How do you consolize a 2 slot?
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I don't think anyone has done a step-by-step yet. I've taken pictures along the way of consolizing systems but I've never put an online guide together.
There are a couple basic things you need to cover:
1. Power
2. Video
3. Stereo (optional)
Since you're doing a two-slot, it's a pretty simple job. You don't need to mess with controllers.
The power, you can accomplish two ways
1. You can make your board run off one voltage requirement (5v) and use a normal switching power adapter. You will need to bridge 5V to the output of the voltage regulator of the audio circuit. Personally, I've never done it this way, but a couple people have.
2. Use the more popular SC200 power adapter from Jameco and wire it with the normal +5v and +12v. You'll need a 5 Pin DIN socket. Follow the pinout on the power adapter for wiring the socket (Ground, +5, +12).
Basically, once you decide how you want to power it, you run the power lines through a switch*. The switch then feeds to the MVS board's +5, +12, and Ground.
* A note on switches. The type of switch you need depends on how you wire up the power. If you go with option 1 above, you can use a minimum of SPST. If you use option 2, use a DPST, or a more common/easier to find DPDT.
Once you have power to your board, your next step to add the video encoder. There are several on the market, but my favorite is the Neobitz encoder
which gives you component video, s-video, and composite video output. You wire the input to Red, Green, Blue, Sync, Ground, and +5, then wire the video output jacks.
Once you have video up and going, the next thing to do is wire up the audio. Most people tap it from the headphone jack. I tap it from an on-board point -- this is all a matter of preference.
Some people add some extras, like coin input buttons, test button, etc. I generally don't mess with those since freeplay is a dip setting away.
So, in a nutshell, that's pretty much it.
If you need help, I can guide you along -- or so will others in here. If you have questions about the Neobitz line of video encoders, you can drop me an email at jmkurtz@columbus.rr.com.
I'm working on the guide for my DIY Neobitz-S Encoder kit. Maybe I'll continue on after that and use the photos of a two slot I consolzied and make that guide too.
Jeff
There are a couple basic things you need to cover:
1. Power
2. Video
3. Stereo (optional)
Since you're doing a two-slot, it's a pretty simple job. You don't need to mess with controllers.
The power, you can accomplish two ways
1. You can make your board run off one voltage requirement (5v) and use a normal switching power adapter. You will need to bridge 5V to the output of the voltage regulator of the audio circuit. Personally, I've never done it this way, but a couple people have.
2. Use the more popular SC200 power adapter from Jameco and wire it with the normal +5v and +12v. You'll need a 5 Pin DIN socket. Follow the pinout on the power adapter for wiring the socket (Ground, +5, +12).
Basically, once you decide how you want to power it, you run the power lines through a switch*. The switch then feeds to the MVS board's +5, +12, and Ground.
* A note on switches. The type of switch you need depends on how you wire up the power. If you go with option 1 above, you can use a minimum of SPST. If you use option 2, use a DPST, or a more common/easier to find DPDT.
Once you have power to your board, your next step to add the video encoder. There are several on the market, but my favorite is the Neobitz encoder
which gives you component video, s-video, and composite video output. You wire the input to Red, Green, Blue, Sync, Ground, and +5, then wire the video output jacks. Once you have video up and going, the next thing to do is wire up the audio. Most people tap it from the headphone jack. I tap it from an on-board point -- this is all a matter of preference.
Some people add some extras, like coin input buttons, test button, etc. I generally don't mess with those since freeplay is a dip setting away.
So, in a nutshell, that's pretty much it.
If you need help, I can guide you along -- or so will others in here. If you have questions about the Neobitz line of video encoders, you can drop me an email at jmkurtz@columbus.rr.com.
I'm working on the guide for my DIY Neobitz-S Encoder kit. Maybe I'll continue on after that and use the photos of a two slot I consolzied and make that guide too.
Jeff
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