Dragon's Lair Fans - Arcade Lifestyle
General Chat => Arcade Lifestyle => Topic started by: DarthNuno on May 15, 2013, 01:03:30 PM
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Damn it! My Galaxian³ / Nuno's Lair V³ stories took me all my free time available for the Hobby these last 18 months that I didn't have time to publish my road trips :-\ And, I missed the ...let's say... the "celebration" of my 50th Road Trip done for an arcade cabinet (I don't count cabinets delivery, road trip for console pod or life size decoration or anything else... arcade game exclusively!) 8)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/news/Discs_Of_Tron)
Go back almost ONE year later (I told you... I got now a severe 'publishing' delay'), the 3rd of July 2012...
Let's start with this picture :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_1.jpg)
Yeps, this time, it's gonna be a cabinets trade.
It was a nightmare to remove that Turbo Out Run cockpit from the back of the V1, until the door!So, yeah, this one will be part of a trade!
Let's load -for the first time- a cabinet in this trailer I got recently for cheap.
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_2.jpg)
Wow, why I didn't got a trailer so far? Mandatory to any 'professional road tripper' equipment! ;D :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_4.jpg)
Usual pre-road trip preparation / check up...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_3.jpg)
The seller is not living to far... only 1h40 from here...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_6.jpg)
... so I can start the road trip this evening and expect to be back not too late.
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_5.jpg)
25°C outside! I'm loving this! So rare to have hot weather in Belgium...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_7.jpg)
On the road...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_8.jpg)
My favorite food ... Belgium fries! You can buy them here ('chez Michel' famous location, one of my favorite one btw)...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_9.jpg)
...and there, along all the Belgium roads in fact :) ...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_10.jpg)
Welcome in France!
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_11.jpg)
...land of famous castles!
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_12.jpg)
Here's WOINIC, the biggest wild boar in the world! :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_13.jpg)
The seller's town : Rethel!
Funny, I use to drive over here often, when I go to Paris...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_14.jpg)
...and I didn't know a DISCS OF TRON was waiting for me here! :P
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_15.jpg)
A last good bye to my Turbo Out Run cockpit :-\ ... but hey, Discs of Tron guys! :-*
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_16.jpg)
Let's load that beautiful but HEAVY beast! :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_17.jpg)
Bye bye Rethel!
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_18.jpg)
Now that I have a Discs of Tron, the vision of the world changes...lights...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_19.jpg)
...and blue...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_20.jpg)
...everywhere! 8)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_21.jpg)
@ Home!
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs_Of_Tron_road_trip_22.jpg)
Two countries : Belgium > France > Belgium, 5H41min on the road and 311km driven!
Tron & Discs Of Tron, the perfect combo?! No, wait... they released the Tron Pinball, without counting the EDOT ::)...
Anyway, I'm already reaaaaaaaaally happy!
:spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
More details about this cabinets soon... 8)
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really really nice, bruno, such an amazing cabinet AND game. and of course congratulations on 50 arcade roadtrips, i should count mine as well, although i'm sure i haven't reached your number yet. since you're so far behind with publishing your trips, perhaps you've already reached 100 by now. :P
btw, what's the story behind the catch? how did you find the machine?
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Congrats Bruno : a very nice cab (and heavy too).
I already have seen the same cab, and that's truly a masterpiece.
how did you find the machine?
I've spot a TomTom GPS :spaceace:.
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Nice T-shirt you have there. :D
Can't wait for more pics and the story behind it. ;)
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Great catch - TRON and Discs of Tron are some of the most beautiful cabs out there!!! though, I wont comment on the game play... ;)
Looking forward for the details of obtaining this rarity! :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
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DOT is a lot better than Tron in gameplay IMHO. However, if you have enough space and means like Bruno I would want to have both of them for sure....
The 3D marquee is something you can only enjoy in real life :)
Congrats, on to the next 50 ;)
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Well, no particular story behind that cabinet unfortunately.
The owner had it since 6 years and never had the time to work on it. He knew I was crazy about owing this one, and finally accepted to trade it.
Here's additional pictures after unloading it :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs-Of-Tron-1.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs-Of-Tron-3.jpg)
Yeah, the sides look new...because ...they are new! The seller replaced both side...gorgeous isn't it? :P
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs-Of-Tron-2.jpg)
:-*
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Yeah, the sides look new...because ...they are new! The seller replaced both side...gorgeous isn't it? :P
hmmm, not sure, the colors of the sideart look really nice, BUT the edges seem to be ragged - at least on the photos - as if they are have been cut crudely because the seller didn't want to remove the t-molding. sorry bruno, don't wanna spoil the fun, but that's basically the first thing i noticed :-[
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Well, you can notice it in a small area, the job hasn't been done 100% perfectly, but it's not enough to spoil the fun for me 8)
The seller didn't replace the T-molding, because at the time he didn't find the right blue color (does it is available now btw?). I may replace it and so correct these minor defaults, but first I'll examine it closer and see if some used/damaged parts justify to replace it entirely...
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A real beauty and I agree with André, the gameplay is much better than Tron. :D
Congrtas for this unique catch. :spaceace:
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A lot of work has been done on that one! Will post more details later, but already very happy to finally can play that beauty! :-*
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Discs-Of-Tron-4.jpg)
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This is such an amazing cab...it even tops the Journey ;D
Congrats Bruno!! :)
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Beatiful, don't you think it would also be a very nice addition to my TRON themed gameroom ;D
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More details on this.
Let's start its examination :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_1.jpg)
This DOT has been hacked by previous owner(s)...
XBOX powered? :-\ :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_3.jpg)
hacked/broken electronic parts here :-X :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_2.jpg)
Monitor replaced by a TV. And harness/controls hacked too...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_4.jpg)
With that amount of missing/broken/hacked parts here, It would be too long/expensive to rebuild this lady with all the original part. So I'll go for a dedicated/tuned mame setup to enjoy the game, arcade accurate of course! :-*
Fortunately, all the Tron specific physical parts are there and in good shape.
Wow, I've never seen a so much 'complex' cabinet regarding how it has been made. See for example how much bezels/overlay or whatever this beauty carries! From the back :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_5.jpg)
Next, a special one for black light! :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_6.jpg)
Next, an other overlay :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_7.jpg)
And I finally reach the mirror :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_8.jpg)
Behind the mirror, we can see the front bezel :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_9.jpg)
The 'engine' is now powered by :
Ultimarc ArcadeVGA to display DOT in its native resolution/freq, full RGB via scart connector in a new TV (the one inside wasn't working anymore)
Hacked mouse to fit the original DOT spinner
Ipac2 for all the buttons
Automatic boot to game
The image quality is amazing but wait! Why everything on screen seems to have an offset echo? :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_10.jpg)
Ok, my mistake. I've put the mirror in the wrong side... funny to see how it can affect the image like this!
Let's fix the T-molding, damaged in various locations :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_11.jpg)
This will also help me to correct the wrong side arts cutting :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_12.jpg)
Ready?
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_13.jpg)
After removing the t-molding, I correct the cutting of the side arts...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_14.jpg)
It looks better!
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_15.jpg)
The control panel overly is not too bad, but the joystick is damaged (someone used a lighter under the trigger :-\). Fortunately, I have since a looooong time a new joystick reproduction I've never used :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_16.jpg)
I spent a lot of time to clean the control panel, and although it is damaged in several places, it looks good to me now! :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/discs_of_tron_wip_17.jpg)
Guys, this game is absolutely fantastic to watch & play! Stay tuned for more pictures and video! :-*
:spaceace:
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Nice looking machine Bruno! Please don't change the original CPO with a repro: it's in good conditions and would be a mess to trash it! ;)
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Bruno, did you buy the common light blue t-molding? I have bought it for my Journey but ithe colour is not exactly the same. The original is more into turqoise....did your t-molding colour match the original?
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Well, I wasn't sure which one to take, because the color I see on mine wasn't really match any existing color available.
But many DOT owners confirm me to buy that one :arrow: 20 FT 3/4 INCH Light Blue T-Molding
At first sight, it doesn't really look the same...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/DOTmolding1.jpg)
... but, as usual, time faded the color, see the back (supposed 'unfaded') of it... it's almost the same color to me at 90% :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/DOTmolding2.jpg)
Looks great to me! And it glows like hell :)
Oh, I've ordered 2 x 20 FT 3/4 INCH Light Blue T-Molding... so I have 1 x 20 feet for sale if you are interested ;)
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Nice looking machine Bruno! Please don't change the original CPO with a repro: it's in good conditions and would be a mess to trash it! ;)
I won't change it. I was thinking about replace it during my initial inspection, regarding some damages...see :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/DOT_panel_1.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/DOT_panel_2.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/DOT_panel_3.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/DOT_panel_4.jpg)
..but after a looooong & strong cleaning session, here's the best I can do... and I'm very happy with the result! :) :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/DOT_panel_5.jpg)
Used, a little bit damaged, yes, but sooooo authentic! :-*
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A new load of pictures of this gorgeous beast, before 'hiding' it between two cabinets...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Midway_Discs_Of_Tron_1.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Midway_Discs_Of_Tron_4.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Midway_Discs_Of_Tron_3.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Midway_Discs_Of_Tron_2.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/Midway_Discs_Of_Tron_5.jpg)
:spaceace:
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such an amazing cab.
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Totally And completely awesome !
The only thing that would top that is an EDOT.......oh to think I ALMOST had one.......(If the story was true....)
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Good work, Bruno !
With the black light making those blue lights glowing in the dark is so fantastic. :-*
Even a bit too much, seems that the marquee looks a bit fade out compared to the brand new gears.
it's detail, and in front of the cab, i'm sure it's not even noticeable.
flynn lives !
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nice job bruno in converting this back. i would have NO IDEA how to do that!!!
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The best looking cab I ever saw. :spaceace:
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Congratulations Bruno :-* :spaceace: awesome cab and pics!
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Even a bit too much, seems that the marquee looks a bit fade out compared to the brand new gears.
it's detail, and in front of the cab, i'm sure it's not even noticeable.
Well, it's the original 3D marquee, done in a special material, which is of course not possible to 'catch it right' on 2D pictures ;)
Can't wait to see all of you trying that beast one day in the Nuno's Lair and see how great it looks and plays! 8)
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The famous 3D marquee :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/tron_midway_4.jpg)
Of course I have to picture these two cabinets together! :P :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/tron_midway_3.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/tron_midway_1.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/tron_midway_2.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/tron_midway_5.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/tron_midway_6.jpg)
See the 'glowing' difference between the one on Tron (original joystick) and the DOT one (reproduction) :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/Discs_of_Tron/tron_midway_7.jpg)
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so rare so good game (never seen one in france outside Nice (06).
??? ???. did the hack was ok for the spinner with the xbox pad ????? i tried numerous times for a "tempest" mod on a generic cab. never could get the spinner to work :-\.
how did you manage using the spinner with mame , or under xbox ??? :!:
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The 'engine' is now powered by :
Ultimarc ArcadeVGA to display DOT in its native resolution/freq, full RGB via scart connector in a new TV (the one inside wasn't working anymore)
Hacked mouse to fit the original DOT spinner
Ipac2 for all the buttons
Automatic boot to game
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That's nice Bruno! Now you gotta find the "Environmental" Discs of Tron Cabinet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kdvelVZcuQ
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:P quite stuffs needed for this hack ;D
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I didn't notice the 3d rendering of the marquee.
Pictures usually fools you and aspect in real is much acceptable.
Can't imagine how cool the tron corner in your game room is by now. :-*
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well done Bruno !! :)
glowing joystick, 3D marquee and bezel, amazing game including 4 buttons and a spinner : you just own the best arcade cabinet ever... And welcome to the very restricted "DOF owners club" !! :D
restoration of mine is in stand bye for now but you gave me the power needed to achieve my WIP !
can't wait to see your video !
PS : I'm interested in your "extra" T Molding if it's still available !
and if you want to "clean" your electrical mess, I have extra Molex plugs, the same plugs that were used in the original cab...
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Thanks Keri! :)
I've never played DOT back in the day (shame on me :oops:), but it's a real pleasure to discover this game now on that dedicated cabinet!
restoration of mine is in stand bye for now but you gave me the power needed to achieve my WIP !
WIP? Full story and pictures please! :P
PS : I'm interested in your "extra" T Molding if it's still available !
Yes, still available. Drop me your location over PM and will figure out the price.
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hum... sorry this WIP is in french only... :oops: :oops:
But I promise to translate it very soon (in fact, next time i'll be working on the cab)
http://www.gamoover.net/Forums/index.php?topic=24037.0
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sorry to resurrect an old post but seemed best place to start... could someone help me identify the parts I need and how the monitor setup works on this cabinet?
I have tried to draw how I think it works... any help appreciated.
(http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq176/electronicdojo/Disc%20of%20Tron/screen-setup_zps5f0f0b4c.jpg) (http://s445.photobucket.com/user/electronicdojo/media/Disc%20of%20Tron/screen-setup_zps5f0f0b4c.jpg.html)
Thanks in advance.
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Well, here's a picture where you can spot what you called "2.SCENERY BLUE" :arrow:
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thanks for reply.... I think I found the scenery images....
(http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq176/electronicdojo/Disc%20of%20Tron/dot_inner_bezel_zpse4abe940.png) (http://s445.photobucket.com/user/electronicdojo/media/Disc%20of%20Tron/dot_inner_bezel_zpse4abe940.png.html)
(http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq176/electronicdojo/Disc%20of%20Tron/dot_inner_frame_zpsd277538c.png) (http://s445.photobucket.com/user/electronicdojo/media/Disc%20of%20Tron/dot_inner_frame_zpsd277538c.png.html)
are they on a transparent plastic sheet or glass? also is the reverse painted white on the pattern?
Finally anyone got a picture of the mirror used as I would imgine it has to be clear/see-through somehow??