basic repair, help, restoration topics you would like to see tutorials on?

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basic repair, help, restoration topics you would like to see tutorials on?

I'm asking for a list and actual ideas of what you would like to see.

Just some examples, cap kit, applying a cpo, fixing a corner ect.

I want to know what you would like to see. Or topics that when you were new to this hobby would have been helpful.
 
Here's a list that would could have been a big help as a newb.

1. Monitor adjustments, including Horizontal width coil.
2. Basic PCB trouble shooting.
3. Power supply testing.
4. Molex crimping and or soldering and pin removal.
 
All of those sound like good topics. Other topics (based on some of the recent questions) might be:
- fixing swiss cheese wooden control panels
- basic logic probe circuit board debugging
- basic soldering/desoldering techniques
- building wiring harnesses
- debugging fluorescent fixtures
- cabinet power wiring

Some of these have been covered on Bob's site, but they seem to pop up on a very regular basis.

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Here's a biggie a lot of newbies (and even myself) would like to see in a video tutorial and it's a rather simple video to make:

Digital Multimeter Video Tutorial (use a Ms Pac or some cab for the example):

How to test incoming power (where to put the leads, the settings, what are you looking for)

How to test caps (where to put the leads, the settings, what measure to use)

How to test diodes (ohm it out?? where to put the leads, the settings, what measure to use)

How to properly test fuses for continuity or proper output, or traces for continuity.

When should you be measuring AC vs. DC and how? (where to put the leads, the settings, what measure to use)

Any other DMM setting that is useful for the components on monitor/game pcbs.

I know there are some generic presentation format tuts out there, but they are not arcade specific so people don't know what settings to apply, etc.

Just a thought.

BTW: Props to Dan for taking the lead on this...if you haven't checked out his cap kit videos...they have become must views for newbs. Thanks, Dan for everything you contribute, brother!!





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Here's a biggie a lot of newbies (and even myself) would like to see in a video tutorial and it's a rather simple video to make:

Digital Multimeter Video Tutorial (use a Ms Pac or some cab for the example):

How to test incoming power (where to put the leads, the settings, what are you looking for)

How to test caps (where to put the leads, the settings, what measure to use)

How to test diodes (ohm it out?? where to put the leads, the settings, what measure to use)

How to properly test fuses for continuity or proper output, or traces for continuity.

When should you be measuring AC vs. DC and how? (where to put the leads, the settings, what measure to use)

Any other DMM setting that is useful for the components on monitor/game pcbs.

I know there are some generic presentation format tuts out there, but they are not arcade specific so people don't know what settings to apply, etc.

Just a thought.

BTW: Props to Dan for taking the lead on this...if you haven't checked out his cap kit videos...they have become must views for newbs. Thanks, Dan for everything you contribute, brother!!





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While not free, the Randy Fromm videos and books cover a lot of this very well. However, the more information we have on this the better.
 
How about a "Phetishboy teaches YOU how to get that perfect cab paint job!" Step-by-step showing EVERYTHING he does to get those perfect finishes.

Make sure he has pants on....
 
How about a "Phetishboy teaches YOU how to get that perfect cab paint job!" Step-by-step showing EVERYTHING he does to get those perfect finishes.

Make sure he has pants on....

Funny you should mention this. Was gonna talk to Phet about something along these lines.
 
Here's a biggie a lot of newbies (and even myself) would like to see in a video tutorial and it's a rather simple video to make:

Digital Multimeter Video Tutorial (use a Ms Pac or some cab for the example):

How to test incoming power (where to put the leads, the settings, what are you looking for)

How to test caps (where to put the leads, the settings, what measure to use)

How to test diodes (ohm it out?? where to put the leads, the settings, what measure to use)




How to properly test fuses for continuity or proper output, or traces for continuity.

When should you be measuring AC vs. DC and how? (where to put the leads, the settings, what measure to use)

Any other DMM setting that is useful for the components on monitor/game pcbs.

I know there are some generic presentation format tuts out there, but they are not arcade specific so people don't know what settings to apply, etc.

Just a thought.

BTW: Props to Dan for taking the lead on this...if you haven't checked out his cap kit videos...they have become must views for newbs. Thanks, Dan for everything you contribute, brother!!


This, please.


And to expand on this somewhat.

How about identification of specific PCB parts, and where and how to order them.

I like the idea of a video that discovers a faulty component. Say a piece of RAM for example, and then shows how to identify the markings on the component, and then how (and where) to order it.

Video repair logs of problems are also very helpful. Seeing an actual video of a problem and then a solution would be great.

I know creating a good video could be very time consuming. As an alternative, detailed pictorial diagrams would also be helpful. While I know schematics are available, they are very hard to read for people who are new to electronics repair.

Anyway, just helping brainstorm.
 
Upgrading to a switching power supply...
- when the DC regulators are on the board (transformer connects directly to the game PCB )
- when there is an external regulated power supply (final DC voltages connect to the PCB)

I was just going to start a thread on this. Maybe I'll still ask.
 
Upgrading to a switching power supply...
- when the DC regulators are on the board (transformer connects directly to the game PCB )
- when there is an external regulated power supply (final DC voltages connect to the PCB)

I was just going to start a thread on this. Maybe I'll still ask.

I was going to suggest this also. I tried finding it on the net but not much luck.

Ive always thought it would be cool to have an absolute one-stop-shop for tutorials and such. Not a 'this site has a killer cap kit guide' and 'this site has a great this or that.' One site, anything and everything you need to know.

I also thought it would be cool to have good interior pics of unmolested or meticulously restored dedicated games. I think it would be helpful as far as wire routing and placement of components and such.
 
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