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eddhorse · 02-01-2016 12:03am

Great work ! Nicely done

eddhorse · 14-01-2016 9:12am

Check out this TMNT, the joysticks are deadly but freaky.
Moar pics in the link.
http://imgur.com/gallery/SYiCm/

Star Lord · 14-01-2016 10:46am

I like everything about that other than the trackball and spinner, just seems that the CP is only made tolerable by the nice artwork and the manhole-cover-dust-covers and the balltops.

I do like that they have 4 buttons for the left/right most players for the 4p games, and 6 buttons for the two main players to cover SF etc...

Andrew76 · 14-01-2016 2:04pm

Star Lord wrote: »

I like everything about that other than the trackball and spinner, just seems that the CP is only made tolerable by the nice artwork and the manhole-cover-dust-covers and the balltops.

I do like that they have 4 buttons for the left/right most players for the 4p games, and 6 buttons for the two main players to cover SF etc...

It's the artwork on the cp that would bother me, way too busy. The stick and buttons should always stand out. And the widescreen LCD is a no no. Respect to the effort put into it though. Long as he's happy that's all that matters.

Jack burton · 15-01-2016 12:02am

10/10 for effort and the side art works so well! Some skill in the making of that one

Same points and Andrew though for me as a turn off

eddhorse · 15-01-2016 7:46am

Jack burton wrote: »

10/10 for effort and the side art works so well! Some skill in the making of that one

Same points and Andrew though for me as a turn off

Seems to know what he is doing at least, heres a row of them he was doing http://m.imgur.com/a/AWNPw

Nice and tidy and i like the internal lights coming on when CP or front door is opened.

15-01-2016 8:08am

Sorry lads,
mame of shame for me.
A on craftsman ship.loses points for his use of batons tho.

CathalDublin · 16-01-2016 10:42am

16:9 LCD and Ironing board control panel puts them in the junk pile for me too I'm afraid, they are not arcade machines.

eddhorse · 16-01-2016 10:48am

CathalDublin wrote: »

16:9 LCD and Ironing board control panel puts them in the junk pile for me too I'm afraid, they are not arcade machines.

That does look like an ironing board alright haha

eddhorse · 18-01-2016 10:26am

SD Card Laserdisc Replacement Drive ‘Dexter’ Released For Dragon’s Lair & Similar Arcade Machines

http://www.retrocollect.com/News/sd-card-laserdisc-replacement-drive-dexter-released-for-dragons-lair-a-similar-arcade-machines.html

Many of our favourites gaming memories are from several decades ago, however, it’s safe to say that some of the hardware we once enjoyed has a limited shelf life. With this in mind talented gamers have begun creating aftermarket products such as flash cartridges and adaptors to ensure we can still get our fix even today. The latest release to preserve our history is a complete SD card replacement for the Laserdisc drives found in arcade machines such as Dragon’s Lair.

As impressive as Dragon’s Lair was at the time, the machine itself was just one giant video player that showed you different cutscenes on the game’s embedded Laserdisc, depending on which buttons you pressed. While we’re not trying to belittle the revolutionary game, it’s worth noting that like all optical media the Laserdisc format has already begun suffering from degradation known as Laser Rot - the build up of metal layer oxydation on the game discs. This in turn produces various artifacting on the visuals, which only worsen over time.

Dexter aims to remedy this issue by providing a direct replacement to the Laserdisc player on such arcade machines, allowing gamers in ownership of these cabinets to keep gaming. In order to get Dexter going, compatible Laserdisc files need to be dropped onto an SD card, and the device then plugs into the port where the player once connected. As of speaking the device supports around 40 different titles including the likes of Cobra Command, Space Ace, Mad Dog McCree, and Space Ace, whilst titles such as Road Avenger are being adapted to be compatible.

Needless to say this is a fantastic addition to the retro gaming world and those lucky enough to own one of these historic machines. Dexter costs a massive $359.99, however, given the bleak future of this medium, this is an investment any Laserdisc coin-op owner should consider.

Main Dexter Website :
http://www.laserdisc-replacement.com/

List of compatible games here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a3ypRu2bNnCWGcB8TovYGD6Xa8IWde32lad7KFACGYQ/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyzTdlfEq5w

The Last Bandit · 18-01-2016 10:45am

Certainly has a healthy profit margin on it !!

CiDeRmAn · 21-01-2016 7:58am

Might be a little late, but I've contacted Tyke on Jamma+ to see if he/she wants to sell me the AWSD control panel.... no answer so far

kevin2me · 21-01-2016 9:44pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Might be a little late, but I've contacted Tyke on Jamma+ to see if he/she wants to sell me the AWSD control panel.... no answer so far

I bought one off Mike (tyke) few months ago on ukvac. Only arrived this week and it has some water damage. Prob same one on J+. U prob looked out not getting this one... its peeling at the sides too.

TechnoFreek · 22-01-2016 7:05am

kevin2me wrote: »

I bought one off Mike (tyke) few months ago on ukvac. Only arrived this week and it has some water damage. Prob same one on J+. U prob looked out not getting this one... its peeling at the sides too.

Kevin. I might be able to help you out. I'll drop you a pm later.

CiDeRmAn · 22-01-2016 1:26pm

kevin2me wrote: »

I bought one off Mike (tyke) few months ago on ukvac. Only arrived this week and it has some water damage. Prob same one on J+. U prob looked out not getting this one... its peeling at the sides too.

Hey, if you are replacing it, keep me in mind and I'll buy it from you.
I need me some twin sticks to play Robotron!

Steve X2 · 22-01-2016 3:03pm

Might of interest to some here. I got one of those smart electricity meters the other day(Electric Ireland). It gives you a real time view of exactly how much power you're using, how much it costs, kWh, all that stuff.

Anyway, been testing lots of different devices to see how much they use and how much it costs. So a candy cab(Egret 3), fully booted up to hyperspin using a small form factor PC as the guts costs about 2.5-2.7 cent an hour. A candy running a pcb (Neo Geo MVS with Metal Slug) costs about 2.4-2.8 cent an hour(it fluctuates).

And to put that in some sort of context, turning on the immersion uses about 1 euro an hour, running a 3d printer is about 2-3 cents an hour. I've also got a nice modern electric heater in one of the rooms here(a Dimplex Studio G 2.5 KW Ceramic Tower Heater), so it's pretty efficient. That uses 40-45 cents an hour when on full blast.

Anyway, thought the costs of running an arcade machine might be helpful to some.

22-01-2016 3:43pm

Put this together over the last few evenings.
This was revision 2 .
The side art needs and a few other little bits but Im super happy!

Added a few leds for effect!

It stands nearly 300mm high and has acrylic for the glass/marquee.
I'm going to try sell a few as ready to assemble kits.
All you'll need is hot glue,prit stick ,sellotape and a scissors. :cool:

eddhorse · 22-01-2016 4:01pm

Deadly, didnt notice how small it was until i saw the table it was on

Still doesn't answer the question to where you need that double coin door for.

Also that cab will fit in your safe

Andrew76 · 22-01-2016 5:47pm

Steve X2 wrote: »

Might of interest to some here. I got one of those smart electricity meters the other day(Electric Ireland). It gives you a real time view of exactly how much power you're using, how much it costs, kWh, all that stuff.

Anyway, been testing lots of different devices to see how much they use and how much it costs. So a candy cab(Egret 3), fully booted up to hyperspin using a small form factor PC as the guts costs about 2.5-2.7 cent an hour. A candy running a pcb (Neo Geo MVS with Metal Slug) costs about 2.4-2.8 cent an hour(it fluctuates).

And to put that in some sort of context, turning on the immersion uses about 1 euro an hour, running a 3d printer is about 2-3 cents an hour. I've also got a nice modern electric heater in one of the rooms here(a Dimplex Studio G 2.5 KW Ceramic Tower Heater), so it's pretty efficient. That uses 40-45 cents an hour when on full blast.

Anyway, thought the costs of running an arcade machine might be helpful to some.

That's useful info to have actually. Any links to these meters you speak of? Are they fixed to the wall or some sort of handheld jobbie you can go around and test against whatever device?

Steve X2 · 22-01-2016 6:17pm

Andrew76 wrote: »

That's useful info to have actually. Any links to these meters you speak of? Are they fixed to the wall or some sort of handheld jobbie you can go around and test against whatever device?

It's actually something the electrical company has to install for you. Its hooked directly up to meter box and then they install an additional box with a sim card etc beside your fuse box inside the house. Then you have a little wireless thing that looks like a sat nav to check all the usage, stats, cost per day and all that stuff.

22-01-2016 6:42pm

You can buy your own meter and install it.
A company called owl make them.
It's caleed a CT (current transformer) meter,it doesn't need to be directly connected but clamped around your main live wire.
Exactly like a clamp on amp meter.because that's what it is!

22-01-2016 6:42pm

You can buy your own meter and install it.
A company called owl make them.
It's caleed a CT (current transformer) meter,it doesn't need to be directly connected but clamped around your main live wire.
Exactly like a clamp on amp meter.because that's what it is!

Steve X2 · 22-01-2016 7:21pm

BrownFinger wrote: »

You can buy your own meter and install it.
A company called owl make them.
It's caleed a CT (current transformer) meter,it doesn't need to be directly connected but clamped around your main live wire.
Exactly like a clamp on amp meter.because that's what it is!

Yeah, but this setup was nice and handy to get installed, connected to my billing account, and free

kevin2me · 22-01-2016 7:51pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Hey, if you are replacing it, keep me in mind and I'll buy it from you. I need me some twin sticks to play Robotron!

Hey of course, Ill see what I end up doing with CP, I will get buttons populated which will hide most of the nastiness the main panel, its really just the sides that just not acceptable on a Mindy Mint. Luckily I have new 2 * Sanwa JLF left over from noami cp restore. Thanks TechnoFreak, ill PM you back there now.

Steve thats so cool about cost per cab. I was always wondering about that for when I get all 11 cabs in 1 run up and running. 2-3 cents an hour * 11 = 33 cents an hour for my own arcade

Sounds cheap now!

Some pics of the my first Candy! First of many I hope. Been wanting one ever since I saw your E3 Steve!

Got a Pandora4 and JNX adapter, ill Add Mame Eventually. All it really needs is a new Bulb. Always reminds me of Ironmans Helmet the way it opens!

Picked up my 5th Naomi (Biker One) , yes I know I have a problem

, Monitor dead in this too. Upstairs I moved Noamis Together 2 but monitor in last one I got blew after turned it on.

eddhorse · 22-01-2016 10:03pm

You are right you have a problem

I like the iron man

eddhorse · 05-02-2016 7:34pm

So finally got around to getting the Astro City power supply 12v fixed.
Went for the bolt on standard supply.

Colours look good anyways as far as i can see.

o1s1n · 05-02-2016 8:24pm

Gorgeous!

05-02-2016 9:10pm

Nice!
Is that a neoledgend box I spy?

05-02-2016 9:10pm

Nice!
Is that a neoledgend box I spy?

eddhorse · 05-02-2016 9:11pm

BrownFinger wrote: »

Nice!
Is that a neoledgend box I spy?

Yeah they sorted the power supply.
Ya nosey fecker

Jack burton · 05-02-2016 10:08pm

Just had a browse of the neo legend customized arcade options

Jesus Christ the prices!!!

Jack burton · 05-02-2016 10:09pm

Just had a browse of the neo legend customized arcade options

Jesus Christ the prices!!!

eddhorse · 05-02-2016 10:13pm

Jack burton wrote: »

Just had a browse of the neo legend customized arcade options

Jesus Christ the prices!!!

Quite saucy alright, least they fixed the power supply, wasnt much in the way of options.

Jack burton · 05-02-2016 10:18pm

Oh yeah, they know their stuff no doubt. And if they can get that price for cabs well done. Id say they are near perfection in terms of build quality...Would have to be for that price.

Even the basic classic cab would get a fully shopped pin for that price

Steve X2 · 06-02-2016 6:31am

I popped into Neolegends retail store a year or two ago. Some very tasty bits in there, but all priced quite high.
Was nice to have a walk around a store with actual arcade parts ans machines for sale

eddhorse · 15-02-2016 8:26pm

Sega Astro City screws on the sides are mofos. Broke a screwdriver....

Also Durty monitor.

TechnoFreek · 15-02-2016 10:31pm

That's a dirty monitor alright. Mine was similar. Took ages to clean up but you will get here.

Careful not to remove the aquadag on the back of the crt where the anode cap connects

Doge · 15-02-2016 10:33pm

eddhorse wrote: »

Sega Astro City screws on the sides are mofos. Broke a screwdriver....

Also Durty monitor.

I bet you wish yer wife was that filthy! :pac:

Jack burton · 02-03-2016 8:28am

https://youtu.be/SQTvOcu3dO4

TNT video of him getting a Irish digdug cabinet, I never knew that cabs were made here

02-03-2016 9:39am

All the euro ones were.
Must be a import.
The USA cabs always had better art!

Shapey Fiend · 09-03-2016 5:32pm

They made them in Tipperary town. I used walk past it all the time as a kid if I'd known they were making arcade machines in there I'd have blagged my way in somehow.

eddhorse · 09-03-2016 10:41pm

Shapey Fiend wrote: »

They made them in Tipperary town. I used walk past it all the time as a kid if I'd known they were making arcade machines in there I'd have blagged my way in somehow.

I was only there a few weeks ago

.

In other news stay away from arcadeshop.de
A lot of people complaining about no contact, no goods shipped after funds being transferred.

Example Quote from ArcadeOtaku

Hello. I created this account just to tell you guys of my experience with arcadeshop.de

I recently bought a few Sanwa buttons from this store and right now I feel i'm being scammed by them.

The purchase was made 17 of February and 14 days after it I've decided to email the store to see the status of my update and after sending a few emails (six, i consider that way more than a few) without a response I've decided to contact my bank to see what can I do to get my money back.

What I was advised to do was to contact the police and a consumer protection agency (In my case the Portuguese branch of the ECC and the german one since that's where the store's registred) since I paid via bank transfer and they can not take the money back.

As of today I've emailed them (arcadeshop.de) with the ultimatum to contact me in 24 hours or I'll go forward with pursuing a scam/theft complaint to the legal authorities.

Even after all of this I've recieved no response.

I do not recommend this store to anyone. Not because the products are bad, but because it's awfuly managed and has no respect for it's costumers.

K.O.Kiki · 10-03-2016 1:05pm

Yeah, IDK what happened to them.

They used to be a good shop, one of the best for finding weird Euro-market parts.

eddhorse · 10-03-2016 11:19pm

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

Yeah, IDK what happened to them.

They used to be a good shop, one of the best for finding weird Euro-market parts.

One guy that knows him contacted him on facebook:

He said these problems were caused by users not regarding the delivery times of certain products. Also problems occured when users claim paypal disputes (sometimes one day after payment) and then he has no access to his paypal account for a long, long time.

Ridiculous !

eddhorse · 12-03-2016 3:33pm

Coming along nicely, struggling with the bezel though, has a chip. Head scratcher.

Steve X2 · 12-03-2016 3:41pm

eddhorse wrote: »

Coming along nicely, struggling with the bezel though, has a chip. Head scratcher.

Looks great.
The chip, maybe use the finest Milliput Epoxy Putty.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002CNEWAM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

It's great stuff for fixing up plastic, fiberglass, enamel. I started using it recently on little projects and 3D prints and its great(rock solid).

You could get a bit, rub it into the chip and then smooth it out. If you want a shiny finish just rub a small amount of water/dish liquid when your done.

eddhorse · 12-03-2016 3:46pm

Great will try that steve thanks, i had it sprayed but couldn't get the shine back.

Here's the offender.

Steve X2 · 12-03-2016 3:48pm

is it a chip or a dent?

eddhorse · 12-03-2016 3:56pm

Steve X2 wrote: »

is it a chip or a dent?

Cigarette burn so kinda like its taken off the lacquer.

Steve X2 · 12-03-2016 4:03pm

eddhorse wrote: »

Cigarette burn so kinda like its taken off the lacquer.

Yeah I'd say a small amount of the black milliput might do that job.
But do test it on the reverse or some hidden area first. Once it sets its pretty much part of the plastic and can be drilled or sanded etc.

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