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TEMPEST CAB - Scratch Built Replica
« on: October 24, 2009, 06:50:28 PM »
Ok guys, this project need a new topic .....  :spaceace:




In these days I'm doing some testing .... here my best result with a CRT 21" Vga monitor and Misfitmame (my idea was to use AAE emulator: http://pages.suddenlink.net/aae/ but not support the vertical viewing yet :roll: :? ) and I'm very pleased, I remind you that I've never seen a Tempest machine here in Italy  :evil: so....

I've already made a ps2 mouse hack for the spinner, and works very well  :-* :-*:



with the light on:









and with light off, whoooaaa great image quality, LOVE IT  :-* :-* :-*









 :-* :spaceace:






« Last Edit: January 03, 2010, 01:09:10 PM by scr33n »
PROJECTS FROM SCRATCH:

Galaga - PacMan - Donkey Kong Red Cab - Track & Field Upright - Tempest - Burgertime - Gyruss - Defender - Track & Field Cocktail - Robotron 2084

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Q*bert - Timber

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Re: TEMPEST CAB - Scratch Built Replica - Pre-Preliminary
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2009, 07:03:28 PM »
on the pics it looks fabulous!
all i need is ... PONG - and a select few others: TOUCH ME, DRAGON'S LAIR, JOUST, ROBOTRON, MR DO, SAN FRANCISCO RUSH THE ROCK!!!

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Re: TEMPEST CAB - Scratch Built Replica - Pre-Preliminary
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2009, 07:39:45 PM »
In these days I'm doing some testing .... here my best result with a CRT 21" Vga monitor and Misfitmame (my idea was to use AAE emulator: http://pages.suddenlink.net/aae/ but not support the vertical viewing yet :roll: :? ) and I'm very pleased, I remind you that I've never seen a Tempest machine here in Italy  :evil: so....

Well, if you live close to Milan, there's a guy who owns a working Tempest machine. You can find him in the Yahoo Group ITVAC, where some of the italian collectors/Mame enthusiasts are.

Matteo

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Re: TEMPEST CAB - Scratch Built Replica - Pre-Preliminary
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2009, 06:38:51 PM »
The result looks really clean.

Two questions :

- Have you enabled the "use antialias vectors" in mame ?

- Do you use the maximum resolution your monitor support ? (1600x1200, right ?)


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Re: TEMPEST CAB - Scratch Built Replica - Pre-Preliminary
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2009, 07:48:29 PM »
Two questions :

- Have you enabled the "use antialias vectors" in mame ?

- Do you use the maximum resolution your monitor support ? (1600x1200, right ?)

Yes and yes, thanks Evildindon for your help  :-*
PROJECTS FROM SCRATCH:

Galaga - PacMan - Donkey Kong Red Cab - Track & Field Upright - Tempest - Burgertime - Gyruss - Defender - Track & Field Cocktail - Robotron 2084

RESTORATIONS:

Q*bert - Timber

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« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2009, 04:42:12 PM »
on the pics it looks fabulous!

Now you can watch this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO1fid9sD8U

I love the result ... waiting for a new version of AAE (vertical viewing  :roll:)

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PROJECTS FROM SCRATCH:

Galaga - PacMan - Donkey Kong Red Cab - Track & Field Upright - Tempest - Burgertime - Gyruss - Defender - Track & Field Cocktail - Robotron 2084

RESTORATIONS:

Q*bert - Timber

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Re: TEMPEST CAB - Scratch Built Replica - Pre-Preliminary
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2009, 06:31:33 PM »
another from scratch project. congrats.

I have a question, what do you plan for the artwork AFAIK there's no repro available, do you plan to make your's

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Re: TEMPEST CAB - Scratch Built Replica - Pre-Preliminary
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2009, 06:52:49 PM »
wrong! arcadeshop.com carries everything  :)
all i need is ... PONG - and a select few others: TOUCH ME, DRAGON'S LAIR, JOUST, ROBOTRON, MR DO, SAN FRANCISCO RUSH THE ROCK!!!

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Re: TEMPEST CAB - Scratch Built Replica - Pre-Preliminary
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2009, 09:27:32 AM »
thanks for pointing me wrong !


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Re: TEMPEST CAB - Scratch Built Replica - Pre-Preliminary
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2009, 11:05:26 AM »
no problem - anytime my friend  ;)
all i need is ... PONG - and a select few others: TOUCH ME, DRAGON'S LAIR, JOUST, ROBOTRON, MR DO, SAN FRANCISCO RUSH THE ROCK!!!

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Re: TEMPEST CAB - Scratch Built Replica - Pre-Preliminary
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2009, 12:44:08 PM »
Cool Scr33n !,

as we could see your skills in the past, i'm sure this will be a very nice result when you finish!

Goodluck with the building !

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Re: TEMPEST CAB - Scratch Built Replica - Pre-Preliminary
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2009, 06:42:57 PM »
Yeah, good luck and have fun with the built of this beautiful replica. The last few days I read your other projects and they are very stimulating. Probably will do one also someday.

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Re: TEMPEST CAB - Scratch Built Replica - Pre-Preliminary
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2009, 09:48:54 PM »
Yeah, good luck and have fun with the built of this beautiful replica. The last few days I read your other projects and they are very stimulating. Probably will do one also someday.

Thanks Ckong and thanks guys for your support!!!  :-* :-*

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PROJECTS FROM SCRATCH:

Galaga - PacMan - Donkey Kong Red Cab - Track & Field Upright - Tempest - Burgertime - Gyruss - Defender - Track & Field Cocktail - Robotron 2084

RESTORATIONS:

Q*bert - Timber

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« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2009, 07:54:38 PM »
OK guys time to update this topic:

I post the pics of the packages received for this project:

First one from Quarterarcade:



inside:



original control panel with spinner (I've already done the ps2 mouse hack  :wink:) - original glass marquee - original speaker - original marquee retainer (2 pair) - legs leveler - control panel clasp - original Atari Tempest coin door with sticker (need resto).





And today I received 2 packages from Arcadeshop.com:

first one:



inside  .....:

a wonderfull sidearts set  :-* :-*



and new control panel and marquee arts:



second one:



inside:



a new 6x9 speaker shielded 8 Ohm (the original one sound bad  :?) - 2 Atari short black button cone - 2 Atari tall black button cone - 2 new push button leaf switch black and 2 Tempest spinner bushing set  :shock: :wink:

 
PS: A request ..... the original Tempest control panel used tall or short start button cone?


Ok I've everything I need for the project .... I can start to put the plan on paper  :spaceace: :spaceace:

Stay tuned .....
PROJECTS FROM SCRATCH:

Galaga - PacMan - Donkey Kong Red Cab - Track & Field Upright - Tempest - Burgertime - Gyruss - Defender - Track & Field Cocktail - Robotron 2084

RESTORATIONS:

Q*bert - Timber

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Re: TEMPEST CAB - Scratch Built Replica - Preliminary
« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2009, 08:08:15 PM »
Looking good man  :D  Can't wait to see you progress with this project. And I reaaly like the CRT image. very bright and colourfull. Great!