Ultimarc I-PAC Ultimate I/O Interface Board

Full Speed ​​USB 2.0. 48 inputs, 96 outputs. Upgradable firmware.
Easily connect trackball and spinner. Simply connect RGB LEDs (Ultimarc Ultralux or ClassicRGB).

This board has a total of 176 connections.
48 inputs each with its own dedicated microprocessor pin. No interaction or delays, vital for multi-button games like fighting games.
Emulates a USB keyboard yet breaks the USB simultaneous-press switch limit of 6 switches (plus ctrl, alt, shift) that affects all USB keyboard devices. This is because it has native USB support built in and does not rely on an add-on adapter.
Also emulates the mouse, game controller and power/volume controls.
All input pins can be assigned to any keyboard key, gamepad button (including hat switch), mouse button, or power/volume control. Also sleep/wake up.
Inputs can be assigned as trackball and spinner and our U-Trak and SpinTrak devices can be connected directly to the board.
Shift function that allows ANY input to be assigned to a shifted secondary keycode and the shift button can also have its own function, so no need for a special extra button on the control panel.
Self-test LED that gives a direct visible check of your installation.
96-channel LED controller with constant current drivers. Also 8 high current 1 amp drivers.
Brand new INTERACTIVE configuration utility that instantly applies and reads back changes.
MAME Defaults preloaded.
I-PAC Ultimate I/O retains its programming after shutdown. Look after! Not all keyboard encoders do this!
Special version available with onboard ACCELEROMETER chip configured for "nudge detect" mode.

The I-PAC series (Interface to Arcade Controls) are cards that allow arcade controls such as buttons and joysticks to be connected to a USB port on a PC motherboard. They are designed around the MAME emulator which supports 1000+ arcade games and can be used with other emulators.
It is designed to be used in an Arcade Games cabinet with the PC motherboard also built in, but can be used just as easily with a simple control panel without a cabinet.
Special shift function buttons mean that a normal keyboard is only needed for loading and configuring games, not for gameplay. All key codes can be programmed, but you don't have to as you can use the built-in default configuration which has all the standard MAME codes for quick and easy installation. Programmed key codes are stored even after power off.

Full list of features:

INPUTS
Fully programmable key code set. Saved even after power off unlike some other interfaces that lose all data when power off.
Controls can be assigned to any keycode, gamepad button, plus mouse buttons, power, volume up/down, sleep or wake.
Wiring harness included for 32 inputs. Additional harness options for the other 16 inputs. Connections marked on the board.
Interface for trackball and spinner. When enabled, these use a total of 6 of the available 48 inputs.
Example configurations are: 2 players with trackball / spinner. 4 player without trackball / spinner.
Self-test LED gives an instant check of all your wiring. Can indicate which input has a problem.
All button inputs refer to ground - no need to reconnect separate ground to each button.
Supplied USB cable can be connected to PC USB port.
Using host software, an unlimited number of keycode configurations can be instantly saved and downloaded. Enabled on power off.
No separate power supply needed for controls.
Doesn't use a matrix - no ghost keys.
Does not use a scanning method that causes a variable delay. Each entrance has its own special connection to
the internal CPU.
Fast running interrupt driven software gives much better response than a standard keyboard controller. Key debounce uses a state method for each key. No delays between keys pressed simultaneously. (essential for fighting games).
2 operating modes. Use standard MAME keys or you can program your own character set.
Shift functions. Holding down "Start1" and pressing other buttons will send a series of codes for MAME functions, such as "Escape", "Coin 1", "Tab", "Enter". This means that no additional buttons on the cabinet are required. In programmable mode, any entry can be the Shift key and all keys can be programmed with a shifted code.
Special Note to Windows MAME Users! Shift key functions allow you to select and launch games from the Windows interface without using the keyboard or mouse.
No special drivers needed. USB drivers are Windows generic.
Fully compatible with all Apple Macs (excluding configuration utility).
Supports Apple "command" key and Windows "GUI" keys.
Special board version available with onboard accelerometer. When enabled, this sends "arrow keys" that respond to physical movement.

OUTPUTS
96 LED channels with 256 brightness levels for full RGB color mixing
Can be used with single color or RGB LEDs (RGB uses 3 channels)
Constant current negates the need for resistors for each LED
Can be used with LEDs

Configuration Software:



LED test and scripting utility



WinIPAC for reconfiguring controls

Installation Information:
Click here for switch wiring information

NB!
When 'board only' is selected, you will also receive the USB connection cable and the LED molex power cable.
If a main connection harness is also desired, you can select this in the pull-down menu.
 

Harness		Aantal aansluitsnoeren	Lengte
Main Harness (2-player)	Optioneel	32	330mm
Daisy Chain Ground harness	Optioneel	32 Links	90mm
LED Power Cable	Inbegrepen	n/a	1.5 M
USB Cable	Inbegrepen	n/a	1.5 M
Extension Harness Pack (Wires replace existing)	Optioneel	10	560mm
Player 3,4 Harness	Op aanvraag	20 Plus 20 Ground	560mm