Yappy's MAME Project
Week 1
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I read up on MAME (Multi Arcade Machine Emulator) on MAME.NET & MAMEWORLD.NET. Out of excitement on one of the most nostalgic things I could ever do I decided to take on a challenge of making a MAME Arcade. I purchased a $400 dollar Arcade Machine "NBA JAM" I found on Ebay from a Local Bar Owner. I would however highly suggest if you are thinking of making a MAME machine to go to an Arcade Auction (links below). Now that I've read more on it I have notice people purchasing machines anywhere from $35-$400. This 1993 box is standard JAMMA+ (Japanese Amusement Machine Manufacturers Association). Since I used an old arcade machine I decided to order a J-PAC $73.00 (Jamma-Pc to Arcade Control) if I wanted to create my own controls I would go with an I-PAC (Interface for Pc to Arcade Controls). For more info on this visit http://www.ultimarc.com/ |
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First I had to locate JAMMA connector to connect to the J-PAC |
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Second Need to locate the Monitor I/O because the Power will be used J-PAC will take care of Video & Sound |
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Last I located the parts that will be unused Power supply for PCB & Sound Board |
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The Main PCB Board |
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The majority of the next week I will be working on getting my old computer to work with ArcadeOS & DOS MAME the way I want. I did find a kewl bootable CD that will set up an entire ArcadeOS for you: http://www.mameworld.net/massive/How-to/Boot_CD/boot_cd.html
AUCTIONS http://www.gameroommagazine.com/shows.htm http://www.superauctions.com/ |
