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author RobertoFresca <robbie@mamedev.org>2016-05-25 21:04:40 -0300
committer RobertoFresca <robbie@mamedev.org>2016-05-25 21:04:40 -0300
commit2480ffddf2ea023888e1908d5615a0ea86c616dd (patch)
treea9d531b2161a4c14c2f9afa81510a607b6530882
parentdf1f5cc1fc536645ad9208162a9d7a6a632d119d (diff)
Flaming 7: Added new technical notes. [Roberto Fresca]
-rw-r--r--src/mame/drivers/goldstar.cpp24
1 files changed, 13 insertions, 11 deletions
diff --git a/src/mame/drivers/goldstar.cpp b/src/mame/drivers/goldstar.cpp
index 508435f122a..d414e9c44d3 100644
--- a/src/mame/drivers/goldstar.cpp
+++ b/src/mame/drivers/goldstar.cpp
@@ -14000,7 +14000,6 @@ ROM_END
Flaming 7.
Cyberdyne Systems, Inc.
- Looks a W-4 derivative...
Graphics: CGA
Reels: 3 spinning reels.
@@ -14008,12 +14007,15 @@ ROM_END
Bonus Games: Yes.
Harness Type: Standard 36/10 Pin Cherry Master Harness.
+ Looks like a Wing W-4 derivative. There are at least 3 different hardwares:
+ Cyberdyne original PCB, Taiwanese custom PCB, and one close to Wing W-4.
+
Graphics: 4 different types, selectable through DIP switches.
1) Regular Fruits.
- 2) Numbers.
- 3) Custom Set 1
- 4) Custom Set 2
+ 2) Numbers. (Custom Option 1 in W-4 HW)
+ 3) Custom Set 1 (Custom Option 2 in W-4 HW)
+ 4) Custom Set 2 (Custom Option 3 in W-4 HW)
Titles / GFX upgrades:
@@ -14075,7 +14077,7 @@ ROM_END
Tech Notes:
- PCB has some hacks...
+ W-4 PCB type has some hacks...
1) PPI 8255 pin 10 (PC7) is wired to pin 22 (PB4)...
Maybe the boot protection?
@@ -14085,7 +14087,6 @@ ROM_END
3) Z80 /INT line (pin 16) is out of socket and wired to a 74161.
-
*/
/*
@@ -14096,11 +14097,12 @@ ROM_END
1) Red, White & Blue 7's
2) Hollywood Nights.
- Issues: At boot, writes "E6" on screen (5th row, 7th column).
- Looks like an error code.
+ To boot the first time, press the BET 1 button (key M), and then BOOKS/STATS/SETUP (Key 0) twice.
+ For further boots, just press BET 1 button. (the real hardware boots straight due to electronic
+ serial number protection)
- To boot the first time, press the BET button, and then STATS/SETUP twice.
- For further boots, just press BET button. (the real hardware boots straight)
+ To enter the Bookkeeping/Setup mode, press BOOKS/STATS/SETUP (key 0). Use RESET key (key R) to
+ navigate between pages. Press BOOKS/STATS/SETUP (key 0) to exit the Bookkeeping mode.
*/
ROM_START( fl7_3121 ) // Red, White & Blue 7's + Hollywood Nights.
@@ -14149,7 +14151,7 @@ DRIVER_INIT_MEMBER(goldstar_state,goldstar)
}
}
-// this block swapping is the same for chry10, chrygld and cb3
+// this block swapping is the same for chry10, chrygld and cb3
// the underlying bitswaps / xors are different however
void cb3_state::do_blockswaps(UINT8* ROM)
{