Does any recognize this? MVS 1 SLOT @home

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I'm seriously interested of purchasing a 1 slot mvs board that I can play on my tv at home. I found one at UK ebay. But this is not !arcade!'s product and does any one in here have any experiance with this company? How is the quality and so on. The prices are resonable as hell!

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<a href="http://www.vm2.co.uk/" target="_blank">MVS @ HOME link 1</a>
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2105438568&r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1022809661&indexURL=0&rd=1" target="_blank">MVS @HOME (2slot) Ebay auction</a>
 
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ive never heard of that one. interesteing find. sorry i cant be of more assistance.
 
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It looks like they used somekind of white paper to cover up the jamma edge connector and the wires that run to it ? Odd. there are enough points to solder on the +5 +12 and GND than on the edge connector. Also that huge black power supply on the 2-slot looks like it could need some replacing :)

- Alex
 
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Originally posted by Asure:
<strong>It looks like they used somekind of white paper to cover up the jamma edge connector and the wires that run to it ? Odd. there are enough points to solder on the +5 +12 and GND than on the edge connector. Also that huge black power supply on the 2-slot looks like it could need some replacing :)

- Alex</strong><hr></blockquote>

Yeah, the powersupply looks huge! I would really like a smaller one. I have contacted them thru a forum and I hope to have some answers. But the idea is great and i'm considering to buy one!

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Power supply looks like a pc one, just in a different case or something.

Besides, their page is probably one of the worst pages i've seen in terms of useability...
 
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I think its an AT pc power supply

painted black
 
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Originally posted by kernow:
<strong>I think its an AT pc power supply

painted black</strong><hr></blockquote>

Thats exactly what it is. You could build this rig onto your 2 slot for next to nothing, it's just hooking the power up and the video to rgb scart. Get yourself a power supply, a few wires, a scart connector and a scart pinout and away you go. I built a quick and dirty jamma test rig like this in about 2 hours with no previous experiance whatsoever.
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I was thinking about building one using an AT PSU

I just have a lack of electronics know-how, building the rgb->ntsc convertor/etc and hooking up the jamma sh-ite
 
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Just for the record i actually bought the two slot version of the MVS@home from the same guy on ebay about three-four weeks ago and i am very happy with it.

I have had a look at it and yes all he has done is take a pc power supply and an RGB scart cable and wire it up right so that all you need it the unit, a cart and a stick and bing! it plays on your TV.

you copuld do it yourself with little trouble but if you are like me (stunningly colourblind with no time) i'd go for it.
 
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Originally posted by Voltamp:
<strong>Just for the record i actually bought the two slot version of the MVS@home from the same guy on ebay about three-four weeks ago and i am very happy with it.

I have had a look at it and yes all he has done is take a pc power supply and an RGB scart cable and wire it up right so that all you need it the unit, a cart and a stick and bing! it plays on your TV.

you copuld do it yourself with little trouble but if you are like me (stunningly colourblind with no time) i'd go for it.</strong><hr></blockquote>

I've been thinking about selling my AES and start collecting MVS, and this system looks quite good. Please tell us more about it: if it looks professionally made, if you had any problem with it, if you've got stereo sound from TV or the system has a little speaker like the SupeGun, if it has SCART cable only or AV too and please tell me its size. It looks quite big.
Do you know how can I contact them? I didn't seen their e-mail address in the web page.
Thanks :)
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Originally posted by ocsmod:
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I've been thinking about selling my AES and start collecting MVS, and this system looks quite good. Please tell us more about it: if it looks professionally made, if you had any problem with it, if you've got stereo sound from TV or the system has a little speaker like the SupeGun, if it has SCART cable only or AV too and please tell me its size. It looks quite big.
Do you know how can I contact them? I didn't seen their e-mail address in the web page.
Thanks :) </strong><hr></blockquote>

Well, all the jamma Neo Geo boards have stereo sound. You could wire or take the signal from the phones connection. Also you have memorycard slot. 2 neo joysticks ports. and this is standard on all the neo bords as far as i know.

Here is the email address to the man him self:
Richard.farnell@btinternet.com
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Thank you very much for the info Robi15. :)
I'll write him asking some more questions.

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Originally posted by Robi15:
<strong>all the jamma Neo Geo boards have stereo sound. You could wire or take the signal from the phones connection. Also you have memorycard slot. 2 neo joysticks ports. and this is standard on all the neo bords as far as i know.</strong><hr></blockquote>

No, most 1-slot motherboards are not stereo and don't have joystick ports, etc. Multi-slot Mb's on the other hand are all stereo but not standard Jamma...

Check <a href="http://www.hardmvs.com" target="_blank">www.hardmvs.com</a> (PCB section) for details.
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Originally posted by MKL:
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No, most 1-slot motherboards are not stereo and don't have joystick ports, etc. Multi-slot Mb's on the other hand are all stereo but not standard Jamma...

Check <a href="http://www.hardmvs.com" target="_blank">www.hardmvs.com</a> (PCB section) for details.</strong><hr></blockquote>


Ahh, thx for lighting that up. It seems that I have to go with the 2 slot after all then. I gotta have stero!! No joystick ports..hmm I wonder how he sold that problem. He sells 1 slot mods aswell...

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lag double post..

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Hello all.

I am the fab guy who is making these wonderful mvs @ home units ;-)

I don't expect everyone to go WOW but i think it is neater than an old rusty looking slot two with wires sprawled to the supergun.

This is a all in one solution to mvs-ing at home sprayed black :-P

I have sold a couple of units so far to hopefully happy customers.

got questions?, I would be happy to answer them for you :-)

Peace out....
 
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Originally posted by MKL:
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No, most 1-slot motherboards are not stereo and don't have joystick ports, etc. Multi-slot Mb's on the other hand are all stereo but not standard Jamma...

Check <a href="http://www.hardmvs.com" target="_blank">www.hardmvs.com</a> (PCB section) for details.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Actually quite a few 1-slot boards have all the goodies, i.e. stereo connectors, joystick ports, volume sliders, and are full jamma. I had three of them (only have two now), here's a pic:

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These 1-slots are great because they're full jamma and have all the nice extras on them (including joystick ports). The model is MV-1FS.
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Hey Edge, what do you think of <a href="http://www.neogeousa.com/4-slot.jpg" target="_blank">THESE</a>? Expected price to be around $350 - $400.

Features:

S-Video and Composite Video

A new custom made internal video board was designed from the ground up for use on the MVS system. This offers the best image possible while maintaining bright RGB. Unlike external devices such as a SuperGun which require adjusting, every system board is fine tuned before shipping - no end user adjusting will be required, ever.

Home System Bios

The on board MVS bios is replaced with a AES Home system bios. This turns the system from a 4 slot arcade system into a 4 slot home system.

SNK Controller Support

All SNK official controllers and control pads have been tested to work with these units. Users can also expect all the features of a normal home system including the pause feature.

Stereo Sound

Gold plated RCA connectors are located on the unit which output pure stereo sound. Those with a stereo system can look forward to the best pure audio sound a NeoGeo can offer. The 4 slot units process sound much better than thie home system counterparts.

Enhanced Stereo Sound

The systems built in sound system was state of the art when it was first introduced into arcades. Users today expect much more out of a system which no NeoGeo can deliver on its own. A new Stereo Sound Processor has been created and installed into every 4 slot system. This board takes the pure stereo sound from the system and produces sound well over 10 times better than before. Enhanced base, richer - fuller sound. Finally hear everything your game has to offer.

Power LED

Most 4 slot systems include a very small LED (light) located on the lower board. This is not easy to see and does not help those who are interested in knowing if the system is still on or not. A larger power LED is added to the top case which is very easy to see and allows the owner to know if the system is on or off.

Design and Esthetics

The MVS line of systems were designed to be installed in a large cabinet which is out of sight and rarely moved. Attempting to operate one of these outside of its intended environment brings up a few issues. The first issue is which the bottom side of the system itself, its left open and exposed to damage and does not sit securely on flat surfaces. This problem has been corrected by refitting the entire system to incorporate a strong anti-static plastic sheet. This covers the entire bottom of the system and also allows for rubber standoffs which prevent the unit from slipping on smooth surfaces.

The second issue is with the over all look of the unit. Most units were designed with function in mind and meant to be out of sight. We have taken a lot of time and consideration to refit the system from top to bottom in a manner which will make it look its best.

Standard Power Supply

Arcade boards (PCBs) which use the Jamma standard have a special interface connector which is used to connect the power, controllers, and video. This unit is fitted with a standard power jack similar to that found on the home systems. Users will not have to worry about large cables or complex setups - every unit includes a industry standard wall adapter. Simply plug and play.

Jamma Compatible

The Jamma connector on this system has not been modified. This leaves the system open to be used on a cabinet if the user wants. This also allows those who wish to make a custom set-up to mount the system in a cabinet using the Jamma connector for power but use the on-board mods to hook up a big screen television. This option also allows for the system to run on both a RGB monitor and a television at the same time.
 
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hmm, I'll give you a fiver if you make one for me, I'll get the parts .. joke

wouldn't mind that rgb decoder though
 
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Size wise it is a normal 2 slot mobo with a PSU on the top (which is smaller than the height of the carts when they are in it) don't see how it could be made any smaller!.

Mine is a MONO board and it doesn't have a memory card slot but hey that doesn't matter as i only have a mono TV!

RGB signal quality IS EXCELENT! worth it for this reason alone (better than my AES RGB) i've said it before i fully recomend it if youu don't have the time or money to get a supergun or a cab (i want a cab but i don't have a hope in hell of finding one in the UK thats newish so i'll get the games first so i can justify the price of the cab later!)
 
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Originally posted by Voltamp:
<strong>Mine is a MONO board and it doesn't have a memory card slot but hey that doesn't matter as i only have a mono TV!</strong><hr></blockquote>

PCB sound through TV speakers??
You're likely to damage the speakers that way...
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I have updated my website with better pictures of the 2 slot MVS@Home (owned by Blaze) and poor quality pictures of a large 1 slot MVS@Home

check it all out at <a href="http://www.vm2.co.uk" target="_blank">www.vm2.co.uk</a>
 
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Hey feelgood, that is a cool looking unit, It is pretty similar to my mvs@home units except I have the standard arcade BIOS which I prefer for the proper arcade experiance.

I didn't read through all your post but it sounds cool.
 
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Well according to the guy that is making those, all Jamma boards have a power jack that simply needs an adaptor (similar to any home console). So that should make that giant box taped to the corner of your MVS unit unneccesary. :D
 
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