Re: VECTOR: Sega Vector Development Tools Project

Yes, the board is an official Sega/Gremlin PCB and is labeled 'VIC 
Replacement Board'. So, now that I think about this, Im guessing this 
isn't a security chip replacement PCB? Im guessing VIC is 'Video IC'? 
However, I couldn't find anything on Google for 'Sega VIC' so I guess I 
don't know what this board is. Anyone know what VIC is?

Hans O wrote:

> Hi Jess,
>
> I've been fiddling with Sega XY stuff for a few years now. Never knew 
> such an animal existed. Did Sega themselves make it? I'd love to 
> borrow it for a bit and see how useful it could be. Here's my thought 
> process:
>
> Back it out and fab a prototype or two. Try them out on all the G80 
> stuff. Vectors I can do (see attached), rasters I can't. Not really 
> sure if it even applies to raster stuff. Would need to enlist someone 
> if need be.
>
> Document it for posterity. Perhaps send the results over to ionpool or 
> my neighbor Mark J. to add to his wonderful FAQ.
>
> If it proves useful, then perhaps a small run would be in order. I did 
> a batch of Cinematronics Exorcisors which turned out OK. I'm not in 
> the "parts for profit" business but a handful of pieces I'd do. 
> Collectors who've helped me out might find it useful. I, for one, have 
> piles of G80 boards that don't add up to a set.
>
> Besides the security chip, the other problem is a shortage of good 
> card cages. Know anybody who has a few spares?
>
> Well, that's my thought process. FYI, I'm catching an 1 PM flight 
> tomorrow for work so I'll be out of touch 'till next week.
>
> Hans O in Chicago
>
> Jess Askey wrote:
>
>> this is slightly off topic but I have had a Sega Security Chip bypass 
>> PCB laying around here for years and I just found it again. it has 
>> jumpers on it so that it should be able to function as a security IC 
>> replacement for any SEGA game. Does anyone have any interest in this 
>> for making generic replacements for the security chip. I really don't 
>> follow the Sega stuff much so I don't know what is out there right 
>> now. Anyway, if anyone does have an interest, let me know your level 
>> of intention and I will happily send it out to you for reversing.
>>