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Ultimarc I-PAC 2004 - Arcade USB Keyboard Interface MAME TESTED For Sale
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Ultimarc I-PAC 2004 - Arcade USB Keyboard Interface MAME TESTED:
$19.99
This was pulled from a working arcade cabinet. Tested all inputs and tested programmability on Windows 11 PC. Originally purchased in 2004. You will need a USB to PS/2 cable or PS/2 to PS/2 cable; not included.Link to The program needs to be run as administrator (ie right-click "run as administrator")Manufacturer description:The I-PAC (Interface for Pc to Arcade Controls) is a board which allows connection of arcade controls such as buttons and joysticks to a keyboard port or USB port on a PC motherboard. It was designed around the MAME emulator which supports over 1000 arcade games and can be used with other emulators.
It is designed to be used inside an Arcade Games cabinet with the PC motherboard also mounted inside, but could just as easily be used with simply a control panel without a cabinet.
Special shift function buttons mean that a normal keyboard is only be needed for game loading and configuration, not for gameplay. All key codes can be programmed but you dont have to as you can set a jumper which enables all standard MAME codes for quick and easy installation. Programmed keys codes are stored even after power off.
The I-PAC2 has 28 inputs. They are all programmable and are designated as 2 joysticks, 8 buttons each, plus coin1, coin2, start1, start2. One of the inputs is assigned as a shift key to access an alternate code set.
Features:- Fully programmable key code set. Stored even after power off unlike some other interfaces which lose all data when powered off.
- Dual interface USB or Keyboard - just swap the cable.
- Optional pre-assembled LED harness with 3 panel mounting LEDs which emulate the keyboard Caps/Num/Scroll Lights. Many MAME games drive the LEDs either for coin insert indicators or during actual gameplay.
- All joystick/button connections easily made via screw tag strip. Connections marked on the board.
- Chunky 5mm screw connectors not tiny ones which need a jewellers screwdriver!
- Self-Test LED gives an instant check of all your wiring. Can indicate which, if any, input has a problem. (I-PAC 2 only at present)
- All button inputs referenced to ground - no need to re-wire separate grounds to each button.
- Lead plugs into keyboard socket on PC or USB port.
- Can be programmed using special utilities (for DOS, Windows, Linux, MAC) or without special software, using an interactive method.
- Using host software, an unlimited number of keycode configurations can be stored and downloaded on-the-fly. Retained on power off.
- No separate power needed.
- Does not use a matrix - no ghost keys.
- Does not use a scanning method which causes a variable delay. Each input has it's own dedicated connection into the on-board CPU .
- Fast running interrupt-driven software gives much better response than a standard keyboard controller. Key debounce uses a state method for each key. No delays between keys depressed at the same time. (essential for fighting games).
- 2 Jumper-selectable modes. Either uses standard MAME keys or you can program your own character set.
- Shift functions. Holding "Start1" and pressing other buttons sends a range of codes for MAME functions such as "escape", "Coin 1", "tab", "enter". This means no extra buttons are needed on the cabinet. In programmable mode any input can be the shift key and all keys can be programmed with a shifted code.
- Special note for Windows MAME users! Shift key functions mean you can select and start games from the Windows interface without using the keyboard or mouse.
- Connector for ordinary keyboard which can be used together with the controls if required. No switch-over delays mean you could even play a game using the control panel and keyboard at the same time.
- Supports selective up/down key repeat in PS/2 mode (all keys repeat in USB mode) to give easy scrolling through lists with minimal CPU overhead and interface "clutter".
- No special drivers needed. USB drivers are generic Windows. On many motherboards USB will work in DOS.
- Fully compatible with all Apple Macs which have USB ports.
- Supports the Apple Mac "command" key and the Windows "GUI" keys.
- I-PAC4 and I-PAC2 boards and J-PAC can be paired in any combination to increase the total number of
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