The "Check out my Supergun!" thread

Kyle · March 24, 2014, 5:19am

Fuck I need one of these.

That counter is awesome. Needs a turbo button for that old PC feel.

Jasen_Hicks · March 24, 2014, 5:24am

Thanks! The counter is the 5V line. Real time, Real Accurate info!

These are going to be even better with the USB boards inside

PrinceMurphy · March 28, 2014, 2:31am

FreedomGundam:

Due to an unexpected acquisition of a CPS2 A+B board a few months back, so I’ve only recently got into arcade hardware, but it’s been fascinating me since then.
Here’s my Supergun, heavily inspired by Gummo’s PS2 Supergun; I finished this about a month ago, but didn’t get around to taking pics or writing up an explanation until now.

Note that I built this exclusively for CPS2 (and by consequence CPS3, and some Naomi) use only; the JAMMA wires for audio-out (10/L) and buttons 4/5 (25/26/c/d) have been removed.

Front:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e18/tidalwav/joysticks/Supergun/supergun_front.png

The 360’s power LED turns on when the Supergun is on

Standard Supergun DA-15 ports have been installed in the Memory Card slots

The stock Sync button is now the Test button

The stock Power button is now the Service button

The stock USB ports are still in place; waiting for @undamned’s USB->Discrete PCBs!

Back:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e18/tidalwav/joysticks/Supergun/supergun_back.png

Power plug hole has been enlarged slightly to take standard C13 computer power cables

Stock multi A/V output jack is still in place, and supports composite and component through standard 360 cables

Stock LAN/USB port has been removed and replaced with a power rocker switch

Cable bay:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e18/tidalwav/joysticks/Supergun/supergun_storage.png

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e18/tidalwav/joysticks/Supergun/supergun_cables.png

Stock HDD bay cover

JAMMA harness, Kick harness, audio RCA cables, and power cable are fixed and roll inside, there’s about 12" that you can pull out on each of the cables; there’s sadly not enough room to fit in the A/V output cables as well.

Makes for easy transport!

Inside:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e18/tidalwav/joysticks/Supergun/supergun_inside.png

Custom hand-cut-and-built ABS wire-“cage”

JAMMA and Kick harnesses are connected to their appropriate spots

Audio RCA cables are connected to the audio output L/R signals on the stock 360 multi A/V-output jack

The stock 12V 360 fans cool the power supply as well; I tried to run them on 5V to keep them quieter, but the power supply didn’t provide enough juice on the 5V line for that.

Running:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e18/tidalwav/joysticks/Supergun/supergun_on.jpg

Running my favorite fighting game of all time: Capcom’s Marvel Super Heroes.

While I’m waiting for @undamned and his USB–>Discrete boards, I have one (old) arcade stick wired up to a DA-15 plug, but I also made a couple of adators to be able to use PSX/PS2 controllers/sticks on via the DA-15 ports, using a couple of FGW Converters from @Toodles:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e18/tidalwav/joysticks/Supergun/supergun_ps2adaptor.jpg

I may build yet another Supergun (of a different design) in the next few months if I have the time; but we’ll see how that goes.

What power supply are u using?

PrinceMurphy · March 28, 2014, 3:04am

Im so amuetuer. Heres one for you guys to laugh at. I got it all working though. Using the Vogatek MKV i just got with an MVS board. Making the controller cable was my first real soldering project. I got get all of my stuff organized. Just threw it together to make sure it all works. I wanna eventually put the MK V into an xbox 360 shell ala Freedom Gundam.

Darksakul · March 28, 2014, 5:17am

For that monster hole I guess getting a Switch craft HD15 passthough. And get a DB 15 cable (similar to what used for neo geo controllers) and two matching HD 15 (VGA connector) connector and hood.
Mod your cable so your DB 15 (wider plug) goes to the super gun, and the HD 15 goes towards your stick. It will clean up that Rats Nest of wire you have there. the 2nd VGA connector would be used ont he inside to connect to the panel mount connector.

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mzCQLdR2S452xRG8w_j-u_A.jpg

a Switch craft panel mount HD15 passthough (it installs like a Neutrik connector)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51bRS-zJbBL.SL1372.jpg

DB 15 cables

FreedomGundam · March 28, 2014, 5:28am

Just something random I picked up on eBay, a 5V 6A, 12V 2A switching power supply.

PrinceMurphy · March 28, 2014, 6:36am

The MK V uses 20pin power supplies. I can’t seem to find one online that looks like it will fit in the Xbox 360 shell. Any suggestions?

Jasen_Hicks · March 28, 2014, 6:40am

I sell the triple voltage PS that actually goes in a cab. They will fig height wise. Probably a little mod for the width.

PrinceMurphy · March 28, 2014, 6:46am

Link?

FreedomGundam · March 28, 2014, 7:04am

This is the one I used.

Forum_Viewer · March 28, 2014, 7:10am

I got a question about Supergun compatibility.

How well does it work with Model 3 games and System 246 games? A local arcade operator is liquidating some of his games, and VF3 and Tekken 4 are on wholesale. I would snatch them up for home use, but I need to find out if they work out well with a supergun.

If that doesn’t work, then I can just lease them out or sell em to a local pawn shop.

FreedomGundam · March 28, 2014, 7:18am

I’m not sure if you’re understanding what a “Supergun” is, based on your question.

The Supergun is essentially something that interfaces controls input and audio/video output with an arcade board, and usually power as well.

So essentially, it’s a homemade adapter, in its simplest definition. As such, it technically is compatible with EVERYTHING. Including modded SNES’, Genesis’, etc.

If you’re asking about a very specific Supergun (ie, a Vogatek, or even something custom that Jason Hicks makes) you’re going to have to actually mention which supergun you’re talking about.

Also note that neither System 246 nor Model 3 use JAMMA as their connection standard; System 246 uses a pseudo-JVS (info here), while the Model 3 uses something completely different, if I’m not mistaken.

PrinceMurphy · March 28, 2014, 8:37am

Got a diagram for wiring that type of supply to a 20 pin connector? Sorry for cluttering this thread. I know it’s more of a “Show n Tell” thread.

FreedomGundam · March 28, 2014, 9:12am

Any power supply would work, technically. 20-pin is just a standard PC motherboard Molex connector. Just google the pinout, and build yourself the connector.

PrinceMurphy · March 28, 2014, 12:23pm

For some reason, I was thinking I would have to use all twenty pins on the connector. Got it.

FreedomGundam · March 28, 2014, 5:06pm

Well, you might, but that depends on your Supergun.

I don’t know how the pins are routed on your Supergun, but if each of the pins (or at least, all the 5V/12V/-5V/Gnd pins) are routed individually to separate points, you might actually need to supply those voltages at those pins; ie, the board might be looking for those voltages at those specific pins, so you’ll need to provide it there one way or another.

On the flipside, from the 20-pin connector on the board, if all the 12V lines are connected on your Supergun’s side, as are the 5V, -5V, Gnd, and whatever else (to other lines of the same type), you might be able to get away with just connecting one line of each type to the 20-pin Molex connector.

Jasen_Hicks · March 31, 2014, 5:30am

Code Name Orange Crush complete!

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t31.0-8/1271556_1565233017036048_884977760_o.jpg

NENDO · March 31, 2014, 6:01am

Cleeeeeeeean!

jwyder · April 1, 2014, 1:09am

Just Awesome setup!!! When will you start selling the MK30? Do you have a picture of the back of the Supergun you can post? I will purchase one soon!!

Jasen_Hicks · April 1, 2014, 1:11am

Soon! I have to list them and take more pics first. Also need to check the math on final assembly costs!