Dancing Tofu Gaming - GIGANAUT Dance Pad Beta (upd. 8/9)

FatalLightning · Basic Member Joined: 07 Jan 2007

I am so hyped for this!!!!

I've been holding up on buying 2 bluesharks because of this thead!

trob xD · Trick Member Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Ohio

Make a prototype ASAP.

EVERYONE is looking forward to it!

ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

I've been working on the first prototype, but money's really holding me back.

I'm almost done with the base, but I don't have anything for the sensors or panels yet. I might just slap on some old tx1000 panels and use a couple sheets of tin foil for the sensors, then test it for one song (getting a vid) and take pics.
Just to give a general idea of what it is.
I'll try to pick up some lexan and sheet steel when I have the money, but I tend to be pretty much dirt poor from December to June every year.

If anyone wants to transfer a few dollars to my paypal ([email protected]), I will be eternally grateful, and I'll punch Steve if he refuses to give you discount prices.

I'll keep a history of anyone who does contribute money, and knock it off any DTG purchases plus, say 10% interest.
So, if you donate $100, we'll knock $110 of any compilation of future purchases. We'll also worship you like a god.

Yes, at this point, I'm pretty much just asking to borrow a couple bucks as a friend, nothing formal. Then, I'll use my executive power to get you discounts reflecting what you lend me.

Donation-free, I can't guarantee to have anything ready to go for a pretty long time.
Prototypes don't pay for themselves, and I'm jobless until further notice. =(
Hopefully Steve will get that job at Jack-in-the-Box and help out in paying for the prototypes.
But even if so, it could still take a while.

Maybe I'll try my hand as a street musician for a while. xD

To end this message, I'd like to personally apologise for the delay. I recently indulged about $40 in myself with no consideration of the people I had waiting for me to finish that prototype. That was entirely an irresponsible and thoughtless move on my part, and I hope I'll make more considerate decisions in the future.

-Tofu
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ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

UPDATE:
We're taking a step back on gaming.

The RAVE project can be expected in it's full glory around 2014.

Rave 16 should be available in summer 2008.

We're going to make the RAVE Project in small parts.
Starting with the basic, 16-panel dance game portion.
I did some chatting with a friend, and he helped me realise that trying to make it all at once was foolhardy.

He pointed out that NO programmer would be up to it, and he's right. Rave 16 should be available for PC and Mac with 200+ songs, just for starters.
We should be able to make a PS2 version and a XBox360 version too.

We'll make a beta version available via flash on our website if we can.

-TOFU

PS:
The base of the DT600 prototype is almost done.
Sorry it's taking forever.

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slvrshdw · Trick Member Joined: 05 Jan 2005

all i can say is to be careful with the copyright issues so you dont get sued like RoXor did..

anyway, i'm actually looking forward to seeing the DT600 too

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Ghettobarney · Trick Member Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Location: Failing Pandy

The only way konami can't sue them is if it's free, like SM. That or wait 'till DDR's dead in US, then they problably won't care(not like they ever did...)
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OMG I BEETS MACKS 300!

devout · Trick Member Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Location: the atl

mmm... they can definitely still sue you even if it's free... just make sure you don't infringe on any copyrights or patents and you'll be fine.

ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

Trexxen · Trick Member Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN

I can help with a couple more things. (No, I STILL haven't figured out how to use GIMP - I may just pirate Photoshop or something XD) I could create you a nice forum (with the help of a few friends), and I can test the pads / distribute them, HOWEVER I have no means of building them >.>;

But other than that, I'm still working on the custom arrows/graphics...once I can actually start that is. Or something.

EDIT: You know, once I get my job in May (I'll finally be able to legally get minimum wages! Yays!), I could help on the monetary issues if there's still any - I'll have more money than I know what to do with anyways, and I'm wanting to support this company in any way I can. ^.^
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EGI wrote:

Huh, I didnt know Oasis had freezes.

daikenkai =[ · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:16 pm Post subject:

i can make a website for you, actually,, also. I may also be able to distribute some pads. but, like trexxon, i cant make them.

trob xD · Trick Member Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Ohio

What kind of controller are you going to solder to?
Could you make it so we can pick between PS2 and PC? (USB)

ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

Okay, that's not a problem. In both your cases, here's what we ask:

We suggest you become an active member of local, state, and regional bemani groups (ie I'm a member of PNWBemani.net, letsgroove.org, and other Oregon/PNW forums; I'm also organising a DDR club for my school). Talk to other members about DTG, and see if you can find anyone else in your locality who would be interested in becoming a distributer. In your cases, ask them if they have the tools necessary to build a wooden box to precise measurements, cut high-gauge steel, and purchase items through the internet. If they do, ask them if they'd like to become distributors in partnership with yourself for your region. Here's a regional map I've put together:

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ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

trob xD · Trick Member Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Ohio

Right on.

By the way, my DDR softpad chips were plastic. Aren't they easy to burn/melt/mess up on?

ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

trob xD · Trick Member Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Ohio

ceraf · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:41 pm Post subject:

ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

Well, that's the idea. I've never experienced lag or axis issues with a num pad playing StepMania before (and they can be used with FFR too, if that's what you're into), but I will test them, and I won't sell a faulty product. (Business Ethics: Almost Completely Unique to Oregon)
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daikenkai =[ · Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject:

Hmm...

Dancing Tofu, howabout you sell a DIY kit...

I can send you the anim8er file if you want... basically, it comes with wood and screws, and they get to add the panels, the sensors,a nd wire it up.

ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

Well, I'm kind of working on something like that already.

It's super low-budget, and partly for comic relief.

What it is:

Duct Tape DDR pad: Lots of assembly required.

If we make them, they'll come in cubic, 12" boxes. They should cost around $15-$20 apiece and they're pretty much softpads that are made modded.

I gauge interest and if it looks like they'd sell, I'll throw together a prototype.
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