Frank has completed the first finished production model Sentinel Supergun, serial #001. Superguns are devices which allow you play arcade game PCBs on TVs, essentially “consolizing” the boards into stand-alone systems. The Sentinel is one of only three (along with HAS & Parsec) that are safe for modern equipment, with an RGB video encoder, proper […]
Prices have been announced for the Sentinel Supergun. Originally envisioned as a cheap device, the Sentinel’s features and quality steadily rose until it is basically as much as, or more expensive than the HAS. Sentinel Features 4 layer PCB with gold immersion finish. RGBS buffered by THS7374 with switch to toggle the LPF. Dipswitch to […]
Frank posted an update/reveal of new features he’s adding to the Sentinel Supergun, as well as a design change to a higher-quality 4-layer PCB. https://www.arcade-projects.com/forums/index.php?thread/5942-sentinel-supergun-prototype/&postID=100879#post100879 I was going to leave this as a surprise but what the heck, here’s the new layout. PCBs are being produced as I type and will be shipped to me […]
Frank received a batch of components for his Sentinel Superguns:Supergun PCBsVideo hat PCBsSNES Controller AdaptersGenesis Controller AdaptersZIF Programmer for flashing controller adapters And he has some misc new PCBs built:Jamma pass-through boardsPCE RGB ampsSega Master System composite and s-video ampSega Master System switchless 50/60Hz boards This batch of Supergun PCBs were from his original design, […]
The upcoming Sentinel Supergun’s accessories will include Genesis & SNES controller adapters. Frank just demoed the Genesis version AKA MD2NEO: “Works with 3 & 6 button pads, automatically detects the connected controller. Pressing START plus A triggers COIN”: https://www.arcade-projects.com/forums/index.php?thread/5942-sentinel-supergun-prototype/&postID=93798#post93798 #arcade, #sentinel, #supergun, #genesis
The Sentinel Arcade Supergun’s design is finalized and Frank is having PCBs fabricated. I’ll probably have a test unit to run through the paces over the holidays. https://www.arcade-projects.com/forums/index.php?thread/5942-sentinel-supergun-prototype/ #supergun, #sentinal, #smokemonster
A new supergun has just been announced by Frank_fjs called the “Sentinel Supergun”. There’s still some time before they’ll be available but pricing will be as follows: $70 for just the supergun board without negatron, video hat or any cables. $130 for the Supergun board with: – 4 x PCB feet – Negatron – Video […]
We’re still a few months away from the next annual SegaXtreme Saturn homebrew competition, but that doesn’t mean talented members of the community aren’t already showing off progress on their original projects. Let’s take a look at five of them that have been updated recently. Lost Days 0: Queen’s Dream Sansigolo released a trailer for […]
Developer Raph_friend has lately launched a project entitled USB2DB15. It’s essentially an open-source device that aims at converting USB controllers that follow PS3, PS4 & Xbox One protocols, among others, into a DB15-style connector for use with superguns or any Neo Geo console. A group of contributors eventually joined up and assisted in the development […]
The BeharBros just announced a new supergun specifically designed for use with Neo Geo MVS boards, called “Shogun“. This is BeharBros‘s latest addition to their on-going line of Neo Geo related paraphernalia that includes the VGA16, RGB16 and the upcoming consolized MVS. While all Neo Geo MVS boards communicate with arcade setups (cabinets or superguns) […]
