diff --git a/doc/hardware/bio2-sub-io-turntable-bypass-cable.md b/doc/hardware/bio2-sub-io-turntable-bypass-cable.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..92d41ec --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/hardware/bio2-sub-io-turntable-bypass-cable.md @@ -0,0 +1,54 @@ +# BIO2 sub IO turntable bypass cable +If you upgraded a C02/IO2 wired cabinet, the turntables are connected to the +sub IO via a serial line that goes to another sub IO behind the front panel +next to the 16seg display. This introduces additional latency as the input +data needs to pass through multiple systems/PCBs until it reaches the game. + +This can be reduced by using a so-called "bypass" cable, that connects the +turntables directly to the BIO2 sub IO board reducing latency significantly. + +This cable could be ordered with any IIDX upgrade kit including the BIO sub IO +board but can also be easily created from scratch. + +## Parts +* Some wires +* [JST HL](https://jst.de/file/download/219/pitch-3-96-mm-wtw-hl2-pdf) 2x4 pin female connector +* [JST HVQ](https://jst.de/file/download/637/hvq) 8 pin female connector +* Matching terminals for the connectors + +## Pinout +```text +JST HL 2x4 pin front view connector + +notch at top + ___ +|---------| +| 1 2 3 4 | +| 5 6 7 8 | +|---------| +``` + +``` +JST HVQ 8 pin front view connector +Numbering on connector matches + + notch at top +___________________ +------------------- +|-----------------| +| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | +|-----------------| + +``` + +Pins of the two connectors need to be connected like this: +| JST HL 2x4 pin | JST 8 pin | +|----------------|-----------| +| 1 | 1 | +| 2 | 1 | +| 3 | 3 | +| 4 | 2 | +| 5 | 5 | +| 6 | 4 | +| 7 | 8 | +| 8 | 8 | \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/doc/iidxhook/iidxhook9.md b/doc/iidxhook/iidxhook9.md index 697eb0e..fae4d44 100644 --- a/doc/iidxhook/iidxhook9.md +++ b/doc/iidxhook/iidxhook9.md @@ -178,6 +178,9 @@ stuck, try a USB <-> COM dongle instead of using one of the COM ports of the mainboard. # Troubleshooting and FAQ +## The turntable input feels laggy/delayed with my BIO2 + sub IO +See the [this readme](hardware/bio2-sub-io-turntable-bypass-cable.md) for +information about the bypass cable. ## The game does not run "well" (frame drops, drifting offsync etc) This can be related to various issues: