After scoring a converted Tempest in Feb (Shinobi conversion), and then getting an empty Tempest cab from sohchx and slowly locating parts for it, I've finally managed to score a complete Tempest. But, as many have reported on here with their machines, on power-up the 1 and 2 player lights stay lit, and nothing comes up on the screen. The game has neck glow, but the light on the deflector board is on (I'm assuming it's for spot killer).
After researching on the site here, I know common problems include the fuse holder on the power brick, as well as issues with the ARII board so, I'm working through those issues now.
The seller said he owned it for over a year, just turned it on one day after it was working fine and............. it went into the state it's in now. He didn't work on games like we do so, it sat and sat until he decided to unload it.
It's got the Willis CP overlay on it, and I have an original overlay on my project Tempest so, I'll need to figure out what I'm going to do.
I can't wait to get it breathing again, but wanted to share the good news! Pics as soon as I can get to taking them!
After researching on the site here, I know common problems include the fuse holder on the power brick, as well as issues with the ARII board so, I'm working through those issues now.
The seller said he owned it for over a year, just turned it on one day after it was working fine and............. it went into the state it's in now. He didn't work on games like we do so, it sat and sat until he decided to unload it.
It's got the Willis CP overlay on it, and I have an original overlay on my project Tempest so, I'll need to figure out what I'm going to do.
I can't wait to get it breathing again, but wanted to share the good news! Pics as soon as I can get to taking them!
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