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|Members=PsychiC, Da Syntax, Prodigity, Computer1up, Stuiterveer
 
|Members=PsychiC, Da Syntax, Prodigity, Computer1up, Stuiterveer
 
|Description=The ACKspace arcade. Game on!
 
|Description=The ACKspace arcade. Game on!
 
|Picture=ACKade.jpg
 
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We have a working arcade cabinet!
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We have an arcade cabinet!
 
  
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Now, the problem is, it doesn't work, (or worse, nobody knows its state). Everybody knows gaming can be a stress relief, so when visiting ACKspace for some social gathering or relaxing, one might recognize value in a working arcade cabinet.
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Everybody knows gaming can be a stress relief, so when visiting ACKspace for some social gathering or relaxing, one might recognize value in a working arcade cabinet.
  
 
=== synopsis ===
 
=== synopsis ===
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Get the arcade cabinet fully working again. Choose the path of least resistance for maximum profit.
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Have a working arcade cabinet. Write down valuable information here.
  
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=== challenge ===
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The ACKade is connected to fuse group [[Fuse group::A]].
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[[User:Xopr|Xopr]] really wants to see the ACKade working, and the challenge is running for '''more than a year now''', so here are the conditions to win:
 
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* '''working''' arcade system (including monitor and buttons)
 
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* at least one platform/emulator working (reduced from three)
 
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* have at least three games working
 
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* '''deadline''' is 31 december '''2015'''
 
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* more info on the wiki, more points to win
 
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==== The prizes are ====
 
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<div style="position:relative;display:inline-block">
 
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[[File:retro_shirt.png|335px|thumb|Winner! A (new) '''retro shirt''' in your size, maximum of two winners]]
 
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</div>
 
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<div style="position:relative;display:inline-block">
 
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[[File:retro_mints.jpg|335px|thumb|Runner up: Awesome '''NES controller tin''' complete with mints, maximum of two winners]]
 
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</div>
 
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<div style="position:relative;display:inline-block">
 
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[[File:retro_mate.jpg|335px|thumb|3<sup>rd</sup> place: your favorite delicious beverage, '''club mate''', maximum of three winners]]
 
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</div>
 
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If you do the math, '''seven''' people can win something, if the system is up and running '''before''' the new year (2016)
 
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=== .plan ===
 
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* identify the current hardware (system, buttons, screen)
 
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* try and quick-fix the hardware
 
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* determine hardware upgrades
 
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* determine software (emulators, shells)
 
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* stretch item: determine add-ons (html5 games, external [multiplayer] controllers)
 
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=== current hardware ===
 
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PsychiC found the PC and missing joystick...
 
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PC Specifications :
 
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* ECS/Foxonn MCP61PM-AM HT2000  (Docs refer to the -AM as a Gateway Brand OEM Board)
 
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** AM2 Socket
 
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** 4x DIMM
 
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** Integrated Realtek ALC888S Audio
 
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** http://www.foxconnsupport.com/download.aspx?models=&category=C000000001&brand=en-us0000002&Series=&chipset=&keywords=MCP61PM&sort=
 
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** http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay/?spf_p.tpst=kbDocDisplay&spf_p.prp_kbDocDisplay=wsrp-navigationalState%3DdocId%253Demr_na-c01357175-19%257CdocLocale%253D%257CcalledBy%253D&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken
 
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* AMD Athlon(tm) 62 X2 Dual Core Processor 4600+ 2.40GHz
 
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* 4x 1GB RAM, total 4GB
 
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* NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Dedicated Card (to be upgraded to an ASUS 8800GT with 512MB of VRAM soon (update: system somehow refuses to boot with this graphics card installed, may be troubleshooted later but not really needed))
 
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* Seagate 120GB SATA HDD
 
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* Samsung DVD writer
 
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* Unknown brand Multi-Card Reader
 
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* MS-Tech 550@ Power Supply
 
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* OEM Case MiniATX , labelled "boXXed".
 
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Arcade cabinet specifications :
 
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* Black cabinet with red stripes , labelled "Royal Video:
 
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* 4-axis joystick (1 per player)
 
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* 3 square buttons (3 per player)
 
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* 1 buttons seems to be missing
 
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* 2 rectangular buttons (start/select)
 
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* 2 round buttons (below 2nd player controls for credits, nr of player)
 
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* 19" CRT Screen, 1280x1024 60HZ
 
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* Stereo speakers in top
 
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Controller specifications :
 
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* Arduino Mega 2650 rev 1
 
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* 2 Slots for tokens/coins
 
  
 
=== implementation ===
 
=== implementation ===
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* The system runs windows with [http://joytokey.net/en/ <abbr title="Contact the board if the license key disappeared again">JoyToKey</abbr>]
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* The system boots to steam (with a lot of games) which has a JoyToKey profile 'JoyToKey' connected to it
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* you can also play the [[Game:Jump Wheel|jump wheel game]]
 
* We have some retro wallpapers! (They're in the 'My Pictures\wp' folder)
 
* We have some retro wallpapers! (They're in the 'My Pictures\wp' folder)
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* The system boots to steam which has a Joy2Key profile 'Joy2Key' connected to it
 
 
* When in desktop mode, the 'Browser navigate (mouse)' profile is enabled
 
* When in desktop mode, the 'Browser navigate (mouse)' profile is enabled
 
* There is an on-screen keyboard in the task bar
 
* There is an on-screen keyboard in the task bar
  
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==== Joy2Key profiles ====
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-joy2key_profiles">
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==== JoyToKey profiles ====
 
There are several profiles which are attached to a process.
 
There are several profiles which are attached to a process.
 
By default, the 'Browser navigate (mouse)' profile is set.
 
By default, the 'Browser navigate (mouse)' profile is set.
  
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The list of profiles currently is:
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<div class="mw-customtoggle-joy2key_profiles mw-code">Click here to view the Joy2Key profiles</div>
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<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! colspan="2" | Browser Jump wheel
 
! colspan="2" | Browser Jump wheel
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| Hidden left
 
| Hidden left
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| switch to profile 'Joy2Key' (hold 0.5sec)
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| switch to profile 'JoyToKey' (hold 0.5sec)
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Hidden right
 
| Hidden right
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|-
 
| Hidden right
 
| Hidden right
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| switch to profile 'Joy2Key' (hold 0.5sec)
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| switch to profile 'JoyToKey' (hold 0.5sec)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="2" | Cave Story+
 
! colspan="2" | Cave Story+
 
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|-
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! colspan="2" | Joy2Key
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! colspan="2" | JoyToKey
 
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| Stick 1
 
| Stick 1
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! colspan="2" | null
 
! colspan="2" | null
 
|}
 
|}
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</div>
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</div>
  
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=== stretch items ===
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-hardware_specs">
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It would be cool to add extra controllers (read: jump pads) to the arcade.
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==== current hardware ====
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Connections need to be flexible and firm.
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<div class="mw-customtoggle-hardware_specs mw-code">Click here to view the hardware specs</div>
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<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
  
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This also needs a way to run [[Game:Jump Wheel|html5 games]], which means: run a full OS with a modern browser (webkit/gecko) which includes native hardware acceleration.
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* ASUS <strike>P5G41-M LE, might be a spare in case of failure</strike> P5N7A-VM
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** LGA775 Socket
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** 4x DDR2 667/800 DIMM
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** Currently unknown Audio chip
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* Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3,0GHz Dual Core, no hyperthreading
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* 2x2GB and 2x 1GB RAM, total of 6GB DDR2 800MHz
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* <strike>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560TI, by Gigabyte, 1GB VRAM (dual 6pin PCI-e PSU connectors), spare</strike> MSI Geforce GTX 470, with aftermarket Zalman cooler (requires fan header on mainboard!), 2x 6pin PSU connector
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* 320GB Western Digital Blue HDD
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* Samsung DVD writer
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* Unknown brand Multi-Card Reader
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* MS-Tech 550@ Power Supply
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* OEM Case MiniATX , labelled "boXXed".
  
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Arcade cabinet specifications :
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* Black cabinet with red stripes , labelled "Royal Video:
 +
* 4-axis joystick (1 per player)
 +
* 3 square buttons (3 per player)
 +
* 1 buttons seems to be missing
 +
* 2 rectangular buttons (start/select)
 +
* 2 round buttons (below 2nd player controls for credits, nr of player)
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* 19" LCD Screen, 1280x1024 60HZ
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* Stereo speakers in top
  
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=== log ===
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Controller specifications :
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//Compter1up noticed that the page for this project is way behind, a lot has changed. Maybe someone could update it?
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* Arduino Mega 2650 rev 1
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* 2 Slots for tokens/coins
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</div>
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</div>
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=== ideas and improvements ===
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To Do:
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* Check emulators
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* Check games
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* Anything else that you think should run on the cabinet, please keep it arcade-only though
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* It would be cool to add extra controllers (read: jump pads) to the arcade.  Connections need to be flexible and firm.  Note that in the bottom left drawer of the ACKade, there is some material to add some external controllers.
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* Steam big picture mode currently doesn't play well with the joystick naviation. This needs work.
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=== challenge ===
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[[User:Xopr|Xopr]] really wanted to see the ACKade working, and a challenge ran for 13 months.  The winners were:
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# [[user:stuiterveer|stuiterveer]] for doing all the wiring and working on steam
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# [[user:Prodigity|Prodigity]] for also doing wiring and various tweaking
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# [[user:Da Syntax|Da Syntax]] for some tweaking and physical labour
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# [[user:PsychiC|PsychiC]] for doing spec inventory
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# [[user:Computer1up|Computer1up]] for GPU upgrade (attempt)
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# [[user:Vicarious|Vicarious]] for providing means for coin slot button mechanism
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# [[user:AmazingMike|AmazingMike]] for thougougly testing
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<gallery>
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File:retro_shirt.png|Winner! A (new) '''retro shirt''' in your size, winners: [[user:stuiterveer|stuiterveer]] and [[user:Prodigity|Prodigity]]
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File:retro_mints.jpg|Runner up: Awesome '''NES controller tin''' complete with mints, winners: [[user:Da Syntax|Da Syntax]] and [[user:PsychiC|PsychiC]]
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File:retro_mate.jpg|3<sup>rd</sup> place: your favorite delicious beverage, '''club mate''', winners: [[user:Computer1up|Computer1up]], [[user:Vicarious|Vicarious]] and [[user:AmazingMike|AmazingMike]]
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</gallery>
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-changelog">
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==== log ====
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<div class="mw-customtoggle-changelog mw-code">Click here to view the change log</div>
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<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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'''2017-9-26''''
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* Finished the hardware upgrade and basic software install. See current specifications. (Computer1up, Da Syntax)
  
 
'''2015-11-04'''
 
'''2015-11-04'''
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'''2015-11-05'''
 
'''2015-11-05'''
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* Installed Joy2Key to support more games (Prodigity)
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* Installed JoyToKey to support more games (Prodigity)
 
* Used black tape to cover scratches in glass plate on back (Prodigity)
 
* Used black tape to cover scratches in glass plate on back (Prodigity)
  
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* Audio jack on the front of pc is now connected internally and has audio cable hooked up to it (Prodigity)
 
* Audio jack on the front of pc is now connected internally and has audio cable hooked up to it (Prodigity)
 
* Network cable has been attached to the ACKade and has been placed out of sight. (Prodigity)
 
* Network cable has been attached to the ACKade and has been placed out of sight. (Prodigity)
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* Joy2Key now has profiles assigned to a couple of games, emulating a keyboard when it has to. (Prodigity)
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* JoyToKey now has profiles assigned to a couple of games, emulating a keyboard when it has to. (Prodigity)
 
* Installed MAME with some ROMS, has its limitations due to the amount of physical buttons. 1 and 2 on keyboard are player 1/2 start buttons, 5 and 6 are for extra coins. (Stuiterveer)
 
* Installed MAME with some ROMS, has its limitations due to the amount of physical buttons. 1 and 2 on keyboard are player 1/2 start buttons, 5 and 6 are for extra coins. (Stuiterveer)
  
 
'''2015-11-07'''
 
'''2015-11-07'''
 
* Made sure the select button on the cabinet is working by wedging a piece of paper between the button face and switch. This is only a temporary fix, we need to look into using a different holder for the switch. (Stuiterveer)
 
* Made sure the select button on the cabinet is working by wedging a piece of paper between the button face and switch. This is only a temporary fix, we need to look into using a different holder for the switch. (Stuiterveer)
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</div>
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</div>
  
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Location: [[Location::hACKspace]]
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[[Category:Arduino]]
 
[[Category:Arduino]]
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[[Category:Challenge]]
 

Latest revision as of 10:48, 10 April 2018

Project: ACKade
Featured: No
State Completed
Members PsychiC, Da Syntax, Prodigity, Computer1up, Stuiterveer
GitHub No GitHub project defined. Add your project here.
Description The ACKspace arcade. Game on!
Picture
ACKade.jpg

We have a working arcade cabinet!

Everybody knows gaming can be a stress relief, so when visiting ACKspace for some social gathering or relaxing, one might recognize value in a working arcade cabinet.

synopsis

Have a working arcade cabinet. Write down valuable information here.

The ACKade is connected to fuse group A.

implementation

  • The system runs windows with JoyToKey
  • The system boots to steam (with a lot of games) which has a JoyToKey profile 'JoyToKey' connected to it
  • you can also play the jump wheel game
  • We have some retro wallpapers! (They're in the 'My Pictures\wp' folder)
  • When in desktop mode, the 'Browser navigate (mouse)' profile is enabled
  • There is an on-screen keyboard in the task bar

JoyToKey profiles

There are several profiles which are attached to a process. By default, the 'Browser navigate (mouse)' profile is set.

Click here to view the Joy2Key profiles
Browser Jump wheel
Stick 1 (nothing)
White 1 (nothing)
Red 1 left Player 1 jump
Red 1 right Player 2 jump
Yellow left Restart (F5)
Yellow right (no switch)
Stick 2 (nothing)
White 2 (escape)
Red 2 left Player 3 jump
Red 2 right Player 4 jump
Hidden left switch to profile 'JoyToKey' (hold 0.5sec)
Hidden right switch to profile 'Browser navigate (mouse)' (hold 0.5sec)
Browser navigate (mouse)
Stick 1 mouse pointer (slow)
White 1 left mouse button
Red 1 left right mouse button
Red 1 right navigate back (button 4)
Yellow left scroll down
Yellow right (no switch)
Stick 2 mouse pointer (fast)
White 2 left mouse button
Red 2 left right mouse button
Red 2 right navigate forward (button 5)
Hidden left switch to profile 'Browser Jump wheel' (hold 0.5sec)
Hidden right switch to profile 'JoyToKey' (hold 0.5sec)
Cave Story+
JoyToKey
Stick 1 WSAD
White 1 Z
Red 1 left X
Red 1 right (nothing)
Yellow left (nothing)
Yellow right (no switch)
Stick 2 (arrow keys)
White 2 .
Red 2 left /
Red 2 right (nothing)
Hidden left switch to profile 'Browser navigate (mouse)' (hold 0.5sec)
Hidden right switch to profile 'Browser Jump wheel' (hold 0.5sec)
nidhogg
null

current hardware

Click here to view the hardware specs
  • ASUS P5G41-M LE, might be a spare in case of failure P5N7A-VM
    • LGA775 Socket
    • 4x DDR2 667/800 DIMM
    • Currently unknown Audio chip
  • Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3,0GHz Dual Core, no hyperthreading
  • 2x2GB and 2x 1GB RAM, total of 6GB DDR2 800MHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560TI, by Gigabyte, 1GB VRAM (dual 6pin PCI-e PSU connectors), spare MSI Geforce GTX 470, with aftermarket Zalman cooler (requires fan header on mainboard!), 2x 6pin PSU connector
  • 320GB Western Digital Blue HDD
  • Samsung DVD writer
  • Unknown brand Multi-Card Reader
  • MS-Tech 550@ Power Supply
  • OEM Case MiniATX , labelled "boXXed".

Arcade cabinet specifications :

  • Black cabinet with red stripes , labelled "Royal Video:
  • 4-axis joystick (1 per player)
  • 3 square buttons (3 per player)
  • 1 buttons seems to be missing
  • 2 rectangular buttons (start/select)
  • 2 round buttons (below 2nd player controls for credits, nr of player)
  • 19" LCD Screen, 1280x1024 60HZ
  • Stereo speakers in top

Controller specifications :

  • Arduino Mega 2650 rev 1
  • 2 Slots for tokens/coins

ideas and improvements

To Do:

  • Check emulators
  • Check games
  • Anything else that you think should run on the cabinet, please keep it arcade-only though
  • It would be cool to add extra controllers (read: jump pads) to the arcade. Connections need to be flexible and firm. Note that in the bottom left drawer of the ACKade, there is some material to add some external controllers.
  • Steam big picture mode currently doesn't play well with the joystick naviation. This needs work.

challenge

Xopr really wanted to see the ACKade working, and a challenge ran for 13 months. The winners were:

  1. stuiterveer for doing all the wiring and working on steam
  2. Prodigity for also doing wiring and various tweaking
  3. Da Syntax for some tweaking and physical labour
  4. PsychiC for doing spec inventory
  5. Computer1up for GPU upgrade (attempt)
  6. Vicarious for providing means for coin slot button mechanism
  7. AmazingMike for thougougly testing

log

Click here to view the change log

2017-9-26'

  • Finished the hardware upgrade and basic software install. See current specifications. (Computer1up, Da Syntax)

2015-11-04

  • Placed ACKade back in hACKspace. (Da Syntax & Prodigity)
  • Replaced bulky crt with lcd and made bezel black with tape and marker (lol) (Da Syntax & Prodigity)
  • Rewired (ugggghhhh) and reconnected the buttons (Stuiterveer & Prodigity)
  • Installed a few games (Stuiterveer)

2015-11-05

  • Installed JoyToKey to support more games (Prodigity)
  • Used black tape to cover scratches in glass plate on back (Prodigity)

2015-11-06

  • Steam big picture mode now automatically starts on boot (Prodigity)
  • Tricked steam into accepting (second) controller even though it doesn't have enough buttons (Prodigity)
  • Audio jack on the front of pc is now connected internally and has audio cable hooked up to it (Prodigity)
  • Network cable has been attached to the ACKade and has been placed out of sight. (Prodigity)
  • JoyToKey now has profiles assigned to a couple of games, emulating a keyboard when it has to. (Prodigity)
  • Installed MAME with some ROMS, has its limitations due to the amount of physical buttons. 1 and 2 on keyboard are player 1/2 start buttons, 5 and 6 are for extra coins. (Stuiterveer)

2015-11-07

  • Made sure the select button on the cabinet is working by wedging a piece of paper between the button face and switch. This is only a temporary fix, we need to look into using a different holder for the switch. (Stuiterveer)

Location: hACKspace

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