From what I can gather, the J-PAC generates key presses and releases on a computer as you press/release switches connected to the J-PAC (I have the I-PAC, and presume that the J-PAC is similar in this respect). If so, then simply run my StepMania Player program and click "Realtime Light Control", and follow the instructions on the new window to set the keys (keycodes) which it responds to to the keys which the J-PAC emulates. Once configured, you don't have to keep my program on top.
Yes, I do (it is actually in progress). Note that it no longer uses a microcontroller, but a parallel port (both faster and cheaper).
For me, this must have cost around 30-35 GBP, but it's hard for me to say how much it will cost other people, because there is such a large variety of places available to buy the items from.
can you make a kind of a playlist with that application too? i mean that you dont have to browse every single file and click 'play simfile' after every song. that would be cool!
My program can start playing when you press a specific key on the keyboard (even when StepMania has focus), so if you synchro-start it when the gameplay on StepMania starts, they'll stay in sync. StepMania (version 3.9 Plus) can control the lights via parallel itself; however, it only flashes _all_ lights for when _any_ note is pressed. The only time they're lit individually is during game menus. You can see this on my "Critical Judgement" video - I had SM controlling the lights directly there.
Yes, I made the program. I'll put it available for download in a few minutes (should be up within an hour) and there'll be a link in the video description. However, my program can also control lights via parallel, which I recommend a lot more because the SSC-32 struggles to turn outputs on and off quickly enough sometimes (it has a time resolution of only roughly 25 millisecs). I'm making a tutorial video for how to make the lights (by parallel) and to use the program. ;)
cool. thanx. but.. umm.. i like making this stuff too. i was wondering also, where your inteligence came from? ya'know, so i may broaden my knoledge and sharpen it a bit more?
Last night I added the ability to let you simply press your arrow keys (you can configure the controls if you don't use the arrow keys) to control the lights "live", without a simfile. That works when other programs such as StepMania have focus too. I've updated my lights since this video to work by parallel (LPT), so that, if you exit my program and add the SM lights driver, StepMania itself can actually control the lights (SM's programmed to flash all at once though, except for in menus -_-).
I'm currently working on a tutorial video for making the lights (I'll try to included recommended places to buy parts from). The video will explain how to use the stuff too, and it's always going to be freeware. ;)
Yes, that's right. Well, as I've been coding it so far, it will be hard to make only one type of note strobe while other types don't. This is mainly because it's the same program which controlled the servos to make the computer "play" StepMania in my earlier video.
However, as I've been coding new parts, I've come to realize that the way I'm doing it is very inefficient, so I'm gonna change large amounts of code soon. I'll add strobe (and other) options too before I release it to the public. ;)
Dude, you really have to put up a tutorial and links to parts availability. This is really sick, and will produce an awesome case mod that ill incorporate this into. Job well done.
I will release the program when I've finished adding the ability to configure things - what pins on the microcontroller are connected to what light, what COM port the microcontroller is connected to, etc.
Also, as I said replying to your comment on my "Native Faith" video, SM uses the parallel port instead, so if I could get my program to use parallel (LPT) as an alternative to serial (COM) then the lights which you build will be compatible with both programs.
Hey, I could probably play that (except for the ending). I'll record a video of the lights doing it though (and if I manage, might as well do one of me playing it).
One it really goes insane with is called "Vertex BETA vROFL" (v=4jl91FtKWoA). Unfortunately, 30 FPS isn't enough to cover capture most of the flickering, as it looks like to the human eye, but I know someone who'll probably let me borrow their 60 FPS camera, so I can then provide a high FPS download link. ;P
Just to let you know, I'm currently uploading a 2nd video of these lights, now in a box, recorded from 4 different angles. Although the song's none of those we mentioned just now, its difficulty is still 15, and since it's at night, it looks crazier. I'll link to it from this one by posting it as a video response. It should be up within an hour, as long as my internet connection keeps working. ;)
I think it would be really great if you could modify your program to send signals through the parallel port like Stepmania does for the lighting and release it. The reason being that it's cheaper to wire it by yourself with a few transistors than buying a microcontroller for DIY. Especially if you plan on making a guide. Not to mention the lights would be compatible with stepmania itself as well.
It's funny you should mention that, because I modded my lights to work with StepMania via parallel about 2 days ago... and was a little disappointed at how SM only flashes all at lights once.
I'm currently clueless as to how I'll go about sending data through the parallel port, so I'll have to do a bit of research before I can try programming it. Once I know how to, though, it shouldn't be hard to modify the code. I'll probably make it an option of using parallel (LPT, default) or serial (COM).
You that are so good with computers, why are you still stuck in the 90's in computer technology? lol. Well for all I know you have a super-high-tech computer with liquid nitrogen cooling but you just use this comp for fun
If you're referring to the Windows 9x-style theme, it's just the "Windows Classic" theme on Windows XP Home. I use it because I rather my computer spends more time doing what I tell it to, using more of its full hardware potential, rather than trying to look gimicky and smooth.
The comp is better than the theme lets on, but it's not so "super-high-tech", heh. 3.6GHz, 4GB RAM, and a GeForce 7900GTX OC are its strong points. Oh, and there's a big 20cm fan, but no liquid nitrogen. ;P
The first song's from the 4th Touhou SM pack and the second song's from the 1st Touhou SM pack. I'm putting the links in the video description now (can't believe I forgot - I've done it with every other SM-related video so far)
If the cords for the lights were longer you could make stepping pads and have a game from that. O.o Although, there is alot of those games out, but yours could be like the first japanese or chinese or korean or wherever the song is from..
The last song goes by the long (translated) title of "Marisa stole the precious thing" (and it's Japanese), and it's by IOSYS, a group who are well-known for their crazy remixes such as this, although they do produce a large range of other styles of music. ;)
Yeah, I'd like to make some extension leads for the lights, and a stepping pad (although I've never played on one before, so it'd probably take quite a while for me to get used to it =/).
Thanks. Welll, yeah, now I know the basic circuits, I could simply up the number of lights (maybe have several on one circuit too, so I could have several lights around the left of my room for one direction, the front of my room for another, etc). =D
that is seriously neat, but why didnt u play that really long and complicated (to play on stepmania) piano song which is one of the variations of some touhou song?
Thanks, but damn, I completely forgot about that one! "Piano Variation for Remilia Scarlet", I think is what you're thinking of, and yeah, it's pretty complex, but there are still more ridiculous ones (such as "Vertex" - how a human hand could possibly move up and down 200 times a second, I don't know).
What do you mean by the "light charts"? As long as that info is stored in the SM file, I could change my program to be able to do that too (or instead).
Cool. Tech.Gimmick^^
elfithefreak 2 weeks ago
1:25 seizure warning! lolz
bluewind45 1 year ago
That is so cool!!!!!! I want it!!!
ScottieNiven 1 year ago
how would you go about integrating this program with a J-PAC for an actual DDR Arcade cabinet?
AdamMACHI 2 years ago
From what I can gather, the J-PAC generates key presses and releases on a computer as you press/release switches connected to the J-PAC (I have the I-PAC, and presume that the J-PAC is similar in this respect). If so, then simply run my StepMania Player program and click "Realtime Light Control", and follow the instructions on the new window to set the keys (keycodes) which it responds to to the keys which the J-PAC emulates. Once configured, you don't have to keep my program on top.
SomethingUnreal 2 years ago
@AdamMACHI Build your own StepMania version from source, using a custom pad driver.
MadManMarkAu 3 weeks ago
watch?v=jLv0R0GWI4I
veimateus 2 years ago
Question, where did you actually get those lights?
magikdevilchild 2 years ago
I bought the bulbs from a shop on eBay called Qwikfast.
SomethingUnreal 2 years ago
If i could get a schematic of this or some detailed instructions that would be awesome! I would love to have something like this
arukaen 2 years ago
I've already made a guide video which shows how I made mine (as they are in this video) - it even appears in the list of related videos.
SomethingUnreal 2 years ago
i wonder if he could do this, or this is just for the demostration
slyrboy 2 years ago
No offence, but perhaps you should check my other (more recent) StepMania videos. =p
SomethingUnreal 2 years ago
This is pretty damm fucking awesome.
Anima10pontonet 2 years ago
^w^ Omg, Marisa stole the precious thing! ♥
XD I don't even know how i found this video. but now i love it 'cause its shiny and it has an adorable song. XP
Akiko1o1 2 years ago
I found this while looking for a download for the Touhou pack 1...
Dude, really, I need to know how to make this.
tsuna666 2 years ago
That's just plain awesome beyond words, you really should post the guide (if you already haven't).
Cookie points for using Marisa wa taihen na mono wo nusundeikimashita
luffynarutoichigo 2 years ago
LOL at 3:05 -- fan zoom. Ha ha
This is AMAZING!!! :O
akpokemon 2 years ago
I would love to see "Genesis of the Next" on the lights. xD
bloodysunday27 3 years ago
That would be great for a party! Being more than DMX! Great job
thelightguy1 3 years ago
this is insane
ffrXxneonxX 3 years ago
Do you still plan on making a Guide on how to make these? Also how much did this cost?
bloodysunday27 3 years ago
Yes, I do (it is actually in progress). Note that it no longer uses a microcontroller, but a parallel port (both faster and cheaper).
For me, this must have cost around 30-35 GBP, but it's hard for me to say how much it will cost other people, because there is such a large variety of places available to buy the items from.
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
Alright that's good to hear! :D
I plan on making some of my own once you finish.
bloodysunday27 3 years ago
can you make a kind of a playlist with that application too? i mean that you dont have to browse every single file and click 'play simfile' after every song. that would be cool!
Konatasi 3 years ago
Yes, I plan on adding a playlist feature in the near future. =)
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
and how many times have the cops come to your house because of these?
lol thats cool though, i would love to throw thoughts lights in my room and use them as a alarm clock =D
gamerz300 3 years ago
Jesus, I want this.
coolgamer1677 3 years ago
Wait, can this be made to play when you play stepmania? Cause this would make a ingeniously easy and cheap lights show while playing.
entertainme151 3 years ago
My program can start playing when you press a specific key on the keyboard (even when StepMania has focus), so if you synchro-start it when the gameplay on StepMania starts, they'll stay in sync. StepMania (version 3.9 Plus) can control the lights via parallel itself; however, it only flashes _all_ lights for when _any_ note is pressed. The only time they're lit individually is during game menus. You can see this on my "Critical Judgement" video - I had SM controlling the lights directly there.
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
Damn! You should send me the stuff! I'd use it! xD
Punisher106 3 years ago
love the soft, maybe sometime u could make a playist opition
fanupdate 3 years ago
I've released the program now, people. Please check the link in the video description for more info and download link. =)
I'm still working on a tutorial video for making the actual lights and using the program.
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
Impressive! Did you write your own program to hook the SM files for the SSC-32? Is the software up for download?
MrTeeh 3 years ago
Yes, I made the program. I'll put it available for download in a few minutes (should be up within an hour) and there'll be a link in the video description. However, my program can also control lights via parallel, which I recommend a lot more because the SSC-32 struggles to turn outputs on and off quickly enough sometimes (it has a time resolution of only roughly 25 millisecs). I'm making a tutorial video for how to make the lights (by parallel) and to use the program. ;)
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
Actually, I need to add config saving and loading before I release it, sorry =/
I'll start doing it now.
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
No rush mate! That is all stunning work, will try to attempt building one too, I'm just a total numbnut at programming.
MrTeeh 3 years ago
cool. thanx. but.. umm.. i like making this stuff too. i was wondering also, where your inteligence came from? ya'know, so i may broaden my knoledge and sharpen it a bit more?
RobeonMew 3 years ago
seeing how the lights fleash, that's a great stepchart for the 2nd song
RobeonMew 3 years ago
Will the final release of this soft be able to work while playing stepmania as well?
fanupdate 3 years ago
Last night I added the ability to let you simply press your arrow keys (you can configure the controls if you don't use the arrow keys) to control the lights "live", without a simfile. That works when other programs such as StepMania have focus too. I've updated my lights since this video to work by parallel (LPT), so that, if you exit my program and add the SM lights driver, StepMania itself can actually control the lights (SM's programmed to flash all at once though, except for in menus -_-).
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
where to I buy and learn how to make this?
RobeonMew 3 years ago
I'm currently working on a tutorial video for making the lights (I'll try to included recommended places to buy parts from). The video will explain how to use the stuff too, and it's always going to be freeware. ;)
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
IOSYS Flash anim's are awesome, just as awesome as this parallel set of lights.
So these are just hooked up to a servo controller and a program that tells which assigned light to light up per step arrow?
How about a strobe effect for Holds and Airs? it will be a party...!
pn0yb0iProductions 3 years ago
Yes, that's right. Well, as I've been coding it so far, it will be hard to make only one type of note strobe while other types don't. This is mainly because it's the same program which controlled the servos to make the computer "play" StepMania in my earlier video.
However, as I've been coding new parts, I've come to realize that the way I'm doing it is very inefficient, so I'm gonna change large amounts of code soon. I'll add strobe (and other) options too before I release it to the public. ;)
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
Dude, you really have to put up a tutorial and links to parts availability. This is really sick, and will produce an awesome case mod that ill incorporate this into. Job well done.
grawrjeshface 3 years ago
cooooool
robby could i plz have the stepmania light program plz :D
if i will ever use it i will inform you made this
masterpj55 3 years ago
I will release the program when I've finished adding the ability to configure things - what pins on the microcontroller are connected to what light, what COM port the microcontroller is connected to, etc.
Also, as I said replying to your comment on my "Native Faith" video, SM uses the parallel port instead, so if I could get my program to use parallel (LPT) as an alternative to serial (COM) then the lights which you build will be compatible with both programs.
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
Have you tried playing the impossible song with it?
perry173 3 years ago
Heh, which "impossible song" might that be? ;P
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
v=x5LLHi1mnc4&feature=related
Just curious how flashy it'd turn out.
perry173 3 years ago
Hey, I could probably play that (except for the ending). I'll record a video of the lights doing it though (and if I manage, might as well do one of me playing it).
One it really goes insane with is called "Vertex BETA vROFL" (v=4jl91FtKWoA). Unfortunately, 30 FPS isn't enough to cover capture most of the flickering, as it looks like to the human eye, but I know someone who'll probably let me borrow their 60 FPS camera, so I can then provide a high FPS download link. ;P
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
awesome.
perry173 3 years ago
Just to let you know, I'm currently uploading a 2nd video of these lights, now in a box, recorded from 4 different angles. Although the song's none of those we mentioned just now, its difficulty is still 15, and since it's at night, it looks crazier. I'll link to it from this one by posting it as a video response. It should be up within an hour, as long as my internet connection keeps working. ;)
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
I think it would be really great if you could modify your program to send signals through the parallel port like Stepmania does for the lighting and release it. The reason being that it's cheaper to wire it by yourself with a few transistors than buying a microcontroller for DIY. Especially if you plan on making a guide. Not to mention the lights would be compatible with stepmania itself as well.
transist0 3 years ago
It's funny you should mention that, because I modded my lights to work with StepMania via parallel about 2 days ago... and was a little disappointed at how SM only flashes all at lights once.
I'm currently clueless as to how I'll go about sending data through the parallel port, so I'll have to do a bit of research before I can try programming it. Once I know how to, though, it shouldn't be hard to modify the code. I'll probably make it an option of using parallel (LPT, default) or serial (COM).
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
@transit0:
Just to let you know, my program now controls them via parallel by default. ;)
I'll be releasing it soon, along with a tutorial video.
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
You that are so good with computers, why are you still stuck in the 90's in computer technology? lol. Well for all I know you have a super-high-tech computer with liquid nitrogen cooling but you just use this comp for fun
Fedda106 3 years ago
If you're referring to the Windows 9x-style theme, it's just the "Windows Classic" theme on Windows XP Home. I use it because I rather my computer spends more time doing what I tell it to, using more of its full hardware potential, rather than trying to look gimicky and smooth.
The comp is better than the theme lets on, but it's not so "super-high-tech", heh. 3.6GHz, 4GB RAM, and a GeForce 7900GTX OC are its strong points. Oh, and there's a big 20cm fan, but no liquid nitrogen. ;P
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
cool! where did you get the simfiles?
ucantcme 3 years ago
Thanks. =D
The first song's from the 4th Touhou SM pack and the second song's from the 1st Touhou SM pack. I'm putting the links in the video description now (can't believe I forgot - I've done it with every other SM-related video so far)
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
That is freaking amazing.
bn_nd
MetalGearSTEPH 3 years ago
cool
hoppster4 3 years ago
Your creative wizardry never fails to impress me. I just love it.
UnknownSquid 3 years ago
Ravin' to LEDs. xD
You make a lot of hella cool stuff. :P
piemanx 3 years ago
Awesome(like all your things!), they'll make disco lights so easy to program :D
chizley 3 years ago
So... I could use this on LP? lol
TheGeek1028 3 years ago
If the cords for the lights were longer you could make stepping pads and have a game from that. O.o Although, there is alot of those games out, but yours could be like the first japanese or chinese or korean or wherever the song is from..
Your stuff is awesome, gj
Whats the name of the last song?
WarHammerhell 3 years ago
The last song goes by the long (translated) title of "Marisa stole the precious thing" (and it's Japanese), and it's by IOSYS, a group who are well-known for their crazy remixes such as this, although they do produce a large range of other styles of music. ;)
Yeah, I'd like to make some extension leads for the lights, and a stepping pad (although I've never played on one before, so it'd probably take quite a while for me to get used to it =/).
Thanks, I'm glad you like it. ^^
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
Very nifty upgrade. You could probably use that for an actual show and it would be awesome.
Akerfeldtfan 3 years ago
Thanks. Welll, yeah, now I know the basic circuits, I could simply up the number of lights (maybe have several on one circuit too, so I could have several lights around the left of my room for one direction, the front of my room for another, etc). =D
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
thats cool! :D
centylt 3 years ago
Will you host discos?!
AoBloodhound 3 years ago
Haha, perhaps some time. ^^
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
that is seriously neat, but why didnt u play that really long and complicated (to play on stepmania) piano song which is one of the variations of some touhou song?
steeeven1 3 years ago
Thanks, but damn, I completely forgot about that one! "Piano Variation for Remilia Scarlet", I think is what you're thinking of, and yeah, it's pretty complex, but there are still more ridiculous ones (such as "Vertex" - how a human hand could possibly move up and down 200 times a second, I don't know).
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
That is sick!
rockynguyen 3 years ago
Lolz. xD
Awesome. =)
MasterTra 3 years ago
This is so amazing. I wish I had the technical prowess you do.
rebbybeckers1987 3 years ago
Pretty
cardboardsnail 3 years ago
@.@ Pretty lights...Hypnotized...Burns to pee now? Jeez. Cool vid :D
Axl4002 3 years ago
ITG's lights went with the light charts
dasbacon 3 years ago
What do you mean by the "light charts"? As long as that info is stored in the SM file, I could change my program to be able to do that too (or instead).
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
yes, the light steps in the sm file.
i was just letting you know that ITG lights work this way.. ;p
dasbacon 3 years ago
Oh, you mean the "light" difficulty, rather than a chart made specifically for lights? ＞＜
SomethingUnreal 3 years ago
yes, sorry lol
dasbacon 3 years ago
Really great, SU. I look forward to your next little upgrade.
Zabuzzak 3 years ago
I would kinda be scared if this plays anything 13+ MASSIVE SEIZURE TO JUGGERNAUT =S
doh I would love that.
ShatteredFoX 3 years ago
That's pretty cool. Keep up the good work.
pinheadenator 3 years ago