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J-CON Box Diagram

2009-08-31T21:03:00.001-07:00

Ive updated the Original Post with a Link to the Diagram that explains how this Device works. Thanks for all your interest :)

RJ45 jammacon box mod

2009-08-24T10:20:00.000-07:00

Finished another Universal RGB box, however this time i forwarded the video to an Ethernet RJ45 connector for convenience which seemed to work out well. Saves more space, and seems easier to manage when dealing with multiple console adapters.

Heres some more pictures of the same finished box along with the additional controller adapter.

Game Console to Jamma Box

2009-08-19T14:36:00.000-07:00

Click on the Image to see how the Box works

What is a Jammacon box?:
A device that will allow hook up of any RGB supported video game console directly to a JAMMA+ standard arcade cabinet and have it seamlessly work on your full control panel layout without absolutely any modification needed. This device is no different than a standard arcade board PCB. Your arcade cabinet will not know the difference, and will support your jammacon box as if it was treated similar to a capcom cps2/3 arcade board.

A Brief History:
on what first started as just a hobby of modding consoles for RGB, then to collecting arcade cabinets and after attaining my tenth cabinet.... something sparked me to finally give in and learn the ways of applying the knowledge I've learned so far into something more efficient. Say, using your old RGB/modded consoles on your arcade cabinet.

Thanks to the beauty of the internet, and the great community @ gamesx, shmups, and arcadeotaku, I managed to put together all my old ideas and finally developed a box that gave me exactly what I wanted... To play classic original console games in their glorious entirety. Why not do it on a "25+ brilliant RGB arcade monitor?

I've seen some great projects such as the famous Jamma Megadrive, and Jamma Snes, but figured why not do it with more options, and full support for any console you desire? This is how the birth of the Universal RGB Box came to be..So i set out and did research for a couple of weeks, and spending my busy ass (gaming) time soldering instead, II came up with a prototype that changed my life..(to some extent)

For all those jamma/jvs arcade cabinet collectors, this is my attempt to give back something to the community. This accomplishment can help with appreciation of what it really feels like to play your favorite classic console game on an arcade machine, to do it with full control panel support. I will try to the best of my knowledge provide any assistance you may need in this genre. I learned most of us hobbyists are mainly in it for the passion and love of what the games themselves deliver, especially when isolated in its captivating atmosphere. Getting the 360 to the cabinet was some work, but you can also blame the fame of SF4 and having the option to play it on any cab was a dream.. now its possible:

The jamma box running SF4 on a neocandy and video on a new astro city arcade cabinet. It's surprising how clean a 15khz image can be even if it's running a newly released HD game. Certain types of monitors may vary in quality and compatibility.

I've checked the boxes on more than 10 cabs to make sure it's compatible, however i don't take responsibility if your monitor fails to support it. [ time to upgrade :) ]

'Pricing Subject to Change based on availability of components'

Jamma Game Box options:
Since I have to order the necessary parts from private websites, please allow some time for these orders. Some parts can take some time to receive before I can start building special orders..I'm also doing this as a personal hobby, so please respect the process. Thank you for your time, .....and remember to never stop gaming.

360 Box
Dedicated Xbox 360 Box
Dedicated (will include the cables, and Controller Boxes)
$350 (Includes the price of madcatz boards)
This includes everything you need to hook up your Xbox 360* console to your standard 15khz Jamma+ arcade cabinet.

PS3 Box
Dedicated PS3 Box
Dedicated (will include the cables, and Controller Boxes)
$350 (Includes the price of Cthulu’ boards)
This includes everything you need to hook up your PS3 console to your standard 15khz Jamma+ arcade cabinet. (+$40 for PS2 controller support)

PS360 Box
Dedicated PS360 Box (includes 360/PS3 support)
Dedicated (will include the cables, and Controller Boxes)
$400 (Includes the price of Madcatz+Cthulu’ boards)
This includes everything you need to hook up your Xbox 360/PS3 console to your standard Jamma+ arcade cabinet. (+$40 for PS2 controller support)

PS360 Box+
Dedicated PS360 Box+ (Your choice of 360/PS3/ and one other RGB supported console**)
Dedicated (will include the cables, and all Controller Boxes)
$450
This includes everything you need to hook up your Xbox 360/PS3/ +1 console to your standard Jamma+ arcade cabinet. (+$40 for PS2 controller support)

Universal RGB Box (all pictured above)
Non-Dedicated (For use with any RGB supported console** of your choice)
(the stock Universal RGB Box will NOT include any cables, and Controller Boxes, its up to you what you want)
$300
Universal RGB Box will include a special expansion connector, this connector will allow support for any supported consoles of your choice. I will also be welcomed to take requests as to what type of video connector you'd want to have integrated on your Universal RGB Box. This way it stays consistent with your personal RGB console setup.

Adding a console to the Universal RGB Box
[requires the purchase of a Universal RGB Box]
This will include the Video Cable & Controller boxes
(Your console may require an RGB mod in order for this to
work, please make sure before purchase.)
$50-100 (depending on console)

Full Astro / Aero City Arcade Cabinet with complete Panel +1 of the following game boxes.
Aero City, Astro City, New Astro City, Pricing will vary based on condition/monitor/panel/rarity
$~email for inquiry~ $

Here is an official List of Supported Consoles. The ones marked with 'X' will work with the box:

|============|=====|
|  CONSOLE   | RGB |
|============|=====|
|3DO         |     |
|ATARI 2600  |     |
|DREAMCAST   |  X  |
|GameCube    |  X  |
|GENESIS 1   |  X  |
|GENESIS 2   |  X  |
|HiSaturn Nav|  O  |
|JAGUAR      |  X  |
|MASTER SYS 1|  X  |
|MASTER SYS 2|  O  |
|N64         |  O* |
|NEO GEO     |  X  |
|NEO GEO CD  |  X  |
|NES 1       |  O  |
|NES 2       |  O  |
|PC Engine   |  O  |
|PCE (etc)   |  O  |
|PCFX        |     |
|PS1         |  X  |
|PS2         |  X  |
|SATURN      |  X  |
|SNES -MODEL1|  X  |
|SNES -MODEL2|  O  |
|WonderMega  |  O  |
|XBOX        |  X  |
|==================|

X Yes
O Mod Available
* Not all N64 units are modifiable

*360 must be 2007+ model
**Consoles must be RGB supported (Please email if your interested in RGB modding a supported Console)

Thunder Fox

2009-08-18T18:46:00.000-07:00

"A side-scrolling, two-player, soldiers-n-enemies shoot-em-up with lots of weapons, vehicles, and at least one air combat sub-game."