VGA to JAMMA

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VGA to JAMMA

« on: October 03, 2015, 11:20:30 am »

I want to create a test area in my basement to connect JAMMA boards to an LCD monitor I normally use for my PC on my work bench. Is there an adapter or something I can buy/make that I can just unplug the VGA cable from my PC and plug it into something that connects to a JAMMA harness that I can connect right to a board I want to test? I need something where I can easily unplug it back and forth so I can still use it on my PC when I'm done.


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Re: VGA to JAMMA

« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2015, 03:07:49 pm »

Yes there is an adapter you can use, I highly recommend against it. Many games wont sync with it and can often give you false results.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Gonbes-GBS8200-CGA-EGA-YUV-RGB-To-VGA-Arcade-Game-Video-Converter-Latest-/121679997460


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Re: VGA to JAMMA

« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2015, 09:16:04 am »

What is the best option for setting up a test monitor? Get an old crappy CRT or something?


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« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2015, 09:42:11 am »

Well best would be a pvm monitor followed by just using a spare arcade monitor with an isotransformer


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« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2015, 02:01:56 pm »

I will grab a pvm they don't seem to cost that much on ebay... never even thought to try one of those. Will I still need that card you linked to hook it all up?

nvm looks like I can maybe connect a BNC connection to it and it has enough wires on it to connect to JAMMA... I'll have to research some more... hopefully I don't kill myself. Tongue


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« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2015, 05:59:32 pm »

Check the image feed on the main forum page. There's a great image that shows the most easy way to hook up RGB sync to a PVM. BNC connectors with wire terminals. That will work better for a test bed than using a VGA computer monitor adapter.


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« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2015, 07:00:04 pm »

I've been slumming eBay for a PVM and they range anywhere from $50-$300... Are there any that I should totally stay away from or any PVM is fine for the most part? I am thinking about getting a PVM-8041Q or 8042Q and just want to make sure they aren't total garbage.


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Re: VGA to JAMMA

« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2015, 01:07:00 am »

I'm happy with my Sony PVM 8042Q (from eBay). As with anything on eBay, buyer beware.

Here is mine connected to Frogger for troubleshooting
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showpost.php?p=3160312&postcount=24


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« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2015, 07:28:48 am »

Awesome... thanks!


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