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    First time project. Pi Mini arcade(W.I.P)

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    • TwoGuidosGamingT
      TwoGuidosGaming
      last edited by

      what buttons are a must have? coin and player start? anything else?

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      • PingSpikeP
        PingSpike
        last edited by

        If you're using an IPAC you can shift-enable buttons. Take a look at my build (in signature) I've got a 1P button but to insert a coin I simply press 1P and 'Fire' together :)

        Here's my RetroStation project - http://www.pingspike.com/retrostation-part-4/

        :D

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        • TwoGuidosGamingT
          TwoGuidosGaming
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          Since this was my first project I didnt want to spend alot of money on this, also because I might be building a 2 player bartop machine with the experience from this project. But anyways i bought this:
          http://www.ebay.com/itm/261560982686?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

          I only plan on using the 8 buttons for now, the other two buttons are smaller in diameter, if I need to use those, I'll just drill out 2 holes for them.
          Is the board simliar to IPAC? Does the same thing, yes?

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          • PingSpikeP
            PingSpike
            last edited by

            Yup, certainly looks to operate in the same way as the IPAC mate :)

            Here's my RetroStation project - http://www.pingspike.com/retrostation-part-4/

            :D

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            • TwoGuidosGamingT
              TwoGuidosGaming
              last edited by

              quick update, got some more painting to do and waiting on screen.
              https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-Ic2qH9GNSGaU53Si1YNXJRdGVGUmZtWHQzQmgwQUFJVFNZ/view?usp=sharing

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              • C
                Cole_48
                last edited by Cole_48

                Looks great, what screen do you plan to use

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                • TwoGuidosGamingT
                  TwoGuidosGaming @Cole_48
                  last edited by

                  @Cole_48 the 7" elcheapo one on ebay lol

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                  • TwoGuidosGamingT
                    TwoGuidosGaming
                    last edited by

                    Got a little bit more work done on it, not quite done yet.

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                    • BriganeB
                      Brigane
                      last edited by

                      Ahh Metal Slug. What a classic.
                      Just curious but are you using a 4-way or 8-way joystick?

                      Systems: Raspberry Pi 0/2/3 Model B+
                      Os: RetroPie 4.5
                      Frontend: Emulationstation & Attract Mode

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                      • TwoGuidosGamingT
                        TwoGuidosGaming @Brigane
                        last edited by

                        @Brigane i have it on 8 way, but it can go 4 way.

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