Gottlieb · All-in-One

GottFA80 PLuS

Gottlieb System 80 / 80A — All-in-One
FPGAMPU + PSU + Driver + SoundMA216 Speech

Four boards in one — MPU, PSU, driver, and sound for System 80/80A.

$550CADSold out
The GottFA80 PLuS is sold out. We'll email you when the next batch is ready.

What you'll need

  • Cyclone IV v4 required — Cyclone II not compatible
  • GOSAD80 adapter required (order Gerber at JLCPCB)
  • MP3 MiniPlayer for speech audio (sold separately)
  • 2× MicroSD cards required

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.
System 80B Limitations: Designed for System 80 and 80A. On 80B: the integrated PSU cannot be used. Full 80B sound support is work in progress — currently covers Bounty Hunter, Chicago Cubs Triple Play, and Tag Team only.
System 80B note: Integrated PSU cannot be used on 80B machines. Full 80B sound is work in progress.
  • Tested before shipping
  • Ships from Canada — no customs
  • Sound board included — no original needed
  • 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

Four boards in one. Integrates the GottFA80 FPGA MPU with a power supply, lamp/solenoid driver, and soundboard — covering all System 80 and 80A audio including MA216 speech via an onboard MP3 MiniPlayer.
  • Integrated MPU, power supply, lamp driver, solenoid driver, and soundboard
  • Full System 80 and 80A audio including MA216 speech titles

Tech specs

TypeAll-in-One FPGA Board
CoreIntel Cyclone FPGA (plug-in dev board — see What you need)
EmulationHardware (FPGA) — no OS, no PinMAME
Boot time< 3 seconds
Form factorReplaces MPU, PSU, driver board, and sound board
ConnectorsRefer to installation documentation for connector mapping
NotesIntegrated PSU, lamp/solenoid driver, soundboard, onboard MP3 for MA216 speech

Installation

The GottFA80 PLuS replaces your entire System 80/80A electronics stack. Refer to the included documentation for connector mapping. Note: on System 80B machines, the integrated PSU cannot be used — the board functions as MPU + driver + sound only.

Compatible machines

Gottlieb System 80 / 80A

Don't see yours? Ask us — the list grows as firmware is updated.