ArPiCade - Raspberry Pi JAMMA Adapter
Product information "ArPiCade - Raspberry Pi JAMMA Adapter"
“…a powerful, plug-and-play Raspberry Pi JAMMA solution — the ArPiCade JAMMA Adapter — designed to transform your Raspberry Pi into a true JAMMA arcade board. Run a massive library of emulators and software, with no extra clutter, no messy harnesses, and no unnecessary add-ons. Powered by the ARpiCADE operating system, it’s the streamlined way to bring modern flexibility to your classic JAMMA cab.”
Raspberry Pi JAMMA Adapter
Welcome! This Raspberry Pi JAMMA Adapter is for dedicated JAMMA cabinets. It lets you play your favorite arcade and console games in a single CGA tube monitor cab. If your tube monitor is dead or too costly to repair, you can also run it with an LCD/LED/HDMI flat screen.
Overview & Setup
The Raspberry Pi JAMMA Adapter plugs directly into your JAMMA wiring harness. No wall-wart power adapters needed—power comes straight from your JAMMA switcher. This adapter is open source, so you can customize game lists, front ends, resolutions, and more.
Key Features
- No modification required.
- Supports normal JAMMA or 6 buttons on JAMMA via DIP switches.
- RGBS video out or VGA for higher resolutions.
- Amplified mono or line-level stereo audio options.
Controls & Harnesses
Players 1 & 2 are on the JAMMA harness (limited to 3 buttons max). For additional buttons:
- 6-pin harness: Adds buttons 4, 5, 6 for P1/P2 (e.g., Street Fighter).
Some cabinets may require drilling new control panel holes if buttons aren’t physically present. Pre-made plug-and-play harnesses are available in our store.
Requirements
- Raspberry Pi 3B, 3B+, Pi 4, Pi 5 (our images support only 3B and 3B+ models).
- Raspberry Pi JAMMA Adapter.
- SD card with menu and ROMs (Images for RPi 3B/3B+ available before adding to cart)
- JAMMA-compliant arcade cabinet or Super Gun.
Attention / Warnings
- Our images support RPi 3B/3B+ only. Pi 4 and Pi 5 require separate images (see the forums).
- RPi 3B+ not included. Must provide your own or purchase separately.
Game Lists for Images
- 397 Cocktail Vertical Monitor Games
- 708 Vertical Monitor Game List
- 1679 Horizontal Monitor Game List
- 5000ish Horizontal Monitor Game List
- Laser Disc Trilogy Game List
Support & Forums
Just the FAQ's
- Which Raspberry Pi models are supported?
Our images support Raspberry Pi 3B and 3B+. Pi 4 and Pi 5 require separate images found on the forums. - Is a Raspberry Pi included?
No. The adapter does not include a Raspberry Pi. You must provide your own or purchase separately. - Do I need an external power supply?
No. Power is drawn directly from your JAMMA switcher. No wall-wart required. - What display outputs are available?
Supports RGBS video out for arcade monitors and VGA for higher resolutions. You can also connect to an LCD/HDMI screen if your tube is unavailable. - How many buttons per player are supported?
JAMMA edge supports up to 3 buttons per player. For 6-button fighters, use the optional 6-pin harness. - Do I need to modify my cabinet?
No modifications required for standard JAMMA. However, cabinets without physical holes for extra buttons may need drilling. - Is the adapter open source?
Yes. You can customize game lists, front ends, and resolution settings. - Where can I find support?
Visit the Arpicade.net Forums for community and technical support.
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1 review
September 22, 2025 11:22 PM
Very nice kit!
Works great if you want a Multi-Game that allows you to customize everything about it! Works great in my Z-Back cab!
Accessories
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