Arcade Rom Patcher (V14)

[GadgetFreak]

Just a quick note to say that I have missed people out from the Donation Thank You list, sorry, but for most of you I don't know your forum ID. I prefer not to put names or email address! I invite you to PM me so I can add you to the list.

V14 Notes
The program is now signed with my digital certificate so you can be certain it is untouched by any virus or hacker before running it.

Dedicated
Bank Panic, High score save with replacement RAM.
Black Tiger, DIP selectable Freeplay.
Mr. TNT, High score save with replacement RAM.
Popeye, GFX fixes for 2 versions of bootleg board.
IRrem M62
Lode Runner, High Score Save with replacement RAM.
Lode Runner II, High Score Save with replacement RAM.
Lode Runner III, High Score Save with replacement RAM.
Lode Runner IV, High Score Save with replacement RAM.
Namco System 1
Blast Off, Protection fix.
Blazer, Protection fix.
Boxy Boy, Protection fix.
Dangerous Seed, Protection fix.
Dragon Spirit, Protection fix.
Galaga '88, Updated protection fixes with more versions.
Marchen Maze, Updated protection fixes with more efficient versions.
Pacmania, Added Japan protection fix and corrected long standing shadow problem with fixes.
Rompers, Protection fix.
Splatter House, Updated protection fixes with more efficient versions.
Tank Force, Protection fix.

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This is a hopefully easy to use Windows GUI Executable that has all my arcade rom patches built in. Most are Highscore Save mods but there are also several protection fixes & connversions as well.

I had been holding off releasing it as I have been trying to buy a Major Title 1 & 2 for a reasonable price, releasing this program will make conversions easier and probably means I will never get the chance smiley19.gif

Many thanks to Hammy from ArcadeProjects forum for his extensive testing of M82/M92 conversions and also to Virtvic on UKVac.

BTW the R-Type I & II conversions to M82, I have done do not require any hardware mods at all!

In the program the games are listed by System so here I will list them by game name:
1941 Counter Attack (Capcom CPS1, 4 versions) [De-Protect, CustomB]
1942 (Dedicated, 6 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Air Assault (IRrem M107, 1 version) [De-Protect]
Ajax (Dedicated, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Alex Kidd The Lost Stars (Sega System 16A, 1 version) [HighScoreSave]
Alien Syndrome (Sega System 16B, 2 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Amidar (Dedicated, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Arkanoid (Dedicated, 7 versions) [HighScoreSave]
ASO - Armored Scrum Object (Dedicated, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Atari System 1 Bios (Atari System 1, 2 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Bagman (Dedicated, 6 versions) [FlipScreen, FreePlay, HighScoreSave]
Bank Panic (Dedicated, 1 version) [HighScoreSave]
Black Tiger (Dedicated, 7 versions) [FreePlay, HighScoreSave]
Blade Master (IRrem M92, 2 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Blast Off (Namco System 1, 1 version) [De-Protect]
Blazer (Namco System 1, 1 version) [De-Protect]
Botanic (Dedicated, 2 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Boxy Boy (Namco System 1, 3 versions) [De-Protect]
Bubbles (Williams 6809 1st Gen, 3 versions) [De-Protect]
Buck Rogers Planet Of Zoom (Dedicated, 4 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Carnival (Dedicated, 4 versions) [FreePlay]
Centipede (Dedicated, 4 versions) [FlipScreen, HighScoreSave]
Choplifter (Sega System 2, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Circus Charlie (Dedicated, 6 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Commando (Dedicated, 8 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Congo Bongo (Dedicated, 3 versions) [FlipScreen, HighScoreSave]
Cosmic Avenger (Dedicated, 1 version) [HighScoreSave]
Cosmic Cop (IRrem M82/M84, 1 version) [HighScoreSave, CustomA]
Dangerous Seed (Namco System 1, 1 version) [De-Protect]
Do! Run Run (Dedicated, 2 versions) [De-Protect, HighScoreSave]
Dragon Breed (IRrem M82, 1 version) [CustomA]
Dragon Spirit (Namco System 1, 3 versions) [De-Protect]
Dream Soccer '94 (IRrem M92, 1 version) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Dynablaster - Bomber Man (IRrem M90, 5 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Fantasy Zone (Sega System 16A, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Final Fight (Capcom CPS1, 12 versions) [De-Protect, CustomB]
Flicky (Sega System 1, 5 versions) [FreePlay, HighScoreSave, CustomA]
Flying Shark (Dedicated, 6 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Galaga '88 (Namco System 1, 3 versions) [De-Protect, HighScoreSave]
Galaga 3 (Dedicated, 5 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Gaplus (Dedicated, 4 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Gauntlet (Gauntlet, 20 versions) [De-Protect]
Gauntlet II (Gauntlet, 5 versions) [De-Protect, HighScoreSave]
Ghosts'n Goblins (Dedicated, 10 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Ghouls'n Ghosts (Capcom CPS1, 4 versions) [De-Protect, CustomB]
Gun Force II (IRrem M92, 2 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Gun Smoke (Dedicated, 6 versions) [FlipScreen, HighScoreSave]
Gunforce (IRrem M92, 3 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Gyruss (Dedicated, 4 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Halley's Comet (Dedicated, 4 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Hammerin' Harry (IRrem M82/M84, 2 versions) [HighScoreSave, CustomA]
Hook (IRrem M92, 3 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Hunchback (Century CVS System, 2 versions) [HighScoreSave]
In The Hunt (IRrem M92, 3 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Atari System 1, 6 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Joust (Williams 6809 1st Gen, 3 versions) [De-Protect]
Jumping Jack (Dedicated, 1 version) [HighScoreSave]
Lady Bug (Dedicated, 4 versions) [FlipScreen, FreePlay, HighScoreSave]
Lethal Thunder (IRrem M92, 2 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Lode Runner (IRrem M62, 2 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Lode Runner II (IRrem M62, 1 version) [HighScoreSave]
Lode Runner III (IRrem M62, 2 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Lode Runner IV (IRrem M62, 1 version) [HighScoreSave]
Magic Sword Heroic Fantasy (Capcom CPS1, 4 versions) [De-Protect, CustomB]
Major Title 2 (IRrem M92, 6 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Marble Madness (Atari System 1, 5 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Marchen Maze (Namco System 1, 2 versions) [De-Protect, HighScoreSave]
Mega Twins (Capcom CPS1, 2 versions) [De-Protect, CustomB]
Mercs (Capcom CPS1, 4 versions) [De-Protect, CustomB]
Mr Do! (Dedicated, 3 versions) [FlipScreen, HighScoreSave]
Mr Do's Castle (Dedicated, 4 versions) [FlipScreen, HighScoreSave]
Mr Do's Wild Ride (Dedicated, 1 version) [HighScoreSave]
Mr. TNT (Dedicated, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Mystic Riders (IRrem M92, 3 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Nemo (Capcom CPS1, 3 versions) [De-Protect, CustomB]
New Zealand Story (Dedicated, 5 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Ninja Baseball Bat Man (IRrem M92, 3 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Pac-Land (Dedicated, 5 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Pacmania (Namco System 1, 2 versions) [De-Protect, HighScoreSave]
Pengo (Dedicated, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Peter Pack-Rat (Atari System 1, 1 version) [De-Protect, CustomA, CustomB]
Pitfall2 (Sega System 1, 3 versions) [FreePlay, HighScoreSave]
Popeye (Dedicated, 2 versions) [CustomA]
Psychic 5 (Dedicated, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
QBert (Gottlieb, 4 versions) [FlipScreen]
Qix (Dedicated, 5 versions) [FlipScreen]
Quartet (Sega System Pre16, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
R-Type (IRrem M82/M85, 1 version) [CustomA, CustomB]
R-Type II (IRrem M82/M84/M85, 4 versions) [HighScoreSave, CustomA, CustomB]
R-Type Leo (IRrem M92, 2 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Rainbow Islands (Dedicated, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Return of the Invaders (Dedicated, 5 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Road Blasters (Atari System 1, 11 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA, CustomB]
Road Runner (Atari System 1, 3 versions) [De-Protect]
Robotron (Williams 6809 1st Gen, 4 versions) [De-Protect]
Roc'n Rope (Dedicated, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Rolling Thunder (Dedicated, 5 versions) [FreePlay, HighScoreSave]
Rompers (Namco System 1, 2 versions) [De-Protect]
Salamander (Dedicated, 5 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Section Z (Dedicated, 1 version) [HighScoreSave]
Sega Ninja (Sega System 1, 8 versions) [FreePlay, HighScoreSave]
Sky Kid (Dedicated, 4 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Slap Fight (Dedicated, 6 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Snap Jack (Dedicated, 1 version) [HighScoreSave]
Snow Bros (Dedicated, 8 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Solomon's Key (Dedicated, 2 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Son Son (Dedicated, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Spatter (Sega System 1, 3 versions) [FreePlay, HighScoreSave, CustomA]
Splat (Williams 6809 1st Gen, 1 version) [De-Protect]
Splatter House (Namco System 1, 3 versions) [De-Protect, HighScoreSave]
Star Force (Dedicated, 6 versions) [FreePlay, HighScoreSave, CustomA]
Stargate (Williams 6809 1st Gen, 1 version) [De-Protect]
Strider (Capcom CPS1, 4 versions) [De-Protect, CustomB]
Super Bagman (Dedicated, 4 versions) [FlipScreen, FreePlay, HighScoreSave]
Super Qix (Dedicated, 6 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Super Space Invaders '91 (Dedicated, 4 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Superior Soldiers (IRrem M92, 2 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Tank Force (Namco System 1, 3 versions) [De-Protect]
TeddyBoy Blues (Sega System 1, 3 versions) [FreePlay, HighScoreSave, CustomA]
Terra Cresta (Dedicated, 4 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Three Wonders (Capcom CPS1, 4 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA, CustomB]
Time Pilot '84 (Dedicated, 4 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Time Pilot (Dedicated, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Toki (Dedicated, 8 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Tutankham (Dedicated, 2 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Undercover Cops (IRrem M92, 4 versions) [De-Protect, CustomA]
Valtric (Dedicated, 1 version) [HighScoreSave]
Varth Operation Thunderstorm (Capcom CPS1, 5 versions) [De-Protect, CustomB]
Vindicators Part II (Gauntlet, 3 versions) [De-Protect]
Wardner (Dedicated, 3 versions) [HighScoreSave]
Willow (Capcom CPS1, 4 versions) [De-Protect, CustomB]
Wonder Boy (Sega System 1/2, 12 versions) [FreePlay, HighScoreSave, CustomA]
Wonder Boy III (Sega System 16A/B, 10 versions) [HighScoreSave]
X Multiply (IRrem M82, 1 version) [CustomA]
Zaxxon (Dedicated, 2 versions) [HighScoreSave]

 

[philmurr]

Wow that is some collection of mods.

Excellent work!

 

[edwoodjnr]

This is great, thanks for taking the time to do this

 

[Ace`]

Holy crap that's a lot of patches

Does the de-protected cps1 stuff allow you to use B21 c-boards?

If you take requests a decrypted version of wonder boy for system 1 boards (pitfall 2) would be nice.

The prototype version works apparently but is far from complete.

 

[Hurray Banana]

Shameful set of patches Aaron, I'm sure you could of done much more

Stickied the post

 

[dj_yt]

wowza, that's awesome that the rtype conversions no longer need board modifications!! I never liked the idea of damaging my major title 2 pcb. Amazing stuff.

 

[mozie]

Incredible work. Thank you very much for this!

 

[GadgetFreak]

This is great, thanks for taking the time to do this

You even get a mention in the Starforce Patches

Does the de-protected cps1 stuff allow you to use B21 c-boards?

Yes you can use the patched CPS1 roms with any standard C board (B01-B21, no battery). They auto detect the C board version at power up.

If you take requests a decrypted version of wonder boy for system 1 boards (pitfall 2) would be nice.

The prototype version works apparently but is far from complete.

It would be possible, but atm the moment I am deep into another project, perhaps when I am finished.....

Shameful set of patches Aaron, I'm sure you could of done much more 

Note to self: Must try harder

 

[Layer]

Nice work

 

[Macro]

If I ever find the two MT's I thought I had, you can have one ...

 

[smarty]

Very nice work. I just donated some small change via Paypal.

I've got a few boards where these mods will be very useful. Cheers!

 

[GadgetFreak]

If I ever find the two MT's I thought I had, you can have one ...

That would be really kind, perhaps its in the back of the Atari System 1 cab I thought you had unearthed

Very nice work. I just donated some small change via Paypal.

Thank you, that will go to my New Zealand story fund.

 

[Equites]

Excellent work.

 

[virtvic]

I will be buying this guy a drink at Revival - so, make sure you catch me!

 

[Flinnster]

Holy crap indeed, just read that list. I need to get myself a rom burner methinks!

 

[GadgetFreak]

And if High Score Saves are your thing, a bunch of various non volatile rams

 

[bonehead]

Arron, I will check my stash of pcbs tomorrow like I promised and see what mt1 and 2 boards I have. I can defiantly sort you one of them possibly 2 but will check.

Good work

Stevebonehead2018-05-03 22:36:37

 

[GadgetFreak]

Arron, I will check my stash of pcbs tomorrow like I promised and see what mt1 and 2 boards I have.

Thanks, but don't rush, I know you have had your hands full lately. I am currently neck deep in a new project which looks very promising.GadgetFreak2018-05-03 22:41:39

 

[Dazzer]

It really is an amazing piece of work, I've already patched several of my boards over the last year +, nice the fact the most (nearly always all) versions of the game have been done, rather than just one version. and the CPS1 auto detect is a very SMART feature, fantastic (so it will be good bye Street Fighter II's and hello, Strider & Mega Twins, Varth Etc)

I remember a time when it was difficult to find another high score patch to apply, now I can't keep up.... I've still got at least 8 to do. Plus the CPS1 stuff. (not that I am complaining) Looking forward to doing 1942 (as another fav)

Keep up the good work I still have about 100 games that need High score mods

May you receive many PCB's or Pennies or both

Daz

 

[grobda]

I was pulling apart a megadrive cart today and noticed it uses a coin cell and small 8-pin chip (marked 1026B) to backup the onboard 6264 ram. couldn't find a data sheet for it so traced it and found its connected as follows -

1 - gnd

2 - n/c

3 - 6264 pin 26 (/CE2)

4 - battery +ve

5 - n/c

6 - 6264 pin 28 (VCC)

7 - n/c

8 - +5v

the 6264 on the mdcart gets its power at all times from the 1026B - pin 28 of the 6264 is not connected to the main 5v supply.

I presume the 1026B detects a voltage drop at pin 8 and then powers ittself and the ram until power is restored.

The battery was still holding charge - on a Fifa 95 cart over 20 years old.

So I wondered if I could lift pin 28 of the ram on boards that use a 6264 and hook it up to the 1026B, then wire the 1026B and battery to a scrap of vero and mount it somewhere close by.

So I tried it with a major title i'd converyted to x-multiply, and it worked

carts like fifa 95 and plenty other EA sports stuff use this chip and can be picked up for next to nothing, certainly cheaper than nvrams - and means you're not risking a knockoff chip or something past its shelf life. If you mount the coin cell (cr2032) in a holder you should be able to swap it out while the board is powered.