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Gottlieb · FPGA MPU
GottFA1
Gottlieb System 1
FPGASystem 1
Drop-in FPGA replacement for Gottlieb System 1.
$350CADSold out
What you'll need
- Cyclone II FPGA dev board required (sold separately)
- MicroSD card required (ROMs not included)
Not sure what to get? Ask us and we'll send the exact part list.
Game files not included: Gottlieb boards ship without game ROMs — you'll need to source the files for your machine yourself. We include a pre-formatted SD card already set up for the board, and the instructions show you how to add your ROMs. More in the FAQ.
- Tested before shipping
- Ships from Canada — no customs
- Open-source · lisy.dev
- Ships in 2 - 3 Business Days · Canada only
All sales final. Boards are bench tested before shipping; make sure your machine has no shorts or wiring faults before installing. Sales policy
About this board
A 1:1 drop-in replacement for the Gottlieb System 1 MPU. FPGA hardware emulation — fast boot, no OS overhead, no extra features — just faithful original behaviour at low cost. DIP sockets pre-installed by JLCPCB; seat the ICs, load your ROMs, power on.
- FPGA hardware emulation — no OS or software layer
- Boot time under 3 seconds
- DIP sockets pre-installed — no soldering required
Tech specs
| Type | FPGA MPU Replacement |
|---|---|
| Core | Intel Cyclone FPGA (plug-in dev board — see What you need) |
| Emulation | Hardware (FPGA) — no OS, no PinMAME |
| Boot time | < 3 seconds |
| Form factor | Gottlieb System 1 MPU slot (direct drop-in) |
| Connectors | Original edge connector — no rewiring |
| Notes | None (standalone MPU) |
Installation
Remove the original System 1 MPU board and slide the GottFA1 into the same slot. No jumper changes, no wiring modifications. Power on — boots in under 3 seconds and plays like the original.
Compatible machines
Gottlieb System 1
Don't see yours? Ask us — the list grows as firmware is updated.