Basic set-up - what do I need?

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OldFoo

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KI4SWY wrote:oh I would SO love to be in Wallingford, United Kingdom .....



Dam you sega!


Well that guy has stopped responding to me, so that idea is out of the window.



I'm currently contacting Craig at giz10p but I've a feeling I've not got the right information as he's already questioned the type of power supply I listed in the 1st post, and tells me a capcom I/O board (which he has) won't work on GD roms?
OldFoo

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the capcom i/o voltage regulation circuit it not rated to handle both a Naomi motherboard, and gdrom drive.
OldFoo

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I wouldn't buy the Wei-Ya PSU. Instead, go for the Sega SUN PSU:



http://www.giz10p.co.uk/index.php?_a=vi ... oductId=99



and use a splitter cable to connect the GDROM directly to the PSU:



http://www.giz10p.co.uk/index.php?_a=vi ... ductId=355



this connects to the PSU at one end, and to the Naomi at the other. The small connector goes to the GDROM drive. The Capcom I/O can then be powered through the JAMMA harness (coming from the cab, or from a Supergun for example).



Multiple options available.. :-)
OldFoo

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That's interesting. Is there something wrong with the Wei-Ya version?
OldFoo

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joshua3dg wrote:That's interesting. Is there something wrong with the Wei-Ya version?


Poor components, ALL Atomiswave SD/Egret 3 where fitted with Wei-ya, even those early vewlix where fitted with them.



Prone to breaking down even from new.
OldFoo

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Cageman wrote:I wouldn't buy the Wei-Ya PSU. Instead, go for the Sega SUN PSU:



http://www.giz10p.co.uk/index.php?_a=vi ... oductId=99



and use a splitter cable to connect the GDROM directly to the PSU:



http://www.giz10p.co.uk/index.php?_a=vi ... ductId=355



this connects to the PSU at one end, and to the Naomi at the other. The small connector goes to the GDROM drive. The Capcom I/O can then be powered through the JAMMA harness (coming from the cab, or from a Supergun for example).



Multiple options available.. :-)


Cool, thanks for that guys.



The only thing I need to worry about now is getting a decent control panel. How hard are these things to wire? Do they include anything like soldering, or just simple connecting up?



I'm now looking at getting the following:



-Naomi 1 motherboard

http://www.giz10p.co.uk/index.php?_a=vi ... ductId=133

-Sega PSU

http://www.giz10p.co.uk/index.php?_a=vi ... oductId=99

-JVS Power Extension

http://www.giz10p.co.uk/Cabinet-Parts/W ... d_155.html

-Vewlix control panel

http://www.giz10p.co.uk/index.php?_a=vi ... ductId=301

-Capcom I/O (he has one, but I don't think he's listed it on the site



Either that or if I can find a cheaper/ easier to install control panel.



Am I missing anything?
OldFoo

Post by OldFoo »

The control panel must be wired to the I/O. Since all these components are normally inside an arcade cab, you are missing the wiring harness that connects the control panel wiring to the I/O. Everything is connector-based, by the way.



The loom you will need depends on the I/O. If you are planning to run JAMMA games as well, the capcom I/O is a good choice, but you will need to have a JAMMA harness that connects the control panel wiring to the JAMMA interface on the Capcom I/O.

Also, the control panel must be built into some sort of housing, since it cannot be used stand-alone.



If you are still planning to buy a cab, why not buy a supergun for this purpose? It will save you a lot of cash and hassle, and prevent you from ending up with a lot of redundant components once your cab arrives.
OldFoo

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or find a cab with a naomi setup in it already :o)
OldFoo

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KI4SWY wrote:or find a cab with a naomi setup in it already :o)


Yeah, the guy that is selling the Naomi with Virtua Tennis has suddenly gotten back to me, so I may still try to get that... but the thing's so huge, the reason why I wanted to build my own is that there isn't really space to keep the whole cabinet until I find a new place to live.



I do however like the idea of the supergun more, but where can I find one that works for a Naomi 1? I've seen a picture of a Pana Twin with a Naomi:

http://forum.arcadeotaku.com/download/f ... &mode=view



but I can't find one for sale on the net.



I've seen a Sigma Raijin but the cost is pretty high, and it doesn't even include shipping in the deal.

http://www.dino-games.com/index.php/arc ... p_293.html
OldFoo

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You dont have to find a super gun that is made for a naomi. Just use a good super gun with the capcom i/o and you should be fine.



But if I were you I would get the cab. If it was anywhere near me, it would already be mine :)
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