Annoying noob with annoying questions... sorry

[m7cky]

Hi there, long time lurker, first time poster.
Was wondering if i could pick your brains?
Picked up a soul edge cabinet today. It's in good condition & is all working. I bought it for a mame conversion.
I plan to add an extra 2 buttons to each player & on researching the subject I decided that an Arcade VGA & Jpac would be the way to go. However, am i correct in thinking that this cab is not jamma compatible (system 11?)? Is there a jamma converter i could buy to enable me to use a Jpac? Am i a blithering idiot?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

[Kevin Mullins]

It's JAMMA .... System 11 refers to the original pcb hardware.

Soul Edge Manual

[m7cky]

And whats more embarrasing is that I got the original manual with it, & I've read it, & still didn't know.
So I am an idiot.
Cheers mate :-)
Does this mean i can just plug jamma games into it then?
If so I think I'll rethink the mame thing.
Thanks again

[DeLuSioNal29]

Yep, you are correct.  However, some games may need to be adjusted, since the buttons in some Jamma games differ slightly.

[m7cky]

Excellent!
Cheers guys, I love this place :-)

[m7cky]

Actually, thinking on, I think I'll go with my original mame idea. The whole jamma process looks a bit technical for somene of my very limited ability. & it looks pretty simple to add a couple of buttons using the jpac & the arcadevga looks like a godsend!
I've just took a look in the back & found the original manual & warranty card for the Hantarex 28" monitor which i thought pretty cool.
PS
I also have an empty HOTD2 mirrored cab which i plan to turn into my shooter, & I pick up my empty daytona sit down cab next week which I've already have a 29inch crt for and i plan to turn into an xbox/mame racer. Now I just need to find a suitable cab for a vertical setup.
Or maybe i should just finish what I have? :-)
Will post some pics later.
Thanks again peeps.