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GORF!!!!

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Spyridon:
It is a 19" monitor.  With the verticle oritentation, the back door wouldn't fit because of the monitor frame.  I don't remember the dimensions, but I think the cab is slightly smaller than an average cab.  I had the same issue with a Taito cab that I rotated the monitor on.  Once it was rotated, the monitor frame stuck out the back.

Spyridon:

--- Quote from: dmel75 on June 06, 2009, 08:47:57 am ---I fiddled with the Gorf cab a little this morning. When I plug it in and hit the power switch on the top the monitor flashes white, then goes back to 'dead' looking. i hear a low hum and none of the lights on the cab work anywhere.
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First thing to do is check the light bulbs.  None of them were good in my cab.


--- Quote --- I think it's time I close this thread and start a new one under 'restorations.'

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Tht top thread in the restoration section is a place to post threads you want moved.  Post this one there and they will move it over to the restoration section for you.

dmel75:
Ok, after more careful inspection it's clear to me that there are multiple electronic issues involved which I do not think I have the patience or electrical know-how to fix. I don't want to throw a "frankenpanel" on it and "mame it up" (I already have a mame cabinet for that) but what I do want to do is preserve the look and feel of the original Gorf if possible.* I've read dozens of articles/threads about restoring cabs and a recurring theme is dead or dying capacitors and transformers that are as old as the ones in this Gorf cabinet. I think it's inevitable that they are either bad or will die soon. In an effort to keep the look and feel, is it possible to power up an old cabinet like a '81 Gorf on new electrical equipment? i.e. Can the PCB cage/Monitor be run and or powered by a standard jamma-type power supply or ATX power supply?

*If it becomes apparent that the expense of tracking down all the arcane electronic parts in this cabinet will exceed the cost of replacing them entirely with another board set, then my only choice will be to somehow convert the cabinet while preserving as much as I can. If that comes to pass then you purists have my word that i'll buy a second hand Gorf panel and mod it, not the original and I'll offer the Gorf electronics up for sale.

danny_galaga:

You can buy brand new power supplies for arcade machines. I have no links right now but i'm sure someone will soon (",)

Don't be afraid of doing things like replacing capacitors. thats quite simple work. Hey, if Chadtower can do it, YOU can  ;D

SirPeale:
...or you can use this as a learning experience. 

This thing is in excellent shape.  With some simple tools, and a few learned skills,  you may be able to get it back up and running.

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