BEWARE Vogatek jamma adaptors!

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   I recently tried using a factory made Vogatek Pacman Jamma adaptor.

The pac side (22 pin connector) is wired in REVERSE.

So, the 12v from jamma has gone into the pac's 5v rail. Garbage on screen now 

These things are green with a black edge connector. Marked Pacman to JAMMA (C) Vogatek 2011
They also have a Upr / Tabl jumper.

f**king rubbish.

Edited by virtvic - 12 Feb 2019 at 12:32am

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virtvic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Members The Cabaret King Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Location: Whitton, Midlsx Status: Offline Points: 7252 Feedback: 4.764705882352	Post Options Post Reply Quote virtvic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: BEWARE Vogatek jamma adaptors! Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 12:32am
	I recently tried using a factory made Vogatek Pacman Jamma adaptor. The pac side (22 pin connector) is wired in REVERSE. So, the 12v from jamma has gone into the pac's 5v rail. Garbage on screen now These things are green with a black edge connector. Marked Pacman to JAMMA (C) Vogatek 2011 They also have a Upr / Tabl jumper. f**king rubbish. Edited by virtvic - 12 Feb 2019 at 12:32am
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Bensonrad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Member STILL looking for an Outrun & Paperboy! Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Location: Seaford Sussex Status: Offline Points: 21737 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bensonrad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 7:05am
	Are these the ones currently on eBay.
	Wanted: ASTEROIDS CABARET or ASTEROIDS DELUXE CABARET, also looking for a Super Pacman Bezel, a Euro Millipede inner Bezel. WANTED: VECTREX

virtvic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Members The Cabaret King Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Location: Whitton, Midlsx Status: Offline Points: 7252 Feedback: 4.764705882352	Post Options Post Reply Quote virtvic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 7:32am
	I had a quick look on ebay, appears not. I'll post a picture if the offending adaptor tonight. This has likely ruined my original board
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Bensonrad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Member STILL looking for an Outrun & Paperboy! Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Location: Seaford Sussex Status: Offline Points: 21737 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bensonrad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 8:11am
	Man that’s a shame, hopefully the Pac-Man PCB can be revived.
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SUPERSPRINT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List View Feedback User Joined: 31 Jul 2016 Location: Devon Status: Offline Points: 1678 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote SUPERSPRINT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 8:45am
	So the 12v line is actually on pins v and 18? Or the 5v and 12v lines are crossed? As pins v and 18 are blank.

simonden Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Members Joined: 18 Jan 2013 Status: Offline Points: 7424 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote simonden Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 9:18am
	I have loads of Vogatek JAMMA adaptors (and for sale), some are really good, but evidently some are crap. I have tested a few and from the one's I have tested so far: Konami Classics - good and work well Sega system 16 - good and work well Capcom Classics - Pins Z and 22 are connected to ground! These pins are a 12v output from the board so creates a short. Lifting these 2 pins and it works great 1942 to JAMMA - Power tracks are not good enough to give the power needed, the PCB crashes after a few minutes due to lack of power (PCB is 100% with home-made adaptor) - I have thrown these as they are pointless (except one with a big red cross so I know not to get anymore of these) PacMan to JAMMA - appears that the pinout is backwards on the PacMan side. I have thrown these (except one with a big red cross so I know not to get anymore of these) I will test others as I go through them.

big10p Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Member Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Location: Somerset Status: Offline Points: 8984 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote big10p Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 9:34am
	Ouch! How have these even gone into production without being tested?!

virtvic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Members The Cabaret King Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Location: Whitton, Midlsx Status: Offline Points: 7252 Feedback: 4.764705882352	Post Options Post Reply Quote virtvic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 10:05am
	I believe this is an isolated case. Simonden has checked all the other types and they are all good. He is onto the supplier about the batch of pac man adaptors.
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John Bennett Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Member Joined: 01 Jan 1998 Location: Newcastle Status: Offline Points: 11468 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Bennett Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 10:07am
	I knocked up some adaptors in Circuitmaker, which is open-source and the output gerber files can be stuck in a tiny .zip, with some instructions and you could sent it to one of many PCB sites to knock up a batch. So if there seems a type of adaptor that people want a few of, we could have a UKVAC library of adaptors that people could make batches of, rather than rely on a supplier. Anyone could sell them or just make for themselves, it's pretty simple. Edited by John Bennett - 12 Feb 2019 at 10:20am
	http://www.philwip.com -sibling 'fix-off' (I’m losing by miles).

John Bennett Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Member Joined: 01 Jan 1998 Location: Newcastle Status: Offline Points: 11468 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Bennett Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 10:08am
	Happy to do a little guidance on using circuitmaker too. Although you don't need that to make the boards if someone's done the job and packaged the output in a .zip, ready for manufacturing. Edited by John Bennett - 12 Feb 2019 at 10:09am
	http://www.philwip.com -sibling 'fix-off' (I’m losing by miles).

virtvic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Members The Cabaret King Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Location: Whitton, Midlsx Status: Offline Points: 7252 Feedback: 4.764705882352	Post Options Post Reply Quote virtvic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 10:12am
	Could you shift these to the 'for sale' section please? I wouldn't want your adaptors to get mixed up with these faulty pac ones.
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John Bennett Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Member Joined: 01 Jan 1998 Location: Newcastle Status: Offline Points: 11468 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Bennett Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 10:15am
	Ah, sorry, got nothing for sale right now, dunno if they work. I don't want to sell adaptors either, was more about suggesting we could make our own designs as a group and anyone could sell them. I'll edit the post.
	http://www.philwip.com -sibling 'fix-off' (I’m losing by miles).

big10p Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Member Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Location: Somerset Status: Offline Points: 8984 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote big10p Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 10:30am
	I dunno how much hassle it would be, but you should be able legally seek compensation, as the goods you were sold are clearly 'not fit for purpose'.

tin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Member Joined: 13 Apr 2015 Location: Chester Status: Offline Points: 6523 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote tin Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 11:42am
	Vic, this is the kind of thing John was suggesting, a collaborative effort to make adapters. http://www.ukvac.com/forum/space-harrier-outrun-dx-motor-openboard-project_topic363717.html

karlcdoe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Members Joined: 22 Jan 1999 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 8660 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote karlcdoe Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 11:46am
	I'm confused. I've got this pacman board here and it works fine off my JAMMA connector. No sure if it's an original midtwat pcb, says something about Tecmo on it. Edited by karlcdoe - 12 Feb 2019 at 11:47am

big10p Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Member Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Location: Somerset Status: Offline Points: 8984 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote big10p Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 11:54am
	Pac90 conversion.

virtvic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Members The Cabaret King Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Location: Whitton, Midlsx Status: Offline Points: 7252 Feedback: 4.764705882352	Post Options Post Reply Quote virtvic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 12:46pm
	Karl is a lovely ballbag. I think he knew that already
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big10p Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Member Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Location: Somerset Status: Offline Points: 8984 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote big10p Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 1:04pm
	Ah, wasn't sure if joking or not. Emoji should be mandatory!

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	Sorry, I couldn't resist. Here's an emoji for old times sake

big10p Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List View Feedback Senior Member Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Location: Somerset Status: Offline Points: 8984 Feedback: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote big10p Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2019 at 5:58pm