Embedded Systems ยท Vintage Arcade ยท Pinball

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MAGIX

Engineering expertise for modern systems and classic machines

Firmware DevelopmentHardware DesignArcade RepairPinball Restoration

Embedded Systems Consulting

From concept to production-ready hardware. Deep expertise in low-level firmware, real-time systems, and full hardware bring-up.

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Hardware Design

Schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware validation. From simple breakouts to multi-layer designs with high-speed digital and controlled impedance.

PCB Layout Schematics Signal Integrity
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Protocol & Connectivity

Full-stack serial and wireless protocol implementation โ€” SPI, IยฒC, UART, USB, CAN, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and custom protocols for specialized applications.

USB Bluetooth / Wi-Fi CAN IยฒC / SPI
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Bring-Up & Debugging

Board bring-up, hardware debugging, and failure analysis using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG โ€” finding and fixing problems at every layer of the stack.

JTAG / SWD Logic Analysis GDB
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System Architecture

Technical leadership on embedded system design. Component selection, power budgeting, thermal analysis, and architecture reviews to keep projects on track.

Architecture Code Review Power Design
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Legacy Modernization

Breathing new life into aging embedded systems โ€” migrating obsolete components, adding modern connectivity, and updating codebases while preserving decades of operational expertise.

Migration Reverse Eng. Refactoring

For the Vintage Arcade & Pinball Community

Purpose-built hardware and software for keeping classic machines alive and performing at their best.

Available

MC6800/MC6808 Emulator Board

Drop-in cycle accurate MC6800/MC6808/MC6802 MCU, ROM, and RAM emulator for Williams, Stern, and Bally pinball machines, as well as other vintage games. Easy USB ROM loading and a browser-based interface โ€” no EPROM programmer required.
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RailGuard Power Supply Overvoltage Protector

Protects your vintage game's logic boards from power supply overvoltage events that can instantly destroy irreplaceable ICs. Precision analog circuit, easy installation.
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Arcade & Pinball Restoration

Classic arcade boards and pinball machines deserve to be preserved and played. With deep electronics expertise and genuine passion for the hobby, we bring ailing machines back to life โ€” component level.

  • Arcade PCB diagnosis and component-level board repair
  • Pinball machine electrical and mechanical restoration
  • Monitor recapping and deflection board repair
  • Power supply refurbishment and rebuilding
  • ROM dumping, programming, and EPROM substitution
  • Custom replacement parts and PCB fabrication
30+
Years Experience
100s
Boards Repaired
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Obscure ICs Known
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Sending a board for repair? Get in touch first to discuss the problem and confirm we can help. We'll give you a realistic assessment before you ship anything.

Let’s Work Together

Whether you need embedded systems consulting, have a classic machine that needs attention, or are interested in our products โ€” we'd love to hear from you.