Was finally able to set up Darksoft Champion Edition after trying on a problematic board. I was still having some issues for some reason but then it magically worked. I also realized that the LCD must be plugged in before turning on or it won't work properly.
I'm super happy with the setup and forgot about a lot of these games that I used to play in the arcade. Props to the team who put this together and a big thank you for making this hobby easier and cheapER!
While the setup was easy, the instructions definitely need an update and some better pictures. Some suggestions for improvement:
- Step 1 of multi-installation: Have an overhead picture of how the board should oriented. The side view, while somewhat useful, is less useful than actually showing where and what direction the board should plug in
- Step 2: minor update to no longer need screws
- Step 3: more intuitive since the larger board can only go in one place, but overhead shot would still be useful.
- Step 5: is a little confusing because it shows 6 wires connected for key writing when only 4 are needed.
- Additional soldering instructions: it would be easier to follow if the pictures showed the same wire colors from the JST to CN2. I know there's a reference mapping above, but it would be clearer/easier to follow with same color wires in both pictures.
That's it for my suggestions. Thanks again!
EDIT: Who sells those nice labels for the case? I'd like to get one! Thanks in advance!
~Paik
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