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Title: Robotron 2084 project for sale [US/LA/Kenner]
Post by: Sparkolicious on July 09, 2009, 03:08:02 pm
I have a Robotron machine that I rescued a few years ago.  I sent the boards off to GLS1 electronics and they are all ready to go.  I picked up new bezel art, cp art, and a new power supply.  The cabinet itself is in good condition with some scratches and dings.  The bottom edge has some chips.  The monitor is untested. Coin door is opened and I don't have a key.  Joystick and buttons are untested though the buttons did light up during initial testing. 

I really wanted to restore it, but I just do not have the time or desire to get to it and it is a shame to let it sit there.  So I figured I would see if there's any interest here.  Pick up only.  I'm in Kenner Louisiana.   If you need more details just ask.  I have roughly $250 into it now plus the machine itself.  Name your price and maybe we can work something out. 
Title: Re: Robotron 2084 project for sale [US/LA/Kenner]
Post by: Ummon on July 09, 2009, 06:49:30 pm
Dude, that's about restored. To test the monitor, all you got to do is hook up the boards. Don't quit, now.
Title: Re: Robotron 2084 project for sale [US/LA/Kenner]
Post by: jfh2112 on July 10, 2009, 01:02:14 am
Dammit all. I'm like, 2 hours from you.

But I'm also broke, so I guess it's moot. :(

But yeah, what Ummon said - you've come this far; why stop now? If you get it working & still don't want it, you can get a lot more for a working Robotron. ;)

Edit: Also, if that's an original Robotron cabinet, if you could get measurements & dimensions, the community would be ever so appreciative. ;)
Title: Re: Robotron 2084 project for sale [US/LA/Kenner]
Post by: Sparkolicious on July 10, 2009, 11:52:59 am
oh it's original.  You want like specific dimensions? I'll see what I can do.  and yeah... I saw a Robotron for sale for $1450. I just really do not have the time to get into it. That being said if no one is interested I guess I'll just hang on to it. Never know.. I might get inspired one day.
Title: Re: Robotron 2084 project for sale [US/LA/Kenner]
Post by: CheffoJeffo on July 10, 2009, 11:56:46 am
Edit: Also, if that's an original Robotron cabinet, if you could get measurements & dimensions, the community would be ever so appreciative. ;)

No, they won't be ... while I think that a set of Robo cab plans would be a GoodThing (tm), I've measured 6 (maybe 7) cabs "for the community" and from that we have one incomplete set of plans.



More important than my editorial comments .... here's a bump for a nice-looking project!

Title: Re: Robotron 2084 project for sale [US/LA/Kenner]
Post by: Sparkolicious on July 10, 2009, 04:54:11 pm
hmmm.. I work for an engineering firm.. are you saying I should just through up some CAD plans of the thing? CRAP! Here I am trying to sell this thing to eliminate work and I'm only getting in deeper! lol!  ;D
Title: Re: Robotron 2084 project for sale [US/LA/Kenner]
Post by: Pinball Wizard on July 11, 2009, 09:36:47 pm
I am no where near you but it this the one that forms around the control panel like this:
(http://www.klov.com/images/11/118124215726.jpg)

Or does it look more like this:
(http://www.klov.com/images/11/118124215732.jpg)

The first one is more rare to find. I actually have the first one so if someone wants measurements, then I can do that!
Title: Re: Robotron 2084 project for sale [US/LA/Kenner]
Post by: jfh2112 on July 11, 2009, 11:33:34 pm
hmmm.. I work for an engineering firm.. are you saying I should just through up some CAD plans of the thing? CRAP! Here I am trying to sell this thing to eliminate work and I'm only getting in deeper! lol!  ;D

I find that's almost always how it works. :D

No, they won't be ... while I think that a set of Robo cab plans would be a GoodThing (tm), I've measured 6 (maybe 7) cabs "for the community" and from that we have one incomplete set of plans.

Well, *I* would appreciate it! I've wanted to build a replica Robotron for at least a year now, but never could find any measurements or plans.

The first one is more rare to find. I actually have the first one so if someone wants measurements, then I can do that!

<raises hand>  :applaud: