Modding a Dreamcast to plug into Capcom I/O converter

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:38 pm

Just wondering if this is possible, I have a Namoi and a DC and it would be awesome if I could use both in the same cabinet.

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Wed May 26, 2010 12:40 am

I've seen Dreamcast to JAMMA adapters on very rare occassion pop up for sale. Not sure as to how they're made, or anything technical regarding them, but at least you know it can be done.

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Wed May 26, 2010 1:21 am

I would say that it is highly unlikely. The Capcom I/O communicates via a USB cable using the Naomi's JVS communication protocol. The Dreamcast has no JVS connectivity and would not be compatible.

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Wed May 26, 2010 1:50 am

game_player_s wrote:I've seen Dreamcast to JAMMA adapters on very rare occassion pop up for sale. Not sure as to how they're made, or anything technical regarding them, but at least you know it can be done.

Yes Ultimarc sells a solution:

http://www.ultimarc.com/dreamcast.html

And there was the MGCD (no longer made)

http://www.coinopexpress.com/products/p ... CD_50.html

And you can make a dreamcast jamma adapter:

http://pc2jamma.mameworld.info/arc_dc4.html

I guess I will just do what I was going to do all along and JAMMAize a DC. I was just hoping that there was some pins inside the DC that I could connect the USB to.