programmable PCB

[cornbread]

I want to start programming my own PCB's where can I buy the boards and what kinda software do I need to do these 4-1 9-1 39-1 pcbs

[cholin]

What exactly do you mean?  You want to build some project and program it yourself, or use an arcade one.  Assuming you mean you want to build a project and program it, you're not talking about a PCB, you're talking about a microchip.  There's places that sell cheap programmers, such as Jameco or a local store, but you can also DIY.  I havent found a schematic, but Ive heard/seen somewhere that it basically consists of resistors.  You send a signal through a port on your computer and it is sent into the chip, no biggie.  If anyone finds a schematic for a DIY programmer that works, I wouldnt mind having a look!

[cornbread]

I am buying multigame boards 9-1 and putting them in cabinets.  I was just wondering how I could do the boards myself

[cornbread]

guess I would have more luck asking where Osama bin ladin is hidding.  Nobody knows or wants to talk

[Crazy Cooter]

guess I would have more luck asking where Osama bin ladin is hidding. Nobody knows or wants to talk

Or you're not that good at explaining what you want to do.
http://www.arcadeshop.com/multi-pcb/multi-pcb.htm

If you want to take a 9-1 and reprogram it with 9 games of your own choice, it's not as easy as just downloading some software and hitting a button.  There are hardware issues to consider.

[cornbread]

Well, where can I buy bootleg multi game jamma boards overseas?  I have been looking online,  I think I found one company that sold them in the past.  Bung Enterprises.  I don't think they are in business anymore.  I was hoping to buy them straight from a manufacture

[paigeoliver]

They aren't much cheaper from the manufacturer either. There is not a lot of markup between the prices the pirate PCB company charges and what the importers charge for them. I was in contact with them a while back, they were only like $30 cheaper from the source, and I would have had to buy a BUNCH of them to make the overseas shipping worthwhile.

[monkeybomb]

What are the advantages and disadvantages to a mlti JAMMA vs. a MAME pc.  It seems like the setup is comperable in price between a 400 in 1 and a JAMMA conversion (J-pac, Arcade VGA, computer).  Does it have more of an arcade feel?  Is it easier to set up?  Is it faster to boot?  Can it play MK3 at full speed?