I bought a Robotron and trying to get in back into '82 form, all original. Had a few questions I was hoping to get some help with since I am still learning. So far I have acquired:
1.) New wiring harness from Dokert (very sweet) have not installed yet.
2.) New PBC and I/O board cables (not installed yet). Will resolder.
3.) New Wico bases.
I need to:
1.) Remove the switching power supply and will do this before installing the new wiring harness. Wondering what exactly I should do. Replace the power supply since it is probably shot? Just wondering why someone would put in the switching supply and if there is anywhere I can get a new PS from. Would rather be safe than sorry.
2.) The fire controller seems to be stuck firing up now, and the other down directions don't work during game play. During the system test when I test the controllers it is registering the down movement, but not the up, even though the down does not work in the game. Does this mean the I/O board is bad?
3.) Was seeing some slight interference lines on the top of the screen then started seeing this: http://youtu.be/GcmwPPn-k_c (shows about 7 seconds in). I have a Robby Roto caberet with a 19 inch monitor... any issues with me swapping this with the Robotron in terms of capatability? The Robotron also has some burn in and the Roto is clean.
Sorry for the lengthy post. Any help would be appreciated. I think I have my work cut out for me.
1.) New wiring harness from Dokert (very sweet) have not installed yet.
2.) New PBC and I/O board cables (not installed yet). Will resolder.
3.) New Wico bases.
I need to:
1.) Remove the switching power supply and will do this before installing the new wiring harness. Wondering what exactly I should do. Replace the power supply since it is probably shot? Just wondering why someone would put in the switching supply and if there is anywhere I can get a new PS from. Would rather be safe than sorry.
2.) The fire controller seems to be stuck firing up now, and the other down directions don't work during game play. During the system test when I test the controllers it is registering the down movement, but not the up, even though the down does not work in the game. Does this mean the I/O board is bad?
3.) Was seeing some slight interference lines on the top of the screen then started seeing this: http://youtu.be/GcmwPPn-k_c (shows about 7 seconds in). I have a Robby Roto caberet with a 19 inch monitor... any issues with me swapping this with the Robotron in terms of capatability? The Robotron also has some burn in and the Roto is clean.
Sorry for the lengthy post. Any help would be appreciated. I think I have my work cut out for me.

