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Asteroids Deluxe Cocktail - Noob Questions
Sensei Fu:
I bought this thing on Ebay and it works very well. However, there are a couple of small issues.
1. I'd like to replace the buttons on it and they are yellowed and one sticks a little. So, I'd need 10 white buttons. Are they standard sized? Where should I order them?
2. One of the coin receptors is jammed with quarters, but it's hard to get to as it's not on a door which swings out. Should I un-bolt it and just remove it from the machine to work on it?
3. Should the coin slots light up?
I greatly appreciate any help you guys can give me.
RayB:
--- Quote from: Sensei Fu on February 27, 2006, 10:15:46 am ---1. I'd like to replace the buttons on it and they are yellowed and one sticks a little. So, I'd need 10 white buttons. Are they standard sized? Where should I order them?
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Congrats on getting a classic. Please keep it as such. ;-)
You will need LEAFSWITCH pushbuttons. Bob Roberts sells these. Do not use microswitch buttons. Look here where it says "short pushbuttons" and "long pushbuttons" : http://www.homearcade.org/BBBB/parts.html
You need to figure out if your machine needs short or long buttons. My guess is short. You do not need to order "holders" or switches unless your switches are broken.
--- Quote ---2. One of the coin receptors is jammed with quarters, but it's hard to get to as it's not on a door which swings out. Should I un-bolt it and just remove it from the machine to work on it?
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No. Don't unbolt it. Anyways, it's probably held with carriage bolts which means you need to get inside anyways. So there's no point in unbolting the coin acceptor faceplate.
1. Download the Asteroids cocktail service manual, so you have diagrams to refer to.
2. Open the front service door with your key. (You have the key right?).
3. (With power OFF) reach inside (don't touch monitor!!!!) and find the two latches that hold the top shut. Unlatch.
4. Now you can swing the top open and hold it open with the little arm thing. (Kinda like a car hood)
5. You should now have clear access to the coin mechanism. and....
--- Quote ---3. Should the coin slots light up?
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I think so. With the machine opened up you should be able to see if there's a lightbulb behind the coin reject button. (or at least a light bulb holder). Replace bulb.
Grasshopper:
A great find.
I'd be very grateful if you could take some measurements. One day I'd like to build a Cocktail cab and the Asteroids cocktail (which is one of my favourite designs) would be my most likely starting point.
Sensei Fu:
So, is anyone sure about my questions?
Exactly which kind of buttons am I supposed to use?
markrvp:
--- Quote from: RayB on February 27, 2006, 12:08:15 pm ---You will need LEAFSWITCH pushbuttons. Bob Roberts sells these. Do not use microswitch buttons. Look here where it says "short pushbuttons" and "long pushbuttons" : http://www.homearcade.org/BBBB/parts.html
You need to figure out if your machine needs short or long buttons. My guess is short. You do not need to order "holders" or switches unless your switches are broken.
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RayB gave you the correct answer in the first response.
If you are looking for confirmation, then e-mail Bob Roberts directly (his e-mail address is on his site) and he can confirm for you. Bob knows as much or more about this hobby than anyone else.