RPEG x Brook Arcade Encoder
Features:
Supports 4 Player Xinput or Keyboard mode
Permanent stable 4 player order in Xinput mode
Supports 13 inputs per player (11 Xinput + 2 Keyboard)
2 Additional always keyboard inputs per player (8 Total) for admin buttons
4 player ARGB LED supporting Qanba Buttons
Simple drag and drop profile loading with Launchbox support
Easy to use GUI software with attract mode. No programming skills needed.
5V outputs for single LED buttons
USB C powers both encoder and LEDS
Optional Mounting Plate and Qanba Sapphire USB C cables sold separately
Additional Backup USB C for low powered ports move the black jumper to bottom position to use backup power, top to use main data port as power
If using more than 20 Buttons its recommended to use the secondary port for LED power with a standard 5v 2A cellphone power adapter.
USB C Cable Not Included , Any Standard good quality USB A to USB C cable will do.
Plugging direct to motherboard is recommended.
20 Pin Brook Harness support (Sold Separately One needed per player )
Tool Free push connectors ( Can be double mapped, 2 separate buttons can perform the same action) Guide in pictures.
Digital 4 Way for games like Pac-Man
Hotkey switching for Xinput / Keyboard Mode , 4 Way, Left Analog , Right Analog
Press Back + Start + Punch 1 (5 sec) for 4 Player Xinput Mode
Press Back + Start + Kick 1 (5 sec) for Keyboard Mode
Press Back + Start + Punch 1 + Kick 2 (5 sec) for 2 Player Xinput Mode (player 3/4 default to keyboard )
Press Back + Start + Left (5 sec) for Left Stick Mode
Press Back + Start + Right ( 5 sec) for Right Stick Mode
Press Back + Start + Up (5 sec) for Dpad Mode
Automatic per MAME game color profile creator
1ms Input Delay
Note: Windows only officially supports 4 xinput devices max , using a Bluetooth Xbox controller will cause the board to crash due to driver conflicts , to use wireless controllers simply change the board to keyboard mode by pressing back + start + kick 1 for 5 seconds . Pressing back start punch 1 will change it back to xinput mode when the wireless controller is disconnected .
Benefits over competitor encoders
Perfect player order Xinput + 8 Keyboard keys at the same time , ideal for arcade cabinet builds
Controls 52 buttons + LEDS from one board and one USB C cable saving costs and space
Easily upgrade existing cabinets using any buttons with bare wire or harness options
No extra plug ins, background software, or complicated mapping / programming .
Load profiles quickly per game to change colors or settings
In Keyboard mode, no game controllers are detected by PC, ideal for light guns or third party controllers such as wheels, flight sticks, or wireless controllers to become player 1.
Create custom profiles using simple gui instead of editing text files.
Built in animations for attract mode. No programming needed.
LED daisy chain support, only 3 wires going to the board per player instead of 4 per button.
Only 4.5” x 3.5”
All downloads available on the main page : Link
Wiring order is recommended to follow the standard on the diagram so the color profile app will be correct.
1st Punch , 2nd Punch , 3rd Punch , 4th Punch on top row
Kick 1-4 on bottom Row.
If using a 6 button or scantron layout the unused led headers can be skipped using the included skip adapters.
Keyboard mode inputs can be adjusted as you wish but Xinput is non adjustable .
This is on purpose so everyone will follow the fight stick tournament standard used by modern games such as Street Fighter 5.
Most Steam and Windows games will work perfectly as they expect this standard layout for fighters .
Xinput Wiring Assignment:
1P - X
2P - Y
3P - RB
4P - LB
1K - A
2k - B
3K -RT
4K -LT
It is not recommended to change from this layout as the color profile generator will not match if the button order is changed . But if you have a unique panel such as a two button or mortal Kombat layout you can physically wire the buttons in the order you need.
Recommended Accessories:
20 Pin Wiring Harness:
Connect up to 14 buttons per player with this easy to use pre measured wiring harness. Fits the RPEG LED buttons and most standard .110 spade connector buttons. One needed per player
Breakout Wiring Kit (20 Pcs)
20 Extra long 24" wires with soldered ends and .110 spade connectors. Great for adding duplicate action buttons using the push connectors. Such as coin slots, pinball buttons, mouse clicks, etc. Not a substitute for the 20 pin harness.
Mounting Plate :
Easily and safely mount your encoder to any flat surface with our laser cut plexi plate. Includes screws, standoffs and plate.
Qanba Sapphire USB C Cable:
Ultra high quality and thick usb C cable for data and LED power, recommended to use the secondary port for power if using more than 30 buttons.
4 Way Joystick Harness:
Connects a dedicated Sanwa or similar 5 pin 4 way joystick to the push connectors on player 1 for games like Pac-Man, Dig Dug, and Burger Time. Refer to guide picture for wiring order depending on your sticks mounting orientation. Works with other encoders that use bare wire as well.
8 Pin to 5 Pin adapter Euro / American style sticks:
Connects sticks like IL Euro or similar that have 4 individual micro switches instead of a 5 pin. Used with the 20 pin harness.
Green - down
Blue- up
Yellow - left
Red - right