Author Topic: Ken Layton appreciation thread (Read 5487 times)

mccoy178 · « **on:** April 20, 2006, 12:49:07 pm »

I've seen this guy answer more off the wall questions than almost anyone. And the answers aren't just guesses, they're always statements with either an exact part number, or a website or contact to find the answer. Here's to you Ken Layton

, you old dog.

lettuce · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2006, 12:50:57 pm »

Here, Here!!!

RayB · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2006, 12:55:45 pm »

He deserves a Mamey.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2006, 01:08:12 pm »

Yep. Big thanks due to Ken.

Cheers.

M3talhead · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2006, 02:08:13 pm »

zudmsc · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2006, 02:15:22 pm »

Way to go Ken!

Zud :applaud

DrumAnBass · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2006, 02:18:45 pm »

Yep Ken seems to be an incredible resource for all things arcade! Thanks for all the info you have posted here! Much appreciated!

RetroACTIVE · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2006, 02:30:52 pm »

Thanks for sharing your knowlege...! You are a real professional.

leapinlew · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2006, 03:50:07 pm »

Wow....

I haven't been a member here long so I took a cruise through some of his posts:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=profile;u=2950;sa=showPosts

Impressive Indeed! Arcade Repairman Stud/Electrician for sure... but, whats his hiscore on Pengo?

You seem to be a respected member of the community Ken. I'll raise a glass to ya -

leapinlew · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2006, 03:52:10 pm »

Here is his very first post...

He's helping RetroJames in October of 2003.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=12742.msg99516#msg99516

pointdablame · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2006, 04:21:30 pm »

agreed on all counts here, he's a real wealth of information.

to you Ken

Scott84 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2006, 04:26:04 pm »

Ken is a arcade genius.

Havok · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2006, 04:45:23 pm »

Quote from: RayB on April 20, 2006, 12:55:45 pm

He deserves a Mamey.

But we'll call it a Kenny!

Hmmm, wonder what his South Park avatar would be?

xteeejx · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2006, 04:58:10 pm »

Amazingly informed and patient, Ken rules!

MYX · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2006, 05:18:16 pm »

mmmmyup Ken's the man. Much help has come from him.

And there was much rejoicing.

Clonedsheep · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2006, 05:37:23 pm »

I am trying to learn more and make it a point to read Ken's advice. YAY Ken

woodygjw · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2006, 06:38:49 pm »

I asked Ken Layton for help a while back before I was on the boards, he emailed me his notes, and even converted them for me as I was not able to open the document. He is a great guy.

woody

arcadefever · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2006, 07:44:34 pm »

KEN

Last year got a problem when i was building a bagman cab... was a bad grounding with the monitor.. couldnt found what it was .. KEN give me some advise....

thanks a lot

kenzo42 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2006, 09:31:35 pm »

ken layton :

JLR2000 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2006, 10:07:48 pm »

Thanks for the help.....

KEN

quarterback · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2006, 10:51:58 pm »

Here here! Ken rocks.

Now, somebody give the man a job that pays him what he's worth. I'm still disturbed to hear how undervalued he was/is.

danny_galaga · « **Reply #21 on:** April 21, 2006, 04:25:03 am »

yay for ken!

he gave me good advice for something so ambiguous i myself didn't know what i was

asking....

PCtech · « **Reply #22 on:** April 21, 2006, 09:02:01 am »

I could Find a "Mr. Arcade Genius" on Bud Light...but I think this will work,,,C'mon, you all know the theme music....

Mr. Nudist Colony Activity Coordinator

Bud Light Presents: Real Men of Genius
(real men of genius)
Today we salute you, Mr. Nudist Colony Activity Coordinator.
(Mr. Nudist Colony Activity Coordinator)
Wearing nothing but a whistle and a clipboard, you're living the real American dream: getting paid to think up fun things to do, naked.
(Runnin' free!)
Sure there's danger- vinyl chairs, sunburns, chaffage... and lawn darts? Completely out of the question.
(Watch out now!)
Your keen instincts tell you to stick to activities that involve lots of bouncing and jiggling. And if that doesn't work, who cares? You're all naked.
(It's your birthday!)
So crack open an ice-cold Bud Light, nudie boy, because we all know, when the going gets tough, the tough get naked.
(Mr. Nudist Colony Activity Coordinator)

But seriously....thanks Ken

dpz147 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 21, 2006, 09:35:58 am »

Speech....Speech!!!!

markrvp · « **Reply #24 on:** April 21, 2006, 09:43:35 am »

When I first started, Ken helped me from electrocuting myself with his monitor advice. He has always had an answer for every question I ask him. Ken is one of the greatest resources we have and great guy.

Three cheers for Ken

Jabba · « **Reply #25 on:** April 21, 2006, 10:25:24 am »

Yep, Ken gave me good advice on my Aztec Pinball machine. Thanks Ken "The Technican" Layton!

Mario · « **Reply #26 on:** April 21, 2006, 04:51:33 pm »

Thanks, Ken, for all of the help you provided to all of us when we were

Mario

juggle50 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 21, 2006, 06:42:55 pm »

Ken, you rule, thank you for the monitor help

Kevin

Hurray Banana · « **Reply #28 on:** April 22, 2006, 04:25:23 am »

Enjoy reading his posts.

Gave me some good specific advice on power requirements.

Always respect what he got to say.

Ken Layton · « **Reply #29 on:** April 22, 2006, 12:00:46 pm »

Awwww.... now I'm blushing.

I appreciate all the nice comments. Thank you very much.

I'll be away from my computer for a few hours today as I trek across town to repair an old 1959 Gottlieb "Queen of Diamonds" pinball machine for the guy who does my car repairs. My car ain't running so good (very weak to no charging is taking place) and he will check it out while I work on his pinball machine. It's been in his family almost 40 years and has not worked since 1970. I won't make any money on the deal, but I like fixing old pinball machines and this should be easy. I'm behind on rent and so far this month I've only taken in $100 for fixing an old 1935 Mills slot machine. I'm broke.

Harry Potter · « **Reply #30 on:** April 22, 2006, 12:14:17 pm »

Good luck with debts man and thanks for all the help you've given everyone over the time.

Rock on.

romperwomb · « **Reply #31 on:** April 22, 2006, 04:56:08 pm »

Huzzah for Ken! Everytime you post a tiny Marv Albert in my head says "YES!"

Circo · « **Reply #32 on:** April 22, 2006, 11:23:51 pm »

MYX · « **Reply #33 on:** April 24, 2006, 02:37:30 pm »

Quote from: Ken Layton on April 22, 2006, 12:00:46 pm

I'm behind on rent and so far this month I've only taken in $100 for fixing an old 1935 Mills slot machine. I'm broke.

Dude that sux. I am sorry. Hopefully the pin repair for auto repair swap will help with the $ woes. Noting worse than being broke and having car issues pop up.

markrvp · « **Reply #34 on:** April 24, 2006, 03:24:17 pm »

That sucks, Ken. I really hate to hear that. Can you get a job at Home Depot or somewhere like that until something in the arcade market pops up?

bleemus · « **Reply #35 on:** April 25, 2006, 12:17:29 am »

Ken has been helpful, even to me, the newb to the boards.

Hope you stick around

Your help and time are greatly appreciated!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #36 on:** April 25, 2006, 05:32:07 am »

Ken's the man.....

He ID'd a monitor for me once....

feeras · « **Reply #37 on:** April 25, 2006, 08:25:23 pm »

I initially thought this was a thread re to the former Enron CEO

spriggy · « **Reply #38 on:** April 25, 2006, 08:50:08 pm »

ditto. I'll have a brewsky for Ken tonight. Cheers to a legend!

Ken Layton · « **Reply #39 on:** April 26, 2006, 12:59:28 am »

My favorite drink/beverage is Mountain Dew Code Red.


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