Warlords

Atari · 1980 · raster Horizontal · 4P · rotary · warlords

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Display

Type: raster Horizontal

Resolution: 256 x 240

Refresh: 60 Hz

Processors

MOS Technology 6502 @ 1.512 MHz

Atari C012294 POKEY @ 1.512 MHz

Audio

Atari C012294 POKEY @ 1.512 MHz

Channels: 1

Controls

Players: 4

Coin slots: 2

rotary, 1 button

Components (from manual)

2114 Memory · 1K x 4 bit static RAM

2708 Memory · 1K x 8 EPROM

74LS153 Logic · Dual 4-line to 1-line data selector/multiplexer

74LS157 Logic · Quad 2-line to 1-line data selector/multiplexer

74LS161 Logic · Synchronous 4-bit binary counter

74LS174 Logic · Hex D-type flip-flop

74LS20 Logic · Dual 4-input NAND gate

74LS32 Logic · Quad 2-input OR gate

74LS86 Logic · Quad 2-input exclusive OR gate

74LS175 Logic · Quad D-type flip-flop

74LS151 Logic · 8-line to 1-line data selector/multiplexer

LM324 Audio · Audio amplifier in pot reading circuit

74LS Logic · Multiple 74LS series logic ICs throughout circuits

74LS161 Counter · 4-bit counter used in sync generator

74LS00 Logic · NAND gate

74LS04 Logic · Hex inverter

74LS08 Logic · AND gate

74LS32 Logic · OR gate

2114 Memory · 1K x 4 SRAM

74LS138 Address Decoder · 3-to-8 line decoder

74LS244 Buffer · Octal buffer

74LS373 Latch · Octal latch

82S185 ROM · Picture data ROM

74LS153 Multiplexer · Data multiplexer

74LS373 Latch · Address/data latch

74LS244 Buffer · Buffer/driver

74LS161 Counter · Counter circuit

74LS74 Logic · Flip-flop

74LS138 Decoder · Address decoder

74LS00 Logic · NAND gates used throughout circuits

74LS04 Logic · Inverters

74LS08 Logic · AND gates

74LS32 Logic · OR gates

74LS74 Logic · Flip-flops

LM324 Audio · Quad op-amp for audio processing

LM380 Audio · Audio power amplifier

PCBs (from manual)

Attraction Panel with Graphics 037208-01
Corrected part number for attraction panel component

Monitor Shield with Graphics 037207-01
Corrected part number for monitor shield component

Decal Control Panel 037222-01
Upright version control panel decal

Decal Control Panel 037196-01
Cocktail version control panel decal

Regulator Audio II PCB 035435-02
Audio and voltage regulation board

Sheet 1, Side B 036434-01 B
Main circuit board schematic

Playfield Address Selector
Controls access to playfield memory

Playfield Memory
Contains playfield display information

Playfield Multiplexer
Combines playfield and motion object data

Picture Data ROM Circuitry
Provides picture code information

Motion Object Circuitry (Vertical)
Handles vertical motion object data

Motion Object Circuitry (Horizontal)
Handles horizontal motion object data

Main Board 036434-01
Warlords main PCB - Sheet 2, Side B

Anti-Glare Shield & Grille Assembly A037656-01
Shield assembly for glare reduction

Left Shield Spacer 037539-02
Left side spacer component

Right Shield Spacer 037539-03
Right side spacer component

Regulator/Audio II PCB 035435-02
Power regulation and audio circuit board

Sync Generator
Video sync generation circuitry

MPU
Microprocessor unit

Address Decoder
Memory address decoding

RAM Circuitry
System RAM

ROM Circuitry
Program ROM

Power Input Circuitry
Power supply and regulation

Playfield Address Selector
Address selection circuitry for playfield memory

Playfield Memory
Main playfield memory storage

Playfield Multiplexer
Multiplexer for playfield data

Picture Data ROM Circuitry
ROM storage and access for picture data

Motion Object Circuitry (Vertical)
Vertical motion object processing

Motion Object Circuitry (Horizontal)
Horizontal motion object processing

Coin and Player Input Circuitry
Handles coin detection and player controls

Option Input Circuitry
Game option switches and inputs

Video Output
Video generation and display circuits

Pot Reading and Audio Circuit
Paddle/potentiometer reading and sound generation

Coin Counter Output Circuitry
Coin counter management

Warlords Game PCB
Main game board

Regulator/Audio II PCB
Power regulation and audio circuit board

Regulator/Audio II PCB
Power regulation and audio processing board

DIP Switch Settings

Data from MAME. On later hardware, game settings are typically in the Test/Service Menu, not DIP switches. Learn more

Switch	Setting	Options	Default
J2:1, J2:2	Language	J2:1 J2:2ON ON English ✱OFF ON FrenchON OFF SpanishOFF OFF German	English
J2:3	Music	ON End of game ✱OFF High score only	End of game
J2:4	Unknown	ON Off ✱OFF On	Off
J2:5, J2:6	Credits	J2:5 J2:6ON ON 1p/2p = 1 credit ✱OFF ON 1p = 1, 2p = 2ON OFF 1p/2p = 2 credits	1p/2p = 1 credit
J2:7	Unknown	ON Off ✱OFF On	Off
J2:8	Unknown	ON Off ✱OFF On	Off
M2:1, M2:2	Coinage	M2:1 M2:2OFF OFF 2 Coins/1 CreditON OFF 1 Coin/1 Credit ✱OFF ON 1 Coin/2 CreditsON ON Free Play	1 Coin/1 Credit
M2:3, M2:4	Right Coin	M2:3 M2:4ON ON 1 ✱OFF ON 4ON OFF 5OFF OFF 6	*1
M2:5	Left Coin	ON 1 ✱OFF 2	*1
M2:6, M2:7, M2:8	Bonus Coins	M2:6 M2:7 M2:8ON ON ON None ✱OFF ON ON 3 credits/2 coinsON OFF ON 5 credits/4 coinsOFF OFF ON 6 credits/4 coinsON ON OFF 6 credits/5 coins	None
	Diag Step	Off ✱On	Off
	Service Mode	Off ✱On	Off
	Cabinet	Upright (overlay)Cocktail (no overlay) ✱	Cocktail (no overlay)

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