SternFA - a Stern MPU based on a low cost FPGA
This is a 1:1 functional replacement to an original Stern MPU-100 or MPU-200.
It is very similar to my BallyFA ( so it can also replace Bally MPUs) but it includes connector J5 which is needed to connect the Stern Soundboard.
Testing Phase! All Stern games running on the desk but soundoard connection via J5 need still to be tested!
v1.1 assembled by JLCPCB
complete with ICs, FPGA and headersdocumentation
components needed:
- preassembled PCB (see section 'how to order your SternFA PCB' below)
- CycloneII FPGA (my DIY board or via Aliexpress) plus USB Blaster (Aliexpress), see also here
- a few other 'standard' components, see Reichelt shop cart below
- the program for the FPGA
- the Stern Roms on a micro SD card (see 'SD card image' below)
Have a look at my FPGA page to select which one you want to use.
additional componentsNote: Pin Headers in the Reichelt shop cart have 11mm height. For better contact use Pin Headers from Digikey with 13 mm height. Digikey Part: WM50017-36-ND
documentation & software
how to order your SternFA PCB
Have a look to the PCB documentation section.
Needed Gerber Data, BOM and Component Placement List (CPL) you find on my repository server; see link below.