Torr Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 That is bloody cool, how does it feel to be the first person to do something? at least I assume you're the first person to do this! But as stated, now that something cool has been discovered it's time to find a use for it, which unfortunately may not happen. Usually necessity breeds invention, not invention breeds neccesitiy. (someone should have told Steve Jobs that, however he was good at convincing people they needs things that really don't, he should of been a telemarketer... but that's a rant for an other thread) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Phruby Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Maybe he can make a 2600 version of Gyromite! Isn't that the only thing ROB was good for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Maybe he can make a 2600 version of Gyromite! Isn't that the only thing ROB was good for? I am more likely to make a 2600 version of Stack-Up. BUT since almost nobody has that accessory for the ROB, it will have a VERY limited market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 That is bloody cool, how does it feel to be the first person to do something? at least I assume you're the first person to do this! But as stated, now that something cool has been discovered it's time to find a use for it, which unfortunately may not happen. Usually necessity breeds invention, not invention breeds neccesitiy. (someone should have told Steve Jobs that, however he was good at convincing people they needs things that really don't, he should of been a telemarketer... but that's a rant for an other thread) I also assume that it is a first, but who knows? Speaking of Jobs... Maybe I should call it iROB! Actually my next step is to make a holder and some type of stylus, then see if it can align and push on a Kids controller. I was thinking of requiring a sequence to be sent that would allow it to push it's own buttons (And no, not an adult game, it isn't fast enough for that) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Not to mensch, but what's the point? I do think its cool that you got your Atari to control ROB, but ROB was never a very useful item to begin with. That's almost equivalent to asking people why they climb Mt. Everest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 To O.P. congratulations on your achievement!! that's pretty amazing!R.O.B. must be damn rare and hard to find from what I've seen.This one gaming store, every time someone walks in it's "holy crap! it's R.O.B,"and offer to buy it for as much as $500 one guy offered.One guy just wanted the battery cover I think it was, a small plastic lid that goes underneath for $50.I told the owner, man you should keep that thing in a display case or out of view, because one day you'll find that little lid GONE!Anyway, i wish i had one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvrmndtheruins Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Nice! I've been wanting to play around with a ROB for a while now, i wish they weren't so expensive. f**ck b****es acquire R.O.B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian O Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Speaking of Jobs... Maybe I should call it iROB! Maybe you can call it "Stella's Older Brother (S.O.B)" -B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I want one! I have a ROB but it's not doing anything because I don't have the accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) I have the Stack-Up for it that I actually got brand new from Nintendo in the mid-late 1990s when I heard about it and it was already impossible to find. Just for kicks I called Nintendo parts and they sent me a brand new cart, the puck holders, all the pucks, the hands, all new in a blister pack. It came with a photocopy of the manual and no box. I think I paid $15, maybe $9! If I make the cart more functional, I will try to make it so anyone can do it without any extra parts. Sounds like a Lowes & Home Depot weekend trip. Edited November 18, 2011 by Pioneer4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball22 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 That's really cool... yes, ROB is kind of useless, but it's nice to see him being useless with an Atari. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unoclay Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Wow. I'm in awe of you. I'd be most interested in a homebrew R.O.B. for NES, but could consider an Atari version (any hope for 5200?) I was just messign with Gyromite the other night. R.O.B. is kind of amazing when it comes down to it, even if he didnt work totally right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lendorien Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) Ok, now you need to do a Demoscene music program that ROB dances to. More seriously, this is a great accomplishment. It's sort of cool that someone made a program on the Atari that controls an accessory for the NES. Edited November 23, 2011 by Lendorien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodenGamer Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 If you do end up making a game for this, I think it would be cool to also keep the basic controls game that you have done already. It would be fun just to use to control R.O.B. , maybe even use it to have him beat up on a NES console a little! One other option, is instead of using two controllers would be to use a Star Raiders controller with an overlay for various movements. I don't know how much more complicated that would make the coding of a game, but it could be a nice touch to make two underutilized game accessories be used in one game. If you do make this, I may have to modify a R.O.B. to have a bit more wood design incorporated into his body! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Thanks everyone for the compliments and ideas. I am going to put this on a few carts for the heck of if. I have a couple of ideas for packaging, and I am going to work on other controller support. I had a lame gameplay idea in mind, but I am not going to go through with it. I don't think it would be worthwhile to play, this is mainly a project to see what could have been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Here are my final labels. I didn't want to use anyone elses images from the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unoclay Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 fantastic label. If im understanding correctly, are you saying you're just going to put the control program on the carts--no game? If you ever do a game of some sort, please email me at unoclay AT hotmail. I'd probably be interested.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unoclay Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I have the Stack-Up for it that I actually got brand new from Nintendo in the mid-late 1990s when I heard about it and it was already impossible to find. Just for kicks I called Nintendo parts and they sent me a brand new cart, the puck holders, all the pucks, the hands, all new in a blister pack. It came with a photocopy of the manual and no box. I think I paid $15, maybe $9! That is absolutely insane. A similar thing happened to my friend who wrote to a semi-famous artist in the 1990s, who mailed him a free print to say thanks for the fan support. My friend later sold the print for $4000 when he hit some hard financial times, no joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 I got keyboard/touchpad/kids controllers working today! I didn't come up with all of the code on my own, I used some code from this post (mainly the assembly stuff, I can't do that yet). http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/105865-keypads-and-batari-basic/page__view__findpost__p__1286356 I think I might make it selectable with 2 Joysticks, or a 12 button controller in the right side. I might make it selectable with the difficulty switches. If so, it will be If both switches are the same, then use 2 sticks, if they are different, then use the keypad. That way you can flick either one and it will change, and you don't have to remember which is which, just make them the same or different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Actually my next step is to make a holder and some type of stylus, then see if it can align and push on a Kids controller. I was thinking of requiring a sequence to be sent that would allow it to push it's own buttons That would be great if you could incorporate some sort of rudimentary game into it. So something would happen on the screen, then a control sequence would flash, which would then have him move a character (or do some other action), which then triggers another event, and so on. It'd make for a great demo to run at game expos, if nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) OK, the cart is complete. I have one fully assembled. The labels from Al look great, and the boards from CPUWIZ work perfect. Initially I will have 5-6 to sell, but I have some more packaging to do. I added a timer loop, so you cannot send another command while the R.O.B. should be moving, and the display has a crude indication of the position of the robots arms and hands. I had another idea, but this is a 4K attempt, and after I moved stuff to add the time delays, I had 1 byte left. I plan to offer them for $25 plus shipping for just the cart, unless there is more demand, then $20 if I make 10-20 of them. I realize only a few people will want one, but I still need to decide on overlays and other stuff. I may make a new video showing the new screen, and keyboard controller usage. Edited December 1, 2011 by Pioneer4x4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Please count me in for cart # 2 :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Please count me in for cart # 2 :thumbsup: You don't want #1? Actually, I may not number them, but was thinking something cornier. Pick your color. I will compile it and burn it in your choice of screen color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I would take cart # 1...I just figured you would be keeping that for yourself!!! No matter...just let me know when they are available and I would love to buy one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpmaul69 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) i have a rob so count me in. i would also like a bin file too if possible for my harmony cart. edit: if he doesnt want numero uno then i will take it. if it is hand written i would prefer no numbering. Edited December 2, 2011 by pimpmaul69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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