Absolute Question and Answer Thread (ASK YOUR QUESTIONS HERE!)

reverze · 2011-12-25T22:20:22.000Z

can someone explain the basics process of creating art work

Dr.Faust · 2011-12-26T01:57:52.000Z

any one know how to set ups a 8220 scaler. Is there anything besides the scaler i need for it to work on my monitor.

YOJIMBO · 2011-12-26T03:21:18.000Z

sup guys,

since this is the ABOSOLUTE NOOBIE thread im gonna be super noobie so i apologize lol…you see,im kind of technology noobish and i wanted to ask some questions:

Can anybody point me in the direction of a good website/online glossary of technology terms? (pertaining to computers, tv’s etc.)
I want to get into stick modding and some other types of modding so could anybody point me to a beginner stick building/modding thread? either here on SRK or other sites would be awesome!!

thanks guys!! im sorry for the noobishness

jdm714 · 2011-12-26T03:31:55.000Z

I do not know about the computers and televisions.
But for Arcade Sticks, everything you need is in the FAQ that is Sticky.

gahrling · 2011-12-26T03:39:56.000Z

I want to get into stick modding and some other types of modding so could anybody point me to a beginner stick building/modding thread? either here on SRK or other sites would be awesome!!

http://slagcoin.com/joystick.html

YOJIMBO · 2011-12-26T03:58:47.000Z

http://slagcoin.com/joystick.html

exactly what i was going for !!! :china: quick question: how do you guys do the artwork for sticks?? is it just photoshop or some other software?? again sorry for the noobishness

Hiryu_Saotome · 2011-12-26T05:30:30.000Z

The wires connecting to my joystick to my PCB on my HRAP EX-SE broke off. Does anyone know if its possible to change it to a wiring harness and use a Sanwa JLF instead?

jdm714 · 2011-12-26T05:39:27.000Z

Cannot.
HRAP EX SE is non-Common Ground.

Hiryu_Saotome · 2011-12-26T05:44:18.000Z

Thank you for the reply

Darksakul · 2011-12-26T07:59:44.000Z

Can anybody point me in the direction of a good website/online glossary of technology terms? (pertaining to computers, tv’s etc.)

Kind of board there, so Lets see what I can do.

PC terms (to get your feet wet)
http://www.sharpened.net/glossary/
http://www.buildyourown.org.uk/glossary/

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TV Input Info

en.wikipedia.org

Composite video

Composite video (one channel) is an analog video transmission (without audio) that carries standard definition video typically at 480i or 576i resolution. Video information is encoded on one channel, unlike the higher-quality S-video (two channels) and the even higher-quality component video (three or more channels). Composite video is usually in standard formats such as NTSC, PAL, and SECAM and is often designated by the initials CVBS, for color, video, blanking and sync, or simply as video.

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Component video

Component video is a video signal that has been split into two or more component channels. In popular use, it refers to a type of component analog video (CAV) information that is transmitted or stored as three separate signals. Component video can be contrasted with composite video (NTSC, PAL or SECAM) in which all the video information is combined into a single line level signal that is used in analog television. Like composite, component-video cables do not carry audio and are often paired with...

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Digital Visual Interface

Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface developed by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). The digital interface is used to connect a video source, such as a video display controller, to a display device, such as a computer monitor. It was developed with the intention of creating an industry standard for the transfer of digital video content. The interface is designed to transmit uncompressed digital video and can be configured to support multiple modes such as DVI-A (anal...

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HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a proprietary audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from an HDMI-compliant source device, such as a display controller, to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for analog video standards. HDMI implements the EIA/CEA-861 standards, which define video formats and waveforms, transport of compres...

As you quickly see Google and Wikipedia will be helpful here

YOJIMBO · 2011-12-26T08:05:55.000Z

Kind of board there, so Lets see what I can do.

PC terms (to get your feet wet)
http://www.sharpened.net/glossary/
http://www.buildyourown.org.uk/glossary/

HDTV Lag Guide
The New Definitive HDTV Lag FAQ

TV Input Info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_video
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Component_video
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-Definition_Multimedia_Interface

As you quickly see Google and Wikipedia will be helpful here

awesome! thanks! now i can catch on the times lol

shoryukuma · 2011-12-26T08:11:42.000Z

Hello first post, I recently purchased a Madcatz TE-S Black arcade stick i have had it for about two weeks. With in the past few days I have noticed that the stick will not turn on my xbox, it also will not power on when I turn on my xbox by hand. I always have to unplug the stick and then plug it back in for it to turn on. This is my first stick will Madcatz replace it or does anyone know a simple fix or what might be the problem?

abkallday · 2011-12-26T12:23:34.000Z

What chimp should I buy so i can dual mod my 360 fightstick to work on a ps3?

jdm714 · 2011-12-26T12:44:30.000Z

There is only one available.
ChImp SMD.

gahrling · 2011-12-26T14:51:14.000Z

There is only one available.
ChImp SMD.

Places like Gremlins still only sell the original ChImp board, so maybe that’s what he is referring to.

But yeah, get the ChImp SMD version if you can. Order directly from Toodles here:

http://www.godlikecontrols.com/order.html

Amerika · 2011-12-26T23:42:32.000Z

Is there a way to remove the stock Mad Catz TE-S USB cord and replace it with a detachable one? Let me re-phrase, a relatively easy way to do it?

Darksakul · 2011-12-26T23:45:04.000Z

Hello first post, I recently purchased a Madcatz TE-S Black arcade stick i have had it for about two weeks. With in the past few days I have noticed that the stick will not turn on my xbox, it also will not power on when I turn on my xbox by hand. I always have to unplug the stick and then plug it back in for it to turn on. This is my first stick will Madcatz replace it or does anyone know a simple fix or what might be the problem?

That is Normal, most 3rd party controllers can’t power on a Console by hitting the guide/home button

What chimp should I buy so i can dual mod my 360 fightstick to work on a ps3?

See jdm714 post as there no older model chimps in production.
I didn’t know Gremlins still had a stock of the old ChImps, then again I never shop from Gremlins before.
Ether way your better off with the newer ChImp SMD, as the new chimp is a very straight forwards and easy install. Also the new Chimp SMD does not require soldering

You can get the current ChImp SMD directly from toodles http://www.godlikecontrols.com/order.html

Is there a way to remove the stock Mad Catz TE-S USB cord and replace it with a detachable one? Let me re-phrase, a relatively easy way to do it?

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Llama_egg · 2011-12-27T01:26:27.000Z

Good news and bad news. Good news it my Cthulhu is still working on PS3/PC, bad news it’s not working on 360. The problem has to be between the Cthulhu and the Imp v2, maybe I just have two points touching. :s

jdm714 · 2011-12-27T01:39:42.000Z

I want to see pictures of your current setup.
Last picture you posted was BrawlPad.
And you asked Sparky PWM SMD.

Llama_egg · 2011-12-27T02:25:55.000Z

I want to see pictures of your current setup.
Last picture you posted was BrawlPad.
And you asked Sparky PWM SMD.

I can definitely do that, and as you can probably guess I currently don’t have the Sparky installed. I figured I might as well take it one step at a time!
[spoiler=Messy wiring, yay! Not for the faint of internet!]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/llamaegg/Arcade%20Stick/CameraZOOM-20111226135342846.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/llamaegg/Arcade%20Stick/CameraZOOM-20111226135302100.jpg

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http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/llamaegg/Arcade%20Stick/CameraZOOM-20111226135207029.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/llamaegg/Arcade%20Stick/CameraZOOM-20111226135150288.jpg