DarrenF
Well-known member
I've tried to identify and procure a few of any "hard to find" (which usually also means expensive) components on the games I own (or want to own). By "hard to find," I mean it can't be had from any of the common big suppliers (Jameco, Mouser, DigiKey, MCM, etc.) By expensive, I mean "typically goes for $10 or more" each. (I know, a somewhat abritrary definition...)
In addition to all of the Namco customs, I've got:
SC01A, speech generator, used in Gottlieb sound&speech board (Black Hole, Q*Bert and others). $40+
AD561J, DAC, used on Asteroids (and I presume others), about $15.
AM6012, DAC, used on Battlezone (and I'd quess others), $10 or so.
H1809 (I know, not an IC...), high voltage diode, G05 & V2000 monitors, around $10.
What other electronic components on common classic games are difficult to find and/or expensive?
In addition to all of the Namco customs, I've got:
SC01A, speech generator, used in Gottlieb sound&speech board (Black Hole, Q*Bert and others). $40+
AD561J, DAC, used on Asteroids (and I presume others), about $15.
AM6012, DAC, used on Battlezone (and I'd quess others), $10 or so.
H1809 (I know, not an IC...), high voltage diode, G05 & V2000 monitors, around $10.
What other electronic components on common classic games are difficult to find and/or expensive?

