Ok, AR2 board had all test points at normal values. I don't know how to check the DACs yet, but I am going to pull out the Chassis and check to see if I have a cap kit already. I am pretty sure I do if its the g05 like asteroids.
I checked around all boards for voltage and it all looked good. I also just replaced the big blue, cause it was looking a little shitty.
I have a LOT of ICs if I need a replacement, and I have a shop near me that carries thousands of originals confirmed working (not sure how they did this. Kind of scary) but knowing which one is failing is a bit beyond my current skill level.
I am going to start posting YouTube videos of my progress on all 6 of the machines I have in my shop. Not for money, but so I can demonstrate what I am seeing on them. lol
I am enjoying fixing these machines more than playing funny enough, so I really do appreciate all of the help in getting started here!
Swap out the bottlecap transistor on the AR II. One of the first things that needs to be done for any vintage Atari cab. Much more likely to fail (and more damaging when it does) than the Big Blue.
