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neve...@verizon.net

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Dec 10, 2005, 1:56:01 PM12/10/05
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I think there's 13 pics. Site under construction. Any questions?
Email me.

Thanks.

, Bill

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzer1zdf/

Newbie

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Dec 10, 2005, 7:31:05 PM12/10/05
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Hmmm,
Maybe there will be a use for it after all... can't wait to see more
pics.
Are you planning on doing anything about the overall height so you
aren't bent over playing it?

Nice CP.....looking better!

Ted

Tim O

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Dec 10, 2005, 9:10:16 PM12/10/05
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On 10 Dec 2005 10:56:01 -0800, "neve...@verizon.net"
<neve...@verizon.net> wrote:

Is there a reason you chose to do this over a MAME cab?

Here's my take... After doing the controls, you're still stuck with a
pretty bad monitor and cabaret sized cab of questionable quality and
unquestionably bad looks. A spare computer and the same amount of cash
(or less) as that thing could have you playing more games on a full
sized machine.

Good job on the pretty close copy of the Defender button layout
though.

Tim

davep...@aol.com

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Dec 10, 2005, 10:01:30 PM12/10/05
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Yes indeed it is..So far so good job well done..Time to shut up the big
dog and his follower's..to be con't..

neve...@verizon.net

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Dec 10, 2005, 10:14:32 PM12/10/05
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I actually mostly play it sitting down. I was going to use a 2 by
6 to bring it up 5 inches. The top of the control panel is 32". Most
games are about 40". So 37" isn't bad. I'm only 5' 8". But sitting
in the computer chair is quite comfortable.

I have a mame machine. It is full size. It's in the
entertainment room. Actually, I've built quite a few Mame's. I agree.
Dollar for dollar mame is better. But a decent mame machine costs
more. . . Computer $200, Cab $150, CP $50, monitor $50- $200, JPac,
IPac etc., etc. I've also had over 70 dedicated machines. . . I
like the small cab because it's in my computer room. Once I get the TV
remote I should be able to get a decent picture. At least as good as
Mame computer to S-video TV.

I bought this on sale and 10% off for getting a Target card. Came
to $365. Control panel cost me $47.50 and about three hours time. I
can easily spend about 40 hours total making a mame right. . . I've
also built a few multi- jamma cabs which are nice. More user friendly
than mame. But the boards are always around $400. . .

I guess I really bought it just to see what I can do with it. I
guess this is why this is such a fun hobby.

, Bill

Greg Baumgratz

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Dec 10, 2005, 11:02:45 PM12/10/05
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Are you missing some buttons there - or were some not used (or maybe
duplicated) in the original design?

Greg

davep...@aol.com

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Dec 10, 2005, 11:20:23 PM12/10/05
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Hmm..A little modifications here and there as i predicted and now the
interest starts to peak..next there will be a run of 1000+ newly
designed cp/sideart by a "Better" more educated licesene..Who's the
Dipshit now Mr Big Dog and co..Speak up i can't hear you u dumb
sonofabitch

Matt

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Dec 10, 2005, 11:25:25 PM12/10/05
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I have a question. Whats different?
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prOk

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Dec 10, 2005, 11:26:36 PM12/10/05
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You need help..

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Dave Bush

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Dec 10, 2005, 11:28:58 PM12/10/05
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Yup - looks just like mine, but until I manage to kill the current CP
I'm not rebuilding it.

Do the colors seem just a bit off to you on yours Bill? If I hold down
P1 & P2 start to get to the diagnostics screen the right most color bar
is pink, and I'd think it should be red.

I emailed the manufacturer about this and they said they were going to
send me a remote that I could use to change these settings. Haven't
received it yet, but I'm not expecting it overnight delivery either.

So far they folks at their support that I've emailed with have been very
nice and have replied very quickly.

Is this the same as having a dedicated machine with Clay's
multi-Williams in it? Not quite, but for all the hassle I'd have to go
through to rebuild a cab and do it right vs. just buying one of these
I'm a happy camper.

It was my wife's early Christmas present to me, and I enjoy it. Finally
- for the first time in 20+ years I'm playing Robotron the way it's
supposed to be played. That is if I can get the 7 year old off of it.
"Come on Dad - play Rampage with me!"

Steve Prendergast

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Dec 10, 2005, 11:33:35 PM12/10/05
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That is not the way Robotron is supposed to be played. Sorry Dave. :)

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"Dave Bush" <statman.o...@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
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> neve...@verizon.net wrote:

> Finally for the first time in 20+ years I'm playing Robotron the way it's
> supposed to be played.


neve...@verizon.net

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Dec 11, 2005, 10:55:55 AM12/11/05
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- Four buttons on the player 2 side are not used. I had to "share"
player 1, button 2 with "thrust" on the right hand side. Also, "smart
bomb" and "inviso" I doubled the wiring with player 2, buttons 1&2.

- Dude, what are talking about?:

<<< Hmm..A little modifications here and there as i predicted and
now the
interest starts to peak..next there will be a run of 1000+ newly
designed cp/sideart by a "Better" more educated licesene..Who's the
Dipshit now Mr Big Dog and co..Speak up i can't hear you u dumb
sonofabitch >>>

- My reds are orange-pink too. I'm waiting on the remote as well.
I was thinking of buying one of those universal remotes. I don't know
if they work brightness and color and stuff, though. Mine was a
Christmas gift from my wife too! (That's why it's allowed in the
computer room!)

, Bill

Steve Muccione

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Dec 11, 2005, 11:07:52 AM12/11/05
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get yourself a Phillips Pronto...

you can get older models (just as good) for less $100 on ebay... and can
program them to do anything you want.

you can also download code files for almost anything at
www.remotecentral.com

I love mine and will never give it up (I like it even better then the
Crestron as it's hand held instead of massive like the Crestron).

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jnhutch

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Dec 11, 2005, 8:29:30 PM12/11/05
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We need pics of the PCB itself! Would like to compare it to clays pcb..


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Tim O

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Dec 11, 2005, 8:52:55 PM12/11/05
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On Sun, 11 Dec 2005 11:07:52 -0500, "Steve Muccione"
<home.m...@verizon.net> wrote:

>get yourself a Phillips Pronto...
>
>you can get older models (just as good) for less $100 on ebay... and can
>program them to do anything you want.
>
>you can also download code files for almost anything at
>www.remotecentral.com
>
>I love mine and will never give it up (I like it even better then the
>Crestron as it's hand held instead of massive like the Crestron).
>

I read that it has auxiliary inputs, but has it been determined for
sure that this display is remote capable? The way they cheaped out on
everything else, it wouldn't surprise me if it's gutted.

Tim

Chuk

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Dec 12, 2005, 7:53:08 AM12/12/05
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Interesting, the price is down to $355 and is out of stock online.

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_1/602-6417787-5617428?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin=B000AQHKR0


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MARK

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Dec 12, 2005, 10:30:42 AM12/12/05
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Anyone know allot about the Crestron remote or something equivalent?.I
always wanted one of those touchscreen remotes.I don't have that many items
that need a remote but would like a fairly simple one that uses a
touchscreen and is hand held with a dock or charger.Any info would be
appreciated.I went to the Philips and Crestron site and they are pricey.I
would also be interested in a trade of some kind for one of the 2-4 hundred
dollar models.Let me know if anyone can help I have plenty of thing Game and
Vending related to trade and money or some kind of deal could be worked out
im sure,

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neve...@verizon.net

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Dec 12, 2005, 10:42:41 AM12/12/05
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No PCB. It's a cartridge.

, Bill

Mark C. Spaeth

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Dec 12, 2005, 11:05:27 AM12/12/05
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jnhutch <jnh...@ev1.net> wrote:
: We need pics of the PCB itself! Would like to compare it to clays pcb..

Clay said the mfg had someone do new ASICs for it... I wouldn't expect it
to look very similar to the multi-boards.


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Clay Cowgill

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Dec 12, 2005, 2:57:29 PM12/12/05
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It's done that a couple times-- then it bounces back to $397. My wife
looked it up once and got the $355 price; then when I went back later in the
evening it was back to $397 (and sold out).

Right this second, it's $355 and in stock. I wonder if you can get that
price and sign up for a credit card online and get another 10% off? Of
course the shipping pretty much erases the savings. Maybe in-store they'll
price match the website?

-Clay


big dog

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Dec 13, 2005, 2:23:15 AM12/13/05
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Hi,

Big dog and his followers, thats a laugh. If you cant tell that this
machine is a POS then I really dont know what else to add.

Mark Capps

big dog

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Dec 13, 2005, 2:24:31 AM12/13/05
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Hi Dave,

After reading this post, I would like to add something. Fuck you and
yours for the holidays;0

Mark Capps

Steve Muccione

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Dec 13, 2005, 4:13:40 AM12/13/05
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wow... a bit severe don't you think...

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