Here is something that you won't see again... back in 2015 I attended a comic con in Sheffield (United Kingdom) where David Prowse (aka Darth Vader) signed a copy of the Return of the Jedi arcade cabinet art for me.
The inscription reads "Leave them to me... " - the Darth Vader sample that is...
Gutted... just missed out on these.
If anyone who has bought multiple displays, would consider letting one go to help out a fellow collector, please drop me a pm!
Jim C
Anyone have a good scan of the coin controls operator maintenance guide decal... usually attached to the top of a coin box?
Or know where I can buy one from?
Ta...
Hi, I've seen you still have a motor on your website.
My gear head has a bit of play in the shaft. I am not sure if this is normal or it is worn and I would benefit from a NOS replacement.
I've recorded the movement here
Any chance you could take a look a look at clip and let me know if...
@parism great restore and write up - I'm finding it really helpful on my restore.
Could I ask... is the laminate used the 1595 Black matte black i.e. https://www.cabinetmakerwarehouse.com/catalog/black-wilsonart-laminate-sheets-matte-finish/
It looks like yours has a slight texture - is that...
Just finished Missile Commander..... fascinating, informative and entertaining read - a must have for any self respecting video nut's bookshelf.
How come Netflix haven't picked this up yet?
I'm building a Marble Madness control panel... what do guys think are the best trackballs to use?
I've got a Happ trackball in another machine and find them a little "light" compared to Atari ones. I could live with them, but just wondered if there is a closer match to the feel of an Atari...
I did some AR-3 temperature and fan noise tests some time ago.
Based on the results (see below), I wouldn't use an AR-3 without fan...
Test 1 - No Fan
Decibel reading: 44db*
Temp reading of AR3
Time****¦ Temperature degrees F
Start***¦ 73*
1 min***¦ 97
I stopped test 1 at this point - the AR3...