Multi-Rotary Cabinet

[phoennix]

To be safe would you be able to make it so that it could be used for a more widely available "male molex"? I did a search on line and can't find too many 13-pin. And the ones I do find look like they are too thick (pitch?). Not sure where a good place to buy these would be.

I'm assuming gamers with 4-player multi-cabs or games that require a kick harness could also make use of this instead of daisy chaining each one to the joystick since they all have there own connections on the actual PCB.

 

[phoennix]

6 Sounds about right. Right now, I'm not sure if I would put both on the same PCB or not.

Anyone else have any other thoughts?

Right now, the plan would be to support 6 different PCBs and the user stuffs the PCB.

When you say "put both on the same PCB or not" are you referring to both joysticks?

 

[2600]

To be safe would you be able to make it so that it could be used for a more widely available "male molex"? I did a search on line and can't find too many 13-pin. And the ones I do find look like they are too thick (pitch?). Not sure where a good place to buy these would be.

I'm assuming gamers with 4-player multi-cabs or games that require a kick harness could also make use of this instead of daisy chaining each one to the joystick since they all have there own connections on the actual PCB.

You're killing me, Smalls! Molex is a company. They make a bajillion different connects that come in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes etc. Could you show a picture of the different connectors you are talking about?

I have to check the dimensions, but I was planning on using the same size headers as on the PCB. A Vertical Through Hole part though instead of Right Angle. I think they might be, or at least the cable may fit, a standard .1" header.

Also, I was thinking about adding support for Kick Harness as well. Although, I don't know much about them.

And yes I was talking about putting both joysticks on the same PCB. Not sure yet, just thinking. Maybe, Maybe not.

 

[OldTymeToys]

That's where my pursuit/interest ended as well. The only solution is a JROK Multi-Rotary! And yes, I know different hardware, etc. A boy can dream, right?

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From what Clay has posted, the ArcadeSD board from Phoenix Arcade will eventually support these games...

 

[phoennix]

You're killing me, Smalls! Molex is a company. They make a bajillion different connects that come in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes etc. Could you show a picture of the different connectors you are talking about?

Sorry!

I would want to solder the same connector as in picture 1 which I assume is what it looks like unsoldered in Pic 3. Pic 2 is what the end of the rotary harness looks like.

 

[2600]

Yes, we are on the same page.

 

[phoennix]

Great! Keep me posted on what you come up with!

Thanks, Rob

 

[DarrenF]

Or just use a digital monitor.

...kids nowadays with their loud music and digital monitors... Get off my lawn!

 

[JC Arcade]

If this helps, here are some of the actual JST connector part #'s...

Cable Connector: H13P-SHF-AA
Connector Pins: SHF-001T-0.8BS
PCB Connector RT Angle: BS13-SHF-1AA

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[2600]

Correct Part Numbers always helps. I had looked into it a bit the other day and determined they were JST 2.5mm headers. I think I'll put a spot for 2.5mm and the more common 2.54mm headers. Let the user choose what they want to populate. The 2.5mm headers are typically a bit harder to get, but I haven't looked into them recently.

 

[2600]

Had a little bit of time to get most of this done. From some quick calculations, it looks like it would be about $20-$25 shipped for 2 boards unpopulated and I would have enough boards for 7-8 people. Also, it appears you could use this for 3-4 player games like NBA Jam, The Simpsons, etc with the right cables. Probably others as well.

If the user wanted to connect the max 6 rotary style boards then they would have to solder roughly 78 diodes per board. I've put spots for both 2.54mm(.1") and 2.5mm connectors and the user can decide what to put on. I'm pretty sure I've heard of people squeezing on an IDE cable for the rotary stuff which could help with cabling. It's not a perfect fit, but cheaper and gets the job done.

Let me know if anyone is interested in and I could finish this off and have the boards in in a few weeks.

 

[phoennix]

Awesome!

Well I'm good for at least 2 boards. If you have trouble getting them sold, I'll be willing to take another 2.

Thanks again for this! If you can also hook me up with the connectors for it, let me know how much. I'd also be willing to pay you to populate them for me if you're willing.

Rob

 

[nate1981s]

I also would like one. Are you willing to sell already done? Please let me know and price. I want to build a multi rotary cab. I already have a CAL 50 and Time soldiers Cabs and most of the PCB's for the other games.

 

[OldTymeToys]

I'm in for one for sure! PM me when you're ready with them.

So all we'll need to is solder the components on, or are you selling them completed?

AWESOME work on this- I can't believe this got done so quickly!

 

[YieArKade]

I'd take 2 boards unpopulated for $20-$25 shipped. Would these also work with Cal.50 and Football Frenzy?

 

[2600]

I'm only offering the bare boards for sale. I am offering the up at basically cost, plus shipping, plus paypal fees. I am still paying for my own pair of boards minus whatever few cents I round up the fees to to make sure costs are covered and to make it an easy number.

I have enough projects to work on that need boards populated, tested, etc. This is very simple soldering, just a lot of it. If everyone else wants to hire someone to order the parts, stuff the boards, etc then doing that as a group would be beneficial to you all, but the total cost will probably double at least.

Last, if this goes through I will post some part numbers for some parts you can use to stuff the boards.

 

[2600]

Would these also work with Cal.50 and Football Frenzy?

What kind of joystick does Football Frenzy use? I'm not sure if Cal. 50 and other optical rotary games would work. This board doesn't convert the joysticks either. It's just a very simple board that allows you to connect a bunch of things together.

 

[phoennix]

Thanks 2600!

LMK when you're ready, I'll commit to buy any remaining boards to make sure this goes ahead.

If you could do that (post some part numbers to populate) that would be great!

Thanks again, Rob

 

[2600]

Quick shot of the board so far:

 

[melandez]

Very cool project. I have been looking for a solution like this for a couple other games that use auxillary harnesses (A 6 button fighting game layout and a Smash TV/Total Carnage cabinet.) If this could be designed with the versatility to be used on other harnesses (with the diodes to prevent any feedback) I could see this being a very useful item. If everything is pinned one-to-one and it works like I think, I would probably be interested in about 3 boards.