Pioneer4x4

Maybe it is a verb, as in "Ah Smurf" another Colecovision cart.

For me maybe $2 for something special as an improvement over the original. But I really like the plain old Atari style, and they would have to be cheaper than $2 for that type. Actually, I prefer the Activision interlocking, but Atari Labels. If I was making them myself, there would be something unique, not just a reproduction. maybe a slot to hold a document/overlay/scoresheet, custom serial numbers on the INSIDE of the cart or programmers initials, so when you hold it up to the light you can see them through the plastic...

I remember hearing that some newer consoles have trouble with some carts. (newer=30 years ago, not 35...)

I meant the 3 pins from Al. I'd put them in my cube at work, but people already harass me too much...

What about the other 3 things? Just freebies from Al? I thought they all were cool.

huh? that was not an insult or hate or anything? I was ONLY asking if it reminded anyone of someone making small consoles. geeze, I actually liked it, and was trying to find other posts with them in it. And if it is on FB it must be true?

I agree, I think I remember someone a couple years ago making mini consoles like that, sound familiar to anyone?

first post about finding a uber rare cart, in the wild for free, and not knowing... hmmm...

I got some nice ones from CPUWIZ

I used one myself, it came out very nice and birght silvery, but not chromy, which I think the Sears is closer to. I think uniform silver is better than worn off chrome.

How much latency is there now and how much would two more players add? I think he means latency on YOUR network and all connected, and I think the word he was looking for is "spectator"

Holy dust collection. That stuff hasn't been touched in a while.

Ugh, I need to reread this thread. I think I remember that just boxes will be sold. Will just manuals be sold? Or can we download a PDF and get it printed?

They are more Kinky. Q: What's the difference betweek sexy and kinky? A: Sexy is when you tickle with a feather. Kinky is when you use the whole chicken.

lol, a pirate with cowboy boots! Someone told him to get the biggest booty to be a good pirate.

Yeah, it will take some tweaking. that is what I need to do, is cut some notches, then print on it, figure the offset, then reposition the item and cut again. I did look at the Silhoutte, but is is more than "a wee bit more expensive". I got the Cricut Mini new for $85 shipped with some bonus home shopping club content. I am all for open source, but I figured the $85 as an investment to see how well they work, and if I get into using it more, my mone will go to a open content machine. I can see buying blades and mats for the cricut, but not shape content. I used to have an ancient HP Plotter that this reminds me of, it actually used static electricity to hold the paper down! Like I said, it works REAL good with the photo paper I am using, but totally sucks with regular writing paper, or printer paper.

My last try of the night, I give up for now. Scale seems OK, cutting seems OK, spacing on them both seems OK, just overall alignment sucks. And cut time for both is less than a minute!

I have Corel PaintShop Pro X4, and it was able to open it and make a raster image of that, no layers. I made it at 300 DPI and filled in the circles with neighboring colors, then did a VERY quick print and cut. The material you are cutting is held on a sticky mat, so I have to put the photo paper glossy side down, the back side doesn't stick. Since you have to print first, then cut, you are putting it on face down, so alignment is going to be a REAL pain for something detailed, especially on the Atari Keyboard. Luckily the ink did not transfer to the sticky mat, and it cut fine, alignment was off (which I expected) and scale was off (I need to figure that out), BUT ignoring all of that... They look like they will work out nice. I won't bother scanning them yet since they are so far off.

Just a test, I went through quite a bit getting all of the dimensions sorted, and getting the damn holes lined up with the actual buttons.

Great, I'll try to work something up. I have Corel Print Shop 5 (I think)

would it do the fancy ones too like for space shuttle, or star trek i wonder. The one I have can cut 12" max, but other than that, should be fine. That should be long enough to go around all 6 switches if not fully to the inner corners of the control panel.

Here are scans of 2 of the overlays after being cut. I made the tabs a little longer, they work fine at that length, and are easier to insert. I didn't bother with the Joystick one, all it is, is just 2 holes...

Also, can you give me the actual dimensions/locations on your pdf? If you have a template for the grapics to share that would be great!

Tell you what, I'll use those as my first try on the Atari Keypad. What did you use as the diameter on the holes (And how did you cut them, that had to be a PAIN)? I think I worked it out to cut them .375" diameter, and .6" apart. Maybe I'll try this as well http://www.atariage.com/overlay_page.html?SoftwareLabelID=2004 Obviously my main reason is for the R.O.B. controlling cart I made, but I haven't laid out a design for it yet.

Well i got the cricut and was impressed by the hardware until I tried it out. I was impressed with everything except the actual cuts at first. It would either score or tear the paper, not cut it. I tried several papers, and construction paper. Then for kicks I tried cutting some high quality 4x6 photo sheets, and they cut absolutely perfect! So I wend on to perfect my designs for the overlays, and I was able to design and cut the following. The "Video Touchpad" for Star Raiders with locating tabs The "Atari Keypad" for basic programming with all 12 holes and locating tabs. One for the standard 2600 joystick with hole that catches on the center rubber and hole for the red button. I did not finish the Kids Controller one since it would not fit on 4x6 paper. I need to grab my stack of photo paper and test that. I also want to make one for the Track and Field Controller for kicks. Now I need to try printing first then cutting. I'm sure alignment will be fun. Ideally I can laser print them to make it more durable than inkjet, or maybe I'll try clear spray over inkjet. When I get a chance, I'll scan and photo how well they came out. The photo paper I used feels very much like the original material of the Basic Programming and Star Raiders overlays.