Vector Pong is finished!
I've been working on this for a long time now and I think it's finally ready. I would like to make it available as a kit but I need a minimum level of interest to make it feasible.
GAME DESCRIPTION:
Control panels will be a separate project. Takeman has expressed a willingness to run those if there is enough interest. The CP requires 3 push buttons (Atari LED volcanoes are supported!), 1 toggle switch, two 5k pots with knobs, and a harness. I will start another thread to deal with this and post a link in this thread.
Artwork will also be a separate project. I have no concrete plans for art packages at this time. I am looking for suggestions. Perhaps a design contest? Volunteers? Yet another thread to deal with this. I'll post a link in this thread.
I have no idea on kit cost because it is heavily dependent on quantity. So treat this as an interest sign up only until I can gauge the volumes and come back with pricing info. Please indicate if you want fully assembled boards or loose parts to solder yourself. It's all through-hole for easy hand assembly. Also state whether you want the metal panel from Takeman and if you prefer cabaret or upright.
Here are some more pictures. Click for larger images. I'm still working on video uploads.
Vector Pong Screenshot
Vector Pong Running in an Asteroids Deluxe Cabaret
Vector Pong Cabaret Control Panel Prototype
Vector Pong - Main Board in an Asteroids Deluxe Cabaret
Vector Pong Score Board scoring options
INTEREST LIST:
1) cwilkson - 1 PCB kit, assembled, 1 metal CP, cabaret
2) Pinball Wizard - 1 PCB kit, assembled, 1 metal CP, upright
3) CossackWarrior - 1 PCB kit, assembled, 1 metal CP, cabaret
4) animesuperj - 1 PCB kit, assembled, 1 metal CP, cabaret
5) VBSD - 1 PCB kit, assembled
6) tbbk - 1 PCB kit, assembled
7) arcadeshopper - 1 PCB kit, assembled, 1 metal CP, cabaret
8) chopperthedog - 1 PCB kit, unassembled
9) Nightbringer - 1 PCB kit, unassembled, 1 metal CP, cabaret
10) Mark H - 1 PCB kit, unassembled
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I've been working on this for a long time now and I think it's finally ready. I would like to make it available as a kit but I need a minimum level of interest to make it feasible.
GAME DESCRIPTION:
A vector implementation of Pong. With a round ball!
Utilizes an analog computer and discrete logic to generate a vector display with mono sound (unamplified).
Operator Options:
KIT CONTENTS:
Utilizes an analog computer and discrete logic to generate a vector display with mono sound (unamplified).
Operator Options:
- Winning score adjustable from 1-40 points
- Horizontal and vertical ball speed independently adjustable
- Freeplay only.
- One or two players.
KIT CONTENTS:
- Main Board - directly replaces an Asteroids Deluxe PCB.
- Score Board - mounts under the control panel for LED score display.
- PCB interconnect cable - connects the 2 PCBs together.
- Full documentation - schematics, assembly maps, bill of materials, etc.
Control panels will be a separate project. Takeman has expressed a willingness to run those if there is enough interest. The CP requires 3 push buttons (Atari LED volcanoes are supported!), 1 toggle switch, two 5k pots with knobs, and a harness. I will start another thread to deal with this and post a link in this thread.
Artwork will also be a separate project. I have no concrete plans for art packages at this time. I am looking for suggestions. Perhaps a design contest? Volunteers? Yet another thread to deal with this. I'll post a link in this thread.
I have no idea on kit cost because it is heavily dependent on quantity. So treat this as an interest sign up only until I can gauge the volumes and come back with pricing info. Please indicate if you want fully assembled boards or loose parts to solder yourself. It's all through-hole for easy hand assembly. Also state whether you want the metal panel from Takeman and if you prefer cabaret or upright.
Here are some more pictures. Click for larger images. I'm still working on video uploads.
INTEREST LIST:
1) cwilkson - 1 PCB kit, assembled, 1 metal CP, cabaret
2) Pinball Wizard - 1 PCB kit, assembled, 1 metal CP, upright
3) CossackWarrior - 1 PCB kit, assembled, 1 metal CP, cabaret
4) animesuperj - 1 PCB kit, assembled, 1 metal CP, cabaret
5) VBSD - 1 PCB kit, assembled
6) tbbk - 1 PCB kit, assembled
7) arcadeshopper - 1 PCB kit, assembled, 1 metal CP, cabaret
8) chopperthedog - 1 PCB kit, unassembled
9) Nightbringer - 1 PCB kit, unassembled, 1 metal CP, cabaret
10) Mark H - 1 PCB kit, unassembled
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