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Nec.Game.head

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Duo-R Running on my Neo Geo 50 Candy Cab control panel
« on: December 22, 2014, 06:27:10 PM »
Just thought I'd share this little project that I'm working on. I pad hacked 2 PC Engine controllers, wired them up to my Neo Geo 50's control panel and I'm using a RGB Scart to Component converter to display the image on my 42" LCD monitor. Just like that I'm able to play my Duo-R off of the Neo 50's control panel. My plan is to buy another XRGB as I got rid of my old one to interface it with my 42" LCD screen and be able to emulate scanlines on it for a much more authentic look. And I also will be ordering a Jamma fingerboard to solder my pad hacked controllers to and be able to connect it directly to my Neo 50's Jamma edge connector. I love playing my Duo-R on my Sony BVM's but their is something about playing it off of a Candy cab that makes it feel that much better !! Here is a pic of it as is so far. What do you guys think of my idea ??



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ccovell

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Re: Duo-R Running on my Neo Geo 50 Candy Cab control panel
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2014, 07:48:40 PM »
Looks great, but doesn't pounding on the arcade buttons make the CD skip?

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Re: Duo-R Running on my Neo Geo 50 Candy Cab control panel
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2014, 11:02:44 PM »
When can I visit? Tell me you live near NYC. Thank you.


Looks great, but doesn't pounding on the arcade buttons make the CD skip?

Finesse. All it requires is finesse. No skipping, then :)
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Re: Duo-R Running on my Neo Geo 50 Candy Cab control panel
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2014, 01:51:11 AM »
It looks pretty good, but I'm not sold on OBEYing on LCDs.
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Re: Duo-R Running on my Neo Geo 50 Candy Cab control panel
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2014, 03:26:21 AM »
ccovell so far I have no had any issues regarding the Duo-R skipping. My plan is to have it inside of the cab once I make the Jamma edge connector for it. If I do at some point end up with any skipping I'll just have it setup on the side of the cab. Hopefully I won't have any issues with that at any point.

esteban Lol dude I wish I was in your area or vice versa !! We would definitely be having some awesome Obey sessions !! Still residing in wonderful Downey CA.

Necromancer Yeah I totally understand the whole LCD screen and retro gaming thing. I typically only run my consoles on RGB monitors, lol but I just couldn't help myself !! Had to try out on the Ol Duo-R on my Neo 50. Hopefully when I score on another XRGB the overall image quality will be a bit more acceptable. As I have busted some balls for doing this kind of thing in the past. I switched up the monitor type on the cab as the original 50" rear projection screen CRT is in a massive wooden enclosure !! This method gave me back tons of space and also allows for me to run my Naiomi Arcade hardware on it. Had to compromise a bit on this project to make it work a bit more universal with different types of hardware.

                                               Thanks guys for the input !! Keep em coming !!
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Re: Duo-R Running on my Neo Geo 50 Candy Cab control panel
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2014, 03:30:03 AM »

ccovell so far I have no had any issues regarding the Duo-R skipping. My plan is to have it inside of the cab once I make the Jamma edge connector for it. If I do at some point end up with any skipping I'll just have it setup on the side of the cab. Hopefully I won't have any issues with that at any point.

esteban Lol dude I wish I was in your area or vice versa !! We would definitely be having some awesome Obey sessions !! Still residing in wonderful Downey CA.

Necromancer Yeah I totally understand the whole LCD screen and retro gaming thing. I typically only run my consoles on RGB monitors, lol but I just couldn't help myself !! Had to try out on the Ol Duo-R on my Neo 50. Hopefully when I score on another XRGB the overall image quality will be a bit more acceptable. As I have busted some balls for doing this kind of thing in the past. I switched up the monitor type on the cab as the original 50" rear projection screen CRT is in a massive wooden enclosure !! This method gave me back tons of space and also allows for me to run my Naiomi Arcade hardware on it. Had to compromise a bit on this project to make it work a bit more universal with different types of hardware.

                                               Thanks guys for the input !! Keep em coming !!

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Re: Duo-R Running on my Neo Geo 50 Candy Cab control panel
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2014, 04:56:11 AM »

ccovell so far I have no had any issues regarding the Duo-R skipping. My plan is to have it inside of the cab once I make the Jamma edge connector for it. If I do at some point end up with any skipping I'll just have it setup on the side of the cab. Hopefully I won't have any issues with that at any point.

esteban Lol dude I wish I was in your area or vice versa !! We would definitely be having some awesome Obey sessions !! Still residing in wonderful Downey CA.

Necromancer Yeah I totally understand the whole LCD screen and retro gaming thing. I typically only run my consoles on RGB monitors, lol but I just couldn't help myself !! Had to try out on the Ol Duo-R on my Neo 50. Hopefully when I score on another XRGB the overall image quality will be a bit more acceptable. As I have busted some balls for doing this kind of thing in the past. I switched up the monitor type on the cab as the original 50" rear projection screen CRT is in a massive wooden enclosure !! This method gave me back tons of space and also allows for me to run my Naiomi Arcade hardware on it. Had to compromise a bit on this project to make it work a bit more universal with different types of hardware.

                                               Thanks guys for the input !! Keep em coming !!

DOWNEY!

I think I already told you (or someone), but I lived in LAKEWOOD, CA a decade ago!!!!!!!


Lakewood, right where Bellflower and 91 cross each other.

Crazy.


Lol Yep it was me !! Dude we could have been retro gaming bros 10  years ago !!
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Re: Duo-R Running on my Neo Geo 50 Candy Cab control panel
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2014, 05:15:18 AM »
Very cool setup!

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Re: Duo-R Running on my Neo Geo 50 Candy Cab control panel
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2014, 01:43:34 AM »
that my old duo-r? :)

Nec.Game.head

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Re: Duo-R Running on my Neo Geo 50 Candy Cab control panel
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2014, 04:58:05 AM »
that my old duo-r? :)


Lol And you know this man !! You've got the eagles eye for spotting out the your ol girl !! She's been fully overhauled since I got her from you a few years back. Replaced the old laser, RGB 5volt amp added, new mod chip installed, and I added a green LED light to the power switch and I also replaced the standard red LED on the CD reading light with a 4 color cycling LED. Loving every minute of owning her !! Thanks once again !!










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cr8zykuban0

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Re: Duo-R Running on my Neo Geo 50 Candy Cab control panel
« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2014, 06:44:35 AM »
loving those multi color lights from the duo r. love the cab set up.