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  7. Posted

    Some background info:

     

    The MegaKiosk DS-18 by Will Gentry has inspired me to build an Arcade Cabinet for my Sega Genesis.
    (Yes, a Flashcart would be less work, less money and offer more games but below is the route I wan to take.)

     

    MegaKiosk DS-18
    1.jpg

    The MegaKiosk DS-18 offers two features that I think make this project really cool.

     

    1) You can cycle between 8 original game cartridges.
    2) The hardware identifies the active slot with an LED.

     

    So (in theory) I can build an Arcade Cabinet with a button to cycle to the next game and I can have an EL Panel that lights up to match the currently selected game.

    This would operate just like a Neo Geo MVS 4-slot/6-slot.


    But my skill are very much in the realm of hobbyist. I've replaced capacitors, batteries and repaired my Neo Geo 4-slot EL Panel to give you an idea of what I can do.

    I started by building a control panel that will work with a Sega Genesis. It works great and by far the hardest part was the wood working.

    The two small red buttons are not in use yet. They are intended to be a Reset for the Genesis and Cycle to the next game on the MegaKiosk DS-18.

     

    sega-genesis-custom-arcade-control-panel


    I'm currently looking into what to buy for my 8 Mini Marquees.

     

    So far, I think this will work:

    A6 electro-luminescent panel with leads and connector ($10 USD each)
    https://glowhut.com/a6-electro-luminescent-panel-with-leads-and-connector/

    I believe this inverter can power eight A6 sized EL Panels all at the same time.

     

    Electroluminescent inverter for A3 size EL panel AC 100-240V ($30 USD)
    https://glowhut.com/electroluminescent-inverter-for-a3-size-el-panel-ac-100-240v/
    *I may only need to power one at a time.
    **I'm not sure when someone would want AC vs DC for what I'm planning.


    I asked Will Gentry how to tap into the LEDs that indicate the active slot. This was his answer:

    "You can simply remove the LED and solder some wires where the LED was to a new LED"


    Now for my Question:
     

    How should I run power to each EL Panel and how do they connect to the MegaKiosk DS-18 slot LEDs?


    The EL panels should only be getting power from the Inverter.

    I was thinking about wiring all the EL Panels to the Inverter such they all light up when the inverter it switched on.
    Then finding a way to break the circuit unless there is a signal coming from the MegaKiosk DS-18 active slot.
     

    What do you guys think?

     

    THANKS!

  8. Posted

    23 hours ago, Rogerpoco said:

    TBH, almost exclusively Ayrton, as there are many tracks, and I have scores on NTSC and PAL versions of the game, haha!

    Also California Games, Olympic Gold, tbh just "nickeled and dimed" my way to the top of the leaderboard, I'm not a "special" gamer, just a stubborn knucklehead with climbing the charts(I'm top 5 on a dozen systems, leader on several).

     

    On the Ayrton, I actually have a new competitor from Brazil, Ulisses-he is REALLY good, we are slowly getting faster and faster-he is inherently "better" at this point, but I am learning from him, inadvertently helping him when I "mistakenly" go faster, we are Friends, and kinda cooperating to see how fast we can push the timer.

    I've played the 16 bit Ayrton and SMGP a lot, serious competitor there(I do a lot of 16 bit racers, SNES/Genesis), and have pretty much the max possible times on most of the tracks, couple years work, haha, so we'll get the SMS times where they should be soon!!!

    I am looking forward to playing it with the real SMS pad very much, it might help me catch him some, sometimes different d-pads respond differently.

    Thanks for the question!!!

     

    I have Ayrton but I've never played it. The only racing games I've really played on the Master System are Hang On, Outrun and Battle Outrun.

     

    It would be cool to hear about any differences you notice when you play Ayrton on your new SMS. Back in the day I use to love the SMS gamepad but it's not a precision instrument. :)

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  9. Posted

    1 hour ago, Rogerpoco said:

    Well, I'm the overall scoreboard leader on SMS at another site, playing on Genesis, via flashcart, figured it was time to get a real one!!!

    I'm not a professional collector, don't know grading and stuff, but it really seems to have barely ever been taken out of the styrofoam!

     

    SMS2.jpg

    Don't worry about Grading. It's not for people who play their games and it will break the bank.

     

    What you have does look to be in very nice shape. Plastic cases for the win! I love Sega for doing this. It's not too hard to find good condition Master System and Genesis games in this condition.

     

    And the design for the Master System console still looks really nice!

     

    What are some of the SMS games you're topping the charts for?

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  10. Posted

    11 hours ago, Steven Pendleton said:

    Got some cartridges today.

     

    Pic_1220_501.thumb.jpg.109c4b4e93dbd92aeca4b412dc7c1736.jpg

     

    Yeah, you can credit feed the thing. There is a coin button on there. Be sure to get the controller if you didn't and don't have the Japanese MD Mini controller already.

    I didn't order the controller. I don't like the look of it and I felt I was spending enough for just the unit. I do like the look of the big joystick but it feels over the top for a mini console.

     

    If they don't work now I'm hoping that someone will hack the Astro City Mini to work with Retro-bit USB joysticks.

     

    You've been busy! I'd love a GBA flash cart someday. What a handheld!!

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  11. Posted

    On 12/18/2020 at 12:05 AM, Steven Pendleton said:

    Amazon Japan.

     

    https://www.amazon.co.jp/セガ-アストロシティミニ/dp/B08CDYVRZW/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_ja_JP=カタカナ&crid=1X7WS7J6934SI&dchild=1&keywords=sega+astro+city+mini&qid=1608267969&sprefix=sega+a%2Caps%2C270&sr=8-1

     

     

    It's pretty decent so far, even if it's a bit small. Go check out my wall of text in the Astro City Mini thread if you want to read my first impressions of it!

    Thanks very much for the link. I read your impressions and I ended up ordering it. Most of the games included are incredible. Very excited to play it.

    How do credits work? Can you credit feed each game until you beat it or is there something like a home mode like the Neo Geo?

  14. Posted

    By chance I found this 26" RCA CRT on the curb. I gave it a once over and noticed it had a component port so I felt obligated to save if from the trash.

     

    I carried it a half block home (which felt like a mile).

     

    It was covered in about an inch of snow so after wiping it down and drying it off as best I could I let it sit for a few days to dry out.

     

    When I finally turned it on there was a loud buzzing that faded away after about 3-4 minutes of use. The image looks good.

     

    Now, a few more days later the buzzing is completely gone and the sound is working perfectly. Resilient self healing 17 year old tech!


    The screen is just a wee bit off center and I don't know if I can do anything about that. Maybe I can find a service code that might let me tweak it but I don't have the original remote.

     

    Regardless I'm happy with this find.

     

    rca-tube-tv-01.jpg

     

    rca-tube-tv-02.jpg

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  17. Posted

    I did look at my local hardware stores that sell MDF Panel's and the thinnest they seemed to have was 1/2 inch.

    The buttons I bought need 23-24mm depth for 'optimal' bite for the thread. Which I think means 1/2 inch might be wee bit too thick.

     

    I may be able to source a 3/8 inch thick MDF. Would you guess that is strong enough? Maybe I'll have to shave down the area for the buttons and joystick even at 3/8 inch. I could brace it like you suggest.

     

     

  18. Posted

    You nailed it. I was over whelmed with options. So I picked some buttons and a joystick and when they arrive I'll see what happens.

     

    I don't even have a control panel yet. I'm thinking about making it out of wood. But first I want to see the electronics work.

    These are all things I want to get a bit more familiar with:

    "...leaf-switches or micro-switches...centering spring or grommet...bat-top or ball-top...8/4/2-way, dead-band, length of throw, force of throw, over-travel...and on and on and on."

     

    Thanks again for all the details!

  19. Posted

    Hey doubledown,

     

    Thanks for all these details. I didn't know the term "pad-hacking" so that is very helpful. Thank you.

     

    I didn't want to use an original gamepad if I could avoid it. And the Joystick Interface I found seems like it will be easy to connect and mount. It's just an unknown to me. Hopefully it will work as well as pad-hacking.

     

    Yes, I just want to build something that will plug directly into a Genesis. And that Joystick Interface also looks like it will make that easy too.

     

    The joysticks you've made look incredibly good! Well done! Where did you get that artwork from? How did you get the art printed?

     

    I have a Neo Geo 4-slot at home and it uses the American style concave buttons and they are clicky. It's all I really know and they are just fine.

     

    But I did purchase very different buttons. I've got some Seimitsu 30mm convex buttons in the mail now. I watched some videos of people talking about the different types and even comparing the noise they make. This will give me a chance to try out different buttons. I also ordered a Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT Joystick. I like battops.

  20. Posted · Edited by SegaDude

    **GONE**
    **All six games have gone to a new home.**

     

    Hi all,

     

    Looking to trade the carts below for some loose Sega Genesis Carts.

     

    Dungeons of Daggorath
    Mega Bug
    Androne

     

    Yar's Revenge
    Zaxxon
    Galaxian

     

    img_0975.jpg

     

    img_0977.jpg

     

    Some loose carts that I'd be interested in are:


    Space Harrier 2

    Castle of Illusion
    Forgotten Worlds
    Gain Ground
    Golden Axe II
    Ghouls n Ghosts
    Mystic Defender
    Thunder Force II
    Thunder Force III
    Sub-Terrania
    Aladdin
    Lion King
    Target Earth

    Mean Bean Machine

    Puyo Puyo

     

    I'd be happy to hear what other games you might have too.

     

    Money can be added to balance things out if need be.

     

    I'm new so I'm OK to ship first if you're an established member.


    Thanks!

  21. Posted

    Hey Bluejay,

     

    You're right I do have Mortal Kombat already. But thanks for putting the offer out there.

     

    Some loose carts that I'd be interested in are:


    Space Harrier 2

    Castle of Illusion
    Forgotten Worlds
    Gain Ground
    Golden Axe II
    Ghouls n Ghosts
    Golden Axe II
    Mystic Defender
    Thunder Force II
    Thunder Force III
    Sub-Terrania
    Aladdyn
    Lion King
    Target Earth

    Mean Bean Machine

    Puyo Puyo

     

    I'd be happy to hear what people have too.

    Thanks!

     

    ...maybe I should post this in the market now.


     

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  24. Posted

    Hi Guys,

     

    I'm looking for a hobby project and I've been thinking about putting a Genesis into an Arcade Cabinet.

     

    My first thought is to wire a micro switch joystick and arcade buttons so that they can plug into a Genesis gamepad port.

    I want to have the electronics working before I worry about an actual wood cabinet.


    Does anyone have any experience with this?


    It looks like I'll need an interface for the joystick/control panel. Something like this:

    Joystick Interface
    https://monsterjoysticks.com/mega-drive-genesis-retro-joystick-interface

    Is this a good product? Are there alternatives that ship from Canada or the US?


    What do you guys like to use for buttons and joysticks?

    For Genesis do I need a 4-way or 8-way joystick? I'm thinking 8-way is a must.


    Here's what I think I want:
     

    Sanwa or Seimitsu brand names.

    30mm convex screw-in buttons. *Would be cool if the buttons allowed for an image/graphic to be placed inside.

    A joystick something like this:
    sanwa-jlw-tm-8 /w Bat Top
    https://retroactivearcade.ca/collections/joysticks/products/sanwa-jlw-tm-8


    I'm new to this so let me know your thoughts.

    Thank you!

  25. Posted

    3 hours ago, Supergun said:

     

    You listed Golden Axe 1 & 2, but you forgot Alien Storm which is equally awesome and of course, Streets of Rage.

    You know how it is... trying to pick a small number of your favorite games can be maddening.

    I did think of Alien Storm and Streets of Rage  for sure... I just have more nostalgia for Golden Axe.
    Maybe they should be on the list so I can rotate games in and out of the MegaKiosk DS-18.

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