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Title: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: mccoy178 on April 20, 2006, 12:49:07 pm: I've seen this guy answer more off the wall questions than almost anyone. And the answers aren't just guesses, they're always statements with either an exact part number, or a website or contact to find the answer. Here's to you Ken Layton :cheers:, you old dog.
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: lettuce on April 20, 2006, 12:50:57 pm: Here, Here!!! :notworthy:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: RayB on April 20, 2006, 12:55:45 pm: He deserves a Mamey.
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Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 20, 2006, 01:08:12 pm: Yep. Big thanks due to Ken.

Cheers.
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Post by: M3talhead on April 20, 2006, 02:08:13 pm: :cheers:
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Post by: zudmsc on April 20, 2006, 02:15:22 pm: Way to go Ken! :applaud:

Zud :applaud
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Post by: DrumAnBass on April 20, 2006, 02:18:45 pm: Yep Ken seems to be an incredible resource for all things arcade! Thanks for all the info you have posted here! Much appreciated!
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Post by: RetroACTIVE on April 20, 2006, 02:30:52 pm: :cheers: :applaud: :cheers:

Thanks for sharing your knowlege...! You are a real professional.
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: leapinlew on April 20, 2006, 03:50:07 pm: Wow....

I haven't been a member here long so I took a cruise through some of his posts:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=profile;u=2950;sa=showPosts (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=profile;u=2950;sa=showPosts)

Impressive Indeed! Arcade Repairman Stud/Electrician for sure... but, whats his hiscore on Pengo?

You seem to be a respected member of the community Ken. I'll raise a glass to ya - :cheers:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: leapinlew on April 20, 2006, 03:52:10 pm: Here is his very first post...

He's helping RetroJames in October of 2003.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=12742.msg99516#msg99516 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=12742.msg99516#msg99516)
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: pointdablame on April 20, 2006, 04:21:30 pm: agreed on all counts here, he's a real wealth of information.

:cheers: to you Ken
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Post by: Scott84 on April 20, 2006, 04:26:04 pm: Ken is a arcade genius.
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Post by: Havok on April 20, 2006, 04:45:23 pm: Quote from: RayB on April 20, 2006, 12:55:45 pm
He deserves a Mamey.

But we'll call it a Kenny!

Hmmm, wonder what his South Park avatar would be?

;D
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: xteeejx on April 20, 2006, 04:58:10 pm: Amazingly informed and patient, Ken rules!
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: MYX on April 20, 2006, 05:18:16 pm: mmmmyup Ken's the man. Much help has come from him.
:applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:

And there was much rejoicing.
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: Clonedsheep on April 20, 2006, 05:37:23 pm: I am trying to learn more and make it a point to read Ken's advice. YAY Ken :cheers:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: woodygjw on April 20, 2006, 06:38:49 pm: I asked Ken Layton for help a while back before I was on the boards, he emailed me his notes, and even converted them for me as I was not able to open the document. He is a great guy. :notworthy:

woody
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: arcadefever on April 20, 2006, 07:44:34 pm: KEN :notworthy:

Last year got a problem when i was building a bagman cab... was a bad grounding with the monitor.. couldnt found what it was .. KEN give me some advise....

thanks a lot :applaud:

:notworthy:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: kenzo42 on April 20, 2006, 09:31:35 pm: ken layton : :applaud:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: JLR2000 on April 20, 2006, 10:07:48 pm: Thanks for the help.....

:notworthy: KEN
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: quarterback on April 20, 2006, 10:51:58 pm: Here here! Ken rocks. :applaud:

Now, somebody give the man a job that pays him what he's worth. I'm still disturbed to hear how undervalued he was/is. :badmood:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: danny_galaga on April 21, 2006, 04:25:03 am: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

yay for ken!

he gave me good advice for something so ambiguous i myself didn't know what i was

asking....

:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: PCtech on April 21, 2006, 09:02:01 am: I could Find a "Mr. Arcade Genius" on Bud Light...but I think this will work,,,C'mon, you all know the theme music....

Mr. Nudist Colony Activity Coordinator

Bud Light Presents: Real Men of Genius
(real men of genius)
Today we salute you, Mr. Nudist Colony Activity Coordinator.
(Mr. Nudist Colony Activity Coordinator)
Wearing nothing but a whistle and a clipboard, you're living the real American dream: getting paid to think up fun things to do, naked.
(Runnin' free!)
Sure there's danger- vinyl chairs, sunburns, chaffage... and lawn darts? Completely out of the question.
(Watch out now!)
Your keen instincts tell you to stick to activities that involve lots of bouncing and jiggling. And if that doesn't work, who cares? You're all naked.
(It's your birthday!)
So crack open an ice-cold Bud Light, nudie boy, because we all know, when the going gets tough, the tough get naked.
(Mr. Nudist Colony Activity Coordinator)

But seriously....thanks Ken :applaud:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: dpz147 on April 21, 2006, 09:35:58 am: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:

Speech....Speech!!!!
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: markrvp on April 21, 2006, 09:43:35 am: When I first started, Ken helped me from electrocuting myself with his monitor advice. He has always had an answer for every question I ask him. Ken is one of the greatest resources we have and great guy.

Three cheers for Ken :cheers:

:applaud: :applaud: :applaud:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: Jabba on April 21, 2006, 10:25:24 am: Yep, Ken gave me good advice on my Aztec Pinball machine. Thanks Ken "The Technican" Layton!
:applaud:
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Post by: Mario on April 21, 2006, 04:51:33 pm: Thanks, Ken, for all of the help you provided to all of us when we were :banghead:

Mario
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Post by: juggle50 on April 21, 2006, 06:42:55 pm: Ken, you rule, thank you for the monitor help

Kevin
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: Hurray Banana on April 22, 2006, 04:25:23 am: Enjoy reading his posts.

Gave me some good specific advice on power requirements.

Always respect what he got to say. :cheers:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: Ken Layton on April 22, 2006, 12:00:46 pm: Awwww.... now I'm blushing. :-[ I appreciate all the nice comments. Thank you very much.

I'll be away from my computer for a few hours today as I trek across town to repair an old 1959 Gottlieb "Queen of Diamonds" pinball machine for the guy who does my car repairs. My car ain't running so good (very weak to no charging is taking place) and he will check it out while I work on his pinball machine. It's been in his family almost 40 years and has not worked since 1970. I won't make any money on the deal, but I like fixing old pinball machines and this should be easy. I'm behind on rent and so far this month I've only taken in $100 for fixing an old 1935 Mills slot machine. I'm broke.
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: Harry Potter on April 22, 2006, 12:14:17 pm: Good luck with debts man and thanks for all the help you've given everyone over the time.

Rock on. :cheers:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: romperwomb on April 22, 2006, 04:56:08 pm: Huzzah for Ken! Everytime you post a tiny Marv Albert in my head says "YES!"
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: Circo on April 22, 2006, 11:23:51 pm: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: MYX on April 24, 2006, 02:37:30 pm: Quote from: Ken Layton on April 22, 2006, 12:00:46 pm
I'm behind on rent and so far this month I've only taken in $100 for fixing an old 1935 Mills slot machine. I'm broke.
Dude that sux. I am sorry. Hopefully the pin repair for auto repair swap will help with the $ woes. Noting worse than being broke and having car issues pop up.
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: markrvp on April 24, 2006, 03:24:17 pm: That sucks, Ken. I really hate to hear that. Can you get a job at Home Depot or somewhere like that until something in the arcade market pops up?
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: bleemus on April 25, 2006, 12:17:29 am: Ken has been helpful, even to me, the newb to the boards.

:notworthy: Hope you stick around :) Your help and time are greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: missioncontrol on April 25, 2006, 05:32:07 am: Ken's the man.....

He ID'd a monitor for me once....
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: feeras on April 25, 2006, 08:25:23 pm: I initially thought this was a thread re to the former Enron CEO :)
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Post by: spriggy on April 25, 2006, 08:50:08 pm: ditto. I'll have a brewsky for Ken tonight. Cheers to a legend! :applaud: :cheers:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: Ken Layton on April 26, 2006, 12:59:28 am: My favorite drink/beverage is Mountain Dew Code Red.
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: PCtech on April 26, 2006, 10:35:38 am: Quote from: Ken Layton on April 26, 2006, 12:59:28 am
My favorite drink/beverage is Mountain Dew Code Red.
Well, we won't hold that against you. ;)
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: Negativecreep0 on April 26, 2006, 11:36:38 am
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: Ken Layton on April 27, 2006, 12:52:49 am: Whoo hoo....I got a call today for some work....although just for one day. I need the money and rent is due. I'll be gone all day Thursday and will be at the Blue Fox Drive-in Theater (Oak Harbor, Wash.) fixing their projection equipment and then they have 5 or 6 of their 30 video arcade games they want fixed. They say the games they need repaired have monitor problems. There's also a Rowe Bill changer they want me to check.

They even mentioned they'd put me up in a hotel room Thursday night. I should be back home Friday afternoon.
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: Witchboard on April 27, 2006, 09:12:00 am: Looks like I'm heading up the rear on this thank you wagon. Just wanted to say I appreciate all the help you've given both me and everybody else on the boards. We need to download your brain and create a torrent. :cheers:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: Crowquill on April 27, 2006, 11:24:13 am: I've personally been helped on two occasions with advice from Ken. I don't think there's anything about game repair that the man doesn't know. He's one of the greatest assets to the BYOAC boards.

Thanks for all you've contributed. :applaud:
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: Ken Layton on April 28, 2006, 06:34:28 pm: Well, I worked on 3 of their redemption machines there at the drive-in theater. Keep in mind that I've never worked on a redemption game in my life. Got 2 of the 3 going and I brought the main board back home with me from the third machine as it had two bad driver transistors that were unobtainable out there in the sticks of Oak Harbor, Wash.

I got 3 of the 5 video monitors fixed with just the tools at hand. Two of the monitors were unfixable as the circuit boards had been stolen right off the monitor frames!

I got 2 of the 3 pinball machines running with some parts from Radio Shack, but the third machine had some broken parts that need to be ordered from a Williams pinball distributor.
Title: Re: Ken Layton appreciation thread
Post by: MYX on April 28, 2006, 10:30:20 pm: Quote from: Ken Layton on April 28, 2006, 06:34:28 pm
I got 3 of the 5 video monitors fixed with just the tools at hand. Two of the monitors were unfixable as the circuit boards had been stolen right off the monitor frames!

Probably by someone on this very board. ;)