UD-CPS2: Fully Consolized Capcom Play System 2

[Kyle]

I can’t be bothered with that reading stuff! What does it come out as? SCART?

[undamned]

I can’t be bothered with that reading stuff! What does it come out as? SCART?

Mmm, not really sure what you mean, but I’m going to say no. There is no SCART connector on the unit. And SCART isn’t really a video standard, it’s just a connector style. All the signals which may exist in a SCART connection are also available outside of SCART. To be extra clear, not all SCART cables/connectors have the RGB signals available (for example, you could buy a SCART cable for Playstation that only actually passes the Composite video and audio signals).

The AV connector on the UD-CPS2 is the same as PS1, so you need to find some sort of PS1 compatible RGB cable and wire that up to whatever you like (transcoder, upscaler, etc.). Here are some cheap PS1 to SCART cables which do indeed have the RGB signals: http://www.ebay.com/itm/260945925357
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[Hustle_Kong]

The ps1 connector can output rgb over component cables, right? That’s why the PS2 allows you to choose component or rgb?

[undamned]

The ps1 connector can output rgb over component cables, right? That’s why the PS2 allows you to choose component or rgb?

Yes, but that would only be useful if you had a cable with both Composite & Component video connectors. Even if you had RGB running through the Component wires, you still need a composite sync signal (which is actually stripped off the Composite video signal).

As you can see, it gets sorta confusing when you start discussing things beyond PS1, so I try to always reference PS1 when I’m talking to people about what UD-CPS2 is capable of. AV questions about UD-CPS2 boil down to this:

Q: "Can UD-CPS2 do x?"
A: “Can PS1 do that?”

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[Darksakul]

@ Kyle
http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=av:playstationav
http://members.optusnet.com.au/eviltim/gamescart/gamescart.htm

CPS2 already does 15hz RGB as that what the original arcade monitors took.
As undamned said there no scart connector thats meant for the CPS2 but you can always modify a Scart cable
In the US, high end broadcasting CRT monitors (like the Sony PVM monitors) use BNC connectors

The ps1 connector can output rgb over component cables, right? That’s why the PS2 allows you to choose component or rgb?

In the PS2, the RGB settings are software controlled.

[Moonchilde]

@undamned Recall talking about scaling chips and the like? Did you find out if there were any minimal lag ones?

[Kyle]

The AV connector on the UD-CPS2 is the same as PS1, so you need to find some sort of PS1 compatible RGB cable and wire that up to whatever you like (transcoder, upscaler, etc.). Here are some cheap PS1 to SCART cables which do indeed have the RGB signals: http://www.ebay.com/itm/260945925357

This will work sir. I’ll do that with a transcoder.

[hanasu]

Where do you find the A boards? Everyone sells B boards only now it seems and people want exorbitant prices for As.

[undamned]

@undamned Recall talking about scaling chips and the like? Did you find out if there were any minimal lag ones?

Well, outside the upscaler chips you find on those cheapy RGB to VGA upscaler boards, I’m not aware of any upscaler chips on the market. Mostly what you find are FPGAs. Capn Spanky here is acquainted with FPGA design and is the guy who is so graciously willing to work with me on this. I’m pretty busy w/ other stuff @ the moment, so I have nothing exciting to report on this front.

The AV connector on the UD-CPS2 is the same as PS1, so you need to find some sort of PS1 compatible RGB cable and wire that up to whatever you like (transcoder, upscaler, etc.). Here are some cheap PS1 to SCART cables which do indeed have the RGB signals: http://www.ebay.com/itm/260945925357

This will work sir. I’ll do that with a transcoder.

One more note on the more prevalent transcoders: most of those only handle video (don’t pass through the audio), so you will likely need to mod the transcoder box with audio connectors to break out those signals from the SCART connection.

Where do you find the A boards? Everyone sells B boards only now it seems and people want exorbitant prices for As.

I import some, trade some, etc. There’s really no reliable source.
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[Darksakul]

Where do you find the A boards? Everyone sells B boards only now it seems and people want exorbitant prices for As.

Look everywhere, Craiglist, eBay, local Yellow Pages, and so on.

@Kyle
I remember you doing this

Adding audio to the CVS287 SCART to Component converter

This is a lame tutorial but that’s okay. It’s the pictures that matter. The CVS287 doesn’t output audio by default. You can use a SCART splitter or a breakout box to tap it. If you prefer to do neither and have some basic soldering skills then this is an easy job. Take a pair of RCA cables and strip them. Separate the insulated wire from the bare/ground wire. Twist the ground wire together like this. Strip the insulated wire and tin it. [image] Crack open the…

[hanasu]

Look everywhere, Craiglist, eBay, local Yellow Pages, and so on.

It’s dry as a boneyard out here. I might have a line on one an hour away, but everything else is online for ridic prices.

[undamned]

It’s dry as a boneyard out here. I might have a line on one an hour away, but everything else is online for ridic prices.

My best recommendation is to hit the Buy/Sell/Trade forums of some major gaming sites like here, NeoGeo, Shmups, Arcade Otaku, etc. I would be very surprised if you come up empty handed. You may even just bite the bullet and buy an A/B combo of some game you can re-sell.
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[eltrouble]

A slightly more professional looking unboxing of the UD-CPS2 product. This specific one came with a B-board, but it is not usually included in the package.

[undamned]

A slightly more professional looking unboxing of the UD-CPS2 product.

Sweet! Nice to have a cut down version for those who only want to see the unboxing Thanks again for doing a great job on the interview! The interviewer can make or break the interview and you certainly made mine!
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[eltrouble]

For those who can’t wait for the youtube rips, here’s an archive of the interview we held with Brian via Skype over at twitch.tv/arkadeum

Part 1: http://www.twitch.tv/arkadeum/c/2647968 (First portion is the unboxing, Interview starts at 10:25)

Part 2: http://www.twitch.tv/arkadeum/c/2647976 (Final portion of interview, shows UD-CPS2 in action)

[eltrouble]

The youtube version of the interview, with both parts spliced together.

[Kuroppi]

http://www.strevival.com/strategy/udcps2

ST Revival

UD-CPS2 is a “consolized” CPS2 (Capcom Play System 2) created by Brian “Undamned” Grissom and was recently featured at THE ST GAMES at EVO 2013. Basically the key components of a supergun (power, video, controller interface) have all been integrated into the CPS2 main board, allowing it to become as streamlined as any other home game console. There are about 40 game titles available for CPS2, all of which can run on UD-CPS2 (provided they are from a compatible world region).

The Audio/Video outputs are identical to those of the original Sony Playstation console. In fact it uses the same “AV Multi Out” connector. The controller interface is compatible with most XBOX 360 and Playstation 3 controllers and is able to be updated via PC to expand controller support for the future. Buttons can also be re-mapped, allowing for flexibility and personal preferences.

The UD-CPS2 was very well received by players at EVO and many think that this is the future for ST in the USA.

[geadom]

I want one of these babies already (so broke atm)… Im gonna overwork to hell in November, just to get one in December / early January.

They are gonna be ready at that time, i guess?

[undamned]

http://www.strevival.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/str_udcps2.png

http://www.strevival.com/strategy/udcps2

https://www.facebook.com/STRevival/posts/505893529487852

Thanks for putting that together, Kuroppi!

I want one of these babies already (so broke atm)… Im gonna overwork to hell in November, just to get one in December / early January.

They are gonna be ready at that time, i guess?

Yeah, I’m shooting for a batch in Sept. and I should have time to do another before Christmas.

In other news…

I just finished building this to be able to debug my UD-CPS2 controller drivers on the go. Rather than lugging around a UD-CPS2 + a TV + my laptop, all I need is this + my laptop.

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee311/undamned_photobucket/UD-CPS2/th_DSC08464_zpsd66c93aa.jpg

More info in this thread: Show us your Project Boxes!
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[ReddChief]

Where do you find the A boards? Everyone sells B boards only now it seems and people want exorbitant prices for As.

ArcadeShock has them brand new
http://www.arcadeshock.com/items/capcom-cps2-kits/cps-2-a-board-a-s-special-cps2aspecial-detail.htm