Nov 232013
 

Its a very rare occasion that I cannot dump a 16L8 device. There has only ever been once in the past where I have failed in this and that was with a Namco chip that uses heavy feedback.
Recently I’ve been trying to dump the HAL16L8 device from an Amstrad 6128 but its just not happening.

The chip seems to have some kind of flip flop implementation that I cannot reliable dump automatically or figure it out in my head.
I’ve tried quite a few different approaches but cannot get this to work. Even with a logic analyser setup its quite elusive.

I’ve been through all the info I can find online and while it all makes sense, it does not help me implement the equations properly.
The devices I’ve tested are locked so cannot be read out with a programmer but if you have anything to offer or can even supply a proper dump then could you please pass it on.

Thank you

 Posted by at 8:48 pm

Mario Bros. bootleg conversion PAL dump

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Nov 222013
 

Zab has dumped the PAL12L6 chip from a Mario Bros. bootleg. This game is apparently a conversion from a Donkey Kong jr bootleg.
Original or bootleg doesn’t really matter to me as these PAL dumps will still be useful to other people.

Thanks to Zab for his continued support

 Posted by at 2:17 pm

Arcadia PAL, Earth Joker PALs

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Nov 202013
 

Just added some PALs I dumped last weekend.
First is from an Arcadia ROM board for Air Hockey.
Second is 2 PALs from a game called Earth Joker. These were unlocked so will need converted if your using a GAL.

Thanks to dsyde @ Unigame for allowing me access to all his boards.

 Posted by at 7:22 pm

Heavyweight Champ (317-0046) added

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Nov 132013
 

Not sure of the origins of this one but I suspect Shou had something to do with it 😉
Nice work to all involved, as always. Extra thanks to Runik for doing all of these. Top man.

 Posted by at 7:36 pm