Bullet Proof my TRON

THEDJ

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Hey all.

I just picked up a nice working tron from fellow klov 7146aaron. (Thanks aaron).

But there is a few things that i want/need/can - afford to do the game - right now.

I am working on the outside now. repair/paint/cpo - ect....

But my question is - Are the there any fixes or upgrades you guys recommend to "bullet proof" my tron.

It has the original power sup. and has the original battery to save high scores (still works!)

Do they run hot? Do they need a fan?

Here is a picture so far.

Thanks guys
 

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First thing you do is take back door off your machine, back your ass up good and close to the opening and feel that instant tugging coupled with the violent sucking noise as your wallet disappears into the dark abyss within your cabinet. Welcome to Tron my friend! Honestly, if it's working i'd change out the battery on your power supply board and leave it alone. If it aint broke don't screw around with it much unless you're ready to peel back a few franklin's
 
The trons I've had have been pretty reliable. But since I want them to last as long as possible I rebuilt the linear power board and replaced the large caps on the main power supply. Other than that all else I did was cosmetic. Haven't even capped or rebuilt the monitor yet. Looks good so no real need. A lot of folks replace the ribbon cables on the MCR boards but if you are not having issues there is no need IMO.
 
Ditto on the battery. Get it out of there. However, then you'll either need to replace it (lots of info out there on how to do it) to save high scores, or put in a switcher. The switcher will make a low-grade hum in the background...however, since I already bought one before I knew about these issues, I just installed it anyway. The hum doesn't really bother me, and since I always have other noises going on in my basement, I don't even notice it. It's no worse than the fans that are in some games. Otherwise, I'd do a cap kit and call it a day. You could replace a bunch of stuff, as previously mentioned, but there's really no sense in doing it if it's working fine....don't waste your money, because you're going to spend at least $500 just doing cosmetics. And make sure you just replace everything cosmetically...if you just do part of it, the stuff you don't replace will drive you crazy. Get everything from Phoenix Arcade...and the B-side art is just fine...
 
Kevlar on the outside of the cabinet should make it plenty bulletproof. Sounds expensive though.
 
From the looks of that cabinet, you are going to have to take that thing down to bare wood. With your time to restore, the high cost of the art and parts package for that game, Chris is right, hang on to your wallet. When you're done, it will probably cost you around $2k. Have fun! :)
 
First thing you do is take back door off your machine, back your ass up good and close to the opening and feel that instant tugging coupled with the violent sucking noise as your wallet disappears into the dark abyss within your cabinet.

This is quite possibly one of the most honest quotes I've read on this site regarding restorations. Funny stuff.
 
First thing you do is take back door off your machine, back your ass up good and close to the opening and feel that instant tugging coupled with the violent sucking noise as your wallet disappears into the dark abyss within your cabinet.


LOL!! Classic!!! :laugh:
 
Tron is one of those games that requires a lot of ching to make it look nice and be reliable at the same time. You'll find out quickly what your commitment level is when the first $500 is gone just for the artwork. From this point on, the tugging and sucking really kicks In and doesn't stop till you're hollowed out up to the throat. This is a fun and challenging resto, enjoy it but know that you probably won,t be happy until you've reached the thousand dollar mark.
 
Tron is one of those games that requires a lot of ching to make it look nice and be reliable at the same time. You'll find out quickly what your commitment level is when the first $500 is gone just for the artwork. From this point on, the tugging and sucking really kicks In and doesn't stop till you're hollowed out up to the throat. This is a fun and challenging resto, enjoy it but know that you probably won,t be happy until you've reached the thousand dollar mark.

You can do it for $650 if you paid $25 for it to begin with :)
I got lucky and the board worked too.
 
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