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So now I own an Arkanoid - it's my first machine - pretty exciting!
See attached images below but I found a Destron/GDI sticker on the coin box inside - I think this was formerly a Slither machine.
Not a huge Arkanoid fan (though having a lot of fun with it) I think this is a good candidate for a 60 in 1 - I ordered this from highscoresaves.com:
60 IN 1 CLASSIC ARCADE JAMMA MULTIGAME MULTICADE KITJAMMA PCB ARCADE GAME CONVERSION KIT
I know I have a lot of cleaning to do but feel free to take a look at the pics, any thoughts/advice is more than welcome.
It's hard to know where to begin but here are some things I see/questions I have:
1. I do not have a key(s) for the locks on the coin door and the back panel - back panel was able to come off with a screwdriver.
2. Toggle power switch on the top? Is this normal for arcade machines or was this added after the fact?
3. The sides are cover with a textured vinyl(?) that has been spray painted - there are a few big dings - I would love to repaint this cabinet at some point - will I have to tear off all of that covering - and, simple ideas to touch in up in the short term?
4. Marquee needs a light
5. Coin reject buttons are worn and I think need bulbs as well
6. CP is filthy and needs to be disassembled and cleaned
7. That AC power cable needs to be fixed and replaced with a three prong grounded plug
Just kind of thinking out loud here - so great to have a machine - any thoughts/suggestions are welcome - thought this was a good machine to get my feet wet and learn a few things about repair/refurbishment.
Cheers!
See attached images below but I found a Destron/GDI sticker on the coin box inside - I think this was formerly a Slither machine.
Not a huge Arkanoid fan (though having a lot of fun with it) I think this is a good candidate for a 60 in 1 - I ordered this from highscoresaves.com:
60 IN 1 CLASSIC ARCADE JAMMA MULTIGAME MULTICADE KITJAMMA PCB ARCADE GAME CONVERSION KIT
I know I have a lot of cleaning to do but feel free to take a look at the pics, any thoughts/advice is more than welcome.
It's hard to know where to begin but here are some things I see/questions I have:
1. I do not have a key(s) for the locks on the coin door and the back panel - back panel was able to come off with a screwdriver.
2. Toggle power switch on the top? Is this normal for arcade machines or was this added after the fact?
3. The sides are cover with a textured vinyl(?) that has been spray painted - there are a few big dings - I would love to repaint this cabinet at some point - will I have to tear off all of that covering - and, simple ideas to touch in up in the short term?
4. Marquee needs a light
5. Coin reject buttons are worn and I think need bulbs as well
6. CP is filthy and needs to be disassembled and cleaned
7. That AC power cable needs to be fixed and replaced with a three prong grounded plug
Just kind of thinking out loud here - so great to have a machine - any thoughts/suggestions are welcome - thought this was a good machine to get my feet wet and learn a few things about repair/refurbishment.
Cheers!