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I-PAC2 Keyboard Encoder

OzStick — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 05:57:05 +0000

This encoder has 32 inputs available, which is enough to connect 2 joysticks with 8 buttons each, 2 player start buttons, 2 coin inputs and now has an additional 4 inputs for extra buttons or whatever else you may wish to include. This is more than enough to handle everything on a control panel in most DIY arcade cabinet projects.

The I-PAC is the only keyboard encoder to offer the follwoing features:

56 inputs, each with it’s own dedicated microprocessor pin. No interaction or delays, vital for multi-button games such as fighting games.
Emulates a USB keyboard, yet breaks through the USB simultaneously-pressed-switch limit of 6 switches (plus ctrl,alt,shift) which afflicts all USB keyboard devices. This is because it has inbuilt full native USB support, and does not rely on an add-on adaptor.
A shift function which allows ANY input to be assigned to a shifted secondary keycode and the shift button can have it’s own function too so no need for a dedicated extra control panel button.
A self-test LED which not only gives an instant visible check of your installation, but can also indicate which connection (if any) is causing a problem.

The unit works “out of the box” with MAME, or being fully programmable it can be configured to output whatever set of keystrokes you require. It also supports Volume up/down, MOUSE left/right buttons, power, sleep and wake functions.

Includes a USB cable for connection to a PC. If required, a programming utility can be downloaded from here: www.ultimarc.com/winipacv2setup.exe

I-PAC4 Keyboard Encoder

OzStick — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:01:51 +0000

If you are creating a BIG 4 player cabinet, then this is the encoder for you. With 56 inputs you can connect up to 4 joysticks with 8 buttons each, along with 4 player start buttons and 4 coin inputs. That would make a very serious looking control panel!

The unit works “out of the box” with MAME, or being fully programmable it can be configured to output whatever set of keystrokes you require.

Available with a USB cable for connection to a PC. If required, a programming utility can be downloaded from here: www.ultimarc.com/winipacv2setup.exe

J-PAC Keyboard Encoder

OzStick — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:09:44 +0000

If you have a JAMMA cabinet with an arcade monitor then the J-PAC will save you a lot of hassles. As you’ll see from the picture it has a fingerboard which accepts a standard JAMMA harness which allows you to connect the arcade monitor and all joysticks, buttons and coin slots without having to touch a single wire!

In addition there is also an on-board video amplifier to ensure that a strong signal is fed to the arcade monitor.

The unit works “out of the box” with MAME, or being fully programmable it can be configured to output whatever set of keystrokes you require.

Includes VGA Cable and a USB cable for connection to PC. If required, a programming utility can be downloaded from here: www.ultimarc.com/winipacv2setup.exe

ArcadeVGA 5000 Video Card

OzStick — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:17:03 +0000

Performance Enhanced RADEON HD5450. Will run SF4 AT 60FPS with FULL DETAIL SETTINGS!!

These are simply THE BEST video cards available for connecting a 15Khz Arcade Monitor to PC.

You can also connect an ordinary PC monitor and get all the resolutions of the 15Khz monitor plus conventional higher Windows resolutions.
INCLUDES CRT AND LCD (DVI) DIGITAL MONITORS.
Also supports 25Khz resolutions on multi-frequency monitors.

It emulates the original game board’s graphics hardware closer than has ever been possible before, and allows DOS MAME and MAME32 to run almost all games at their native resolutions without hardware stretching scan converters or other degradation.

Displays all boot, DOS and Windows screens with NO special configuration or special driver software in either operating system. You have a choice of Windows desktop resolutions including interlaced and non-interlaced modes. Virtual-desktop mode is supported in XP and 2000, so you can run a desktop of 1024 X 768 and auto-pan.

No MAME monitor configuration is necessary, no need even to tell MAME you have an arcade monitor. The ArcadeVGA can be connected via J-PAC, Video Amp, or directly through a VGA cable.

Video Amplifier

OzStick — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:22:07 +0000

This is a standalone video amplifier which converts the 1 Volt output from a VGA card into 4 Volts required by most arcade monitors.

The circuitry is exactly the same as that used on the J-PAC and uses a high-bandwidth video amplifier chip. It provides an easy way of fixing a dim or dull arcade monitor display by boosting the signal input to the same level as a “real” game board.

It comes supplied with a VGA cable for connection to your PC and has screw terminals for direct connection of the video wiring from the monitor.

Opti-PAC Optical Encoder

OzStick — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 03:07:03 +0000

The Opti-PAC (Optical Interface for PC to Arcade Controls) enables you to connect optical-type arcade control devices, such as trackballs and spinners to a PC for use with emulators such as MAME.

It connects via USB and is configurable for up to 2 trackballs and 4 spinners depending on the method of connection used. More information can be obtained from Ultimarc.

Included is a USB cable for connection to PC.

PacDrive USB driver board

OzStick — Wed, 27 May 2015 09:25:05 +0000

Low-cost driver board for devices such as LEDs, solenoids, lamps etc.

Ideal for use with illuminated pushbuttons.

When used with the MALA front-end, the easiest way to control pushbutton illumination in your panel.

Will drive up to 16 standard LEDs with no additional power.
Up to 4 boards can be used (more by request). Different IDs available.
500mA per channel.
500mA total current without external power supply. Higher current draw will require additional power.
5 volt outputs without external power supply.
Up to 48 volt outputs with external power supply.
Open-Source software. No driver required.
Downloadable example VB application.
C++ code on request.
Support as a LED driver for several MAME front-ends soon.
Linux Support

Go to the Ultimarc website for comprehensive details and instructions, here:

Comes with USB Cable.

PacLED64 Advanced Controller Board

OzStick — Wed, 27 May 2015 13:51:24 +0000

64 Channel controller board with full LED brightness control

Features:

64 LED channels with 256 brightness levels for full RGB color mixing.
NEW FEATURE! Can be set to flash any or all LEDs at one of 3 rates, without PC control.
Can be used with single-color or RGB LEDs (RGB use 3 channels).
Constant current negates the need for resistors for each LED.
Can be used with LEDs with inbuilt resistors if required.
128-command flash storage for “attract-mode” sequences which run immediately on power-up with no PC present.
Supports single-command fades with preset speed on-board. Multiple fades can overlap.
User-assigned IDs allow multiple boards to be connected

Extensive software support including test application, Software Development kit for adding support to your own programs, and LedBlinky third-party software.

See Ultimarc website for comprehensive details and instructions, here:

Comes with:

USB Cable
Power cable for connection to PC HDD power
4 x 24-way empty connector housings.

Budget 1 Player Xin-Mo Encoder

OzStick — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 23:06:31 +0000

This is a straight forward, compact encoder that will fit in the smallest of spaces. Instead of screw terminals it uses 2 rows of header pins and it comes with its own wiring loom which is split up into groups of 4 wire (or less) per “plug” that simply slide onto the header pins. You then attach the spade connectors onto the microswitches of your joystick and buttons and away you go.

It has inputs for 1 Joystick and up to 12 Buttons and is recognised by Windows as a USB Gamepad device. It is compatible with most versions of Windows, as well as Linux, Mac and PS3.

If you’re after a no nonsense interface for a DIY fighter stick or similar then one of these Xin-Mo Encoders would be perfect!

Comes with:

1.8m USB cable
4 x 4 grouped wires for connection to joystick and buttons
1 x 16 daisy chains wires for ground connections

Budget 2 Player Xin-Mo Encoder

OzStick — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 01:36:53 +0000

This is a straight forward, compact encoder that will fit in the smallest of spaces. Instead of screw terminals it uses 2 rows of dual header pins and it comes with its own wiring loom which is split up into groups of 4 wires (or less) per “plug” that simply slide onto the header pins. The other end of the wires are fitted with quick connectors that you then attach onto the microswitches of your joystick and buttons and away you go.

It has inputs for 2 Joystick and up to 22 Buttons and is recognised by Windows as a USB Gamepad device. It is compatible with most versions of Windows, as well as Linux and Mac.

If you’re after a no nonsense interface for a DIY fighter stick or similar then one of these Xin-Mo Encoders would be perfect!

Comes with:

1.8m USB cable
7 x 4 grouped wires for connection to joystick and buttons
1 x 2 grouped wires for connection to joystick and buttons
2 x 16 daisy chains wires for ground connections