Author Topic: Arkanoid Restoration Complete! (Read 4203 times)

MK3FAN · « **on:** January 03, 2008, 07:46:59 pm »

Been wanting one of these machines for a long time now and came across this one on Ebay for pretty cheap, so I snagged it. Be on the lookout for a new "Restoration" thread once I get it. Needs LOTS of TLC, but she'll get there.

shardian · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:31:10 pm »

Imageshack is widely frowned upon as an image host. Just upload directly here if you need a host.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2008, 04:51:30 pm »

Quote from: shardian on January 04, 2008, 03:31:10 pm

Imageshack is widely frowned upon as an image host. Just upload directly here if you need a host.

Ok, fixed the post. Sorry.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2008, 11:17:11 pm »

Ok, so we will start with some before pics. I removed the monitor and the screen burn on it is immense! This is originally a Q*bert and the screen burn is so bad that it looks like the game is on even when it's off. So, the monitor is deffinately going to be replaced. I have a new CPO and some custom side art on the way being that this machine has none. The spinner works fine, but the gears are loud and annoying. I have a 3" HAPP trackball that I am going to install instead of using that spinner. (If I can interface it correctly that is) That's all for now. More soon...

MK3FAN · « **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2008, 11:22:12 pm »

MK3FAN · « **Reply #5 on:** January 09, 2008, 11:22:44 pm »

Last three. The final pic is what I am going to use for sideart.

Level42 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2008, 09:35:08 am »

If I had it, it would be returned to it's original state....Q*bert.

That monitor looks like it has been on forever !!!

MK3FAN · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2008, 10:05:57 am »

Quote from: Level42 on January 10, 2008, 09:35:08 am

If I had it, it would be returned to it's original state....Q*bert.

That monitor looks like it has been on forever !!!

I am restoring it to Arkanoid as a gift for my father. It's the only game he ever really enjoyed playing and I hope it will bring a smile to his face. I thought about going back to Q*bert, but I am sticking with the Arkanoid conversion. Yes, the monitor is crazy. Although, when it's installed, on, and the tinted glass is over it, you can't see the screen burn at all. It's like night and day with the tinted glass on and off.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2008, 06:52:20 pm »

Started working on the control panel today. Only had about an hour or so before I had to leave after I got home from work, so what you see was done in that time. I have to wait until I get my new CPO before I can drill the fire buttons, 1-player button and the credit buttons. I am going to make a "Credits" button on the control panel because Arkanoid has no Free Play dip switch. Going to work on removing the Q*bert wiring and cleaning the cab up tomorrow.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2008, 06:53:09 pm »

more...

MK3FAN · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2008, 11:12:31 pm »

Still waiting on my new CPO and sideart to be printed up, so a small update till then for those who are following along (granted probably not many). Got the sides and front all stripped down and painted. Installed new t-molding as well. As soon as the aforementioned items along with my new montior arrive, the heat will be turned up. Until then...

MK3FAN · « **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2008, 06:57:56 pm »

Alright...Got my new sideart, CPO, and new"ish" monitor. Gonna slap it all on/in and start drilling the holes in the control panel that I have been waiting to do until the CPO got here.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #12 on:** January 17, 2008, 06:58:32 pm »

MK3FAN · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2008, 12:36:27 am »

Got the machine inside and applied the sideart. Also got the control panel finished, but my new monitor does not turn on. I plug it in and it does nothing. I plug the old one back in and it turns on just fine, so I am on hold again due to that. Here are some update pics...

MK3FAN · « **Reply #14 on:** January 18, 2008, 12:38:00 am »

MK3FAN · « **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2008, 12:38:37 am »

MK3FAN · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2008, 05:50:46 pm »

All done! Had to replace a burned up Horizontal Driver Transistor on the monitor, but it's all good now. There is also no "Free Play" setting on this game, so I had to make a "Credit" button and installed it on the CP next to the right Fire button. Thanks to those who followed along. See you on the next Resto!

leapinlew · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:28:03 pm »

cool dude... nice job. I love that game.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2008, 08:20:11 pm »

Need some room in the house so I am putting the machine up for sale.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=78098.0

dgordon86 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2008, 10:44:48 pm »

If you were anywhere near me that would be sold already. I love this machine

MK3FAN · « **Reply #20 on:** March 21, 2008, 06:22:41 am »

Quote from: dgordon86 on March 20, 2008, 10:44:48 pm

If you were anywhere near me that would be sold already. I love this machine

Where are you? I can get a shipping quote. It might be pretty cheap because the machine is not very heavy or big.


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