How to connect multiple pcbs to one stick?

[Hellfromabove]

Hey guys I was just wondering, is there a way to connect multiple pcbs to one arcade stick? I mean without the use of parallel ports and things like that. I mean on Cd_Vision's site he says you could use Terminal Strips but does it really work? Also are there any other ways that don't require connecting and disconnecting, like Barrier Strips? Please reply. Thanx.

-See Ya!!!

[tom61]

The PCBs will interfere with each other if they're all connected to the same controls. You need to rig up some sort of switch to change between them. Here's a good site on building an electronic switch to change between controls: http://www.russprince.com/cabinet/

[SirPoonga]

Someone in chat posted a link to a thing that you could hook up like 10 jamma connectors to and a menu would select between the games.  I have it bookmarked, but my bookmark list is huge,  will have to see if I can find it.

[mastercave]

i would also appreciate any help on this topic. hellfromabove, when you say pcbs, do you mean like multiple gamepads from diff. systems?

[SNAAAKE]

i would also appreciate any help on this topic. hellfromabove, when you say pcbs, do you mean like multiple gamepads from diff. systems?

 

PCB=Printed circuit board

as for the topic..didnt we already go over this last year..
I used a switch box and didnt work..tom61:remember?
However,I think tom had a point when he said "my switch box might have been ONLY switching the ground and not everything".
Now I wish I had the energy to go over this again...anyone else wanna try a true switch box..like a 15pin vga

[TomJBart]

G'Day
At the moment I'm using a printer switch box (paralell cable switch box) to switch between a Gamepad and a Keyboard.  This does the job OK but I need to do this for player 2 as well meaning a 2nd switch which is a pain.  You also have to be careful that the switch you buy switches all pin / wires, not just the ones require by a printer.  Not that the store usually has any idea?

Because of this I'm going to give the Control Circuit from http://www.russprince.com/cabinet/ a go...

Has anyone else tried this ??  If so do they some more detailed instructions on how to hook up the CMOS IC's ??

Cheers

[SNAAAKE]

G'Day
At the moment I'm using a printer switch box (paralell cable switch box) to switch between a Gamepad and a Keyboard.  This does the job OK but I need to do this for player 2 as well meaning a 2nd switch which is a pain.  You also have to be careful that the switch you buy switches all pin / wires, not just the ones require by a printer.  Not that the store usually has any idea?

Because of this I'm going to give the Control Circuit from http://www.russprince.com/cabinet/ a go...

Has anyone else tried this ??  If so do they some more detailed instructions on how to hook up the CMOS IC's ??

Cheers

Does your paralell switch box have any PCB inside
I later found that my 25pin printer switch box HAD a pcb and might have been only switching ground !  .
It worked between psx and dreamcast but it was laggy..like I press something and it works after like atleast 2 second.

Thats how it went for me !
never bothered trying again...I now use molex connector and very happy.
even with switching manually(atleast it works).

[TomJBart]

Nope, No PCB,

I just use a manual switch, something like the "2 way D25 Computer Data Switch" @ www.jaycar.com.au

They are cheap and easy !

[SNAAAKE]

Nope, No PCB,

I just use a manual switch, something like the "2 way D25 Computer Data Switch" @ www.jaycar.com.au

They are cheap and easy !

YUP...just when I thought mine would work..DIDNT !  
anyhey..another question,do you have any other interface in there?
like atleast 2 different gamepads
Just wondering...thinking I should try again !  

[SirPoonga]

Found it

http://multigame.com/jamma.html

[Hellfromabove]

Hey thanks for all the help guys. Damn, looks like a lot of work. I guess I am going to use Cd_Vison's way first and if that doesn't work I guess I will use the switch box. I mean come on, it's only Barrier Strips, if it doesn't work I can just return the barrier stips. Thanx.

-See Ya!!!

[SirPoonga]

I didn't look at that product closely before.  I noticed:

All game boards are powered for instantaneous switching and no "bootup" time. A must for location/coin-op use!

Hmmm, so does it power each board up upon plugging in?

Also, I wonder if it will recognize a jpac.