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Title: It's alive! Thanks for all the help
Post by: Dr Zero on July 16, 2010, 09:59:11 pm
Well I finally got my marvel vs capcom up and running today  :applaud:

When I got the unit it was in 4 pieces video board was out and missing parts pedestal was in 2 parts and things didn't line up LOL

Well life happens and it has been on the back burner but today it opened it large eye and roared to life  :applaud:

So I wanted to say thanks to all here for the encouragement and the help and the motivation by seeing all the cool cabs.

You guys rock! :cheers:

Now just have 2 mame cabs to go and some tweaking on the monitor capn america is looking a little green LOL
Title: Re: It's alive! Thanks for all the help
Post by: councilface on July 17, 2010, 02:10:19 pm
Quote from: Dr Zero on July 16, 2010, 09:59:11 pm
Well I finally got my marvel vs capcom up and running today  :applaud:

When I got the unit it was in 4 pieces video board was out and missing parts pedestal was in 2 parts and things didn't line up LOL

Well life happens and it has been on the back burner but today it opened it large eye and roared to life  :applaud:

So I wanted to say thanks to all here for the encouragement and the help and the motivation by seeing all the cool cabs.

You guys rock! :cheers:

Now just have 2 mame cabs to go and some tweaking on the monitor capn america is looking a little green LOL

PICTURES PLEASE!!
Title: Re: It's alive! Thanks for all the help
Post by: Benevolance on July 17, 2010, 04:52:08 pm
 :pics
Title: Re: It's alive! Thanks for all the help
Post by: Dr Zero on July 17, 2010, 11:05:59 pm
Here are some pics, not the greatest but you can see it up and running lol  :cheers:
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2uo2ogn.jpg)

(http://i28.tinypic.com/6f1eth.jpg)

(http://i30.tinypic.com/d4sck.jpg)

(http://i31.tinypic.com/2vmuhph.jpg)

It still needs some work like replacing locks replacing buttons new coin door bulbs new light fixture in marquee etc.

I know this is old hat for many but I'm still new so the novelty hasn't worn off yet.

Oh also on the list is a smaller spacer for the podium and to hide the wires when pulled out I'm going to use some vacuum cleaner hose like giant wire loom  ;D
Title: Re: It's alive! Thanks for all the help
Post by: Dr Zero on July 18, 2010, 05:00:21 pm
Got the marquee lit today tuned out to be a easy fix took the fixture apart and rewired and took the cover off that had turned and was restricting the light step by step. :cheers:
Title: Re: It's alive! Thanks for all the help
Post by: tommyinajar on July 18, 2010, 05:37:15 pm
Looks good. This too, was the first one I ever repaired (New Peter Chow power supply, new joysticks and re-seat Ram, not bad for $100) and still have. Usually the first one anyone tries. Great game.
Title: Re: It's alive! Thanks for all the help
Post by: Flip The Switch on July 18, 2010, 06:13:42 pm
Awesome MVC is a great game too :D
Title: Re: It's alive! Thanks for all the help
Post by: Mikezilla on July 19, 2010, 11:58:51 am
Congrats man! You know Im still working on mine. I have a couple issues, monitor board is messed up, but I can get it to work, somtimes...And the CP drives me nuts cause its all messed up and warped. I replaced the speakers/shelf, marquee and glass, and made a new bezel with some art my friend did. Its coming together but its taking forever haha. Im new too, the novelty is TOTALLY still there. The funny thing is some guy is selling a MVC cab for 100 bucks, is in great shape, and lives down the street from my house lol.

Anyway, great game, one of my favorites, congrats!  :applaud:
Title: Re: It's alive! Thanks for all the help
Post by: Dr Zero on July 19, 2010, 06:50:14 pm
Ty ty! I really appreciate it.  :cheers:

I called Carl Blessing today to give him the good news also LOL If you don't know Carl he is a great guy that owns Allgood Technical Service http://www.allgoodusa.com/ (http://www.allgoodusa.com/) these are the folks who rebuilt the board for my oddball monitor. Really nice fellow that came recommended by Rick from http://www.niemandisplays.com/ (http://www.niemandisplays.com/)

Oh and the next issue of Replay magazine is supposed to have a article about Mr. Blessing and Allgood so be sure to check it out.

Just some more good info this forum has lead me to!  :cheers:
Title: Re: It's alive! Thanks for all the help
Post by: Dr Zero on July 29, 2010, 10:10:23 pm
The postman dropped of a little box of joy from Groovy Game Gear today! :applaud:

Swapped out the sticks and all the buttons and took her out for a spin WOW it really does make a difference.

I would have liked to get the old cherry switches vs the zippy but they seem to do ok just break at less a pressure then the cherry.

The old sticks were so cruddied up and there was some kind of gray powder in there almost like talc the bases were held on I kid you not with some bailing wire and zip tie for a spacer.  :banghead:
Title: Re: It's alive! Thanks for all the help
Post by: RandyT on July 31, 2010, 11:53:46 am
Quote from: Dr Zero on July 29, 2010, 10:10:23 pm
I would have liked to get the old cherry switches vs the zippy but they seem to do ok just break at less a pressure then the cherry.

If you mean "actuate" at less pressure, and not "break", then yes.  These new switches are made to our specs and are smoother than the Cherry switches, and a little quieter too!  I think you might have a hard time going back to Cherrys after using these for a little while.

Glad to hear you are enjoying your parts.  :cheers:

RandyT
Title: Re: It's alive! Thanks for all the help
Post by: Dr Zero on July 31, 2010, 04:08:34 pm
Yes yes they are working great!

Thanks again  :cheers: