Arcade Collecting > Restorations & repair
Ms Pacman Cocktail
opt2not:
--- Quote from: saleem on September 22, 2010, 06:27:39 am ---whats the point in buying cabs you seem to know nothing to very little about.you dont or have not even learned to solve power supply issues and how to test them yet you went and bought more cabs.when the other cabs are not working what will happen to them ones then?
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How is the guy supposed to learn this without help? Out of thin air? Wow, seriously guys -- what with all the negativity? This is something I'd expect out of the other forums like Main or Everything Else, not here...
The guy is asking for help, because obviously he's excited about this hobby and is interested in learning.
Everyone's got to start somewhere, and this forum is perfect for that because normally we're pretty helpful at handing out information for people wanting to grow into this hobby.
--- Quote ---will you go and mame or shove a 60in1 into them also?
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So what if he does? You don't even know what those other cabinets are. They could be standard dynamo cabinets in desperate need of a 60in1.
That's better than what most people (including me) are doing over in Project Announcements...at least it's dedicated arcade hardware rather than just slapping a PC in it.
--- Quote ---when it comes to power you need to know how to read schematics,grab a manual for the machine,look at the wiring diagram and the setupo for the transformer and see what wires carry whatr voltages,set the meter correctly to the setting you are checking/vac/dc whatever and probe the wire and see what the voltage is and what it should be,if the voltage is not right then correct it.
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There we go, there's some constructive information.
--- Quote ---it could be something as minor as a diode or a capacitor that is not working right/shorted and needs replacing.it could be your line filter or any one number of things that is wrong.it might not even be power related and it could be a wire is broke inside the plastic that is around it.basicly it could be anything.
wish people would realise when they get into this hobby what they are getting themselves into.rather than panic and just give up.
:)
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Don't let comments like these discourage you, StuDaBaker.
If you wanna throw a multi-game pcb in there, I say go for it. Midway Cocktail cabinets are a dime a dozen in North America, and many of the cocktails I've seen in the wild have already gone this route.
Saleem is right though, grab a copy of the manual + schematics (you can easily google for it) and read through it and look for what leads to check.
You can also take a look at the wiring harness and see if there's any burn marks on the connections. Might need to be replaced. Also spot-check the headers on the boards that the wires connect to. If you see any burn marks, or rust or anything that doesn't look right, you might need to replace them with newer ones.
You could also install new capacitors on the PS board -- probably wise to do this anyways. Finding info on how to install a cap kit is pretty easy. There are even youtube videos out there that will help.
But your plan seems good -- start with gutting the cabinet, work on the construction restoration while looking up the hardware issues.
From what I'm reading, am I correct in assuming you're planning on swapping the monitor mount to a horizontal orientation? Wouldn't it be better for the pacs, and dk's and galaga games that are vertical orientated to keep it that way?
--- Quote from: StuDaBaker on September 21, 2010, 04:00:33 pm ---I'm planning on using a pc power supply to power the 60 in 1. Does anyone have any suggestions on how they wired their cab so that the monitor and board turn on with the same switch? Thanks.
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Do a forum search on Smart Strip hack or install. People have connected a smart strip to a one button solution for powering up multiple things. This is probably your best bet.
Also, if you're finding that there isn't much constructive help here, the guys at klov might be a bit more empathetic to your needs.
Funnel:
--- Quote from: saleem on September 22, 2010, 06:27:39 am ---whats the point in buying cabs you seem to know nothing to very little about.you dont or have not even learned to solve power supply issues and how to test them yet you went and bought more cabs.when the other cabs are not working what will happen to them ones then?
will you go and mame or shove a 60in1 into them also?
you are going and making the same mistake most of us make when we get our first cab.you will be cussing if you carry on with this hobby when you realise what to do and how to do it to get cabs running.
wish people would realise when they get into this hobby what they are getting themselves into.rather than panic and just give up.
:)
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Dude what the hell is your problem? Seriously? We all gotta start somewhere. What, were you born with SUPREME intelligence regarding electronics and arcade cabs? NO! Nice fantasy though. Dude StuDaBaker don't listen to stuff like that. Keep on the good work and don't let comments discourage you.
IG-88:
--- Quote from: opt2not on September 22, 2010, 02:55:54 pm ---Also, if you're finding that there isn't much constructive help here, the guys at klov might be a bit more empathetic to your needs.
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Ya, go ahead and post over on the KLOV forums that you want to Mame a MS. Pac cocktail and see the warm reception you get. These replies are quite soft compared to what you will see.... :o
Oh and Op2not, the comment,
"If you wanna throw a multi-game pcb in there, I say go for it. Midway Cocktail cabinets are a dime a dozen in North America, and many of the cocktails I've seen in the wild have already gone this route"
is precisely why you will see people get all fired up over hacking up a classic cab. I ruined a classic about 6-7 yrs ago and have regretted it ever since.
And by the way they're NOT a dime a dozen everywhere in North America. ???
IG-88:
--- Quote from: StuDaBaker on September 22, 2010, 09:40:50 am ---Well, thanks for taking the time to reply. Very encouraging.
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Have you checked over here:
http://www.arcaderepairtips.com/
Got alot of vids and the guys are always willing to help. Great place for us newbs.
opt2not:
--- Quote from: IG-88 on September 22, 2010, 03:55:35 pm ---
--- Quote from: opt2not on September 22, 2010, 02:55:54 pm ---Also, if you're finding that there isn't much constructive help here, the guys at klov might be a bit more empathetic to your needs.
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Ya, go ahead and post over on the KLOV forums that you want to Mame a MS. Pac cocktail and see the warm reception you get. These replies are quite soft compared to what you will see.... :o
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Heh, yeah, perhaps it's wise to not mention the whole converting plan. Just stick to the issue of powering it up and you should be fine ;)
--- Quote ---Oh and Op2not, the comment,
"If you wanna throw a multi-game pcb in there, I say go for it. Midway Cocktail cabinets are a dime a dozen in North America, and many of the cocktails I've seen in the wild have already gone this route"
is precisely why you will see people get all fired up over hacking up a classic cab. I ruined a classic about 6-7 yrs ago and have regretted it ever since.
And by the way they're NOT a dime a dozen everywhere in North America. ???
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I can go and buy 2 of them in my local area right now without breaking a sweat, and I've constantly seen them listed every month within a 200mi distance from me. Take a look at ebay as well...there are a wack-load of them on there. I'm not sure where you are, but on the west coast, they are a dime a dozen.
What classic did you ruin?
Was it a midway cocktail? Or a another dedicated cabinet of some sort?
What I'm getting at is, putting a 60in1 into a Midway Cocktail is the same as putting one into a standard Dynamo cabinet. Those cabinets were meant to install kits into, as they didn't have dedicated artwork other than the bezel and CP.
For instance, if you were to mame or 60in1 a cabinet like a Burgertime, Robotron or Donkey Kong, I'd be all up in arms for sure. Those cabinet was meant for a specific game due to it's design, shape, and artwork.
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