Thought I posted this. Sorry for the wait.
You get to see first the new pcJOHN rpi to jamma solution that should have a price point under $100.
This is a in-progress thread, so please bare with me.
I will document loosely the parts needed, and what I am doing and what I get stuck with.
First up. Parts
Raspberry pi 3b+
64gb microsd class 10
32gb microcd Class 4 (backup)
pcJohn Jamma4pi Board
Jamma Wired Arcade
stereo audio cable
mini-usb to usb cable
Steps:
Flash rPI image to microSD card
Edit config on microSD card to function at CGA resolution
Insert card into pi
attach rPI to jamma4pi board
attach mini-usb to jamma4pi then USB end to the rpi
plug jamma4pi assembly into Jamma wired cabinet
Turn on cabinet and enjoy
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Arpicade $144.99 //multiboards
Raspberry pi 3b+ $43.73 /https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07BDR5PDW element14 prime
64gb cl10 microsd $22.99 /Amazon prime
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010Q588D4
This puts you at $211.71 for an arpicade setup
Any pricepoint under that for a jamma4pi is extra savings.
Joust plays fantastic so does defender and stargate.
I cant wait to side by side compare emulation vs original hardware.
I really am suprised I am enjoying emulation so much...
Combination good image for rpi and easy of plug and play.
I swapped it cabs in under 5 mins... But the button config needs remapping. That is standard with any rpi setup moving from one cab to another with more or less buttons.
Overall I look forward to using these in future projects.
I am compiling some video and will upload to youtube tonight, basic concept and inside the rpi image, and a bit of game play.
Not having to deal with tapping into things for power anf just using the jamma edge.... So easy. i can't say it enough sooo easy.
And now for the bad:
It's all smd tech, I prefer through hole, but john has overspec'd the components, and the build quality suprised the $**t out of me.
No volume pot, so the rpi can blast you full volume with nothing you can do (bad for pre-made images with attract videos on start up)
The volume issue is being addressed in V2 of this, so it should be a non issue.
This being essentially a raspberry pi hat, I am at a bit of a loss on how to mount it.. Again, version 2 should remedy that tiny hangup.
Vids by tomarrow.