Author Topic: Arcade Cab Restoration challenge (Read 6297 times)

vertexguy · « **on:** February 28, 2021, 02:24:45 am »

Found one hell of a restoration challenge.

https://kotaku.com/incredibly-rare-sega-arcade-game-found-rotting-in-a-fie-1846330389

Maybe someone like MikeA or Jennifer will step up?

nitrogen_widget · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2021, 07:20:25 am »

They should totally team up!

mourix · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2021, 07:34:45 am »

I can pitch in a raspberry pi, lcd, and 20 rolls of ducktape

Howard_Casto · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2021, 03:07:04 pm »

No joke if that was in the states I'd totally grab it and get it working. Super rare to see one these days.

jennifer · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2021, 03:36:07 pm »

I do have a soft spot in my heart for Sega, and with such a low build number that could be a awesome build challenge, Perhaps even easy compared to the fire damaged trauma I usually build...Unfortunately I won't ever know that love.😔

jennifer · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2021, 06:32:20 pm »

But for you curious types, Here is a sneak peek at the next one into Jenns shop.😘

bobbyb13 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2021, 10:47:21 pm »

Where did your Ms Pacman get melted?!

jennifer · « **Reply #7 on:** March 01, 2021, 02:35:58 am »

Her story is not mine to tell, and the secret will die with me...But what I can say is "Who's my pretty girl?"

Mike A · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2021, 03:48:37 pm »

More

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leapinlew · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2021, 03:52:12 pm »

Mike A.

Glad to see you posting again. Next round is on me. First this,

then this

yotsuya · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2021, 03:54:00 pm »

Quote from: leapinlew on March 01, 2021, 03:52:12 pm

Mike A.

Glad to see you posting again. Next round is on me. First this, then this

When does the facepunching occur?

/jk

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Mike A · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2021, 03:57:04 pm »

More

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yotsuya · « **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2021, 04:01:13 pm »

Yep. Nice money shots Mike!

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Mike A · « **Reply #13 on:** March 01, 2021, 04:10:50 pm »

More

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Howard_Casto · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2021, 04:13:33 pm »

I need to make me a nice wire spool setup like that. And buy more spools of wire. It took me 20 years but other than some speaker wire I think I'm finally through all of mine.

Firebat138 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2021, 04:15:01 pm »

Nice Goose Island Mike... :-) I really need to release an Arcade Beer :-)

leapinlew · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2021, 04:24:40 pm »

I don't get all the pics. Is that like our Arcade Street Cred? If so, check mine out:

How's that for legit?!

Mike A · « **Reply #17 on:** March 01, 2021, 04:27:13 pm »

More

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yotsuya · « **Reply #18 on:** March 01, 2021, 04:29:29 pm »

Quote from: leapinlew on March 01, 2021, 04:24:40 pm

I don't get all the pics. Is that like our Arcade Street Cred? If so, check mine out:

How's that for legit?!

Wait, you’re -1?

!!!1?!!

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Mike A · « **Reply #19 on:** March 01, 2021, 04:34:19 pm »

Enough for now.

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yotsuya · « **Reply #20 on:** March 01, 2021, 05:16:41 pm »

That pizza bruh...

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opt2not · « **Reply #21 on:** March 01, 2021, 05:31:52 pm »

That workshop tho

bobbyb13 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 01, 2021, 06:55:10 pm »

It's a brave man who will skate so close to a shiny Corvette like that!

And the cat does NOT appear amused...
Heheh

Good to see a post from Mike A again.

How is that Star Trek project coming along anyway?

Mike A · « **Reply #23 on:** March 01, 2021, 07:13:16 pm »

Quote from: bobbyb13 on March 01, 2021, 06:55:10 pm

It's a brave man who will skate so close to a shiny Corvette like that!

And the cat does NOT appear amused...
Heheh

Good to see a post from Mike A again.

How is that Star Trek project coming along anyway?

That is my bro Tacotown Charlie skateboarding.

javeryh · « **Reply #24 on:** March 01, 2021, 07:15:46 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on March 01, 2021, 06:37:33 pm

Just this last November:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,163982.0.html

This is really nice. Wow.

Mike A · « **Reply #25 on:** March 01, 2021, 07:25:39 pm »

You should check out Opt2nots Twitch streams. They are really entertaining.

bobbyb13 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 01, 2021, 07:29:00 pm »

Quote from: Mike A on March 01, 2021, 07:13:16 pm

Quote from: bobbyb13 on March 01, 2021, 06:55:10 pm
It's a brave man who will skate so close to a shiny Corvette like that!

And the cat does NOT appear amused...
Heheh

Good to see a post from Mike A again.

How is that Star Trek project coming along anyway?
That is my bro Tacotown Charlie skateboarding.

Well then if it's your Vette you're a very trusting man!

Mike A · « **Reply #27 on:** March 01, 2021, 07:30:10 pm »

Nope. That's my dad's. I store it for him in the winter.

opt2not · « **Reply #28 on:** March 01, 2021, 07:32:31 pm »

Quote from: javeryh on March 01, 2021, 07:15:46 pm

Quote from: opt2not on March 01, 2021, 06:37:33 pm
Just this last November:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,163982.0.html

This is really nice. Wow.

Thanks man. I forgot to update the last post on it. It's fully complete now, barring a couple small things like getting the original wheels installed. I've updated the thread with it's final post.

nitrogen_widget · « **Reply #29 on:** March 01, 2021, 10:07:52 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on March 01, 2021, 05:31:52 pm

That workshop tho

Mike's basement workshop thread has inspired me to shovel out my basement and convert it from a lame attempt at being a hoarder into a usable workspace.
Did you know I had 2 13" CRT TV's down there?
I didn't.

Yeah, that's how bad it is.

Thank you Mike.
I notice you like the Bourban.
I'm more of an Irish Whiskey guy myself.

P.S. I was just trolling when i suggested you guys team up just in case nobody got that.

Mike A · « **Reply #30 on:** March 01, 2021, 11:06:26 pm »

Somehow I manage.

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leapinlew · « **Reply #31 on:** March 02, 2021, 06:45:00 am »

Did we really just have a arcade-walk-off?

javeryh · « **Reply #32 on:** March 02, 2021, 07:08:40 am »

Quote from: opt2not on March 01, 2021, 07:32:31 pm

Thanks man. I forgot to update the last post on it. It's fully complete now, barring a couple small things like getting the original wheels installed. I've updated the thread with it's final post.

I totally missed it - I never think to look anywhere else except Project Announcements. It came out great and I always get jealous when I see people doing real restoration work like fixing a monitor or something way beyond my skill set.

Mike A · « **Reply #33 on:** March 02, 2021, 07:09:36 am »

Quote from: yotsuya on March 01, 2021, 05:16:41 pm

That pizza bruh...

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You have an open invitation any time.

jennifer · « **Reply #34 on:** March 02, 2021, 12:12:21 pm »

But since pics, pics, pics is your thing, and since I am down here anyway, here is a fun one of another fire damage...Just waiting patiently for his turn.

jennifer · « **Reply #35 on:** March 02, 2021, 12:15:02 pm »

And this one...This guy, is not a restoration however it is going to be converted into a terrarium.

Ond · « **Reply #36 on:** March 02, 2021, 04:32:11 pm »

Is this the happening thread? Is this where its all GOING ON! LOL. Mikey is back, OND is back (referring to myself in 3rd person yeahhh).

You guys need to stop bickering. We're all oddballs of one sort or another..embrace it. I've met Mike A in person. He's lovable. Jenn IS a long time BYOAC contributor with skills, opt2not is my drinking buddy

Mike A · « **Reply #37 on:** March 02, 2021, 04:41:56 pm »

Look at that. OND is back. This dumpster fire thread was totally worth it.

Ond · « **Reply #38 on:** March 02, 2021, 04:42:20 pm »

Also I'm boycotting this site till Saint fixes the damn search feature......

just kidding.

I'll be back tomorrow

jennifer · « **Reply #39 on:** March 02, 2021, 04:43:23 pm »

O..M..G...Ond miss you dude! hope everything is well with you.

opt2not · « **Reply #40 on:** March 02, 2021, 05:26:42 pm »

First, I don't subscribe to the oppression of underwear. Commando is the only way to fly.

Second, welders are fine and all, if I had any application for them I would easily jump into doing that work. but they're big blunt tools for big blunt jobs. yeah yeah, lots of flame and heat, that's cool and all. But I like the precision and skill required for SMD rework. You need the testicular fortitude and a steady hand for this kinda stuff.

Behold! Konami 60pin QFP transplant from an busted X-men salvage board to a Vendetta PCB, that Mike now owns.

Removed from Xmen:

Clean, no damage removal of Vendetta's QFP:

Clean transplant. Soldered 60x .4 pitch pins:

Done so clean you can't even tell there was reworking:

Sprites look great, no graphic issues whatsoever:

leapinlew · « **Reply #41 on:** March 02, 2021, 07:45:17 pm »

My favorite part was when people were posting proof of their arcade awesomeness. The testosterone was palpable!

Back on target - it's a shame anytime a cabinet is left in the elements to die. It's crazy how 30-40 years ago, arcade cabinets were rarely seen outside of an arcade. 20 years ago, they could be found easily by folks who no longer wanted them in their house. I've had several donor cabinets over the years. Now, the market has increased and free cabinets are rare to never. Are there any abandoned stashes lefT?

nitrogen_widget · « **Reply #42 on:** March 02, 2021, 08:20:20 pm »

Quote from: leapinlew on March 02, 2021, 07:45:17 pm

My favorite part was when people were posting proof of their arcade awesomeness. The testosterone was palpable!

Back on target - it's a shame anytime a cabinet is left in the elements to die. It's crazy how 30-40 years ago, arcade cabinets were rarely seen outside of an arcade. 20 years ago, they could be found easily by folks who no longer wanted them in their house. I've had several donor cabinets over the years. Now, the market has increased and free cabinets are rare to never. Are there any abandoned stashes lefT?

Search on FB market market place or craigs list results in primarily arcade 1up cabs, multicabs and things like this for $1100

However every once in a while something like a beat up working pacman shows up for $600.

Mike A · « **Reply #43 on:** March 02, 2021, 09:41:53 pm »

Empty cabs are still common here in the Chicagoland area.
You can get them for less than 100 bucks if you have cash in hand.

Gilrock · « **Reply #44 on:** March 03, 2021, 07:59:58 am »

I've read this thread everyday and typed up a response and then deleted it because I'd probably get banned. I've met several of these guys in person MikeA, yotsuya, Opt2not, Ond, and several others. They were all awesome folks. As soon as I saw Mike was backing away from the forum last year I reached out to get his contact info so I've stayed in touch. He helped me out with an item I needed laser cut. I know what type of person he is and I will be on team Mike when he gets attacked.

Mike A · « **Reply #45 on:** March 03, 2021, 08:09:00 am »

I will say it again.

It is good to have friends.

JimmyU · « **Reply #46 on:** March 03, 2021, 10:46:31 am »

MikeA has a Vendetta? I need to go over there when I get vaccinated!

Mike A · « **Reply #47 on:** March 03, 2021, 10:57:37 am »

For sure.

You are not that far from me.

saint · « **Reply #48 on:** March 03, 2021, 03:47:42 pm »

Beginning cleanup in aisle 11.

Please, pretty please, keep disputes civil and/or off the forum? It gets harder and harder to do this some days

Mike, glad to see you here.

Thread will unlock when I get done pruning.

saint · « **Reply #49 on:** March 03, 2021, 04:03:26 pm »

OK thread pruned of people fighting, hopefully I got them all, and if I pruned one of yours that wasn't you picking a fight, due apologies that it got caught up in the collateral damage, I used an axe instead of a scalpel.

Jennifer, you threw the first punch in this thread, don't please.

Mike, holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, now I'm embarrassed to ever show pictures of my setup, damn. Also, will you come fix my Star Wars please?

Arcade porn pix left because I like arcade porn pix.

--- saint

yotsuya · « **Reply #50 on:** March 03, 2021, 05:01:06 pm »

Quote from: saint on March 03, 2021, 04:03:26 pm

Arcade porn pix left because I like arcade porn pix.

--- saint

You got PBJ all excited there for a second, my friend!

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Ond · « **Reply #51 on:** March 03, 2021, 05:02:11 pm »

ahh nice and clean. Gotta say that's some very nice soldering work by opt2not. It takes a very steady hand to do fine work like that. Can't really compare soldering to welding, two completely different skills. It's something I want to learn this year (welding) it opens a lot of creative doors in various D.I.Y. areas.

pbj · « **Reply #52 on:** March 03, 2021, 05:17:00 pm »

How’s that search function restoration coming?

saint · « **Reply #53 on:** March 03, 2021, 06:09:31 pm »

Taking qualified volunteers.

bperkins01 · « **Reply #54 on:** March 03, 2021, 06:20:40 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on March 02, 2021, 05:26:42 pm

Done so clean you can't even tell there was reworking:

Nice work - I haven't done SMD yet.. Well done.

leapinlew · « **Reply #55 on:** March 03, 2021, 07:56:11 pm »

Quote from: saint on March 03, 2021, 06:09:31 pm

Taking qualified volunteers.

Qualified?!

I'm out!!!

Mike A · « **Reply #56 on:** March 03, 2021, 08:06:05 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on March 02, 2021, 05:26:42 pm

First, I don't subscribe to the oppression of underwear. Commando is the only way to fly.

Second, welders are fine and all, if I had any application for them I would easily jump into doing that work. but they're big blunt tools for big blunt jobs. yeah yeah, lots of flame and heat, that's cool and all. But I like the precision and skill required for SMD rework. You need the testicular fortitude and a steady hand for this kinda stuff.

Behold! Konami 60pin QFP transplant from an busted X-men salvage board to a Vendetta PCB, that Mike now owns.

Removed from Xmen:

Clean, no damage removal of Vendetta's QFP:

Clean transplant. Soldered 60x .4 pitch pins:

Done so clean you can't even tell there was reworking:

Sprites look great, no graphic issues whatsoever:

That was clean. Until you posted that I forgot this was the one you worked on. I didn't notice the work while I was fixing the sound problem.

pbj · « **Reply #57 on:** March 03, 2021, 09:14:41 pm »

You can kick someone while they’re on the ground in Vendetta. It’s an excellent allegory for life.

Firebat138 · « **Reply #58 on:** March 03, 2021, 11:28:22 pm »

Im glad to see everyone back in the game... ITs been a long time..


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