage meters.

How long does it take to get something when you put an order in?

Not sure, when I bought a few bits off him ages ago it was a quick enough turn around, several weeks. That voltage meter thing you have your name down for had a massive waiting list - it's better than the one I currently have but the queue put me off getting his one.

Defo have to put my name down for the audio jobbie and maybe that AWSD PSU replacement kit - presumably the ends of the wires just go into the same type of generic jamma psu pictured below it, just need to check where the other ends connect up to.

massive haul of MVS carts for sale on the cheap over on AO
http://forum.arcadeotaku.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=23342

KeRbDoG

o1s1n wrote: »

How long does it take to get something when you put an order in?

Anytime I've put in an order for a cable mentioned on that post or even a custom cable which is a slight mod to one he lists, he has been fairly quick. 1~2 weeks max. Speed really depends on the current backlog of orders.

Order with confidence, he isn't a messer which is rare

MrVestek

I asked over on one of the other threads but I think it was lost in a discussion regarding GTA:IV.

I'll be building a bar top arcade unit soon and I was just wondering if the following could be configured to send the coin signal to mame / hyperspin? (This is assuming of course that there's enough room for this and a coin box).

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/arcade-CPU-coin-selector-acceptor-with-USB-timer-board-/260615920001?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cadeb5981#ht_2971wt_884

Thanks!

Andrew76

Achilles wrote: »

I asked over on one of the other threads but I think it was lost in a discussion regarding GTA:IV.

I'll be building a bar top arcade unit soon and I was just wondering if the following could be configured to send the coin signal to mame / hyperspin? (This is assuming of course that there's enough room for this and a coin box).

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/arcade-CPU-coin-selector-acceptor-with-USB-timer-board-/260615920001?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cadeb5981#ht_2971wt_884

Thanks!

Would you even bother with that though? Just use button combinations to coin up. Doubt you'd have space for it anyway unless you mounted it somewhere on the side of the unit which would be a bit weird.

cork044

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MrVestek

Andrew76 wrote: »

Would you even bother with that though? Just use button combinations to coin up. Doubt you'd have space for it anyway unless you mounted it somewhere on the side of the unit which would be a bit weird.

It's low on the priority list but I would actually like to have the option, that way I could use it as a piggy bank of sorts.

Just wondering if it would work is all if I decide that I do have the space.

MrVestek

cork044 wrote: »

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Couldn't have said it better myself.

Yeah it'll work,
you supply the mech with 12v and put a "comparison coin" in the mech.
When the coin goes through the normally open contact closes giving your IPac a signal.

MrVestek

urbanledge wrote: »

Yeah it'll work,
you supply the mech with 12v and put a "comparison coin" in the mech.
When the coin goes through the normally open contact closes giving your IPac a signal.

Perfect but this unit only seems to have USB ports or is there something that I'm missing? I'm really reallynew to this kinda stuff.

Is there a cable that goes from the board to the ipac somewhere? Thanks for your help!

TechnoFreek

The jpac recognises a coin insert in the mech over the jamma connector. It translates that as keyboard number 5 which is default coin up in mame.
The jpac also has a shift key for coin up - hold p1 start and p1b1. This is also translated as keyboard number 5.

Both are programmed out of the box and you can use either.

@Achilles

@Achilles
Dont think that one you linked too is the one you need,
you want this one
http://www.gremlinsolutions.co.uk/products/comparablecoinmech.htm

MrVestek

TechnoFreek wrote: »

The jpac recognises a coin insert in the mech over the jamma connector. It translates that as keyboard number 5 which is default coin up in mame.
The jpac also has a shift key for coin up - hold p1 start and p1b1. This is also translated as keyboard number 5.

Both are programmed out of the box and you can use either.

It'll be an iPac that I'm using and not a jPac... I don't think I'll be connecting any jamma boards to it in the future although if this changes I'll just get different kit for it.

Also to the poster that said that's not what I need the eBay link looks like the same coin mech with extra usb board. It's actually alot cheaper coming directly from hong kong.

Myrddin

TechnoFreek wrote: »

The jpac recognises a coin insert in the mech over the jamma connector. It translates that as keyboard number 5 which is default coin up in mame.
The jpac also has a shift key for coin up - hold p1 start and p1b1. This is also translated as keyboard number 5.

Both are programmed out of the box and you can use either.

Thats assuming he's using a jpac...what if there's no jamma loom & this is just a screen & pc in a cab jobbie?

MrVestek

EnterNow wrote: »

Thats assuming he's using a jpac...what if there's no jamma loom & this is just a screen & pc in a cab jobbie?

There won't be a jamma loom just an ipac to connect the buttons and joysticks to.

http://www.gremlinsolutions.co.uk/products/comparablecoinmech.htm
Thats the one you want achilles,
the other one is a timer for internet stalls

TechnoFreek

EnterNow wrote: »

Thats assuming he's using a jpac...what if there's no jamma loom & this is just a screen & pc in a cab jobbie?

Yup, sorry. Wrong assumption.

Myrddin

Component cable for the Wii on DX for €4 - http://dx.com/p/just-works-480p-component-av-cable-for-wii-4256

o1s1n

Just go on to FrancoB there - doesn't even have to make that audio jack adapter up, he's sending me the one in the picture

Andrew76

o1s1n wrote: »

Just go on to FrancoB there - doesn't even have to make that audio jack adapter up, he's sending me the one in the picture

Nice! Still waiting to hear back from him myself. I asked whether he thinks it would be possible to auto-switch it like Cools suggested. I'd happily wait for that mod or else just get the standard one.

TechnoFreek

Andrew76 wrote: »

Nice! Still waiting to hear back from him myself. I asked whether he thinks it would be possible to auto-switch it like Cools suggested. I'd happily wait for that mod or else just get the standard one.

Auto switch as in if the headphones are plugged in the audio routes to headphones only and if headphones not plugged in audio goes to the speakers?

Andrew76

TechnoFreek wrote: »

Auto switch as in if the headphones are plugged in the audio routes to headphones only and if headphones not plugged in audio goes to the speakers?

Exactly. The post below yours Cools mentioned would it be possible to do, maybe was the answer.

TechnoFreek

Andrew76 wrote: »

Exactly. The post below yours Cools mentioned would it be possible to do, maybe was the answer.

You can buy switched headphone jacks to do the above no problem. The issue might be the availability and suitability of the cab wiring.

TechnoFreek

Raiden DX pcb gone up over on AO. €175

TechnoFreek

Andrew76 wrote: »

Nice! Still waiting to hear back from him myself. I asked whether he thinks it would be possible to auto-switch it like Cools suggested. I'd happily wait for that mod or else just get the standard one.

He has the issue sorted!

Andrew76

TechnoFreek wrote: »

Raiden DX pcb gone up over on AO. €175

Spotted that alright, was snapped up super fast. Decent price on it. It was the Jap version which I think doesn't have the auto-fire on button C.

Coincidentally I snagged myself some more Raiden goodies today also.

TechnoFreek wrote: »

He has the issue sorted!

Just spotted his post on AO, that's brilliant! Definite sale from me. It will go perfect on the 1P CP where I'm only using 3 buttons, then rest are plugged.

o1s1n

DX is going for that much these days? Ouch! I should have cracked the control panel open on the DX cab in Casino arcade London when I had the chance

Andrew76

o1s1n wrote: »

DX is going for that much these days? Ouch! I should have cracked the control panel open on the DX cab in Casino arcade London when I had the chance

Aye. I paid about £150 for mine which included mad expensive shipping, £20 or so. Before my Parcel Motel days. But you're looking around €150 or higher.

Cunning Alias

Hiya

Finally decided to sell a bunch of my rare ps1 games as I doubt I will ever have time to play them again.

http://www.adverts.ie/games/ps1-dreamcast-rare-games/2721120

So whos buying the Alien gun game on donedeal?
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/games/4643838

sugarman

sugarman wrote: »

Nearly sure that sold for 60quid about last summer, was sold as seen with some work needed

Yeah?
Its a pitty its so big!I'd get board of the game in a week too.
looks in good shape

Myrddin

I'm currently PS3'less {not necessarily a bad thing I know} but do want to fill the void. I previously had a modded PS3 & therefore didn't get to use it online for the likes of Journey etc...so I want a stock one for that reason.

I'm a bit of a sucker for limited edition consoles, & this caught my eye - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-PlayStation-Ascension-Dualshock-Controller/dp/B00B5NU6AA/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1362045062&sr=8-12

Would I be mad to get one?

yes!

MrVestek

I have the opportunity to become a reseller for a DIY bartop arcade flat pack unit.

If I were to go ahead with this (no idea of pricing as of yet) would anyone here be interested in purchasing one?

Just trying to get a feel to see if there's a market out there for this kinda thing.

Thanks!

Achilles

Achilles wrote: »

I have the opportunity to become a reseller for a DIY bartop arcade flat pack unit.

If I were to go ahead with this (no idea of pricing as of yet) would anyone here be interested in purchasing one?

Just trying to get a feel to see if there's a market out there for this kinda thing.

Thanks!

Just the pack or is it kitted out with a pc?

The Last Bandit

Achilles wrote: »

I have the opportunity to become a reseller for a DIY bartop arcade flat pack unit.

If I were to go ahead with this (no idea of pricing as of yet) would anyone here be interested in purchasing one?

Just trying to get a feel to see if there's a market out there for this kinda thing.

Thanks!

Nope, I prefer to build my own

Not sure if there is a market for kits really, most of the kits I've seen still need a lot of work, drilling, cutting, painting which are the bits most people have difficulty with anyway.

Was thinking of selling pre-cut kits myself but cost of producing a easy-home-assembly kit would not be worth it for small numbers.
So I'll be sticking to making fully assembled bartops (with or without electronics) or offer a custom build service..

Myrddin

urbanledge wrote: »

yes!

But it works out at €300 plus or minus a few euro...the same price as a bog standard 500GB model. Delivery is free too with Super Saver.

If I bought the 12GB model, I'd have to then buy a larger drive & the internal caddy for it...negating any savings.

Plus the PS4 isn't backwards compatible so a PS3 is still going to be needed for PS3 games.

Hmm...

Sounds to me like your mind is made up already!


or you could buy alien the gun :P

MrVestek

urbanledge wrote: »

Just the pack or is it kitted out with a pc?

Just the kits at first with a view to building up the units myself in my spare time. Would require a fair investment on my end so just wondering if it'd be worth it.

The shop who's name shall not be spoken also seem interested. In fairness the guy I was speaking to knows his stuff.

Myrddin

urbanledge wrote: »

Sounds to me like your mind is made up already!

or you could buy alien the gun :P

Well I went on to price the standard 500GB model & seen its the same price so that kinda swayed me.

Re Alien3 The Gun...I thought my Tekken 3 cab was big :eek: I'd feckin'g love that Alien cab but rest assured thats not fitting through my doors. Kills me though as I have plenty of space for it

Myrddin

Achilles wrote: »

Just the kits at first with a view to building up the units myself in my spare time. Would require a fair investment on my end so just wondering if it'd be worth it.

The shop who's name shall not be spoken also seem interested. In fairness the guy I was speaking to knows his stuff.

So would you be the guy who gets all the "Howya bud dat cabinit yoke i bought off ya de uder day wont load de gamez. Sumtin called hyperspin is givin me sum eror messige" type phone calls?

Jack burton

A good quality kit I think would sell. Personally I like building my own stuff...usually because any kits ive seen involving wood dont live up to my specifications. But a good quality kit at the decent price I think would sell. Especially If there is access to glass tops, bezels etc that would be designed to fit the kit.

but all depends on the price. Any kits ive seen wouldnt be worth the money to me

o1s1n

These kits always work out too expensive for what they are. So it all depends on price really like the guys have said.

It's a really niche market though, so don't be going and importing 100 units or anything! :eek: