Bacteria's project: "Project Unity"

[bacteria]

I've got around 20 GameCube games, although not played many of them yet, and couldn't remember initially which ones used the C stick for testing purposes! lol

You guys are right, console modding has expanded in some ways, although the audience is diminishing for such when they lose interest in retro consoles for other pastimes. Most people seem to want to make portables with N64, GameCube, NES clones and that's pretty much it by and large. I've lost interest in these sorts of things mostly as "been there, done that"; mods i'm interested are primarily ones that haven't been done before (or much) or different in the way i'm doing them.

What I like about my Alpha Omega project, on a modding level, is my project is totally unique; never been done before and probably won't be done by others after me. That isn't an idle boast, it's a fact.

[thelolotov]

What I like about my Alpha Omega project, on a modding level, is my project is totally unique; never been done before and probably won't be done by others after me.

I wouldn't be too sure about that last part, I'm getting pretty jealous,

Aww, who am I kidding, I don't have the knowledge or resources. XD

[jeffro11]

Are we forgetting about the R2D2 with 8 consoles? Or about the MANY MANY multi console systems that appeared on TechTV in the early 2000's? The Super Genintari?

They may not have as many consoles as yours will, but you are not the first.

The controller I'll give you, sure thats a great idea, but the rest... no. Sorry.

[bacteria]

There are a few systems that have a few console systems built in, yes; however they all use the original controllers for the systems so have the ports for the original controllers to go into if you notice. The reason for this is that the controllers are incompatible (with a couple of exceptions) and conflict with each other; also some systems use a matrix on the controller that makes life harder still (Intellivision, Colecovision). Some controllers are far from easy to use (Colecovision, CD-I and some others). Less popular systems also use a variety of different voltages to manage, whereas many of the popular systems only use one voltage to run.

These other multi systems you refer to don't use the same base controller, that is what makes this project unique - as it does. It also makes the build far more complex, however, you won't need a large box of controllers at the end of the project with the usual spaghetti of tangled wires.

When i've made the next video in the next weeks (lots of work to do to get to that stage), it'll become far clearer as a picture paints a thousand words.

[thelolotov]

These other multi systems you refer to don't use the same base controller, that is what makes this project unique - as it does. It also makes the build far more complex, however, you won't need a large box of controllers at the end of the project with the usual spaghetti of tangled wires.

There will be a spaghetti of wires, but they'll be enclosed, XD

[bacteria]

That is very true, no idea how much wiring will be inside the console base unit but it could well be 80-100m with all the cart relocation, power lines, cables, etc inside. The unit will also be heavy at several kilos in weight (the console innards weigh quite a bit after all), so not overly portable either - it'll be a situation of finding a home for it in the lounge and leaving it in a permanent place, hence why i'm using around a 12 foot cable to connect the base unit to the controller so the controller unit can be used easily on the sofa without moving the base unit!

[thelolotov]

That is very true, no idea how much wiring will be inside the console base unit but it could well be 80-100m with all the cart relocation, power lines, cables, etc inside. The unit will also be heavy at several kilos in weight (the console innards weigh quite a bit after all), so not overly portable either - it'll be a situation of finding a home for it in the lounge and leaving it in a permanent place, hence why i'm using around a 12 foot cable to connect the base unit to the controller so the controller unit can be used easily on the sofa without moving the base unit!

This is not the sort of project I'd modify to fit my house, this is the sort of project that I'd modify my house to fit around.

[CRTGAMER]

I don't know why there are negative comments about this project. My suspicion is jealousy and not having the skills to do the same. Bacteria, you have some phenomenal mods and this one is really special. I hope when Racketboy makes that Arcade Controller Blog, part of this Thread is included. Truly amazing logistics involved in designing and building the Alpha Omega!

Say, maybe this thread should be in the Guides Section?
Its definitey one on the most thorough and informative.
PM a Mod if you want it moved.

[thelolotov]

I don't know why there are negative comments about this project. My suspicion is jealousy and not having the skills to do the same.

Say, maybe this thread should be in the Guides Section?
Its definitey one on the most thorough and informative.
PM a Mod if you want it moved.

Just my $0.02, might want to wait until it is complete.

[AppleQueso]

I don't know why there are negative comments about this project. My suspicion is jealousy and not having the skills to do the same.

There are negative comments? Did I miss something?