Posted by Marty on 11, 2001 at 2:47 PM:
In Reply to: Tron Optical Encoders posted by Prozach on 11, 2001 at 8:14 AM:
: I just recently picked up a used Tron control panel with a blue handle(schweet!) However much to my dissapointment the panel was in fairly poor shape...It was very rusty among other things. I took it over ot my girfriends dads shop and dismantled the unit and then sandblasted the rusty parts....all I can say is wow....looks practically brand new....the spinner now spins and the all the rubber on the joystick is in great condition. My question has to do with the spinner...has anyone ever used a tron spinner with a Ke72 or similar device? or would it just be easier to replace the original Tron circuit with say either a mouse hack or a Happ Optical Encoder? Thanks...also would you guys consider it blasphemous to convert a Karate Champ upright? I don't consider it to be that classic of a game...although it is a single player cab. Anyways as always thanks for any input.
I'd have to say that I always thought of Karate Champ as a classic myself, I loved the game. I'd say if the cabinet was trashed beyond repair, then go for it, I just think it's a shame to turn a good cab into a MAME cab when there are so many resources to build your own. I'm following Lusid's plan right now and it's looking great. And I am a TERRIBLE carpenter. =)
Just my $.02, good luck with your project
Marty