Galaxian cap list

If you are referring to the monitor, you first need to identify to us what chassis model you have. And you should ask this in the monitor section.


If you are referring the actual game PCB, then you'll probably have to get it from the game manual...
 
Not the monitor...just recapped the 4600, lookin' good. I need it for the gameboard.....
 
I don't recall there being very many electrolytic caps on game PCB. Can't you just write the values down, get the caps, then replace them one at a time?
 
Does anyone have a Galaxian cap list & map?

You will probably just have to build your own list. I have not seen one for Galaxian. Bob Roberts sells them for more common games like Galaga, Pac-man, etc. But Galaxian doesn't seem to be as popular. Just look at the manual / Schematics package to create your own.

-VJ
 
One day I'll make up kits for these...

I have a bunch of the 10,000uf caps and will make complete kits... but, I have other irons in the fire first.

Galaxian
2 10,000uf 10v Axial
1 47uf 10v Axial
1 470uf 16v Axial
1 2200uf 25v Axial
1 10uf 25v Axial
1 330uf 16v Axial
 
One day I'll make up kits for these...

I have a bunch of the 10,000uf caps and will make complete kits... but, I have other irons in the fire first.

Galaxian
2 10,000uf 10v Axial
1 47uf 10v Axial
1 470uf 16v Axial
1 2200uf 25v Axial
1 10uf 25v Axial
1 330uf 16v Axial

I went ahead and made a basic map. I did count 2 10uf 25V caps on the A002 and B002 boards.

Edit: I updated with identifiers that match the following numbers.

Code:
Galaxian
1)	2	10,000uf	10v	Axial
2)	1	47uf	        10v	Axial
3)	1	470uf	        16v	Axial
4)	1	2200uf	        25v	Axial
5)	2	10uf	        25v	Axial
6)	1	330uf	        16v	Axial

Anyone want to check my work?

-VJ
 

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I've never figured out why people need a map, unless it's for boards that have no part designators silk-screened on the board?

if your board has designators, and you have parts, and you have a list, you can install a cap kit.

I get all my caps out and line them up in order of value, then pull a cap and replace it with the same value. I usually start on one corner and work my way around. The only time I even look at the list is if the value I pull doesn't seem to match anything I have. Then I check the designator, then the list, before I put in the new cap. And I'll probably find the schematic to make sure which value is correct, too. The only time I've ever used a map is when I expect a polarity marking and can't read it for some reason...
 
I've never figured out why people need a map, unless it's for boards that have no part designators silk-screened on the board?

if your board has designators, and you have parts, and you have a list, you can install a cap kit.

I get all my caps out and line them up in order of value, then pull a cap and replace it with the same value. I usually start on one corner and work my way around. The only time I even look at the list is if the value I pull doesn't seem to match anything I have. Then I check the designator, then the list, before I put in the new cap. And I'll probably find the schematic to make sure which value is correct, too. The only time I've ever used a map is when I expect a polarity marking and can't read it for some reason...

I'm with you Mod, I don't use the maps myself. I was bored so I figured I would help a brother out. Plus I figured Channelmanic could use it if he wanted too when he put together a cap kit.

-VJ
 
For what it's worth, I think Cap Maps are there for newbies and lazy people who think they can fix something forever by changing one - and only one - cap, and they can't figure out how to locate it, so they need a cheat sheet.

Not referencing anyone specifically, of course....
 
For what it's worth, I think Cap Maps are there for newbies and lazy people who think they can fix something forever by changing one - and only one - cap, and they can't figure out how to locate it, so they need a cheat sheet.

Not referencing anyone specifically, of course....

It is nice to have one with the kit for both an inventory of what should be included, and if you cannot read one of the values you still know where it should go. In general I do agree with you though. Figuring out what goes where from looking at the board layout in the manual provides more long term benefit to the person doing the work. Especially if they are not familiar with schematics, it is always good to cross reference the layout to the schematic to get a better understanding of where things are in the design.
 
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