SalemFrost7800 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Hello Everyone, I recently shared my Atari 7800 machine over in the 7800 forum and I wanted to show everyone my ColecoVision Arcade Machine. I am using an “Ultimate ColecoVision Flashback” which is perfect for this project. I plan to buy a Super CV from Edladdin and add some custom side art: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingus Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Looks awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Very nice. You'll need two Super CV controllers for two-player. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcon Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 40 minutes ago, SalemFrost7800 said: Hello Everyone, I recently shared my Atari 7800 machine over in the 7800 forum and I wanted to show everyone my ColecoVision Arcade Machine. I am using an “Ultimate ColecoVision Flashback” which is perfect for this project. I plan to buy a Super CV from Edladdin and add some custom side art: looks AWESOME!! a GREAT idea for you CV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Teams Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Outstanding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Well assuming you plan on playing it standing/sitting at the cabinet, you should have a custom controller built into a new control panel so that it looks factory made, versus just having a controller sitting on top of the control panel. But if you plan on playing it sitting away from it, I could understand a controller that could lift off and set in your lap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemFrost7800 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 I just added the “COLECO” logo to the upper kick plate 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartpc27 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 This is beautiful work, and jeez doubledown, what a perfectionist! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edladdin Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 That's really cool! Very happy to play a future role in this project! It would cost a little extra, but I think I can build you a "Super Twin CV" if you want a dual stick solution for your 2P control panel. I think I can even squeeze in the #3 and #4 fire buttons for player 1. We'll have to measure for the keypad(s). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool80skid Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) Arcade 1 up is definitely a hobbyist's dream come true for those who have the knowledge to modify. I love seeing cool mods like this!! How would a kid in 1983 react if his parents put this next to the Christmas tree?!? Edited November 14, 2019 by Oldschool80skid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemFrost7800 Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 15 hours ago, edladdin said: That's really cool! Very happy to play a future role in this project! It would cost a little extra, but I think I can build you a "Super Twin CV" if you want a dual stick solution for your 2P control panel. I think I can even squeeze in the #3 and #4 fire buttons for player 1. We'll have to measure for the keypad(s). That would be awesome, I will email you and we can discuss it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Y'know, cabinets like this are really quite cool, and they add an eyeblow-raising wow factor to the decor of any room, but I have to wonder how much playtime these cabinets actually get in reality. I'm sure it gets some good playtime at first, and rightfully so, but after a while, I would expect the cabinet to get less and less play time, and to be unpluged from the wall socket just to save on electricity. That's the main reason why I don't own such a cabinet, even if I find them appealing. If I had one, I know I wouldn't really play much with it, regardless of the coolness factor, and it would just gather dust in a corner of the room. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemFrost7800 Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 22 hours ago, Oldschool80skid said: Arcade 1 up is definitely a hobbyist's dream come true for those who have the knowledge to modify. I love seeing cool mods like this!! How would a kid in 1983 react if his parents put this next to the Christmas tree?!? I got the CV for Christmas and about came apart, I couldn't even imagine getting a self contained CV arcade machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemFrost7800 Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 8 hours ago, Pixelboy said: Y'know, cabinets like this are really quite cool, and they add an eyeblow-raising wow factor to the decor of any room, but I have to wonder how much playtime these cabinets actually get in reality. I'm sure it gets some good playtime at first, and rightfully so, but after a while, I would expect the cabinet to get less and less play time, and to be unpluged from the wall socket just to save on electricity. That's the main reason why I don't own such a cabinet, even if I find them appealing. If I had one, I know I wouldn't really play much with it, regardless of the coolness factor, and it would just gather dust in a corner of the room. You are correct, I certainly won't be playing this everyday but when that mood strikes it will be great to turn it on a play without having to run any wires or hooking it up to a tv. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 8:51 AM, Pixelboy said: Y'know, cabinets like this are really quite cool, and they add an eyeblow-raising wow factor to the decor of any room, but I have to wonder how much playtime these cabinets actually get in reality. I'm sure it gets some good playtime at first, and rightfully so, but after a while, I would expect the cabinet to get less and less play time, and to be unpluged from the wall socket just to save on electricity. That's the main reason why I don't own such a cabinet, even if I find them appealing. If I had one, I know I wouldn't really play much with it, regardless of the coolness factor, and it would just gather dust in a corner of the room. very true for me anyway. I have a DK and a Gorf full size and a 20th anniversary Ms. Pac-Man Galaga cocktail.....are almost never played. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemFrost7800 Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Here are a few pictures of my latest additions, a light up coin slot and a retro coin door. I’m also working with Edladdin to add a 2 player joystick next: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemFrost7800 Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 Here is the CV Controller that Edladdin made for my CV Arcade Machine, he is mailing it next week, I will post pictures once it's installed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemFrost7800 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 On 2/15/2020 at 1:17 PM, SalemFrost7800 said: Here is the CV Controller that Edladdin made for my CV Arcade Machine, he is mailing it next week, I will post pictures once it's installed! The Controller is being delivered today, I should be posting pictures this evening....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemFrost7800 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) Now I need to figure out a way to alter the controller board to make the new CV controller level Edited February 21, 2020 by SalemFrost7800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemFrost7800 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Now I need a version of Tutankham that uses the 2nd joystick to fire like the arcade game does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 ...or just a custom controller that is wired to work with the original game! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 This is my arcade 1up I built last year. It's not a dedicated coleco but it does play all of the ROMs andn I mapped the buttons on the control deck to work like a colecovision controller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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