Posted by Matthew C. Waterman on 30, 2001 at 10:31 AM:
In Reply to: ROM Board Burning posted by dmck on 29, 2001 at 11:02 AM:
I think you have a pretty interesting idea there, but the fact is that ROMs are not the only thing to consider. The part that emulators emulate is the CPU, basically functioning exactly the same as the original. So not only would you have to put those ROMs on the board, you'd have to put replica CPUs on it as well, and that's just far too much work. There are dozens of CPU variations if not hundreds, and within that, there are probably a few hundred speed variations.
And Jamma is only a standardized interface. It hasn't got much to do with rom compatibility. Sorry. Your PC is your best bet.
: Hi all,
: I’m probably going to shot down to pieces for this, but here goes anyway.
: Would it be possible to build a ROM board with all the ROM’s and a front-end for games selection burned onto the board, bypassing hooking up a PC to the CAB? I know you would need some specialised equipment and somebody that knew what they were doing but in theory is it possible?
: I presume that "IF" this was possible it could only be done for one type of cab ie. All the JAMMA compatible games. Or maybe an emulator could be also burned on to allow playing of other types.
: Could it be done by using EEPROMS?
: Just a thought! (Apologies if this is nonsense!!)
: Dave