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Non-NEC Console Related Discussion => Console Chat => Topic started by: Duo_R on May 19, 2015, 05:13:40 PM
Title: Next project: Duo_R's Supergun build
Post by: Duo_R on May 19, 2015, 05:13:40 PM
Ok I was so close to purchasing a Stryder cab but the seller backed out.
Too bad because I need a horizontal cab for all the arcade PCBs I own.
So decided to start a project in the meantime:
(https://s27.postimg.cc/e4fyy0dj7/image.jpg)
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Post by: thesteve on May 19, 2015, 05:54:56 PM
..........arcade supply? supergun begins?
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Post by: Duo_R on May 19, 2015, 06:11:53 PM
Superguner!!!
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Post by: bartre on May 19, 2015, 06:57:02 PM
leave that PSU in the case! it prevents all kinds of f*ckery.
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Post by: Duo_R on May 19, 2015, 08:54:41 PM
Shouldn't be an issue, I got stand offs for it so it's fine.
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Post by: thesteve on May 19, 2015, 09:12:53 PM
you at least need a plastic shield between it and everything else the voltages in the supply would destroy anything they came in contact with
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Post by: Duo_R on May 20, 2015, 03:28:58 AM
Appreciate you looking out, I have a plastic Sheild below. Just gotta make sure it's a solid install and nothing will come loose.
And also there is a cover for the enclosure :-)
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Post by: Jibbajaba on May 20, 2015, 06:54:41 AM
Building a supergun can be fun, but the Arcade Forge MAK Strike supergun is so cheap (and nice) that it isn't worth the time unless you're just doing it to do it.
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Post by: Duo_R on May 20, 2015, 07:21:58 AM
I'll have to check that out. But I do enjoy building and I would think I would save on cost especially since I already have slot of parts from previous projects.
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Post by: Duo_R on May 20, 2015, 07:23:54 AM
Wow that is cheap! How well do those work?
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Post by: xelement5x on May 20, 2015, 09:13:07 AM
Wow. Yeah I just looked that up and it looks like a pretty nice product.
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Post by: Duo_R on May 20, 2015, 09:24:39 AM
OK James from Jamma X says it's still better to build. Tempting tho....
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Post by: Duo_R on May 20, 2015, 02:24:50 PM
Yeah, those posts are from over a year ago and after looking at the pictures the ones they are selling now appear to be a revision which could possibly have addressed the issues. Another person I was talking to on chat has one and they seem to love it. I don't have the cash to pick one up now, but I would be tempted in the future.
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Post by: Jibbajaba on May 20, 2015, 03:42:10 PM
I can only speak of my own experiences, but mine works great. Uses Neo-Geo controllers, which I already had. You can buy their power supply or just use your own. It's RGB-only, so 95% of what it's doing is just pass-though. Build quality seems just fine. I think the quality of the power supply is more important, frankly. This uses a standard molex or whatever connector so you could just as easily use a nice PC power supply with it, I think.
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Post by: Duo_R on May 20, 2015, 04:29:33 PM
Cool if it just passed through RGB I already have the parts to do that for less cost. Cool idea tho, I think I like the idea of an enclosure that the PCB could rest on while using. What video encoder are you using this with?
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Post by: PunkicCyborg on May 20, 2015, 04:52:09 PM
Looks good so far. I helped my friend build one a couple months ago and he wanted everything possible for it so it was a lot of wiring but in the end it looks great and has just about every kind of video out option
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Post by: Jibbajaba on May 20, 2015, 05:25:20 PM
Cool if it just passed through RGB I already have the parts to do that for less cost. Cool idea tho, I think I like the idea of an enclosure that the PCB could rest on while using. What video encoder are you using this with?
I just have standoffs on the supergun, and have them screwed into a piece of plywood that I cut (and plan on painting). I wouldn't want to just have the thing (and the PCB) all loosey-goosey, but the wood makes a nice platform for the PCB to sit on.
I don't use a video encoder. PVMs 4 lyfe.
Edit: The two nice things about the supergun are the voltage readout (let's you use an adjustable power supply) and the video intensity adjustment knob. I've noticed that the video levels from some PCB are stronger than others. And some PCBs definitely suck more juice than others.
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Post by: Duo_R on May 20, 2015, 05:38:32 PM
PVM....lucky you! That 5v meter is nice I may have to add that in at some point.
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Post by: BigusSchmuck on May 20, 2015, 06:01:17 PM
I love my vogatek, it plays my mvs games nicely. :) Still need to create a enclosure for it though along with my mvs board.
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Post by: Duo_R on May 24, 2015, 08:53:50 AM
OK update pic, jamma slot installed, plexi installed on front of case. Power supply is in there and secure, and added a power light for the front.
Goal is something that looks like a component found in your entertainment center and also can rest the arcade PCB on top (I will have a non conductive surface on the top).
What the hell happened on the floor in the background?
I was looking at that broken glass + shredded yak hair, too. I didn't want to be rude, but I assumed the worst.
Title: Re: Next project: Duo_R's Supergun build
Post by: Duo_R on June 28, 2015, 04:16:03 AM
It was food, thanks tho
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Post by: Jibbajaba on June 28, 2015, 05:40:02 AM
Yeah I thought it was a broken glass, too.
Edit: That supergun looks like it's coming along really well. Is the slot at the front at the right height that you can just slide a PCB with feet right up to it, or are you going to use a JAMMA extender and have the PCB sitting on top of the unit?
Title: Re: Next project: Duo_R's Supergun build
Post by: Duo_R on June 28, 2015, 06:47:07 AM
I'm going to use a Jamma extender for this
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Post by: Duo_R on July 25, 2015, 08:03:29 PM
Supergun is almost done, and today I got my first CPS2 A&B boards.... Wow I am blown away!
Title: Re: Next project: Duo_R's Supergun build
Post by: Duo_R on July 28, 2015, 07:13:42 PM
Almost complete, video of this coming soon.
(https://s10.postimg.cc/iqv3utsih/image.jpg)
Title: Re: Next project: Duo_R's Supergun build
Post by: ProfessorProfessorson on July 28, 2015, 07:16:12 PM
That is f*cking stunning man!
Title: Re: Next project: Duo_R's Supergun build
Post by: Duo_R on July 29, 2015, 05:48:55 AM
Here is a video of the Mark II.
Features:
- kick harness port - internal fan - internal arcade power supply - 3&4 player capability - test switch (rear mounted) - service switch (rear mounted) - audio attenuation switch - RGB out 8-din connector - digital temperature gauge - 5V voltage meter - 5V adjustment knob
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Post by: TR0N on July 29, 2015, 08:59:10 PM
Tony Stark industries !? So are you ironman !? Kidding slick looking supergun though.
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Post by: SuperPlay on July 30, 2015, 11:30:51 AM
Great stuff :-)
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Post by: PunkicCyborg on July 30, 2015, 03:41:06 PM
WOW that Supergun turned out FANTASTIC! This is what the hobby is all about in my eyes, DIY. Nothing quite like building a supergun and playing the games you love on it! You see people dropping $400 on nice units like this but the true gamers build their own! You really did a nice job and have a great eye for detail. Just curious though, how do you have the audio wired up? I'm assuming you have RCA's on the back and a stereo/mono switch?
Title: Re: Next project: Duo_R's Supergun build
Post by: Duo_R on July 30, 2015, 04:16:08 PM
Hey yes it actually has a Din 8 just like the ones I use on RGB Duo-Rs and has stereo output with a stereo / mono switch. I might have plans for a couple more mods that would really increase the cool factor. We will see
Title: Re: Next project: Duo_R's Supergun build
Post by: Duo_R on July 30, 2015, 04:18:41 PM
I enjoyed this more than the consolized MVS as there was a little more freedom on how it was designed. MVS (at least the 2 slot) was pretty straightforward, this was a blank canvas and I really enjoyed that. I got to pick where everything goes.
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Post by: roflmao on October 18, 2015, 02:50:38 PM
So sexy.
Title: Re: Next project: Duo_R's Supergun build
Post by: Duo_R on October 28, 2015, 05:45:23 PM
I'm still waiting for my CPS2 Darksoft Multi board to arrive. I have been waiting since early summer for this thing. Cannot wait for it to arrive.
Title: Re: Next project: Duo_R's Supergun build
Post by: munchiaz on October 29, 2015, 11:29:16 AM
It looks amazing. Very nice job. Very clean.
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Post by: GohanX on October 30, 2015, 04:54:01 AM