MiSTercade V2 Kit | MiSTer FPGA JAMMA Arcade Kit

MiSTercade is the original JAMMA extension for MiSTer FPGA. Its best in class design has been enjoyed for nearly 3 years. around the world. 

MiSTercade V2 adds the option for dual SDRAM while integrating a dedicated HDMI RGB Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). Join club MiSTercade today and future-proof your setup!

What’s new:

• 24-Bit Video Output: The new version supports 24-bit color video. enhancing the visual experience with richer and more accurate colors compared to its predecessor. PSX. Saturn. and N64 cores currently benefit from this upgrade!
• Enhanced Control Interface: Updated controls that support 8 buttons per player. catering to a wider range of arcade games. including those requiring more complex input schemes (Saturn. PSX. and N64). Buttons 7 and 8 are accessible on the Joystick 20 pin header for each player.
• Improved Coin Counter Circuit: The coin counter circuit has been optimized for better reliability and accuracy. ensuring precise tracking of in-game credits.
• Integrated Breakout Headers: The MiSTercade Versus and joystick harness breakout headers are now combined into a single. streamlined board. simplifying the setup process and reducing clutter inside the arcade cabinet.
• HDMI DAC with Dual SDRAM Support: By utilizing an HDMI DAC. the MiSTerCade V2 can run cores that require or will require two SDRAM modules. This feature currently supports games like Smash TV and Total Carnage. with potential for future core expansions.
• Cute OLED Display: View real-time controls and input history for Player 1!
• Improved bottom plate: Features a cut-out for easy micro SD card access! It’s a simple. yet important. improvement.
• Aluminum top plate: Now. even more rugged.

Features

• Controls: Powered by the incredible firmware. with average latency of just 0.8ms! Supports 8 buttons per player. and extensive configuration via the Web Configurator!
• Configuration: One device. two configurations.
  
  • Single SDRAM with HDMI and analog simultaneous output (using module in the form of an SDRAM – still in development)
  • Dual SDRAM with analog or HDMI output (HDMI jumper feeds direct video into MiSTercade)
• Video: Accurate. 24-bit dual/triple video output.
  • 0.7Vpp RGB via the HD15 port
  • Full range. adjustable. 3.3V video output (same level as Neo-Geo MV1C) via the JAMMA edge
  • HDMI – used for capture/HD displays (with IO DAC add-on) or can be fed back into MiSTercade’s HDMI DAC (dual SDRAM compatible)
• Audio:
  • 13.5W mono audio amplifier 
  • 3.5mm. line-level stereo audio (Note: some cabinets will need a 3.5mm male to RCA female audio adapter)
  • SPDIF/TOSLINK optical
  • (IO DAC module) Move DE10-nano switch SW0 towards middle of PCB for analog audio. leave it in outer position for SPDIF

• All arcade cores have mappings for MiSTercade
  • Unlike MAME. MiSTer doesn’t have a standardize button layout for arcade cores. This means other MiSTer arcade solutions require mapping each game individually. I’ve done the heavy lifting for you and include an update script (below) to make future mappings just as easy. More than 2.100 mappings and counting!
• MiSTercade accessories:
  • – replace the secondary SDRAM module with this to restore HDMI output
  • – connect this base MiSTercade unit to multiple cabinets!
  • – control volume. admin buttons. and featuring SNAX for light guns. native controllers. etc.
  • 2 – Same as MiSTercade Remote V1. now with a second SNAC port for 2P NES. SNES. PSX. and an RCA port for GunCon support. Point Blank anyone?
  • – Add 2 more players to your MiSTercade for 4P+ action! (Uses MiSTercade V1 mappings but compatible with MiSTercade V2)
• Arcade cabinet accessories:
  • – Great for DIY arcade cabinets!
  • – Insert it into your connector to prevent plugging in your games the wrong way!

Power Notice

• MiSTercade V2 uses +5V and +12V power supply rails. Please ensure your +5V rail is below 5.4V.

Input

• 7 port USB hub with VBUS power control
• Sub-1 ms controller encoder for 2 players. 8 buttons each
• CPS2 kick harnesses for 1P and 2P buttons 4. 5 and 6
• JAMMA+/CHAMMA wiring for 2L12B at JAMMA edge with non-standard JAMMA wiring

Switch	Function
COIN1 = COIN2	Merge coin inputs for 2 player cabinets that share a single coin mech
JAMMA+	Allow buttons 4. 5 and 6 to be wired from the JAMMA edge instead of the CPS-II Kick header.

 

Included with MiSTercade v2.0 Full kit:

• Terasic DE10-nano with micro SD card
• 2 x 128MB SDRAM v3.0
• MiSTercade JAMMA PCB
• MiSTercade Top Plate
• MiSTercade Bottom Plate + Shim
• Mounting hardware
• 40mm fan
• 20mm x 20mm x 10mm heatsink
• USB bridge between DE10-nano and MiSTercade PCB
• HDMI bridge between DE10-nano and MiSTercade PCB
• 4 x Arcade mounting feet
• 5V 2A DC power supply

Included with MiSTercade v2.0 Lite kit:

• MiSTercade JAMMA PCB
• MiSTercade Top Plate
• MiSTercade Bottom Plate + Shim
• Mounting hardware
• 40mm fan
• 20mm x 20mm x 10mm heatsink
• USB bridge between DE10-nano and MiSTercade PCB
• HDMI bridge between DE10-nano and MiSTercade PCB
• 4 x Arcade mounting feet

Accessories:

• • Uses control firmware from MiSTercade V1. Add MiSTercade V1 input maps to downloader.ini for best results. Both mapping repositories can be enabled at the same time.

Configuration Options

• Choose between single SDRAM with Direct Video or the SDRAM DAC (sold separately). or dual SDRAM with Direct Video. The DAC Module will allow for normal HDMI output just like MiSTercade V1.

• More config info here: 

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