arcadeWC
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This is very interesting...I have been looking for a HOTD4 gun (red) for some time, but as you stated the cost is outrageous. I need to clarify - so this option works essentially "plug and play" with a Sega Type II I/O board and authentic arcade setup except you need to add the sensor unit to the gun itself? You mentioned Sega Type 2 setup to MAME which confused me - I am simply looking to use with an authentic Sega Type II gun arcade setup and avoid the incredible cost of the HOTD4 gun itself. This would be an option to consider? The recoil would be a great bonus...any concerns with giving this a try?BTW, for anyone thinking of doing their own Sega Type 2 gun to Mame setup, it's worth checking out the knock-off HOD4 guns on Aliexpress. They are sold for $94 without a sensor but, unlike the official Sega guns, they already have a recoil solenoid instead of the knocker. The knocker doesn't have any function so the solenoid is a far better use of space IMO.
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32966607517.html?spm=2114.12057483.0.0.54901331W2dITr
I am rarely in favor of buying the cheap Chinese knock-off but Sega's price for the official gun is outrageous and the American version is a revolting pinky red color. As long as you add an official sensor unit, the performance would be identicle for 1/8 of the price with the Chinese version - except in black and with recoil.
They also seem to have a new product for HOD guns. It's some kind of PCB with 7 pin gun input, 9 pin out plus 24v in. In typical Aliexpress fashion, they don't state what it's for or have any info at all. The 24v in makes me think it's s recoil controller.