An update on the Propeller interface for the Outrun arcade conversion
An update to my Propeller joystick controls for the Outrun Arcade Project:
The Outrun arcade machine uses 5k potentiometers for steering, gas, and brakes. Using the ADC circuit I built last week, I'm reading the data as a serial joystick using the Propeller and PPJOY on the PC. At the moment the steering is digital left/right which MAME accepts, but I'll likely convert the Spin program to output analoge data for precise controls on the actual arcade.
We hit the road today for the Open Hardware Summit
We're packing bags today to hit the road for the Open Hardware Summit in New York City tommorrow. I'm hoping to find a few fellow Propellerheads on the trip!
We have another winner in our Gadget Gangster Giveaway!
John Tarbox was our winner with the correct answer of Wii Nunchuck controller. As soon as he contacts us with his address we'll get a Gadget Gangster enclosure off to him.
We need your help getting the kinks out of the new shipping department! Guess what the item is in the picture and email the correct answer to jeff *at* gadgetgangster.com with the subject line, "GGGiveaway 2". I'll pick the tenth correct answer and send you a Gadget Gangster Enclosure. Contest ends Monday, Sept 12 @ 6:00pm.
With Halloween around the corner, it's time to prepare to scare the candy gobblers.
Ragtop (Propeller forums) has been hard at work preparing for next month with "Doggie", complete with laser based trip wire, glowing eyes, and a camera to take a picture shock and fear. This should provide a lot of Halloween fun next month!
Congradulations to Adam Fabio, who was the tenth correct answer in our freebie contest! That was an easy one to get you guys warmed up. Watch for another chance to win later this weekend!
We're excited to have Jeff join us at Gadget Gangster - he's been part of the Propeller community for several years, including creating product documentation, editing PropellerPowered.com, running the Unofficial Propeller Expos, and co-authoring 'Getting Started with the Propeller'. He started last month, updating the site and creating original content. In the next few weeks, he'll also take on shipping duties, providing faster delivery to the East Coast.
We need your help testing our new shipping department! I'm going to give away several Gadget Gangster products, and ship them to you free! Let's start with something fun! Email me your guess of what the object is in the picture and what it is used for. Send it to jeff *at* gadgetgangster.com with the Subject line, "GGGiveaway1". I'll pick the 10th correct answer and ship you a free Gadget Gangster USB Propeller Platform. Giveaway1 ends on Sept 8th, 6PM EST.
Adafruit's RGB LED Matrix on a Propeller? Ray says "Why Not?"
Rayman (Propeller Forums) recently acquired a few samples of the 16x32 RGB LED displays courtesy of Adafruit. He's on a mission to get these working with the Propeller.
We are about to unveil some exciting changes and new products for the fall.
If you listen real closely you can hear the sounds of progress at Gadget Gangster. We've got exciting new products in the works as well as expansion of a key department.
