Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Arcade Collecting => Miscellaneous Arcade Talk => Topic started by: esparragoz on May 28, 2014, 12:03:50 am
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Well, I am coming to the forums with a question for my first post. I just had some fuses pop on an arcade I bought and found some replacements. The problem is, all voltages are up to 250V and my cabinet specifically lists 12V and 7V. I've posted a picture of what I'm putting in, and what I bought -- can anybody confirm that it's okay to open and use the fuses I've purchased? I just don't want to make a silly mistake and fry this game before I get a chance to play.
What I need to replace:
(http://i.imgur.com/l1rhKjB.jpg)
What I bought (correct A, up to 250V):
(http://i.imgur.com/dwQsALc.jpg)
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first i would want to know what blew them ??
then replace them
as a rule
1amp =1amp voltage is of a no nomre concern :presay:
the voltage is the max voltage the fuse can handle
THE AMP IS THE CURRNET IT WILL BREAK AT ie 1amp = 1 amp
5 amp =5 amp ec etc
but for the love of god find out what blew them
to have a 1 amp -x 2 blown and a 5amp-2x on the 7 volt rail blown
tell's u there is a problem..
ed
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Match amps........voltage can be same or higher....not lower. And also match so-blow or normal speed of fuses as well.
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Thanks for the fast replies! I suspect it blew for a really dumb reason, the guy I bought it off of didn't know why it didn't work--so he had wrapped all the fuses in foil. I didn't realize it until I turned it on with a new board and the fuses popped. I'm hoping nothing else is messed up.
So, I have 2 more fuses that I need to check out. I think they're right, but the markings are worn down. To play it safe I'll just buy some new fuses tomorrow. I was anxious and turned it on really quickly--it was a success! Thanks for your help everybody; I'm hoping after putting in the last 2 new fuses this won't happen again. Getting this fast reply really made a difference, though.
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Just use tin foil. If something starts smoking, unplug it.
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Just use tin foil. If something starts smoking, unplug it.
:whap
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Thanks for the tip PBJ! The new foil strips turned the cab into a great game, and an even better cigar lighter! :cheers:
All is well and it looks/plays great! My monitor came on all messed up, but after playing with it for a while I got the screen in a good place. There are no settings for vertical width, though--and my right side is slightly askew. The next step of research begins...
(http://imgur.com/dMu3SJZ.jpg)
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Okay, so now I'm going a bit off post; but figured it might be better than throwing up a bunch of posts. From what I've read, my screen issue should be pretty simple (looks like I just need to play with the horizontal size). Problem is, I can't find that anywhere on my monitor:
(http://imgur.com/geOWpAw.jpg)
The picture isn't great inside the dark cab, but from left-to-right I have V Size, V Hold, H hold. I've got my RGB color knobs and a focus knob elsewhere, but no other way to adjust the horizontal size. Has anybody seen this before? The monitor type is a 19VJTP22.
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that monitor is 100 years old. it's caps are going to be crapped out big time.
recap. then mess with the dials.
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well pbj already told him to foil the fuse's...
so just go used any olny old junk cap's u can
Just use tin foil. If something starts smoking, unplug it.
might as well at this time,wtf right ?
on the other hand it is a sanyo unit
the red square can u see in the pix is your horz freq control
u should find the width control around there..
ed
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then mess with the dials.
The main issue is that I can't find the dial, though. It's not that it isn't responsive. I did a little research and may have found where it is, but if I'm correct in where it's at I'll need to get a plastic monitor tool (or so I was referenced to do so in the video I watched). If it turns out to be the correct place I'll post pics for anybody who may stumble upon this thread in the future.