Jinks Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 What I am thinking is to eventually produce a version of Sick Pickles for physical release. I noticed one person has been selling a 2600 program as a plastic bag with a PCB and printed label you have to cut out and apply to a cart shell you provide. If that were an option at a lower cost would anybody be interested in getting their copy of sick pickles that way? Yes for sure. Cleaning the labels off is fun!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I prefer to get carts already made but I will go for the "baggie" release so I can make the cart myself if that's how you choose to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 What I am thinking is to eventually produce a version of Sick Pickles for physical release. I noticed one person has been selling a 2600 program as a plastic bag with a PCB and printed label you have to cut out and apply to a cart shell you provide. If that were an option at a lower cost would anybody be interested in getting their copy of sick pickles that way? http://atariage.com/forums/topic/271223-defend-your-castle-some-assembly-required/?do=findComment&comment=3879453 I liked the Defend your castle idea personally! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIO2 Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 The DIY version is ok.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIO2 Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 I am glad to see some people wanting a "baggie" release. What I am thinking right now is that the "Less fancy version" already posted in this thread will be separate from the "Fancy Version" I am working on now. I consider the "Less fancy version" complete as posted. Game play will remain about the same between the two versions with the "Fancy Version" having additional features such as on cart instructions, an options menu and high score save to save key / atarivox. I think the "Less fancy version" is fine for folks who want to build their own cart or play on emulator or flash cart. So a physical release would be of the "Fancy Version". I am not planning to release the rom for the "Fancy Version". I just have not decided exactly how that physical release will be offered yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I am ok with a diy release. I have several duplicates that need to transform to cool homenrews such as yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I noticed one person has been selling a 2600 program as a plastic bag with a PCB and printed label you have to cut out and apply to a cart shell you provide. If that were an option at a lower cost would anybody be interested in getting their copy of sick pickles that way? http://atariage.com/forums/topic/271223-defend-your-castle-some-assembly-required/?do=findComment&comment=3879453 Count me in for a "baggie" release. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIO2 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 The physical release is on hold for a while. Ran into a snag with the high score saves. Sometimes it seems to work and other times it doesn't. I have not been able to figure out a pattern to it or determine a probable cause yet. I do see on the AT24C128/256 data sheet that WP (write protect) should probably be tied to ground. On my home built save keys I have let it float. I will change that on my save keys but, I also have an Atarivox + and have had issues with saves to it as well. Anyhow, I don't want to release Sick Pickles until I get everything working well. The high score feature is a fun addition. I still hope to get it working right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I can wait. I would like to see it include the high score feature. Thanks for continuing to work on this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIO2 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) For testing and comment: spfv12022017.a78 spfv12022017.bin High Score feature should work in this version if you have save key or Atarivox. If you have any difficulties with it, please let me know. Edited December 2, 2017 by SIO2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Cool! Will be testing this. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 High Score feature is working via the Atarivox. I added the ROM to my Mateos cart. I gave it a .48K extension and it works just fine. I saved a few scores, unplugged/replugged the Vox and saved another score (screen shots below). Also tested the following joystick options: down=instructions (instructions and score table displayed) up=options. I tried several options and ended up playing most of my games with the following options: Mouth Color: Blue Chew Speed: Normal Mouth Anim: 3 Cell Everything seems to be working. I like how fast you can move around the entire playfield and prefer the 3 cell mouth animation. Now I have to pack for an early flight for work. Thanks for posting this test ROM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIO2 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Thanks for posting this test ROM. Thanks for sharing your results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIO2 Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) It is time to release this game. My plan is to make 10 of these this weekend. Five will be complete cart only with your choice of a recycled Atari Shell or a new dark purple 3D printed shell for $28 price includes shipping in the USA. Foreign shipping may be higher. Five will be populated PCB with a cut it out yourself label only for $18 price includes shipping in USA. Foreign shipping may be higher. The binary used will be essentially the spfv12022017.bin posted above with a few minor changes. 1. All intermission texts have changed. 2. The title screen will be final. 3. A "god" mode is added on the options menu. In god mode you can not die. The people who have participated by posting in this thread so far will have first shot at a cart or PCB and any left after that will go in the order requested. Edited July 27, 2018 by SIO2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Cool, count me in. Purple cart! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Bad timing; I can't spend any money (except for food and bills) until September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Purple cart please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Defender Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I'll buy a copy if available.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Bad timing; I can't spend any money (except for food and bills) until September. You can pay food and bills? Consider yourself lucky. I have to choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Hi Sio want a purple one.....i live in germany greetings Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapicco Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Sign me up for a purple edition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIO2 Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 Progress. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIO2 Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 (edited) I really did spend all day with these. Sigh. I am so slow and fussy. Anyhow, not sure if they are translating as purple on your screen. They are very dark purple which reads purple in very bright light. Less than bright light, they look almost black. Remember, this is a homebrew project and these are not perfect by any means. I had the shells printed and they are nice shells but they have a few bumps on them. I have not operated a 3D printer before but I have watched it on the internet. This cart design has a string of plastic that runs across the label side of the cart leaving a ridge. I think that is where the extrusion head homed after completing the print. I tried to sand it down as best as I could but there may be some bumps in the labels and on the carts themselves. So, be aware of that. It looked like most people were going for the purple cart so I just made up the five purple shells I had. I am ready for a rest now but, I will review the requests soon and contact people by pm to arrange the details. Edited July 28, 2018 by SIO2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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