October 2004 - UtVgG - mailman.xmission.com

Mame cabinet
by Pete Ashdown 11 Oct '04

11 Oct '04

I know its heresy, but they do have their purpose. I've considered building a MAME cabinet forever, but its had low priority on the project list. If anyone else is interested in pooling resources to build together, let me know what you're thinking. This is what I'm looking at, but I haven't contacted any local cabinet shops to see if they could cut it: http://www.cybertechdesign.net/mameroom//uaIIkit_info.asp Controls: http://www.slikstik.com/detail.aspx?ID=13 (ooof, expensive wood there) 27" VGA monitor, thumping sound, super dooper PC, etc.

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[Fwd: New X-Arcade Build Your Own Arcade Kit]
by Trevor Holyoak 08 Oct '04

08 Oct '04

I just received the following, and thought I'd pass it on. Is the X-Arcade stuff any good? Thanks, Trevor Pre-Orders Now Being Taken X-Arcade "Build Your Own Arcade" Kit http://www.x-arcade.com/byoarcade.shtml?kbid=1273 *Create Your Own Arcade Powered By A PC, Mac Or Any Game System. * The X-Arcade^(TM) Build Your Own Arcade Kit allows you to create a commercial grade, arcade quality, authentic arcade controller or arcade machine in your home instantly, with no technical skills required! *Inject The Arcade Experience Into Your Home Today!* Effortlessly recreate the classic arcade experience with an X-Arcade^(TM) as the brains of your unit. Designed to meet the demands of Arcade Enthusiasts, the X-Arcade Build Your Own Arcade kit exhibits master craftsmanship with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. The electronics in this kit are used in the award winning X-Arcade^(TM) Joystick and are the industry's only DIY kits that work with PC, Mac and any game console (adapters sold separately. *X-Arcade^(TM) Build Your Own Arcade Kit Applications* Create A New Arcade Machine, Cabinet Or Joystick Powered By Any PC, Mac Or Game System. (Xbox Home Arcade, MAME PC Arcade, MacMAME Arcade) Convert Or Refurbish An Existing Arcade Machine Into A MAME Machine Design Commercial Grade Interactive Exhibits For Museums Or Amusement Parks Powered By PC/Game Console Requiring Industrial Style Input Devices PC Compatible Electronic Keyboard Encoder Projects With the X-Arcade^(TM) Build Your Own Arcade Kit, you'll be able to inject the classic, nostalgic arcade experience in your home instantly and effortlessly. Imagine having your own arcade machine setup in under an hour. (arcade wood not included) Just connect these electronics to your arcade machine joysticks/buttons or any electronic source for instant play! *X-Arcade^(TM) Build Your Own Arcade Features* * Supports 28 Inputs In Any Combination (2 Joysticks + 20 Buttons) * Speedstep^(TM) Design Supports 28 Simultaneous Input Presses With Absolutely No Delay * Award Winning Electronics Featured In Video Game/Technology Publications Worldwide * Fully Programmable Input Assignments In Hardware (PC Only) For Re-Assigning Buttons/Joysticks To Any Input On Keyboard * Included LED Display Shows On/Off Function And Assists In Programming Modes * Programmed Modes Include Memory Storage To Maintain Settings When Unit Is Off * 4 Different Memory Mode Settings In Hardware For Saving Button/Joystick Layouts * Includes PS/2 Keyboard Pass-Thru Input * External Connection Via Keyboard PS/2 Port (USB Adapters Available) * Compatible With Any Game System (Game Adapters Sold Separately) * No Software Or Drivers Needed * No Ghosted Keys, No Delays * Fully Seamless Operation And Configuration With MAME/Emulation Software *What's Included* * X-Arcade^(TM) Printed Circuit Board/Electronics For PC * Wiring Harness And Diagram * PS/2 Keyboard Connector Interface Cable * Programming Switch And Led * Labeled Connector Wires * 30 Day Money Back Guarantee * 100% Fully Serviced Lifetime Warranty * Toll Free And Online Live Technical Support For more info, visit http://www.x-arcade.com/byoarcade.shtml?kbid=1273 Team X-Arcade Xgaming, INC

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Auction #2
by Pete Ashdown 08 Oct '04

08 Oct '04

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8137357473

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For those who are bored
by Pete Ashdown 08 Oct '04

08 Oct '04

Buy it all and resell it: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6929793723

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Thanks!
by Chris Hardy 06 Oct '04

06 Oct '04

The Lunch was fun. Seeing Pete's collection was awesome. I hope ya'll don't mind me being the resident Newbie and asking lots of questions. (I was asking them of Kurt, a good long time) -- A dropped tool will land where it will cause the most damage; also known as the Law of Selective Gravity -- Mechanical General Shefields Corollaries n°3 Chris Hardy (chris(a)hardys.org or support(a)mission.net)

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Anyone have a TMS5220-NL chip?
by Sean McLachlan 01 Oct '04

01 Oct '04

I have been trying to fix the speech in my Star Wars, and am down to the "swap components randomly" stage. OK, it's only pseudo-random, it is the main speech synth chip. They were used on Star Wars, Paperboy and 720 according to the most high oracle (google). Clay has a TMS5220-CNL on multigame.com listed as being the part for Star Wars, so I guess one of those would work too. Gauntlet used a TMS5220-CNL, dunno what the C designation means. Thanks guys, and I hope to see many of you at the Atlantic Cafe today, 1:00. 325 S. Main. Sean McLachlan MIS Manager LithoFlexo grafics inc. 801.484.8503

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