Darksoft CPS1 | CPS1.5 Multigame Kit

• Darksoft CPS1/CPS1.5 multigame PCB
• Sound-board assembly
• Filter board
• JAMMA finger board
• LCD game selector
• 30 cm LCD ribbon cable
• Two female DuPont jumper wires
• Two PCB spacers
• Replacement PAL chip

The shipping box contains two layers of components. Remove the main multigame PCB from the upper antistatic-foam layer to inspect the components stored underneath.

• Requires a compatible original Capcom CPS1 A-board with its sound section fully populated.
• A-boards originally used with CPS1.5 games may lack the required sound section and are not compatible in that condition.
• Long A-board model 88617A-7B is not compatible.
• Most supported A-boards use either a 10 MHz or 12 MHz configuration.
• For the closest original timing, match the selected game configuration to the appropriate 10 MHz or 12 MHz A-board.

The multigame kit requires an original CPS1 C-board using a B-21 chip and original battery-backed key support. Compatible models are:

• 90630C-4
• 90631C-5
• 92641C-1

If the compatible C-board still has its original battery installed, the battery must be removed so the multigame kit can program the required keys.

The kit is designed for original C-boards. Previous modification wires or unofficial alterations may need to be removed before installation. Confirm that the C-board works correctly before connecting it to the multigame PCB.

• Set the multigame PCB’s C-board switch to ON when using a 90630C-4 or 92641C-1 C-board.
• Also use the ON setting when the C-board does not have the original CNI01 and CNI02 control connectors.
• Leave the switch OFF when using a 90631C-5 C-board with two PAL chips.

Critical Sound-Board Orientation

The CPS1.5 QSound or FPGA sound board can physically be inserted in the wrong orientation. Installing it backward can damage the sound board and the main multigame PCB.

Before applying power, compare the sound-board orientation with the photographs and silkscreen markings in the installation guide. Press the board into its connector gently and evenly, then secure it with the supplied hardware.

• A compatible microSD card is required and is not included.
• Game software is not supplied with the multigame kit.
• Prepare supported game folders using the file structure required by the installation guide.
• CPS1 and CPS1.5 QSound configurations use different audio-file layouts.
• Standard unprepared MAME sets may not use the file structure required by the multigame kit.
• Only use game data that you are legally entitled to possess and operate.
• Do not remove the microSD card or interrupt power while a game, firmware file, or CPLD update is being written.

• Standard CPS1 game volume is controlled with the original volume knob on the A-board.
• The multigame PCB provides an access opening near the Z80 for reaching the original A-board volume control.
• CPS1.5 QSound game volume over the JAMMA connection is controlled with the dedicated potentiometer on the multigame PCB.
• If the kit uses the FPGA sound-board version, follow the qsound.bin programming instructions in the installation guide before initial operation.

Important Before Installation

• Confirm the exact A-board and C-board models before ordering.
• Do not use long A-board model 88617A-7B.
• Do not use an A-board without its CPS1 sound section populated.
• Remove the battery from a compatible original C-board when one remains installed.
• Do not force the C-board, multigame PCB, filter board, or sound board onto misaligned connectors.
• Install the sound board only in the orientation shown in the guide.
• The reset and QSound connections require precise soldering to the original A-board.
• Use an experienced arcade technician when you are not comfortable with chip removal, soldering, or original arcade-PCB handling.
• Disconnect power and discharge static before handling any board or component.

Shipping Information

Please note: This product ships with insurance and signature confirmation. The current processing time is displayed near the Add to Cart button.

United States

• Flat-rate shipping is $35.99 through USPS or UPS based on package size, weight, and destination.
• Two Darksoft Multigame Kits can ship together for the same flat-rate shipping price.

International

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Darksoft CPS1 Technical Support

Technical information and community assistance are available through the Arcade Projects Capcom CPS1 forum.

ArcadeProjects.com — Capcom CPS1 Support

Review the installation guide and contact HighScoreSaves or the support community before concluding that the multigame kit or another component is defective.