Discovering issues with "finished" games (start of a 3 day weekend repair log inside)
It is finally cool here in central Texas and it is past time to dive into the garage for some cleaning and organizing. Right off the bat I found a bunch of little problems with my garage crew. Time to see how much I can get done in three days.
Xybots, Assault, and Toobin all needed replacement rear fan covers. I had some old server fan covers that looked nice (done).
Xybots rear needs to be sanded and painted black. I thought I had addressed the water damage to this cab long ago, but it seems I am not done yet.
Toobin's waterfall was stuck, traced the problem down to rubbing wires, moved 'em around (done).
Assault has a crushed JAMMA connector...barely serviceable. The game is playable, but this needs to be cut out and replaced.
My SFII Champion Ed. conversion developed board problems. I fixed that with spare parts and my EPROM burner. At power up, I noticed the red is being overdriven, so that gets pulled out next. It still needs a coin door.
I have hopes to find a small gutted cab to rehab and turn into a working conversion game. This year has been especially light on anything arcade related and I'd like to change that. Since it is near Halloween, I have a soft spot towards making a Splatterhouse conversion on a shoestring budget. Easy, simple, horizontal JAMMA, and I think an art package has been made. Heck I have the board and a K4600 that's sitting around. I'd love to see the Japan flyer turned into side art. Stupid idea?
It is finally cool here in central Texas and it is past time to dive into the garage for some cleaning and organizing. Right off the bat I found a bunch of little problems with my garage crew. Time to see how much I can get done in three days.
Xybots, Assault, and Toobin all needed replacement rear fan covers. I had some old server fan covers that looked nice (done).
Xybots rear needs to be sanded and painted black. I thought I had addressed the water damage to this cab long ago, but it seems I am not done yet.
Toobin's waterfall was stuck, traced the problem down to rubbing wires, moved 'em around (done).
Assault has a crushed JAMMA connector...barely serviceable. The game is playable, but this needs to be cut out and replaced.
My SFII Champion Ed. conversion developed board problems. I fixed that with spare parts and my EPROM burner. At power up, I noticed the red is being overdriven, so that gets pulled out next. It still needs a coin door.
I have hopes to find a small gutted cab to rehab and turn into a working conversion game. This year has been especially light on anything arcade related and I'd like to change that. Since it is near Halloween, I have a soft spot towards making a Splatterhouse conversion on a shoestring budget. Easy, simple, horizontal JAMMA, and I think an art package has been made. Heck I have the board and a K4600 that's sitting around. I'd love to see the Japan flyer turned into side art. Stupid idea?