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Post by EverestX on Jul 22, 2008 20:44:40 GMT
I am now the *Proud* owner of a beautiful Die Hard Arcade ST-V cab.
I will be adding a saturn to the machine and was wondering if anyone had any experiencing modding a saturn to a jamma machine. I am looking for any pointers or guides if anyone knows any to aid me in my creation of an incredibly awesome machine.
Any help would be great, will post cab pics tonight!
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Post by chizzles on Jul 22, 2008 21:12:59 GMT
You'd probably be better off asking over at Games SX, however I think you probably will need to sacrafice two Saturn pads, to get the encoder chips from inside them and make an adapter for your harness, so the joysticks can interface with the Saturn.
You will also need an RGB cable no doubt.
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Post by EverestX on Jul 23, 2008 13:45:01 GMT
I was afraid I would be building it by hand, While I could build it entirely myself, its unfortunate since I know the Saturn timer Exists! Here's a picture  and a link to where I found it www.marcianitos.org/foro/showthread.php?t=6349The crappy part is I have no idea what language that is, or how to contact a forum member in another language  |
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Post by mmmonkey on Jul 23, 2008 14:26:49 GMT
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Post by chizzles on Jul 23, 2008 15:12:13 GMT
Will you be investing in any ST-V carts also?
Sometimes the ST-V versions are slightly more impressive.
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Post by EverestX on Jul 23, 2008 15:45:07 GMT
Just FYI the pictured timer is a bit more than a direct hookup,
It will allow you to use Real coins for timed play should you ever choose when connected to your . It will also flash some colors ( R G or B ) as an overlay on the game when your time (from the quarter) is running out.
Most importantly you can keep the Saturn (AV cable too!) and the cabinet unmodified. It also takes care of the controller emulation rather than having to manually solder to 2 controller pcbs (HUGE PLUS!) It also has some additional features such as adjusting the volume before the Jamma Connector,
They generally go for about $75+ but they can save some major headache. They make them for most everything even PC Engine (http://nfggames.com/forum2/index.php?topic=2974.0) The issue is Sourcing them these days!
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Post by EverestX on Jul 23, 2008 17:23:46 GMT
Yes I will be getting as many ST-V Carts as possible! I am currently bidding on Steep Slope Slider (Im an addict for this game) and also Virtua Fighter Remix. I'm also planning on getting Radiant too, the cart is way cheaper than the saturn version!
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Post by chizzles on Jul 23, 2008 17:33:48 GMT
Yes I will be getting as many ST-V Carts as possible! I am currently bidding on Steep Slope Slider (Im an addict for this game) and also Virtua Fighter Remix. I'm also planning on getting Radiant too, the cart is way cheaper than the saturn version! Good stuff, there are some really nice inserts for Radiant Silvergun out there on the web, I am not sure if they are designed for Shock Boxes though? Also, ST-V is region locked, so Japanese carts will not work on a UK ST-V etc... is yours modded? |
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Post by mick_aka on Jul 23, 2008 17:53:37 GMT
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Post by EverestX on Jul 23, 2008 21:13:13 GMT
Im acctually hoping to make my own bios chip. However I can not find any info on building the "Switchless" version I see for sale online. So I might indeed purchase one. I was having some dificulties finding a supplier of the required chip anyway. It looks like My Saturn may be the only system in my cab that I do not use a MGCD/Timer for. I can't seem to source one..  Controller destruction here I come. |
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Post by EverestX on Jul 25, 2008 17:27:02 GMT
As promised, here are some pics. Unfortunately I took these pictures prior to acctually cleaning off the cab so it appears to have more blemishes than are really there. Full Cab  Marquee  Slightly chopped upper half  Control Panel  LEGIT sticker  INTERNAL Test and Service & Video adjustment (Inside Control panel)   PSU  If anyone would like additional pictures let me know. |
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Post by mick_aka on Jul 25, 2008 17:31:10 GMT
That, is freakin' awesome!
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Post by EverestX on Jul 28, 2008 12:27:39 GMT
Woo who! I won Steep Slope Sliders for the ST-v on ebay. Unfortunately i was outbid on Virtua fighter remix by $0.50.
Oh well, It looks like will be undertaking installing a modded Xbox in cabinet first console wise. I am getting a parts list togather to order today. then comes the saturn!
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Post by EverestX on Aug 7, 2008 0:13:17 GMT
As of today I own 4 games for the beast. I've got DHA, Steep Slope Sliders, Winter Heat, and Taisen Tanto-R 'Sasshissu As of currentI can not play the last title due to bios limitations... Soon to be addressed I hope.
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Post by EverestX on Aug 15, 2008 18:21:54 GMT
Well guys, I've ordered the Multi Jamma and the Xbox timer so I'll be waiting on those various parts. In the mean time I have been trying to clean the inside of the cab.
One thing I am not fond of (in regard to this cab) is the pouris texture on the inside of the cabinet, it's much more course than the outside and a real pain to clean, I feel like I am just moving the dust back into the pores.
Once all the parts get here I plan to test the timer before making any internal modification to the machine... from there it's all Dremel, sweat, and blood
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Controller destruction here I come.