Recent content by low_budget

The bike in my profile pic is a 2003 Yamaha R1. I wired up the control panel with DB15 connectors using the breakout PCB I made. Another bonus to wiring the arcade cabinet controls this way is it's easier to connect and play RGB capable game consoles and connect a controller adapter. I...

Several years ago I bought a Makvision 25" tri sync flatscreen CRT monitor to make an arcade cabinet. With the help of a welder I knew, I designed a lightweight cabinet out of aluminum and he fabricated it. After the fabrication and welding was done, there was still a lot of work to do, and I'm...

Thanks Javaguru for converting the design files. I'd like to help out in any way I can to get the converted gerber file complete and correct. Attached is all the schematics I have. The Parsec design has changed a few times, and I never did make a complete schematic of the entire supergun...

Since I'm making the Parsec open source, I would rather the files be accessible and usable to as many people as possible. I will contribute $50 toward converting the Parsec v2.2 file to gerber. On the Pad2Pad website is says "Your credit card will be authorized at the time of order placement...

I added the files to google drive; here's the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TuKNDK7kQ6Lk38z5NDo_T8bR-494Cp9B?usp=sharing There are 2 available PCB files, one is complete and ready to order (v2.2 final) while the other doesn't have the ground plane connected and is suitable for...

It's been a long time since my latest update. I have decided I will not be building or selling any Parsec superguns anymore. I am finding myself too busy with other projects like the NESessity NES motherboard replacement. I am willing to share the PCB design files and other documentation with...

I have to admit, I am having some burnout on building Parsec superguns by hand. In the last 2 years I have built over 100 of them. I will be building one last batch of 6 available late December / early January. Then I need to take a break for a while, then look at my options for building...

I am officially starting a pre order list for assembled v2.2 Parsec superguns. PM me to be added to the list. I also have the unassembled Parsec v2.2 PCB available on tindie https://www.tindie.com/products/low_budget/parsec-supergun-v22-bare-pcb-play-jamma-arcade/?pt=ac_prod_search After a...

I am nearly sold out of the v2.1 Parsec supergun PCB, so I have given it a small redesign and ordered another batch. The new PCB v2.2 will have the following improvements: 2oz copper finish (instead of 1.5oz) Wider power traces for 5v, -5v, and 12v Through-hole resistors replacing SMT resistors...

There has been some issues getting certain parts lately. I normally get the JAMMA connectors on ebay, but there are far fewer people selling them and the price is higher. The Viletim component video board I use for the hat boards is currently out of stock, which means I will be out of stock. I...

It's going to be some time before I have more Parsec superguns available. Current E.T.A. is late summer or early fall. I'm taking a break from assembling these at the moment. I will announce when pre-orders are open again. I do not have any medium or high resolution arcade games to test with...

Stereo sound through the JAMMA connector is supported and can be selected with the stereo/mono switch. This is limited to early versions of the Neo Geo MVS arcade board (I'm not aware of any exceptions but maybe someone can correct me.) Stereo sound coming from an auxiliary header CAN be...

I sell the Parsec directly and through www.tindie.com Update: I'm currently out of stock at the moment. Typically I build 6-8 Parsecs at a time and list them for sale. The next batch of 6-8 should be available mid February.

I'm not sure if this will be useful to many people, but I made a simple PCB with solder pads to connect to the JAMMA game's kick harness. This board then connects to the Supergun wit a short JST extension cable. I was thinking of offering a kit that has a 6 inch extension cable and 3 connector...

I have assembled the first v2.1 Parsec Supergun. Changes over the v2.0 PCB: New JST style kick harness connector with standardized pinout Mounting holes are now isolated from ground (useful for mounting in metal case or bolting PCB to metal) Moved JAMMA connector closer to center and moved top...