JAMMA Switcher Remote Eliminator - NoMote - Feedback wanted

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JAMMA Switcher Remote Eliminator - NoMote - Feedback wanted

Hey,

Some of you may have seen one of my recent projects... the NoMote-6 JAMMA 6-in-1 switcher remote eliminator. It lets you use buttons, instead of the wireless remotes that the Chinese JAMMA switchers use.

I'm looking to send the first run out to testers next week, but I'm looking to get any last minute feedback/suggestions for features, so I can possibly make changes before sending them out.

The install/configuration manual is available here: http://www.projectvb.com/nomote/manual.pdf . I'll be posting a page with more info/details to http://www.projectvb.com/nomote , but the manual is the only thing up at the moment.

Here's a video I did a while ago showing the prototype (same functionality, just hand-wired):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Ehwkh26IY

Features:
-Eliminates the need for a wireless remote control on the 6-in-1 JAMMA Switcher
-Active slot can be selected using one or two buttons
--Button function is programmable to either:
---One button to select next port, (optionally) other button to select previous port
---Press both buttons simultaneously to select next port
-Can use dedicated game selection button, or existing buttons (i.e. start buttons)
-Button hold duration is programmable
-Startup port is programmable
-Unused ports can be disabled
-Factory reset

If you see any features that'd be useful that are missing, please let me know. And I installed screw terminals... I assume those are prefered over soldering the wires for the buttons? It requires a small jeweler's screwdriver.

Also, if you have a 6-in-1 JAMMA switcher, and are interested in being a tester (willing to install and give feedback promptly, and in the US), drop me a PM. They'll be available for sale a couple weeks after they go out to the testers, so if you're just looking to get one, but in no hurry to install, I'd wait for the final release.

I'm working on versions for other switchers too. I'll have one available for the 2-in-1 switcher that uses the remote, as well as a more generic version for multi kits that use switches (like Tempest/Tubes) or a seperate button (like the Taito 20-in-1).

Thanks,
DogP
 

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I'd be interested but i won't have my 6in1 switcher for a couple weeks (tax time).

love all the options!
 
The remote control was what stopped me from getting a 6 in 1. This is cool news.
 
Definitely interested, but more-so in the final version, than in testing (my 6-in-1's in a box somewhere... not sure exactly).
 
Any estimate on cost?
Oh... yes, the most important part. ;)

The price will be $20 each, +$5 shipping for as many boards as you want in the US.

I'm looking for up to 5 testers (limit 1 board per tester), which will get $10 off and free shipping... refunded after installing and giving feedback, within 2 weeks (even if it's just "had no problems, works great"). I'm doing it that way to encourage people to "get around to installing" so I can make sure a good, tested product gets out in a timely manner.

Several testers have already spoken up... I'll be sending PMs out this evening.

DogP
 
Oh... yes, the most important part. ;)

The price will be $20 each, +$5 shipping for as many boards as you want in the US.

I'm looking for up to 5 testers (limit 1 board per tester), which will get $10 off and free shipping... refunded after installing and giving feedback, within 2 weeks (even if it's just "had no problems, works great"). I'm doing it that way to encourage people to "get around to installing" so I can make sure a good, tested product gets out in a timely manner.

Several testers have already spoken up... I'll be sending PMs out this evening.

DogP

Sweet. I am going to try and order the 6 in 1 in March, so as long as the testing goes well I will put in an order. Thanks for the research you have done to get this up and running. =)
 
Thanks for the comments... hopefully testing goes well, and these should be available in the next few weeks.

BTW, I posted a new video showing the installation/configuration in action:


DogP
 
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Very cool! Will help those that have lost their remotes or just don't like the remotes.

I still use my 6in1, but over time it has turned into a 3 in 1 as the relays for 4,5,6 slots have burned up or wont function anymore(wont show anything when those slots are selected, even thought the board works fine in the other slots), not sure what is up with that.

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Looks great. Is it only 2 buttons to go through the selections, or can I add 6 buttons (1 for each slot) for direct switching?
 
I still use my 6in1, but over time it has turned into a 3 in 1 as the relays for 4,5,6 slots have burned up or wont function anymore(wont show anything when those slots are selected, even thought the board works fine in the other slots), not sure what is up with that.
I'm guessing they used smaller relays than they should have for the +5V... they're probably not too hard to replace though.

Looks great. Is it only 2 buttons to go through the selections, or can I add 6 buttons (1 for each slot) for direct switching?
If you want seperate switches for each port, sure... use J4 and J5. The ports go from 1-6 in order from J4:1,2,3, J5:1,2,3. You can solder wires directly to the board, or add a dual row 0.1" connector (like shown below). You can use a momentary switch like a button, or one that stays on, like a rotary switch. Of course only one should be on at a time.

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Sweet DogP, you've thought of everything :)
Nope... I added it after you asked, because it seemed like a reasonable feature, and easy to do. ;) I brought the pins out for things like that though. :)

Is S2 for options dip switch?
Yeah, I've got a few projects I want to use this for, so I tried to make the board as flexible as possible by bringing the pins out to connectors, adding footprints for a button, DIP switch, LED, etc. Otherwise I was gonna have a ton of NoMote-6 boards... now I have a ton of boards for current and future projects. :)

DogP
 
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