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Arthur
Main Logic Board for Dragon's Lair and Space Ace

The Arthur Board... Uses the same controller chips as the original board for exact reproduction.
Supports the use of many different laserdisc players.
Is Multi-Game ready, includes game ROMs for...
Dragons Lair, Dragon's Lair II, Space Ace, Cliffhanger and Super Don Quixote.

Multiple Laserdisc Options: Arthur works with the original Laserdisc players used in Dragon's Lair and Space Ace: Pioneer LD-V1000 or PR-7820.
Arthur works with the newer Pioneer industrial Players: LD-V8000, LD-V4400.
And Arthur works with the Dexter Laserdisc Replacement Player.

Multi-Game Board: Arthur has Merlin built in, so the ROMs are included with the single main board. No add-on ROM board is needed.
Arthur comes with Game play ROMs for Dragon's Lair, Dragon's Lair II, Space Ace, Cliffhanger and Super Don Quixote.
You can change the game software directly from the control panel without re-starting the machine.
Arthur communicates with the Dexter player to change the laserdisc for you, delivering a fully automatic multi-game experience.

Improvements from the original board: Arthur has the Merlin player-upgrade board built in.
Arthur includes an integrated Annunciator Board for Space Ace, allowing the skill selection buttons to be connected directly to the main board.
Arthur includes an integrated volume control for the game's feedback sounds, and uses a modern stereo amplifier for hum-free hi-fi sound.
Arthur's factory ROM versions are bug free, and include new options for skill selection and single coin play.
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Kit includes: LaserCon - "Arthur" Main Control Board, and installation instructions.
Sorry, laserdiscs and laserdisc players are not included.

Purchase the Arthur Board
With included ROM sets:

Dragon's Lair - Factory version F2
Dragon's Lair - Enhanced version G (Dexter version only)
Dragon's Lair II - Time Warp
Space Ace - A3 factory version
Cliff Hanger
Super Don Quixote (Dexter version only)

$495 plus $15 shipping within the USA.

Arthur is In Stock
To order the Arthur board, Please use the Email link below.

For information, send email to shaun@wood1st.com

Please note that "Arthur" is only for use with the 1983-'84 versions of Dragon's Lair and Space Ace built by Cinematronics \ Magicom.

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Video Players for use with Arthur:
                   LaserCon recommends the Dexter replacement player for best gaming experience.
                   Preferred Models: Pioneer LD-V8000, LD-V4400, LD-V4300D
                   Acceptable, but not recommended: Pioneer LD-V4200, LD-V2200, CLD-V2600, CLD-V2400, LD-V1000, PR-7820
                   Arthur also works with all player conversion boards: LaserAce, Hi-Tech, and the LaserCon LDP Converter.

Downloads:
                   **Please Read --> Instructions for Setting up your MultiGame System with Dexter

                   The latest firmware for the Arthur-Dx board is Version 6.0
(download)
                   The latest firmware for the Arthur-8000 board is version 4.1
(download)
                   The latest firmware for the Arthur-1000 board is version 1.0.
                   View the Arthur Change Log

                   Arthur Installation Instructions (pdf)

                   Dip Switch Settings for Arthur-Dx V4.x-V6.x
                   Dip Switch Settings for Arthur-Dx V3
                   Dip Switch Settings for Arthur-Dx V1-V2

                   Dip Switch Settings for Arthur-8000 V4.0
                   Dip Switch Settings for Arthur-8000 V2-V3
                   Dip Switch Settings for Arthur-8000 V1.0

                   Dip Switch Settings for Arthur-1000 V1.0

                   Merlin Menu disc for use with Dexter
                   You can request a firmware file or EPROM by email: shaun@wood1st.com

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