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re: CADs new obsession - buying & modding 1up cabinets to support full MAME library
Posted on 12/3/19 at 8:26 am to CAD703X
Posted on 12/3/19 at 8:26 am to CAD703X
Let me help you guys with your xmas shopping... I just discovered 'virtual pinball' machines.
Holy crap, picture this, a full size pinball cabinet (smaller available too) with an LCD playing field! Of course add in the software bundle named Visual Pinball, now design and modify your own playing fields.
That squealing noise you are hearing are the wheels in my head reaching 7200rpm. Lots of researching to do now. The prefabbed cab's sell for big money. Nothing I cannot fabricate easily enough for pennies on the dollar.
Holy crap, picture this, a full size pinball cabinet (smaller available too) with an LCD playing field! Of course add in the software bundle named Visual Pinball, now design and modify your own playing fields.
That squealing noise you are hearing are the wheels in my head reaching 7200rpm. Lots of researching to do now. The prefabbed cab's sell for big money. Nothing I cannot fabricate easily enough for pennies on the dollar.
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Posted on 12/3/19 at 10:12 am to CAD703X
Virtual pinball kills what I like about real pinball. All the mechanisms and tracks and real objects are the best part.
This post was edited on 12/3/19 at 10:13 am
Posted on 12/3/19 at 11:23 am to Dam Guide
quote:
Virtual pinball kills what I like about real pinball. All the mechanisms and tracks and real objects are the best part.
if you look at the video there's lots of mechanical 'thumping' and other tactile responses to make it feel as if you're playing a real pinball machine.
having said that, i dont know how you can replicate a 'real' pinball machine but i also don't know how i can ever 'relive' my youth when most of those pinball machines are out to pasture now. this is the best compromise that exists at the moment. :/
Posted on 12/3/19 at 11:43 am to CAD703X
From the limited research so far.. there is an accelerometer board that senses movement of the cabinet and translates that to the virtual ball...so bumping the cabinet can change the ball travel, too much should fire off a Tilt. So far it looks pretty cool.
Lots more reading to do, but I think I have my first bigger project for the new year lined up, let the sawdust fly!
Lots more reading to do, but I think I have my first bigger project for the new year lined up, let the sawdust fly!
Posted on 12/3/19 at 11:50 am to CAD703X
quote:
if you look at the video there's lots of mechanical 'thumping' and other tactile responses to make it feel as if you're playing a real pinball machine. having said that, i dont know how you can replicate a 'real' pinball machine but i also don't know how i can ever 'relive' my youth when most of those pinball machines are out to pasture now. this is the best compromise that exists at the moment. :/
I mean it's great if you want several types of pinball games and challenges. For me at least, if I got something like that, it would have to be an actual pinball cab. I want the real thing, it can't be replicated. It's the mechanical design of it that attracts me to look and enjoy a pinball cabinet. It being just a screen kills that for me.
This post was edited on 12/3/19 at 11:52 am
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:03 pm to Dam Guide
The 'analog' pinball machines were and are great. Getting my hands on an original working 8 Ball Deluxe machine would be the holy grail for me. I've actually passed up deals on this machine twice...because of replacement parts, if they were available the dude would have fixed it and sold for 5 times as much.
the costs of maintenance and upkeep is getting astronomical....William's still exists but as a slot machine company now, Midway is now part of William's, I don't think Bally exists outside of Hotels. So buying replacement parts from a finite supply of stock must be at an ever rising premium.
the costs of maintenance and upkeep is getting astronomical....William's still exists but as a slot machine company now, Midway is now part of William's, I don't think Bally exists outside of Hotels. So buying replacement parts from a finite supply of stock must be at an ever rising premium.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:08 pm to dakarx
Yeah, I will probably never own one anyway. The simulation is neat and cool for people that want to play a ton. If I got one, it would be more of a show piece than a use all the time thing.
This post was edited on 12/3/19 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:28 pm to Dam Guide
i have an evel kennivel pinball machine at my parent's house that i was able to get working for maybe..6 months 
the amount of work required to keep the mechanical parts working on something that is bumped around and has so many pop-up parts on is insane. i don't see how arcades ever made any money off these.
having said that, dam the best of both worlds would be to find your 'dream' pinball machine and simply add the 'virtual' overlay (2 large monitors and some buttons) when you wanted choice but i can't see much of a market for that.
the amount of work required to keep the mechanical parts working on something that is bumped around and has so many pop-up parts on is insane. i don't see how arcades ever made any money off these.
having said that, dam the best of both worlds would be to find your 'dream' pinball machine and simply add the 'virtual' overlay (2 large monitors and some buttons) when you wanted choice but i can't see much of a market for that.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 6:34 pm to CAD703X
Any update on the arcade project CAD?
I just ordered a 1UP Galaga and plan on doing the retropie conversion.
Is there a ROM already tailored to vertical only games?
I just ordered a 1UP Galaga and plan on doing the retropie conversion.
Is there a ROM already tailored to vertical only games?
Posted on 12/3/19 at 7:10 pm to drsung
Most ROMS are set to vertical cab by default, some/many have a 'dip switch' that can be set for cocktail tables to flip the screen.
So you shouldn't have to do anything but program your buttons, joysticks, and coin slot if used and you are good to go.
So you shouldn't have to do anything but program your buttons, joysticks, and coin slot if used and you are good to go.
Posted on 12/4/19 at 7:49 pm to dakarx
Finally ordered my art work for the Asteroids cab. Once I get that in, I will start taking pictures of the mods and posting them to see the final product. I had an old rasperry pi 3 that will be sufficient for the nes cab so I spent a little more of the artwork. Buttons and sticks are the next priority for this retro machine.
Running Total:
Cab - $90
Art - $90
Running Total:
Cab - $90
Art - $90
This post was edited on 12/4/19 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 12/4/19 at 9:58 pm to CAD703X
Thanks for all the info guys.
My kid wanted the Pac Man 1up machine as soon as he saw it. He didnt ask for much else besides it. I think I will be getting the Golden Tee machine for myself at some point.
I picked up the machine today and I'm going to make it even cooler doing the upgrades you guys are discussing.
Keep the info flowing this is a good thread.
Ps. Is the pac man machine a vertical screen? Also is the Pac Man a first gen unit? Doesnt matter as I'm replacing all the buttons anyway but just wondering.
My kid wanted the Pac Man 1up machine as soon as he saw it. He didnt ask for much else besides it. I think I will be getting the Golden Tee machine for myself at some point.
I picked up the machine today and I'm going to make it even cooler doing the upgrades you guys are discussing.
Keep the info flowing this is a good thread.
Ps. Is the pac man machine a vertical screen? Also is the Pac Man a first gen unit? Doesnt matter as I'm replacing all the buttons anyway but just wondering.
Posted on 12/4/19 at 10:20 pm to PoppaD
Yes its vertical and gen 1
These are all GEN 1.
I believe all gen 2 are horizontal (maybe golden tee is the exception)
Here is the link to some of the recommended parts. Please check your monitor model # as well
LINK
quote:
Gen-1 game = single-core A13 SoC: Atari 12-in-1, Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe ("6-in-1"), Centipede, Final Fight, Galaga, Pacman, Rampage, Space Invaders, Street Fighter 2.
Gen-2 game = quad-core H3 SoC: Mortal Kombat, Golden Tee (probably), and all Counter-cade games. (Not sure where Karate Champ will fit - probably Gen2.)
quote:
Vertical Cabinets
Centipede
Galaga
Pac-Man
Space Invaders
quote:
Horizontal Cabinets
Asteroids
Street Fighter 2
Rampage
Atari 12-1
These are all GEN 1.
I believe all gen 2 are horizontal (maybe golden tee is the exception)
Here is the link to some of the recommended parts. Please check your monitor model # as well
LINK
This post was edited on 12/4/19 at 10:26 pm
Posted on 12/6/19 at 12:25 pm to Hogkiller10
quote:
Finally ordered my art work for the Asteroids cab. Once I get that in, I will start taking pictures of the mods and posting them to see the final product. I had an old rasperry pi 3 that will be sufficient for the nes cab so I spent a little more of the artwork. Buttons and sticks are the next priority for this retro machine.
Running Total:
Cab - $90
Art - $90
i spent an extra $10 to get these buttons:
was going to put the insert coin buttons on the down panel...but then i just discovered this today for $6
so now i'm rethinking this and ordering these buttons instead. 
LINK
On the hunt for blinking red start buttons too. That would be extra sweet; I still remember the feeling of seeing the button light up after sliding in a quarter.
Also downloaded and burned 128GB MAME image to a microSD card ready to put into my Pi. Its only a 2B Pi so I'm hoping it works good enough for now until the 4 is ready.
This post was edited on 12/6/19 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 12/6/19 at 5:39 pm to CAD703X
Yeah the little details is really what makes this fun and bring back memories. Once you finish the cab, you should be able to stick the 4 in their and go but you will have to redo the buttons.
That 2b will def work on all of the nostalgia mames but the others it might melt it! Im headed to home depot as we speak to try and match the laminate control panel and start practicing my drilling.
That 2b will def work on all of the nostalgia mames but the others it might melt it! Im headed to home depot as we speak to try and match the laminate control panel and start practicing my drilling.
Posted on 12/6/19 at 6:24 pm to Hogkiller10
Posted on 12/7/19 at 11:00 pm to Hogkiller10
Help Needed
I can get this one for $75 locally.
Street Fighter 2 Arcade Machine, Arcade1UP, 4ft
SKU: 994342377
UPC: 815221022867
Is this a good unit to mod into one with a lot of games?
I'm clueless and really don't want to buy a bunch of cabinets.
I can also get this one locally.
Rampage Arcade Machine, Arcade1UP, 4ft
SKU: 114274755
UPC: 815221022898
Which one would give me the easiest route to mod with least drilling and such.
I can get this one for $75 locally.
Street Fighter 2 Arcade Machine, Arcade1UP, 4ft
SKU: 994342377
UPC: 815221022867
Is this a good unit to mod into one with a lot of games?
I'm clueless and really don't want to buy a bunch of cabinets.
I can also get this one locally.
Rampage Arcade Machine, Arcade1UP, 4ft
SKU: 114274755
UPC: 815221022898
Which one would give me the easiest route to mod with least drilling and such.
Posted on 12/8/19 at 2:36 am to Got Heeem
Get the street fighter
Posted on 12/8/19 at 6:46 am to CAD703X
Sweet.. Will grab it today
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