rickb20

August 1, 2003

I've never played it, but I would guess that the game would end or that you would win when you've solved the puzzle

Rick

June 25, 2003

I've been accumulating various components needed to build my cabinet.

I was given some folding particle board tables...some are 3/4" thick, others are 1/2" thick. A couple of days ago I stopped and scooped up someone's trash by the side of the road - 3/4" plywood, 1/2" particle board, etc, etc.

The other day I put dibs on an old video game cabinet at work that no longer functions. The cabinet comes with 2 joysticks and 6 buttons. It's complete in all respects.

I've collected several other pieces/parts to go toward this project. I plan on building it on a shoestring budget, so it might take me a few months to collect all the resources.

Rick

June 20, 2003

My TV was muted when it came on and I couldn't get the sound turned back up fast enough. I did see the whole thing and thought it was pretty cool.

My guess is that most people who like the classic arcades will like this commercial. It certainly struck a chord with me.

Rick

June 18, 2003

Vardelith:

Do you have any pics posted? I would love to see this controller that you've built.

Thanks,

Rick

June 11, 2003

ZylonBane said:

"Geeze Rick, it's not like this mod destroys every 2600 in the world. Relax. Besides, he specifically says that he used an already-dead 2600 for the mod."

Maybe the tone of my message didn't come thru properly in my last post.

I didn't mean to insinuate that the guy was committing an atrocity. I was only saying that I would really miss the feeling of plugging a cartridge in to play a game. If you'll notice my subject line you'll see that I wasn't trying to be critical.

Thanks,

Rick

June 4, 2003

I do like this idea, but I would hate to lose the 2600's intended functionality. If you'll notice, he says that he gutted the box. That means that it no longer functions as a 2600, but rather it functions as a PC only.

There's just something about the feeling of plugging a cartridge into the 2600...it's almost like a form of positive feedback.

It would be neat to be able to do both in the same box. I am, in fact, working on building a console unit (arcade style cabinet) that would allow me to play my 2600 cartridges as well as run a PC based emulator in the same box.

Rick

June 2, 2003

joeybastard said: "OK, I'm tirted anyone care to finish this?"

thanks for the more than complete explanation

hope you don't feel "tirted" anymore. :-)

Rick

June 2, 2003

I see several posts here referring to GBA?

I'm new to this scene and not familiar with this acronym. Can someone tell me what it means?

Thanks,

Rick

June 1, 2003

shep wrote:

What do you mean, your building a game console?

See the following thread for an explanation:

http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=27443

Rick

PS: I like your sig!

June 1, 2003

Does anyone know the name of the font that Atari used in its early days?

I'm building a game console and would like all the switch labels to look like that font.

Thanks,

Rick

May 30, 2003

Obviously I'm not the first to think of this.

See the following links for evidence:

http://members.shaw.ca/kevinu/arcade/index.htm

http://www.reneris.com/photos/mame/cab/full/page1.asp

http://webwonderland.net/arcade/

http://www.arcadeathome.com/console.phtml

http://www.arcadecontrols.com/arcade.htm

There are tons more...

Rick

May 29, 2003

Look at the pamphlet that I came across at my local auto mechanic.

May 29, 2003

You know, several people have mentioned that the title of this thread looks funny.

I'm using a 17" LCD monitor and the whole title for the thread appears.

Apparently, in this case, SIZE DOES MATTER

OK...no jokes about cock-tail envy.

Rick

May 29, 2003

EricDeLee said:

"One question: If you are using the actual Atari board and everything, are you placing the cartridge connector on the outside (recessed) or what?"

*******my reply

My plan was just dreamed up yesterday and already I've changed it 100 times in my mind.

My thought is that I would get a cheap 2600 sixer or a 2600 jr. - preferably one with a broken case. I would then salvage as much of the case that surrounds the switches and the (for lack of a better term) hole where the cartridge plugs in. I would recess these switches and their surrounding plastic into the control panel on my cabinet.

wapchimp said:

I'm no carpenter - but with a bit of MDF board cut to shape & an old 2600 dismantled - it sounds & looks pretty to easy to make your own 'arcade 2600'.

********my reply

Exactly my plan. When I go forward with this I'll break out the trusty digital camera and document the process.

Further thoughts:

I've just begun reading about emulation and downloadable ROMs but don't know enough to actually do this yet. I may delay building a cabinet until I know more about this subject. It would be great to be able to play EVERY 2600, 5200, 7800 or arcade on this same cabinet.

Keep the comments coming...

Thanks,

Rick

May 28, 2003

I've checked the glossary...

Can someone tell me what is meant by MAME?

Thanks,

Rick

May 28, 2003

Well, I have to agree it is more like a squatty version of an upright arcade game.

When I wrote the email, I had a cocktail style in mind, but then I stopped and drew it out and it evolved as I drew.

My thinking was that I would rather be seated in a comfortable chair, some distance away, rather than belly up to the unit.

For those who can't tell, those circles beneath the unit are supposed to be castors (wheels).

If I build this I'll post pics here.

Rick

May 28, 2003

I wasn't sure whether you were joking with me about my rough sketch or not. I actually scribbled this out after writing the email and then scanned and attached it.

Seriously though, my thought is that you could roll this to any place inside your home and then pull a chair up to it, or even sit in your recliner and play. My idea would maintain the original joysticks and other controllers since you wouldn't want to be belly up to this thing all the time.

It wouldn't be all that hard to connect the sound to your stereo system (or surround sound :!: ) with RCA output jacks on the back (something I'm currently doing).

May 28, 2003

One thing that was always a bit aggravating to me about the Atari console (and all others) was that I had to pull it and all it's controllers and wires out when ready to play.

I've always dreamed of having an Atari console built into a cocktail style table with the television built in as well. Of course, it would be on wheels and would have one power cord coming from it (probably from a surge protector contained inside the unit).

I envison something like a sitdown version of the upright arcade models, with the controls able to be plugged into the exterior of the unit.

The unit would also provide for storage of cartridges in drawers on both sides.

Has anyone actually done something like this? Photos?

see the picture:

One oversight in my picture is storage space for the controllers. Also, it might make sense to have the controllers all connected in a hidden location and then just have a switch that would allow you to toggle between the left joystick and paddle and driving controllers.

Thoughts? Anyone else done this already?

Just curious (and looking for ideas),

Rick

May 28, 2003

Forgive the stupid question, but I've never heard of a rapid fire plug.

I am learning soooo much reading this forum.

Thanks,

Rick

May 28, 2003

see the picture:

One oversight in my picture is storage space for the controllers. Also, it might make sense to have the controllers all connected in a hidden location and then just have a switch that would allow you to toggle between the left joystick and paddle and driving controllers.

Thoughts? Anyone else done this already?

Rick

May 28, 2003

One thing that was always a bit aggravating to me about the Atari console (and all others) was that I had to pull it and all it's controllers and wires out when ready to play.

I've always dreamed of having an Atari console built into a cocktail style table with the television built in as well. Of course, it would be on wheels and would have one power cord coming from it (probably from a surge protector contained inside the unit).

I envison something like a sitdown version of the upright arcade models, with the controls able to be plugged into the exterior of the unit.

The unit would also provide for storage of cartridges in drawers on both sides.

Has anyone actually done something like this? Photos?

Just curious (and looking for ideas),

Rick

May 28, 2003

Mine is a six switch, but not a heavy.

Had to send it to George at Stella's Boneyard for some freshening recently (after 15 years in my parent's attic). Mine was probably purchased around 1980, but I'm not sure. I recall playing it regularly until about 1986 or 1987. My neighbor and I would trade games and play them at each other's houses.

Finding it while going thru all that old stuff is what led me here and got me back into buying games.

It's good to be back!

Rick

May 28, 2003

These instructions answered all my questions and more.

Thanks Josh K.

Rick

May 27, 2003

RMila75 Posted: Tue May 27, 2003 2:12 pm Post subject:

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I played this game to death back in 1983.

It was my favorite 2600 game for quite a while.

I do have the instructions somewhere...

I would love to "see" those original instructions. If you could fax, email, or point me to a link showing them that would be great.

Thanks,

Rick

May 27, 2003

RMila75 Posted: Tue May 27, 2003 2:12 pm Post subject:

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I played this game to death back in 1983.

It was my favorite 2600 game for quite a while.

I do have the instructions somewhere...

I would love to "see" those original instructions. If you could fax, email, or point me to a link showing them that would be great.

Thanks,

Rick

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