VertexGuy
Well-known member
There are so many machines out there just waiting to be restored , Many in need of a new power supply or rebuild.
Now even though you can rebuild the original, or maybe the original still works.
You would wanna have the option to use a more reliable newer tech power source.
Or maybe one to assist the original.
Almost all of my classics still have the stock PSU boards , but i kinda gave it some
thought mainly because id like to run my machines more often .
Ive lost one machine to a fire so far due to a failed power supply and transformer.
Only left the house for 4 mins and thats all it took.
I know arcadeshop and a few other places offer adaptors and such but ive seen people
just splice them in with regular crimp connectors.
I search youtube and google for any archives or how to's on how
to splice in a modern switcher to replace or assist oldschool power supply units
and i can find any sites or vids.
The one machine i wouldnt mind doing first would be space invaders but im sure
other machines can benifit from it just the same.
If anybody knows of a walkthrough site with different machines getting heart transplants
with modern switchers or can add a guide to the restoration section that would be very helpful . Again some machines found in the wild are already missing AR boards or power supply transformers.
Now even though you can rebuild the original, or maybe the original still works.
You would wanna have the option to use a more reliable newer tech power source.
Or maybe one to assist the original.
Almost all of my classics still have the stock PSU boards , but i kinda gave it some
thought mainly because id like to run my machines more often .
Ive lost one machine to a fire so far due to a failed power supply and transformer.
Only left the house for 4 mins and thats all it took.
I know arcadeshop and a few other places offer adaptors and such but ive seen people
just splice them in with regular crimp connectors.
I search youtube and google for any archives or how to's on how
to splice in a modern switcher to replace or assist oldschool power supply units
and i can find any sites or vids.
The one machine i wouldnt mind doing first would be space invaders but im sure
other machines can benifit from it just the same.
If anybody knows of a walkthrough site with different machines getting heart transplants
with modern switchers or can add a guide to the restoration section that would be very helpful . Again some machines found in the wild are already missing AR boards or power supply transformers.



