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All the rest / Re: Dexter's Games Room
« on: March 01, 2009, 02:56:08 PM »
Matteo is right, why not share it?
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Arcade Lifestyle / Re: Hail to the MASTER SIMULATION and his Mentor - SEGA R360
« on: February 28, 2009, 01:36:29 AM »
Incredible!
In the sega website inside the 360 flyer says that the 360 can be controlled even by a laserdisk!!!
"DRIVE MOTOR" (DRIVE BOARD Z80CPUx2) (Laser disk control possible)
I'm crying!
Think to play in a 360 - Astron Belt or Firefox! AAARRGHH!!!
I don't even want to think about it!
It is too much!
See with your own eyes (down below- left side)
http://www.segaarcade.com/pdfs/r360/r360-brochure.pdf
Mav
In the sega website inside the 360 flyer says that the 360 can be controlled even by a laserdisk!!!
"DRIVE MOTOR" (DRIVE BOARD Z80CPUx2) (Laser disk control possible)
I'm crying!
Think to play in a 360 - Astron Belt or Firefox! AAARRGHH!!!
I don't even want to think about it!
It is too much!
See with your own eyes (down below- left side)
http://www.segaarcade.com/pdfs/r360/r360-brochure.pdf
Mav
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Arcade Lifestyle / Re: Hail to the MASTER SIMULATION and his Mentor - SEGA R360
« on: February 28, 2009, 12:44:49 AM »
>Every game would require different firmware codes to interpret it's controls and joystick positions. This code can be created, but it would take a person knowledgeable in hardware design, software development, and emulation.
I think first of all, it would be better to work on a similar sega motherboard with moving eproms (like after burner that has instructions for the movement of the DLX cabinet)
after understood the eprom's commands, and how they work
it can be possibile to pass the instructions to a good mame compiler
But first of all, we must proceed step by step from the easier path
It is a complex hardware to work on I think
Mav
I think first of all, it would be better to work on a similar sega motherboard with moving eproms (like after burner that has instructions for the movement of the DLX cabinet)
after understood the eprom's commands, and how they work
it can be possibile to pass the instructions to a good mame compiler
But first of all, we must proceed step by step from the easier path
It is a complex hardware to work on I think
Mav
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Arcade Lifestyle / Re: Hail to the MASTER SIMULATION and his Mentor - SEGA R360
« on: February 28, 2009, 12:02:25 AM »
Maybe It could be useful if he can help us to understand the Eprom's way of working with the custom interface
See here:
http://mysite.verizon.net/res8aiig/R360wire.jpg
and his explanation here:
Wiring Harness Adapter
This is the adapter harness that I refer to in my first magazine article (see the link above).
http://www.gameroommagazine.com/index.php?main_page=pubs_product_book_info&products_id=163
I had to make this adapter so that the G-LOC game boards could be plugged into my first R360 that is wired for the Wing War game board set.
>(Translated: Kevin has been able to adapt commands of a model Y in a model 1 set system!! and without instructions!!)
I now have the ability to change games (between G-LOC and Wing War) in my R360. Many people ask me if other games like PC based flight simulators, race cars, rollercoaster or other software can be adapted to run in the R360.
The answer is yes, but not easily. The G-LOC and Wing War board sets and the "Video and Drive" board (that drive the motors) are all run by custom firmware that is placed into EPROMs.
>(eproms inside the motherboard of the game I think)
Every game would require different firmware codes to interpret it's controls and joystick positions. This code can be created, but it would take a person knowledgeable in hardware design, software development, and emulation.
My many and varied collecting interests prevent me from dedicating the time required to this level of effort. So it is not a task that I ever plan to take on.
Link here down below:
http://mysite.verizon.net/res8aiig/R360/R360.htm
Mav
See here:
http://mysite.verizon.net/res8aiig/R360wire.jpg
and his explanation here:
Wiring Harness Adapter
This is the adapter harness that I refer to in my first magazine article (see the link above).
http://www.gameroommagazine.com/index.php?main_page=pubs_product_book_info&products_id=163
I had to make this adapter so that the G-LOC game boards could be plugged into my first R360 that is wired for the Wing War game board set.
>(Translated: Kevin has been able to adapt commands of a model Y in a model 1 set system!! and without instructions!!)
I now have the ability to change games (between G-LOC and Wing War) in my R360. Many people ask me if other games like PC based flight simulators, race cars, rollercoaster or other software can be adapted to run in the R360.
The answer is yes, but not easily. The G-LOC and Wing War board sets and the "Video and Drive" board (that drive the motors) are all run by custom firmware that is placed into EPROMs.
>(eproms inside the motherboard of the game I think)
Every game would require different firmware codes to interpret it's controls and joystick positions. This code can be created, but it would take a person knowledgeable in hardware design, software development, and emulation.
My many and varied collecting interests prevent me from dedicating the time required to this level of effort. So it is not a task that I ever plan to take on.
Link here down below:
http://mysite.verizon.net/res8aiig/R360/R360.htm
Mav
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Arcade Lifestyle / Re: Hail to the MASTER SIMULATION and his Mentor - SEGA R360
« on: February 27, 2009, 07:46:50 PM »
Bruno wrote:
>Argh... I've never seen any picture of the Galaxian Theater located in the Sega Center at trocadero
I remember really well even because soon as you were entering at the tracadero
star wars arcade was suddenly on your left
turning left going straight to the corridor and turning right at the end
there were:
on the left side an 8 link sega racing game (probably was Daytona)
on the right the namco theater
Mav
Ps= we've got to do something for the firmware!!!
Until when it will be not possible to use the r360 for other games or for After burner
the r360 will be just a prototype not working at its 100% full operation capability
We' ve to do something!
>Argh... I've never seen any picture of the Galaxian Theater located in the Sega Center at trocadero
I remember really well even because soon as you were entering at the tracadero
star wars arcade was suddenly on your left
turning left going straight to the corridor and turning right at the end
there were:
on the left side an 8 link sega racing game (probably was Daytona)
on the right the namco theater
Mav
Ps= we've got to do something for the firmware!!!
Until when it will be not possible to use the r360 for other games or for After burner
the r360 will be just a prototype not working at its 100% full operation capability
We' ve to do something!
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Arcade Lifestyle / Re: Hail to the MASTER SIMULATION and his Mentor - SEGA R360
« on: February 27, 2009, 12:09:19 PM »
We should make something to convince him to release a custom firmware..
Mav
Mav
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Technical Area / Re: Cobra Command problem
« on: February 26, 2009, 10:52:28 PM »
Cobra command is available for daphne?
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Technical Area / Re: Philips power supply/transformer
« on: February 26, 2009, 10:49:21 PM »
I've got 2 players as you (vp935 and 22vp932)
vp835 is 220v
22vp932 is 110v
before make some change contact
Matteo or Any maybe know who to help you..
Mav
>How does the 22VP932 get its 110V inside the Atari Dragon's Lair cabinet?
Ps=voltage shoud be given by the power supply (and converter ) inside the cab in every way since it gives voltage to all the parts of the game: mb, lights, 2 monitor, etc
Anyway all these info inside the operation manual of the DL..
vp835 is 220v
22vp932 is 110v
before make some change contact
Matteo or Any maybe know who to help you..
Mav
>How does the 22VP932 get its 110V inside the Atari Dragon's Lair cabinet?
Ps=voltage shoud be given by the power supply (and converter ) inside the cab in every way since it gives voltage to all the parts of the game: mb, lights, 2 monitor, etc
Anyway all these info inside the operation manual of the DL..
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Arcade Lifestyle / Re: Atari Championship Sprint - To Buy or NOT to buy ????
« on: February 26, 2009, 10:42:53 PM »To buy Or not?
If you loved that game, then the answer is YES!!
I never really played it (from what I remember) but I LOVED Super Sprint.
If I get this cab cheap then yeah I will. I can get all the parts to restore it (and I LOVE restoring) so we'll see.
I would be in your same position,
I loved Super Sprint but this one was not one of my favorites
I played in Rimini when I was a child but I can't say I'm a avid collecotr for that
Think well before do it
Mav
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Arcade Lifestyle / Hail to the MASTER SIMULATION and his Mentor - SEGA R360
« on: February 26, 2009, 10:40:03 PM »
Guys,
I don't know who many of you in your life really tried this awesome Definitive simulator (360 for real)
http://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=844
I played 3 times in my whole life:
1) 1993 in Rome in a amusement center (today a videopoker club..
2) 1994 in London at the Sega Center at trocadero (where I played also the DLX version of RIDGE RACER of an entire wall (Amazing), Daytona and there was also galaxian 3 I remember..
3) 1999 Tokyo disney
The first time when I finished my play time I was speechless, even if diappointed
The game inside, as many know, is not after burner 2 (a master piece still today of the arcade dog-fight genre) but a mix of Gloc (a real shame if compared to the master piece made by yu suzuki)
Kevin, the man, who realized the dream to collect and restore this machine (it is not a simple mission believe me) was able to study and change the game inside (to the rare wing war)
See the story:
http://mysite.verizon.net/res8aiig/R360/R360.htm
see the video !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caoakr9gZB8&feature=related
here step by step:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S63RJuLwtAI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NjUCQAbzmg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSFO4jMPT7c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skVlleeXOMk
He has been able after many years to change the firmware's commands!!
He hacked the machine!!!!
and this means that if someone is capable to understand his teachings
IT IS POSSIBLE TO USE THE R 360 for AFTER BURNER OR WITH A PC WITH MAME!!
Can you just imagine that?
think, come back from work and turn on this beast and play the latest ace combat's Ps3 game.. (you're drooling? me too!)
AARRGH!!
See for your self
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caoakr9gZB8&feature=related
I hope one day Kevin will decide to make this firmware at least for After burner
I would even ready to pay him! But he says he is not interested at the moment(sigh!)
Hope something will make change his mind
he is the only person who can do it (sega apart) in the whole world
Hope for the better
I can't wait to play ANY game inside the R360 Gosh!
Mav
Ps= Bruno, please we'got to make something!
I don't know who many of you in your life really tried this awesome Definitive simulator (360 for real)
http://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=844
I played 3 times in my whole life:
1) 1993 in Rome in a amusement center (today a videopoker club..
2) 1994 in London at the Sega Center at trocadero (where I played also the DLX version of RIDGE RACER of an entire wall (Amazing), Daytona and there was also galaxian 3 I remember..
3) 1999 Tokyo disney
The first time when I finished my play time I was speechless, even if diappointed
The game inside, as many know, is not after burner 2 (a master piece still today of the arcade dog-fight genre) but a mix of Gloc (a real shame if compared to the master piece made by yu suzuki)
Kevin, the man, who realized the dream to collect and restore this machine (it is not a simple mission believe me) was able to study and change the game inside (to the rare wing war)
See the story:
http://mysite.verizon.net/res8aiig/R360/R360.htm
see the video !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caoakr9gZB8&feature=related
here step by step:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S63RJuLwtAI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NjUCQAbzmg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSFO4jMPT7c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skVlleeXOMk
He has been able after many years to change the firmware's commands!!
He hacked the machine!!!!
and this means that if someone is capable to understand his teachings
IT IS POSSIBLE TO USE THE R 360 for AFTER BURNER OR WITH A PC WITH MAME!!
Can you just imagine that?
think, come back from work and turn on this beast and play the latest ace combat's Ps3 game.. (you're drooling? me too!
)AARRGH!!
See for your self
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caoakr9gZB8&feature=related
I hope one day Kevin will decide to make this firmware at least for After burner
I would even ready to pay him! But he says he is not interested at the moment(sigh!)
Hope something will make change his mind
he is the only person who can do it (sega apart) in the whole world
Hope for the better
I can't wait to play ANY game inside the R360 Gosh!
Mav
Ps= Bruno, please we'got to make something!
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Arcade Lifestyle / Re: Ice Invaders
« on: February 26, 2009, 10:15:22 PM »
Ha ha
really beautiful
I should grab one of them since I'm a hard space invaders cabs collector
Let me know when you make the order and the price
thx
Mav
really beautiful
I should grab one of them since I'm a hard space invaders cabs collector
Let me know when you make the order and the price
thx
Mav
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Arcade Lifestyle / Re: New Project: Discs of Tron Environmental
« on: February 26, 2009, 10:13:30 PM »
Awesome!
I'd like to have one (the middle one to be exact)
Mav
I'd like to have one (the middle one to be exact)
Mav
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Arcade Lifestyle / Re: Logan's Gameroom
« on: February 26, 2009, 10:11:25 PM »
Great job,
After finishing the work I think you deserve some new games to gap the blank spaces..
Mav
After finishing the work I think you deserve some new games to gap the blank spaces..
Mav
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Arcade Lifestyle / Re: Japandeal arcade parts shop -> reliable?
« on: February 26, 2009, 10:09:10 PM »Hi all,
I just found this website:
http://www.grebo.eu/arcadegames/shop/index_eur.htm
They provide cheap parts and free shipping when you order for €20 minimum. I want to buy some stuff from them, is there anyone on this forum who has experience with this shop?
Kev
Never heard,
it is located in sweden not japan
You should call by phone the guy and see if it is a real pro shop or just an amatuer
Just to be sure to not send money away for nothing..
Think about it
Mav
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Galaxian Theater / Re: Did you ever get to play one by some odd chance?
« on: February 26, 2009, 10:03:13 PM »There is a PAL (europe) version of the game.
But don't buy the PAL version! The video on it is not smooth at all. They didn't convert well the original video footage from NTSC (30 frames per sec) to PAL (25 frames per sec) ... you can see the difference between the PAL and NTSC ... the PAL version is jerky
There is always a NTSC Japanese version on ebay.com for sale. Get this one
By the way, there should be a NTSC US version too, but I didn't find it yet.
Thank you for the warning about the bad PAL version, now I'm certain about buying the Japanese version.
It's sad to see that Europe gets a lot of bad PAL conversions, I have a PAL Sega Ages Outrun on the Saturn and it doesn't play smooth either... I bought the Japanese version then and played it on my Japanese Saturn and it plays at full 30fps just like the real deal.
Bruno said it right,
the pal versions of 99% of the european convertions as we know comes from the japanese software companies that realized the game firstly and completely using the NTSC format capabilities (see more spedd at 60hz)
During the last 5 years it must be admited that most of the ps2 convertions has been "a little bit" improved since before where it a real scandal how game were converted and commercialized
The Pal convertion always has expressed:
1) LESS VELOCITY
2) CUT OF THE EDGES
3) BOTTON AND VERTICAL LINES
** 4) CENSORSHIP (Even in the US - but here they use the same Tv system so they did not suffered of the previous defects)
Of course games like arcade's convertions (were velocity means frenetic action= More adrenaline = more joy) as has suffered most of this situation (see Tekken, Sega rally or radiant silvergun)
as not Final Fantasy or RPG Games..
Mav
A similar problem is suffering the Pal version of Ps3 if compared to the first japanese PS3