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Gauntlet Restoration

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drawfull:
Well I got my shipping quote and I'm going to do it asap.

I haven't made much progress but the art on localarcade looks workable to me which means I can get it done locally.

I think I'll be asking for more assistnce from you than you me - I haven't even powered it up yet. No time.

I agree about the HG thing, to me it's something I've always wanted, but always sucked at on single player. Still it's all mine now heh :)

 :cheers:

Spyridon:

--- Quote from: spacies on October 15, 2008, 02:19:02 am ---So, where are you going to get your art etc? Does someone repro this?
Mine has badly faded art. I know there is some art on local arcade so I will use what is there unless I can buy a package.

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I don't think anyone has done a silkscreen of the art, but you can get inkjet versions from ArcadeOverlays.

88mph:

--- Quote from: drawfull on October 13, 2008, 01:53:47 pm ---
8. Strip down and clean all controls. they feel a little sluggish although I haven't powered anything up yet.


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I have a Gauntlet I have been restoring, and getting the original controllers to work right is a bit of an issue.  I love the look and feel of the original Atari sticks.  These sticks have mostly plastic innards, and unfortunately taking them apart for cleaning (which is a lot of work) probably won't get the job done.  I tried a cleaning/lube job on my set and it didn't help that much.  The plastic in these things wears away over time.   If the sticks are loose, or if they are catching, you probably may need to buy some new plungers for them.  The only source I know of is:

http://www.videogameparts.com/product.sc?categoryId=66&productId=356

At $15 a pop, they aren't cheap.  You will need some roll pin punches if you plan on taking the joysticks apart..  The site also sells the pivot ball, but I don't think these get much wear.

drawfull:
Thanks for the info 88mph, I will look into it once I get the monitor sorted.

I have just ordered a monitor off eBay, £160 delivered from the states. So I have some stupid questions (but I did ask the seller if it would work... he said yeah).

Will I have to use a step-down transformer (ie will the monitor be 110v)?
Will I have any 50/60hz issues?
The monitor comes without metal frame. Is this a big issue or did I do the right thing?
Have I just wasted £160?

Cheers

drawfull:
My monitor arrived this morning, but I am out of my depth I think.

Firstly, I think I've been sent a 20" monitor (it's got 51 in the part number). Secoondly, the PCB that came with it has a part number MG220something which I am inclined to believe is 220V. Indeed, the smoothing cap is a 220uf 400V cap. Can I damage anything by underfeeding it?

There are loads of wires and I can't find / don't know where they are supposed to go. It is not obvious at all :(

Can anyone help?

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