mehguy Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) Hi. I've been wanting to build a supergun and it seems to be pretty easy. What do you guys think? Ill probably only play a neo geo mvs on it. I'll be following this diagram: Also, my hardest decision has been trying to find an enclosure for this thing. I like retro stuff and I was thinking of maybe a vcr... Anybody got some ideas? Edited November 27, 2015 by mehguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 thrift stores have a large selection of old wood boxes for silverware and whatnot direct from the 80's or earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hi. I've been wanting to build a supergun and it seems to be pretty easy. What do you guys think? Ill probably only play a neo geo mvs on it. I'll be following this diagram: Also, my hardest decision has been trying to find an enclosure for this thing. I like retro stuff and I was thinking of maybe a vcr... Anybody got some ideas? How do you plan to connect video to your TV? I have a new NeoBitz RGB to composite, s-video, component video converter for sale if you need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho198 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 if you would live in europe then a simple scart connection would do fine for most games I still don't get why scart was never introduced to the US, its a wonderful connection and still used on modern TV's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fujidude Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 if you would live in europe then a simple scart connection would do fine for most games I still don't get why scart was never introduced to the US, its a wonderful connection and still used on modern TV's Great question, and I have no idea of the answer. It does occur to me though that widespread adoption of SCART would have meant less interconnect cable sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehguy Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 How do you plan to connect video to your TV? I have a new NeoBitz RGB to composite, s-video, component video converter for sale if you need one. I saw one of these on aliexpress: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/GBS8200-ARCADE-GAME-CONVERTER-Board-CGA-RGB-EGA-VGA-to-VGA-to-LCD-Latest-Free-shippingFree/32271736126.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.1.gfBo3n&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_3_79_78_77_80,searchweb201644_5,searchweb201560_10 Its a CGA to VGA converter. Converts the arcade image to standard VGA. But i've heard there are issues with these things and also there are fake ones floating around. Are these any good or should I pay the extra cash to get a proper video encoder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I saw one of these on aliexpress: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/GBS8200-ARCADE-GAME-CONVERTER-Board-CGA-RGB-EGA-VGA-to-VGA-to-LCD-Latest-Free-shippingFree/32271736126.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.1.gfBo3n&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_3_79_78_77_80,searchweb201644_5,searchweb201560_10 Its a CGA to VGA converter. Converts the arcade image to standard VGA. But i've heard there are issues with these things and also there are fake ones floating around. Are these any good or should I pay the extra cash to get a proper video encoder? I've not used that one so can't speak to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho198 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I've been checking on youtube and I've heared noting but possitive comments so far. This one for instance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruuth Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I have two devices running the sintrons. I have no complaints about them right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehguy Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Also, I'll want to put some sort of fuses on the supergun. I don't want to be blowing my arcade boards and stuff. From my understanding, I'll need 3 fuses, one for each of the power connections, +5 Volts, -5 Volts, and +12 volts. What kind of fuses would I need and where exactly would I solder in the fuse in the diagram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) Right after the power supply before it hits any part of the circuitWhat size is dependent on how much max current your boards can handleAnd you want fast blow fuses ps: fuses wont protect your board or your above circuit , they are there to cut power when something catastrophic happens to your board, which may prevent even more damage, but more importantly prevent the whole thing from going up in flames Edited December 3, 2015 by Osgeld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehguy Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Also, why doesnt the diagram use Pin L, which is the Speaker (-)? There are 2 pins for sound, Speaker(-) and Speaker(+). why does the diagram only use one of the 2 pins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 speaker - is just tied to ground it doesnt matter where it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehguy Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Also, about that audio switch, from my understanding, that is put into place so that the audio isn't amplified twice and doesn't blow my speakers. If I were to be using a raw 8 ohm speaker (which isn't amplified), will I need the switch at all? Im talking about one of these: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-New-10pcs-speaker-8R-2W-8-ohm-2watt-speaker-Mobile-DVD-EVD-electronic-dog/32299599404.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.1.OL77Cj&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7_79_78_77_80,searchweb201644_0,searchweb201560_9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho198 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 The problem is that not all boards output at the same level of sound. That's why they put the switch there. hatver you do, I wouldn't go for the speake you showed. Those are used in phones and toys and give a terrible sound. If you go for arcade boards then you want a nice sound. And if you are afraid of blowing anything then its a good practice to turn down the volume on the board before turning it of. Then gently turn it up until the right level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehguy Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 What size solder should I use if I were to be soldering onto a snes controller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 whatever your comfortable with, I tend to sick with 0.032 inch for most stuff, going to half that size for some smt soldering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehguy Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) Are there any good stores online where I can buy a jamma harness from? Edited December 12, 2015 by mehguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho198 Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) Long time ago I once baught some arcade parts from the internet. I think it was from Ultimac: http://www.ultimarc.com/store/section.php?xSec=9&xPage=1&jssCart=c4fb63c2e072ab1ed5efd42a7bacf4dc I'm pretty sure you can get harnasses cheaper, but ultimac is a trusted seller. I would say Google is your friend. And while you are at it walk on by eBay. You might find something in the price/quality range that you are looking for. But ask youself: Do you really need a full "arcade" harness for a supergun? Wouldn't you pay too much for all the extra wire? Your PCB is going to sit close to the other parts anyway so unless you shorten the harness, you will have a lot of wire that needs to be stuffed away. I would just buy a jamma connector from ebay. Edited December 18, 2015 by DrWho198 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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