SmartyPi –Emulation PCB replacement (SEGA edition)
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FinalFight
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Great work guys
Brilliant work Martin and Chris
Thanks again for the positive comments and messages.
There's been a bit of a delay, due to the fact my PCB designs became corrupt and I couldn't get the tracks routed. I spent a couple of weeks trying to find out what was wrong, in the end I remade the designs copying the work I had previously done...
Today I've ordered a second batch of PCBs, these fix minor issues in my original design, and add an optional new microcontroller on the Main PCB with additional circuitry on the Adapters to cater for Deluxe Cabinets. Deluxe support will initially be for Out Run cabs based on CannonBall. Support within MAME for other games needs to be verified and tested before making decisions id the will be supported. New adapters have been ordered for OutRun/Turbo Outrun, Hang-On/Super Hang-On, AfterBurner/ThunderBlade, Enduro Racer, Space Harrier & Power Drift.
If these all work as expected there will be a final (hopefully) PCB design which will have an altered layout to suit connector positions better. I am aiming for a June release.
*EDIT* [font="Calibri, sans-serif"]Forgot to say... I've added a Mono audio mix on the 6 pin audio connector in addition to the left & right audio.[/font]
[font="Calibri, sans-serif"]You now have the option to change games using your cabs 'service' button rather than an additional button, this is set by a dip-link on the adapter.[/font]
[font="Calibri, sans-serif"]Upright support now includes 4 outputs signals instead of three from the previous version. This allows all output lights and shaker motor to work in an After Burner cab.[/font]
smarty2021-04-20 20:48:21
There's been a bit of a delay, due to the fact my PCB designs became corrupt and I couldn't get the tracks routed. I spent a couple of weeks trying to find out what was wrong, in the end I remade the designs copying the work I had previously done...
Today I've ordered a second batch of PCBs, these fix minor issues in my original design, and add an optional new microcontroller on the Main PCB with additional circuitry on the Adapters to cater for Deluxe Cabinets. Deluxe support will initially be for Out Run cabs based on CannonBall. Support within MAME for other games needs to be verified and tested before making decisions id the will be supported. New adapters have been ordered for OutRun/Turbo Outrun, Hang-On/Super Hang-On, AfterBurner/ThunderBlade, Enduro Racer, Space Harrier & Power Drift.
If these all work as expected there will be a final (hopefully) PCB design which will have an altered layout to suit connector positions better. I am aiming for a June release.
*EDIT* [font="Calibri, sans-serif"]Forgot to say... I've added a Mono audio mix on the 6 pin audio connector in addition to the left & right audio.[/font]
[font="Calibri, sans-serif"]You now have the option to change games using your cabs 'service' button rather than an additional button, this is set by a dip-link on the adapter.[/font]
[font="Calibri, sans-serif"]Upright support now includes 4 outputs signals instead of three from the previous version. This allows all output lights and shaker motor to work in an After Burner cab.[/font]
smarty2021-04-20 20:48:21
rcantor77 said:
Thanks Rog.
Yes, I'll update the 1st post, this will work in a PD cab with the new adapter. I need to pop round cNp's when the time is right and get it plugged in to check it over. Power Drift emulation in MAME isn't perfect, It plays fine, but there are a few graphical errors here and there, nothing major but worth noting all the same.
dlightbulb
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Fantastic! Can’t wait
