Vampire Savior/supergun
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Introduction
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- Proper expectations of buying, owning, and maintaining arcade equipment.
- Basic parts/equipment required for a supergun.
- Explanation for JAMMA and kick harnesses. Maybe JVS too.
- Glossary
Superguns
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HAS - Home Arcade System
- Creator: RGB
- Current Version: 4.1
- Website: https://homearcadesystem.wordpress.com/
- Arcade-Projects thread: https://www.arcade-projects.com/forums/index.php?thread/332-home-arcade-system/
Specs Case - Includes acrylic plates for the top and bottom.
JAMMA - JAMMA compatible.
- JAMMA+ compatible (Buttons 4 and 5 available via the JAMMA edge).
- CHAMMA compatible (Button 6 available via the JAMMA edge).
- MVS Stereo compatible (for specific Neo Geo MVS motherboards that offer stereo audio from the JAMMA edge).
A/V outputs - RGBS & audio via 8-pin mini-DIN (XRGB Mini pinout).
- Audio via 3.5mm jack.
- Optional: Composite & S-Video add-on via modular hat.
Controller ports - Two DB15 male connectors which are pinout compatible with UD-USB Decoders and Neo Geo controllers.
- Optional: 4-Player add-on via modular hat.
Features Video - Video brightness regulation via a knob.
- Low Pass Filter toggled with a switch.
- 75 Ohm or TTL impedance selectable with a switch.
- CSync processing with three settings: Regenerated, Unprocessed, and Buffered.
Audio - Switch for JAMMA (mono audio) or MVS (stereo audio for specific MVS motherboards).
- When 3.5mm jack is used, audio from the 8-pin mini-DIN connector is disabled.
Controls - Test and Service buttons.
- Button re-mapping.
- Rapid-fire with 6-speeds synchronized to VSync.
- Switches to disable buttons 4, 5, and 6 from the JAMMA edge.
Power - Voltmeter built-in with selectable +5V or +12V measurement.
Minigun
- Creator: Frank_fjs
- Current Version: 2.5 (Two versions available with either 8-pin or 9-pin mini-DIN A/V connectors)
- Arcade-Projects thread: https://www.arcade-projects.com/forums/index.php?thread/9408-minigun-supergun-an-open-source-supergun/
Specs Case - Various 3D printed case are available.
JAMMA - JAMMA compatible.
- JAMMA+ compatible (Buttons 4 and 5 available via the JAMMA edge).
- MVS Stereo compatible (for specific Neo Geo MVS motherboards that offer stereo audio from the JAMMA edge).
A/V outputs There are two versions available, each with a different main A/V jack.
- Version 1: RGBS & audio via 8-pin mini-DIN (XRGB Mini pinout).
- Version 2: RGBS & audio via 9-pin mini-DIN (Genesis 2 pinout).
- Audio via 3.5mm jack.
Controller ports - Two DB15 male connectors which are pinout compatible with UD-USB Decoders and Neo Geo controllers.
- Optional: 4-Player add-on via sub-PCB.
Features Video - RGB levels adjustable via three potentiometers.
- Low Pass Filter toggled with a switch.
- 75 Ohm or TTL impedance selectable with a switch.
Audio - Switch for JAMMA (mono audio) or MVS (stereo audio for specific MVS motherboards).
- When 3.5mm jack is used, audio from the 8-pin mini-DIN connector is disabled.
Controls - Test and Service buttons.
- Switches to disable buttons 4 and 5 from the JAMMA edge.
Power - Voltmeter built-in to monitor +5V.
PARSEC
- Creator: Low Budget
- Current version: 2.2
- Order: https://www.tindie.com/products/low_budget/parsec-supergun-v21-play-jamma-arcade-games/
- Arcade-Projects thread: https://www.arcade-projects.com/forums/index.php?thread/7765-parsec-supergun-project/
Specs Case - None available. Supergun rests on standard PCB feet.
JAMMA - JAMMA compatible.
- JAMMA+ compatible (Buttons 4 and 5 available via the JAMMA edge).
- CHAMMA compatible (Button 6 available via the JAMMA edge).
- MVS Stereo compatible (for specific Neo Geo MVS motherboards that offer stereo audio from the JAMMA edge).
A/V outputs - RGBS & audio via 8-pin mini-DIN (XRGB Mini pinout).
- Composite and S-Video output built-in.
- Audio via 3.5mm jack.
- Optional: YPbPr component video add-on via modular hat.
Controller ports - Two DB15 male connectors which are pinout compatible with UD-USB Decoders and Neo Geo controllers.
Features Video - RGB levels adjustable via three potentiometers.
- Up to 3 TVs/monitors can be connected at once with the 3 video outputs.
- 75 Ohm video output from the primary A/V outs, but the hat has a switch to select TTL for the DE-15 connector.
Audio - Switch for JAMMA (mono audio) or MVS (stereo audio for specific MVS motherboards).
- When 3.5mm jack is used, audio from the 8-pin mini-DIN connector is disabled.
Controls - Test and Service buttons.
- Coin buttons for Player 1 and 2.
- Switches to disable buttons 4, 5, and 6 from the JAMMA edge.
Power - No voltmeter built in. The hat has a mounting post for a small voltmeter but one is not included.
- Power On/Off switch.
- On-board -5V regulator incase power supply does not provide it.
- 24-pin ATX power connector for use with PC power supplies, but will work with arcade power supplies with a special cable.
JVS/JAMMA Control-Box (CBOX)
- Creator: Axun Workshop
- Current Version:
- Order: http://www.axunworks.com/
- Arcade-Projects Thread: https://www.arcade-projects.com/forums/index.php?thread/11630-axun-workshop-jvs-jamma-control-box-cbox-supergun/
Specs Case - a
JAMMA - b
A/V outputs - c
Controller ports - d
Features Video - e
Audio - f
Controls - g
Power - h
Power Supplies
MWP-606 (aka Suzo 42PP0606)
Mean Well RT-65A
Video Encoders
RGB2COMP
OSSC
CPS2/CPS3 Digital Interface
9-Pin mini-DIN A/V out only
HD Retrovision Genesis 2 Component Cables
RAD2X Genesis 2 Cables
SCART/BNC Cables
Controller Adapters
UD-USB
- Order (DB15 ver.): https://paradisearcadeshop.com/home/electrical/pcbs-lighting/pcbs-for-controllers/undamned-usb-decoders/1551_undamned-db15-usb-decoder
- Order (Screw terminal ver.): https://paradisearcadeshop.com/home/electrical/pcbs-lighting/pcbs-for-controllers/undamned-usb-decoders/1491_undamned-usb-decoder-plus-by-ud-game-tech
Arthrimus Saturn to DB15
Additional Items
JAMMA Extension Harness
JAMMA Extension Harness by RGB
- Arcade-Projects Thread: https://www.arcade-projects.com/forums/index.php?thread/12191-fs-jamma-extension-harness/
Arcade Boards
Vampire Savior CPS2
- eBay
- Yahoo Auctions Japan
Darksoft CPS2
- Order (US): https://highscoresave.com/darksoft-cps2-multi-kit/
- Order (EU): http://www.saveyourgames.it/index.php?route=product/product&manufacturer_id=12&product_id=54
- Alt Source for Quick Solder Board: https://arthrimus.com/product/cps2-multi-kit-key-writing-quick-solder-board/
- Alt 3D Printed LCD Housing: https://bit-district.com/capcom-cps2.html