bit BANG GAMING Zero KO Board Guía
Zero KO Board
Installation Manual & User Guide
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Zero KO Board Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: A Note from Bit Bang Gaming ............................1
Section 2: Safety & Modding Disclaimer .............................2
Section 3: Icons Used in this Manual ..................................3
Section 4: Production Description.......................................4
Overview............................................................................................................................................. 4
Supported Consoles........................................................................................................................ 4
SOCD Cleaner ................................................................................................................................... 4
Connectivity....................................................................................................................................... 5
Artwork & Lighting........................................................................................................................... 6
Firmware Updates............................................................................................................................ 6
Section 5: Mechanical ...........................................................7
Mounting the Board......................................................................................................................... 7
Snap-In Adhesive PCB Feet......................................................................................................... 7
Screw-In PCB Feet ........................................................................................................................ 8
Case Specific Mounting................................................................................................................. 8
Mounting the Acrylic Plate............................................................................................................. 8
Section 6: Electrical ............................................................10
Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 10
Sending Power to the Board ....................................................................................................... 10
Tapping Power from the Board....................................................................................................11
Connector Map................................................................................................................................ 12
Pinouts & Descriptions................................................................................................................. 13
Screw Terminal Block .................................................................................................................. 13
20-pin Connector.......................................................................................................................... 14
Powered Lever Port ..................................................................................................................... 15
LS / DP / RS Port.......................................................................................................................... 15
TPK / L3 / R3 Port ........................................................................................................................ 16
Lock Port........................................................................................................................................ 16
Turbo Port...................................................................................................................................... 17
Player LEDs Port.......................................................................................................................... 18
Zero KO Board Table of Contents
Expansion Ports............................................................................................................................ 18
USB Ports...................................................................................................................................... 19
PS / PS2 Port................................................................................................................................ 20
GC Port .......................................................................................................................................... 21
N64 Port......................................................................................................................................... 22
Section 7: Configuration.....................................................23
Setup the SOCD Cleaner.............................................................................................................. 23
Setup the Acrylic RGB LEDs....................................................................................................... 24
Enabling the SHIFT Input ............................................................................................................. 24
Activating the Auxiliary Inputs ................................................................................................... 25
Choosing a Console...................................................................................................................... 25
Section 8: Controller Mapping & Info ................................26
PC Button Map................................................................................................................................ 26
Xinput ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Dinput ............................................................................................................................................. 27
HID Joystick .................................................................................................................................. 28
PS3 Button Map.............................................................................................................................. 29
SWITCH Button Map...................................................................................................................... 30
PS / PS2 Button Map ..................................................................................................................... 31
GC Button Map................................................................................................................................ 32
N64 Button Map .............................................................................................................................. 33
Section 9: Troubleshooting ................................................34
No Power .......................................................................................................................................... 34
No Button Signal ............................................................................................................................ 34
Console Connection Issues ........................................................................................................ 34
Latency.............................................................................................................................................. 34
Section 10: Firmware ..........................................................35
Bugs................................................................................................................................................... 35
Update Procedure .......................................................................................................................... 35
Section 10: More Information .............................................40
Where to Get Additional Support............................................................................................... 40
Document Revision Notes ........................................................................................................... 40
Zero KO Board Section 1: A Note from Bit Bang Gaming
Section 1: A Note from Bit Bang Gaming
Hello! Thanks so much for purchasing (or at least opening this manual) for the Zero KO
Board!
We have been extremely ambitious on working to create an arcade controller board that
will do every retro and modern system out there. This effort began in full swing January
2021. Since then, we have learned quite a lot! We have spent many hours trying to make
to the perfect board. Unfortunately, there have been great hurdles around modern console
emulation. However, this “everything” project named the Double KO Board, is not without
its rewards. The work that we put in led to the possibility of simpler boards such as the
one in this manual and the Nostalgia Board (a future release). These boards were born for
several reasons, such as chip shortage issues (which gave us more time to dabble in
R&D), requests from retailers, and diversifying our product offerings.
The Zero KO Board is the result from a labor of love, and we believe we squeezed nearly
all we could from the chip we chose to drive its features. Worldwide chip shortages did
hurt us, as part costs have risen and has increased the retail price (not to mention
availability), but it also forced us to innovate. It forced us to cram as many features and
controller protocols as we could so that you get the most bang for your buck. And of
course, since firmware updates are possible, there are more features to come.
As a small company, with extremely limited resources, it’s very hard to keep up with top
tier competitors in the same space that have a dedicated engineering staff with years of
experience making these devices and stable funds for R&D. But for those of you who
decided to support us despite the odds, a huge THANK YOU! We can go on and on how
we did “X” and how we are qualified for “Y”, but the reality is, we are just lucky. I
personally am very lucky that I found this niche where I can be creative and create a small
business and offer cool products to people like you. I am lucky that I became an electrical
engineer and dabbled with firmware to give this project legs to stand on. I am lucky that
the FGC maker community is so friendly, helpful, and supportive to help a newcomer like
us understand the niche better. There are many qualified and talented people out there in
the world that can do the same as us, but we are the ones who got lucky and can try our
hand at it.
Bit Bang Gaming LLC will continue to try its best to innovate and push competing
products on the market. The Zero KO Board is a testament to that. We know the Double
KO project is possible. Eventually, we think we will get over the modern console
challenges. But for now, we hope you enjoy the Zero KO Board and its features. Thank
you for reading and your support!
Sincerely,
Joe
Bit Bang Gaming LLC
Zero KO Board Section 2: Safety & Modding Disclaimer
Section 2: Safety & Modding Disclaimer
This product is to be used in a bigger electrical installation. It requires some basic
knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems from you, the modder. While the
necessary skills are not difficult to learn, it is still required for a successful installation.
Some precautions to be mindful of are listed below. It is by no means an exhaustive list
but is a step in the right direction.
1. Always wear safety glasses to prevent debris from flying into your eyes when
altering material by drilling, cutting, grinding, etc.
2. Always use the right tool for the right job. For example, using a lighter instead of a
heat gun to heat shrink a solder connection may work but it is not the suggested
practice as there is a risk of fire and the release of noxious fumes.
3. Always work in a well-ventilated area when the modding activity might release
airborne debris or fumes. A mask or fume extractor may be required if modding in a
small space or if there is an excess of debris or fumes.
4. Always treat electricity with respect. Just because it is low voltage does not mean
damage to you or to the equipment is not possible.
5. Always disconnect power while modding. If you need make measurements or
observe a behavior, make sure that wiring and equipment are secured enough to
not cause them to move in an unfavorable manner where damage may result, and
then connect power.
6. Always use a fuse with battery mods. If the battery is rechargeable, always make
sure that the charging and protection is in place before using.
7. Always double check polarity with reliable documentation or a multimeter wherever
necessary.
8. Never start modding something when you’re not confident you understand the
process. Ask for help instead from the modding community or contact us.
When properly installed, this product will not cause damage to your existing equipment or
system. We are not responsible or liable for damage of any kind from improper installation
practices. By continuing with this installation manual, you accept the risks and agree that
you are proficient in making a successful installation.
You also agree to have fun! Modding is a fun hobby to learn new things and building
something cool, and to be proud of. Don’t let this page scare you! We are here to help
every step of the way, and the community is extremely friendly so don’t be afraid to ask
any questions you may have.
Zero KO Board Section 3: Icons Used in This Manual
Section 3: Icons Used in this Manual
Throughout this manual, a few icons will be used to highlight certain aspects of a topic.
The Note icon will beused for something you should remember
about a particular topic.
The Tip icon will be used for something that you should
consider doing or a shortcut that can benefit from.
The Warning icon will be used when you should be extremely
careful and aware of something.
Zero KO Board Section 4: Product Description
Section 4: Production Description
Overview
The Zero KO Board takes a whole new spin on what arcade controller boards can look
like. Most “Zero Delay” type boards are low in cost and do the job for a cheap but
functional setup. However, some have complained about the lag, their non-standard
layouts, and non-existent support. Other reputable companies offer higher quality
construction, better layout, and reliable support. This is a step in the right direction, and
we wanted to jump in to include our own spin. There is a lot of talent and creativity that
goes into making a world class looking arcade controller, and the Zero KO Board was
created with this in mind.
We decided that not only does the future of arcade controller boards need to be reliable, it
needs to be easy to use with a ton of features to allow for the modder’s personality to be a
part of the build process.
Supported Consoles
The supported consoles here may grow in the future through future firmware updates.
•PC (Xinput, Dinput, HID) support.
oXinput allows for the use of the Xbox Nexus button via the HOME button.
oHID features a total of 32 buttons.
oHID is recognized by the Xbox Adaptive Controller.
•PS, PS2, and PS3 support.
•N64, GC support, and SWITCH support.
oGC works on Wii GC ports as well as USB to GC adapters on SWITCH.
This excludes consoles that require a bypass of authentication,
which means Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4,and PS5
can never be supported on the Zero KO Board. Lookout for the
Double KO Board in the future for these consoles.
SOCD Cleaner
The built-in SOCD cleaner makes it possible to easily use the Zero KO Board for all
button controllers. We programmed our famous Magicians SOCD Cleaner which means:
•16 different modes of SOCD cleaning combinations (includes both X and Y axis).
•SOCD modes can be changed on the fly remotely, no need to open your controller
or add extra buttons.
•Integrated three-way switch to choose between three SOCD configurations:
Standard, Last Input Priority (aka Last Input Wins), and Remote.
•Works on all supported consoles.
Zero KO Board Section 4: Product Description
Connectivity
All standard arcade controller buttons and advanced functionality are easily accessible.
•Main buttons can be wired from either an easy-to-use screw terminal or a 20-pin
header for rapid installation.
•Secondary buttons and functions are accessible exclusively through a JST PH or
JST XH header.
•USB port via type B connector or header for a standard or custom connection.
•Dedicated GC port.
•Dedicated N64 port.
•Dedicated PS / PS2 port.
•Player LEDs port for supported consoles and visual feedback.
•TPK / L3 / R3 port for increased functionality.
•Turbo port for shoot ’em up games or any game requires similar function. Also
includes LED output.
•Powered lever port. Aids in installation for optical PCBs or to power drop-in
directional schemes such as the ODIN and LOKI. Keeps power and signals all in
one place for cleaner wiring.
•LS / DP / RS port to easily change between Left Analog Stick, Right Analog Stick,
and Directional PAD functions.
•Tournament lockout port. No need to mess around with ugly tournament lockout
harnesses.
•Two expansion ports to allow for special accessories such as analog joysticks,
reactive LEDs, controller feed thru adapters, OLED displays, touchpads, SOCD /
SACD cleaners, wireless adapters, etc.
•Shift button support via screw terminal. No need to have so many buttons on the
sides to use buttons such as START or SELECT, simply use a shift button and one
of the main action buttons.
•Auxiliary button support to keep up with the constantly evolving FGC market. There
are no plans for these buttons yet, but some ideas are implementing modifiers for
controllers built for platform fighters such as Smash or unique cleaning operations,
such as SACD.
We aim to carry all supporting cables for all ports in the future.
This includes cables for the supported consoles. Give us some
time and we’ll get there!
Zero KO Board Section 4: Product Description
Artwork & Lighting
To build a world class arcade controller, you need to have the ability to have every single
piece of your controller carefully inspected to maximize its appeal. The board itself should
be no exception. The board has:
•Front screw holes to mount an acrylic plate for board artwork for that finishing
touch. Screws and clear acrylic plate are included.
•RGB LEDs can be used for illuminating the acrylic / artwork or as a general power
indicator to reflect your build’s personality.
•RGB LEDs are configurable by setting DIP settings on the bottom of the board.
Firmware Updates
We will provide future firmware support.
•Firmware is updateable over USB ports.
•Flashing can be performed on Windows, Mac, or command line using
microcontroller’s native program applications.
You can find the latest firmware on the Zero KO Board
product page or on our resources page:
https://bitbanggaming.com/pages/resources
Zero KO Board Section 5: Mechanical
Section 5: Mechanical
Mounting the Board
The dimensions of the Zero KO Board are what most members of the community consider to
be standard. It features four mounting holes that are 0.122in (3.10mm) in diameter.
Always elevate the board a few cm away from the mounting
surface. Never directly mount board surface to metal surface
(risk of shorting) or to a plastic surface (risk of ESD). It is
always best to use the mounting holes to prevent any damage.
Snap-In Adhesive PCB Feet
This mounting method uses four little feet that snap through the board’s mounting holes.
These feet then mount with double sided tape to a location in a controller. It is a common and
easy way to mount electronics inside of an arcade controller. We offer these for sale on our
website. Other reputable arcade parts retailers also offer them for sale.
Since these are adhesive mounted, do not mount the board
before configuring the Acrylic RGB LEDs as explained in
Section 7: Configuration. For now, snap them into the board
and let it sit on the spot you intend to mount it on.
3.781in (96.03mm)
3.466in (88.04mm)
1.458in (37.02mm)
1.773in (2.60mm)
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