If I understand correctly, the Ultrapin's can't be upgraded to the many videopins we've started to see all over the place (those that have 150 tables), at least not without a lot of hassle. I might be getting confused with anotehr Vpin but from what I understand, the ultrapin's can only be upgraded via games that come with some kind of a dongle, and then we're talking about 12 more tables for a total of 24, or something like that.  Most of these 150 tables pins are all custom made, either via using the body of an existing pin or via upcoming shell kits (I thought I read Mameroom is considering selling some, though there's nothing available yet). Just keep in mind, if you go this route, you should consider getting the screen first, to ensure it fits in.

At the Hyperspin boards, there's a fellow canadian that I think has offered to make people a vpin (I think the user name is Rawd I believe, go to HyperSpin's website and search for his posts to confirm - I'm at work and can't access the site to confirm).  No idea where he lives but however you look at it, it's not cheap to put something like this together, pending the size of the screen and the "finishing" touches that make it look good. Absolutely no idea what his price is, or if you'd consider it fair.  I know with any custom work not done by ourselves, it usually costs an arm and a leg...

Quoted from The Loafer

If I understand correctly, the Ultrapin's can't be upgraded to the many videopins we've started to see all over the place (those that have 150 tables), at least not without a lot of hassle. I might be getting confused with anotehr Vpin but from what I understand, the ultrapin's can only be upgraded via games that come with some kind of a dongle, and then we're talking about 12 more tables for a total of 24, or something like that.  Most of these 150 tables pins are all custom made, either via using the body of an existing pin or via upcoming shell kits (I thought I read Mameroom is considering selling some, though there's nothing available yet). Just keep in mind, if you go this route, you should consider getting the screen first, to ensure it fits in.

At the Hyperspin boards, there's a fellow canadian that I think has offered to make people a vpin (I think the user name is Rawd I believe, go to HyperSpin's website and search for his posts to confirm - I'm at work and can't access the site to confirm).  No idea where he lives but however you look at it, it's not cheap to put something like this together, pending the size of the screen and the "finishing" touches that make it look good. Absolutely no idea what his price is, or if you'd consider it fair.  I know with any custom work not done by ourselves, it usually costs an arm and a leg...

OK.
Thanks for the tips....

Quoted from The Loafer

At the Hyperspin boards, there's a fellow canadian that I think has offered to make people a vpin (I think the user name is Rawd I believe, go to HyperSpin's website and search for his posts to confirm - I'm at work and can't access the site to confirm).  No idea where he lives but however you look at it, it's not cheap to put something like this together, pending the size of the screen and the "finishing" touches that make it look good. Absolutely no idea what his price is, or if you'd consider it fair.  I know with any custom work not done by ourselves, it usually costs an arm and a leg...

I contacted the guy (Rawd).
He can make me the cabinet with everything in it, including the computer but he says that he cannot load the tables and sell them, it's illegal.
I could get him make me the Hyperpin, but I would need someone to help me load up the tables.
Can someone do this for me? I'll pay anyone who's willing to help me on this.
I know nothing about doing this...
PM me.
Thanks.
Claude.

Quoted from ALJO

I contacted the guy (Rawd).
He can make me the cabinet with everything in it, including the computer but he says that he cannot load the tables and sell them, it's illegal.
I could get him make me the Hyperpin, but I would need someone to help me load up the tables.
Can someone do this for me? I'll pay anyone who's willing to help me on this.
I know nothing about doing this...
PM me.
Thanks.
Claude.

Hey Claude, I don't see why he couldn't build it for himself and decide he doesn't want it and sell it to you, no different than selling a MAME... is it?

Dave

There are legalities when it comes to roms that I appreciate why Rawd would prefer not getting into.

Pis Claude, t'en est rendu où avec ton Ultrapin ????

Quoted from joce

Pis Claude, t'en est rendu où avec ton Ultrapin ????

J'vais attendre encore un peu....
Il y a un gars du U.S. qui va me la faire et un membre MAACA qui va me la programer.
ca devrait me couter environs 5000$, et je devrait avoir environs 250 tables, toute des tables Williams, Bally et d'autre deja existante....

Did he tell you what  the cost would be  to build you one?? Maybe a we can get a few members together and have him build a few and get a price break

I am sure there is a talented cabinet maker in our midst (I can think of at least one in particular) who might take on a mass order.

What you'd need is a plan that includes a well layed out plan for all the parts hardware, cabinet materials and software (not including ROMs) including the electronic plunger and other IO gear.  I've traded emails with nanotechent's president recently, he seems like the kind who would be up for a group purchase, and electronics (LCD screens) and cabinet decals (aka vehicle wrap) are not difficult to source.

With an oranizer and say at least 6 committed purchasers, we could go ahead with a group project ala "Big Bang Bar" - so long as people are willing to pre-pay.

Budgetting and finding committed purchasers is the first order of business.  How much would you be willing to spend on a quality Hyperspin/Future Pinball cabinet? $2,000, $3,000, $5,000?

Be careful with pre building cabinets, less you have problems getting the LCD to fit in afterwards. Many who've built them have stated "it's important to first know your LCD dimensions".  It's becoming a lesser problem because many are now decasing the LCD (which if I ever get going on this, is what I will do) but just keep this in mind.

Sounds interesting...

Quoted from wbradley

Sounds interesting...

Yes very interesting !!!