Gauntlet Dark Legacy to SportsStation

RedWarrior80

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I have been searching the forums today and there are a ton of posts about doing this but none seem to actually have a proven answer. I currently have the Gauntlet: DL setup but want to try and make the switch to Sports Station(Blitz/Showtime). Has anyone out there successfully done this and if so what was all involved? Thanks.
 
well the big question is are you going to operate an independent boardset?

cause I think converting a Gauntlet DL boardset to Sportstation is an involved process... new video card, etc.

if you have a complete Sportstation though, one item that you will need is the I-40 interface board, it's used for the 49-way joysticks. Gauntlet for whatever reason is capable of handling the 49-way joysticks internally on its I/O.


EDIT: actually, I'm an idiot, you just do away with the couplers between the board wiring and the control panel wiring... the two halves instead of being coupled just plug into the I-40. wow I'm stupid. or I need coffee, stat. if you saw my old post, disregard the part about wiring harnesses lol
 
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well the big question is are you going to operate an independent boardset?

cause I think converting a Gauntlet DL boardset to Sportstation is an involved process... new video card, etc.

if you have a complete Sportstation though, one item that you will need is the I-40 interface board, it's used for the 49-way joysticks. Gauntlet for whatever reason is capable of handling the 49-way joysticks internally on its I/O.


EDIT: actually, I'm an idiot, you just do away with the couplers between the board wiring and the control panel wiring... the two halves instead of being coupled just plug into the I-40. wow I'm stupid. or I need coffee, stat. if you saw my old post, disregard the part about wiring harnesses lol

Thanks for the reply and yes I was looking into the converting my Gauntlet DL board set to the Sports Station......looks like that might be over my head....

But if what you are saying is true, if I was able to come across a complete Sports Station board set, I would then need the I-40 card to use my 49way sticks?

Thanks again
 
Thanks for the reply and yes I was looking into the converting my Gauntlet DL board set to the Sports Station......looks like that might be over my head....

But if what you are saying is true, if I was able to come across a complete Sports Station board set, I would then need the I-40 card to use my 49way sticks?

Thanks again

Yes, and the Aux Out Adapter board, a new control panel harness for the 49 ways, and a new main harness.

I have done the conversion in a Gauntlet Legends showcase cab...had to hack up the extension harness, but it looks good and works even better!
 
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