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Seems to be around these parts in the southwest.

Well then, time to let that Rolling Thunder find its way to a new home ;)

Well, going back to basics checked out. I am both delighted and angry (at myself) at the same time. TPG was good - all colors/patterns as you would expect. As I went to plug the board-to-chassis molex back in, I noticed the red pin wasn’t seated well. Wouldn’t you know, it’s perfect now 🤦🏼...

Cool - I do have a TPG and, for whatever reason, haven't bothered to validate the loss with it; will do so today. I do have a pin puller - the board on these things are buttoned up in a case so I'll see where the TPG takes me.

Horiz-mounted K4900 in my Afterburner upright, never had any red color and I'd like to wrap up this 10+ year project. I have reflowed the chassis and neckboard, full cap replacement, replaced all the transistors and diodes in the red pathways, and cleaned/rejuv'd with my Heathkit to no avail -...

Yeah - that's where I posted and they also recommended replacing the supercap. Completed the swap, works like a charm. THAT SAID - I already have an orig 1943 board and intend to make a all-things-1942/43/44/45/XX cab. I'm happy to part with the DarkSoft board since it doesn't have the LCD...

Going to be doing my first dynamic convergence adjustment on a K5501. I’m… a little nervous grabbing the yoke while live. Got a pair of rubber gloves and and up-to-date insurance policy - can someone advise at what point (A, B, C, or D in the pic) to hold/move? I’ve watched several CRT...

Update: found the volume reset routine by holding VOL DOWN and powering up the machine, then VOL UP to desired loudness. However, it requires this with each startup. Have a post on another board that is focused on CPS2 hardware support, will update shortly.

Indeed - it's started me down a rabbit-hole of learning about CPS2 boards and the like. The original intent was to convert the cab to a 1943-decorated multi-jamma for all things 194x (42, 43, 44, 45, XX, etc.) - guess I'll see where this journey takes me. I'll update as I find out more.

Picked up a cab with 19XX. Plays fine, but no sound when first booted. Then, randomly in between one of the power cycles while checking over everything, it powered up with sound. Yay! Son and I had a good time breaking in the game. However, subsequent power cycles have no sound. Checked all...

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I know - unobtanium - however the cab I just picked up has a trashed and bastardized coil. I'll work with the width caps as well, but would like to tidy up the back of this if anyone is parting out a chassis? Thank you. Don

But May 4th is forever from now! :)

If someone in Vegas has a Galaga u/r or 1943 they want to part with, I'd be happy to drive up from Phoenix and willing to transport other cabs to/from on the trip at bro pricing.

Looking for a dedicated Galaga and a 1943. Projects preferred, will consider refurb'd. Will p/u - looking in southwest (within 500-750 mi. of Phoenix).