{"id":396,"date":"2020-07-14T20:09:38","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T20:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.pincoder.ca:1855\/?p=396"},"modified":"2022-07-30T18:18:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T18:18:07","slug":"adapter-2020-06-23-0506-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.pincoder.ca\/index.php\/2020\/07\/14\/adapter-2020-06-23-0506-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Pincoder Adapter Rev 1.1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Pincoder Adapter Rev 1.1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

WHAT IS THIS AND WHY DO I NEED IT?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Out of the box this adapter is used to allow you to run multiple diagnostic ROM images on your pinball machine without having to reprogram or swap EEPROM chips and is suitable for troubleshooting Williams system 3-7 games. No other adapters are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need this adapter because it eliminates the need to buy a chip programmer as well as having to find one or more 2716\/2532 EPROM chips. This means you can be quickly up and diagnosing your machine with the Pincoder diagnostic software. Alternatively, chip programmers can be expensive, and the required chips are difficult to find as they have not been produced in a number of years. Having this adapter removes the need for those devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having this adapter also makes switching between tests a breeze – just power down, change the DIP switches, and power up again. No need to remove, reprogram, and replace a chip just to change tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s small and convenient – you can even use it when considering the purchase of a “project” pinball machine. Simply insert the adapter and run some quick tests before making your decision. As a seller you can use it to guide you in repairs, increasing your machines value and helping you get more from the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE: I am nearing the end of the development phase for an even more time efficient solution: the Pinboard Controller. While it is a much more elegant solution than this adapter, it’s release date is still yet to be determined. See UPCOMING HARDWARE below for more information on the Pinboard Controller. When it does become available you’ll still be able to use this adapter AND keep it up to date without the need for a chip programmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the mean time, the currently available Pincoder Adapter will allow you to get your testing done right away. Each adapter comes preloaded with ALL of the latest Pincoder ROMs, is assembled by hand, and is fully tested before being shipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW TO USE THE ADAPTER<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Simply look up the adapter settings in the tables below for your game.<\/li>
  2. Set jumpers JP1 and JP2 on the adapter as well as the DIP switches for the test you want to run.<\/li>
  3. Carefully remove the IC17 chip from the MPU board and replace it with the Pincoder Adapter top side up (DIP switches are at the top side of the board.<\/li>
  4. Turn on the game and follow the instructions for the test. See below for instructions on how to obtain a copy of the software and documentation for each test.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    For example, to run the 05-displays test in a Gorgar machine (sys346):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Set a jumper (included) across pins 1 and 2 of JP1. Pin 3 of JP1 stays unconnected in this case.<\/li>
    2. Set JP2 exactly the same as JP1.<\/li>
    3. Set the five leftmost DIP switches to 0 (down) and the three rightmost DIP switches to 1 (up).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      !!! WARNING: JP1 and JP2 must be set the same. This means if you set JP1 to “1-2” then you must also set JP2 to “1-2”<\/bold><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      !!! WARNING: You must power down the machine before adjusting any of the settings on the adapter.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      !!! WARNING: Failure to do adhere to the above warnings may damage your machine and\/or this adapter.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The DIP switch settings are from left (closest to the jumpers) to right (at the board edge). A dash (-) means the DIP switch should be set to 0 (down), and a one (1) means it should be set to 1 (up).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To obtain documentation for all of the included ROMs you can download the entire pincoder software package and review the individual “.txt” files for each test. Here is a link to the specific version installed in the current adapter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      http:\/\/pincoder.ca\/ccn\/roms\/pincoder_roms_2020.06.23.0506.zip<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Be sure to read the documentation for the system you are troubleshooting as the notes for a test may differ slightly depending on the system they are intended for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      PINCODER ADAPTER SETTINGS<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      ROM GROUP: Williams\/sys346\/2K\nGAMES: Hot Tip, Lucky Seven, World Cup, Contact, Disco Fever, Pokerino, Phoenix, Flash, Stellar Wars, Tri Zone, Time Warp, Gorgar, Laser Ball, FirePower, Blackout, Scorpion\n================================================\nJP1   JP2   DIP SWITCHES   ROM NAME\n----  ---   ------------   ---------------------\n1-2   1-2     --------     01a-leds\n1-2   1-2     -------1     01b-bus\n1-2   1-2     ------1-     01c-transceivers\n1-2   1-2     ------11     02-blanking\n1-2   1-2     -----1--     03-cmos-IC19\n1-2   1-2     -----1-1     04-ram-IC13\n1-2   1-2     -----11-     04-ram-IC16\n1-2   1-2     -----111     05-displays\n1-2   1-2     ----1---     06-switches\n1-2   1-2     ----1--1     07-bounce\n1-2   1-2     ----1-1-     08-interrupts\n1-2   1-2     ----1-11     09-lamps\n1-2   1-2     ----11--     10-solenoids\n1-2   1-2     ----11-1     11-sounds\n1-2   1-2     ----111-     12-sounds2\n1-2   1-2     ----1111     clear_cmos\n1-2   1-2     ---1----     edit_cmos\n1-2   1-2     ---1---1     init_cmos\n\n\n\nROM GROUP: Williams\/sys6a\/2K\nGAMES: Alien Poker, Algar\n================================================\nJP1   JP2   DIP SWITCHES   ROM NAME\n----  ---   ------------   ---------------------\n1-2   1-2     ---1--1-     01a-leds\n1-2   1-2     ---1--11     01b-bus\n1-2   1-2     ---1-1--     01c-transceivers\n1-2   1-2     ---1-1-1     02-blanking\n1-2   1-2     ---1-11-     03-cmos-IC19\n1-2   1-2     ---1-111     04-ram-IC13\n1-2   1-2     ---11---     04-ram-IC16\n1-2   1-2     ---11--1     05-displays\n1-2   1-2     ---11-1-     06-switches\n1-2   1-2     ---11-11     07-bounce\n1-2   1-2     ---111--     08-interrupts\n1-2   1-2     ---111-1     09-lamps\n1-2   1-2     ---1111-     10-solenoids\n1-2   1-2     ---11111     11-sounds\n1-2   1-2     --1-----     12-sounds2\n1-2   1-2     --1----1     clear_cmos\n1-2   1-2     --1---1-     edit_cmos\n1-2   1-2     --1---11     init_cmos\n\n\n\nROM GROUP: Williams\/sys7\/4K\nGAMES: Barracora, Black Knight, Cosmic Gunfight, Defender Pinball, Firepower II, Hyperball, Joust Pinball, Jungle Lord, Laser Cue, Pharoah, Solar Fire, Time Fantasy, Varkon, Warlok\n================================================\nJP1   JP2   DIP SWITCHES   ROM NAME\n----  ---   ------------   ---------------------\n2-3   2-3     --1--1--     01a-leds\n2-3   2-3     --1--11-     01b-bus\n2-3   2-3     --1-1---     01c-transceivers\n2-3   2-3     --1-1-1-     02-blanking\n2-3   2-3     --1-11--     03-cmos-IC19\n2-3   2-3     --1-111-     04-ram-IC13\n2-3   2-3     --11----     04-ram-IC16\n2-3   2-3     --11--1-     05-displays\n2-3   2-3     --11-1--     06-switches\n2-3   2-3     --11-11-     07-bounce\n2-3   2-3     --111---     08-interrupts\n2-3   2-3     --111-1-     09-lamps\n2-3   2-3     --1111--     10-solenoids\n2-3   2-3     --11111-     11-sounds\n2-3   2-3     -1------     12-sounds2\n2-3   2-3     -1----1-     clear_cmos\n2-3   2-3     -1---1--     edit_cmos\n2-3   2-3     -1---11-     init_cmos\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
      HOW TO GET ONE: $65 CAD + shipping<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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