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Offline ProfessorDan

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My first Arcade Machine!
« on: October 26, 2017, 10:49:41 PM »
Hello everyone. After seeing a 5 month old offerup ad, figure i'll take a shot in the dark with a message. Got myself what looks to be a home use only minimum played Off-road racing stand up. Under my bed is the PCB Neil Hernandez used to submit his Twingalaxies records, as well as some of my times that were never submitted. It's eventually going to get converted into that. I been playing MAME v106 with a keyboard and have every single USA and WORLD time beat on inp(s) with difficulty 9 not the factory 5 that TG  require. I'm extremely happy right now to place my hands on a steering wheel again and soon rewrite the record books for Cruis'n USA after 20 years.

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Re: My first Arcade Machine!
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2017, 12:30:03 AM »
keep us posted  ;)

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Re: My first Arcade Machine!
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2017, 12:58:48 AM »
Me thinks my Crusin' could use a good workout...your welcome to play it anytime.
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My first Arcade Machine!
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2017, 07:10:07 AM »
Danny popped his cherry ! Congrats on the pick up!
I'll sign the Offroad Marquee if want me to. Who know's maybe the machine will go up in value ?
I'll swing by the house to check out the machine sometime next week.
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Re: My first Arcade Machine!
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2017, 10:22:16 AM »
Congrats on the pick up!
I'll swing by the house to learn more.

Anyways, Hello Fred you're the best! Sure Funwiz, I travel to Orlando a lot and Lakeland? is just a few exit away. :)
« Last Edit: October 27, 2017, 10:26:08 AM by 72 »

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Re: My first Arcade Machine!
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2017, 02:37:35 AM »
Congrats Danny!  :D
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Re: My first Arcade Machine!
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2017, 10:36:24 AM »
Great pickup Danny!

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Re: My first Arcade Machine!
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2017, 04:36:33 PM »
Thanks Eric & ArcadeAction!

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Re: My first Arcade Machine!
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2017, 01:08:41 PM »
Danny popped his cherry ! Congrats on the pick up!
I'll sign the Offroad Marquee if want me to. Who know's maybe the machine will go up in value ?
I'll swing by the house to check out the machine sometime next week.


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Re: My first Arcade Machine!
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2017, 03:49:10 PM »
someone remind Neil that the stand up version doesn't have a brake pedal, apparently he's not comprehending that. I have better time(s) on a keyboard than some players do on a steering wheel. I don't like to release my game play because i'm not after recognition. I'll upload some teasers to Youtube :)     

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Re: My first Arcade Machine!
« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2017, 05:35:13 PM »
I'm glad I met this guy. :)

1 damm good gamer. :)

it's a cruisin USA, right?

,,,Got myself what looks to be a home use only minimum played Off-road racing stand up. xxx
I'm extremely happy right now to place my hands on a steering wheel again and soon rewrite the record books for Cruis'n USA after 20 years.
WTB:  HotDoggin'
              ...seriously, would grab one. thanks.

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Re: My first Arcade Machine!
« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2017, 08:19:36 PM »
I'm glad I met this guy. :)

1 damm good gamer. :)

it's a cruisin USA, right?

thanks Chris! :) Off-Road Challenge which you can swap the PCB boards on.

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Re: My first Arcade Machine!
« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2017, 02:39:29 PM »
someone remind Neil that the stand up version doesn't have a brake pedal, apparently he's not comprehending that. I have better time(s) on a keyboard than some players do on a steering wheel. I don't like to release my game play because i'm not after recognition. I'll upload some teasers to Youtube :)   

I apologize for that message, it meant no harm. Neil and I are the best of friends who sometimes take shots at each other for fun.
Very happy for his success and accomplishments., he's not the number 2 Azzhole, he's number 1. :)

here's a Arcade Star Wars Racer practice run, hope you enjoy.

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Re: My first Arcade Machine!
« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2017, 08:07:20 PM »
Update time.

Neil came by yesterday and helped with a chassis. The game audits showed 112 plays and the steering wheel's force feedback sure felt like it. I'll add the finishing touches to fully restore and hopefully bring it to a show with Cruis'n USA on it.

PS: 7 games later, there's a new World Record but i'm not interested or associated with TwinGalaxies anymore. So i'll upload some youtube later.