Description
Boomer Rang’r aka Genesis in some regions, is a cutesy adventure style shoot’em up from Data East released in 1984. It may be one of the first examples of a type of game later to be categorized as a cute’em up.
The PCB pinout is similar to other DECO / Data East games from this period. but differs in how the power rails are connected.
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Pinout
This adapter follows the following pinout scheme:
Main Edge Connector
| SOLDER SIDE | PARTS SIDE |
|---|---|
| +12V | +12V |
| +5V | +5V |
| +5V | +5V |
| +5V | +5V |
| NC | NC |
| COIN2 | COIN1 |
| NC | TILT |
| P2START | P1START |
| P2B2 | P1B2 |
| P2B1 | P1B1 |
| P2DOWN | P1DOWN |
| P2UP | P1UP |
| P2LEFT | P1LEFT |
| P2RIGHT | P1RIGHT |
| SPK- | SPK+ |
| GND | GND |
| GND | GND |
| GND | GND |
(PCB edge connector facing away, list is ordered right to left)
Power / Video Edge Connector (with included cable)
| SOLDER SIDE | PARTS SIDE |
|---|---|
| GND | GND |
| GND | GND |
| GND | GND |
| VSYNC | VBLUE |
| VGREEN | VRED |
| NC | NC |
| NC | NC |
| +5V | +5V |
| +5V | +5V |
| +5V | +5V |
Here is some information on how to safely connect this adapter to your board.
Compatible Games
This is the list of games that you may be able to use with this adapter:
The adapter has been tested with a genuine Boomer Rang’r board. It may be possible to use this adapter with other DECO / Data East boards from that period.
Revision History:
Rev 1.0: Initial Design.
Specifications
Board Size: 45mm x 112mm
Current Carrying Capacity: 5V – 12A, 12V-3A, -5V – 3A