Todays Free Find

[Mike Doyle]

I hooked up my multi-meter to both sides of the fuses and they are seeing 110v... On the other side of the transformer I am getting nothing.. I disconnected the plug from the transformer to 3 main boards and could not get any readings from any of the plugs...

I have no idea of where to get the right transformer...

Sorry, I am such a newbie...

Thanks,

Chris

I'll say this much, that's an important game so tread on the cautious side as you're working to repair it. Keep it original and see if you can get another local collector to give you a hand troubleshooting.

Oh, one more thing- transformers almost never go bad unless they're decepticons (J/K) so the trouble is likely ahead of the transformer in circuit.

 

[avidgeek]

Agree with Mike D on this one.... You've got yourself a special game to watch over. Get that thing working so you can bring to CAX in 2010.

 

[Walkamo]

Agree with Mike D on this one.... You've got yourself a special game to watch over. Get that thing working so you can bring to CAX in 2010.

OK,

Now you guys have me all geeked out about getting this thing working..

I broke out the multi-meter and took a couple measurements... I get voltage on one side of the transformer and nothing on the other side (connector to the PCBs).. See pic..

Any help?

 

[YieArKade]

Check out the marvin3m.com/arcade website and email him. He might be familiar with what you have.

 

[metahugh]

I hooked up my multi-meter to both sides of the fuses and they are seeing 110v... On the other side of the transformer I am getting nothing.. I disconnected the plug from the transformer to 3 main boards and could not get any readings from any of the plugs...

I have no idea of where to get the right transformer...

Sorry, I am such a newbie...

Thanks,

Chris

If you are seeing voltage across the fuse (red lead on one end and black on the other end of a fuse) then the fuse is blown. You should see zero volts.

If you put your black lead to ground and the red on either end and you see voltage then the fuse is fine.

 

[avidgeek]

If you are seeing voltage across the fuse (red lead on one end and black on the other end of a fuse) then the fuse is blown. You should see zero volts.

If you put your black lead to ground and the red on either end and you see voltage then the fuse is fine.

Wouldn't a continuity check on a fuse determine the same thing? Just curious.

 

[That80sGuy]

Do you know what TV show or movie the game may have been used as a prop in? That would be neat to know.

 

[metahugh]

Wouldn't a continuity check on a fuse determine the same thing? Just curious.

Yup but if you are checking in circuit with the game on a continuity check will blow something up

you should always check fuses out of circuit.

 

[avidgeek]

Yup but if you are checking in circuit with the game on a continuity check will blow something up

you should always check fuses out of circuit.

Good to know. I only do continuity when game is off. Don't wanna let the smoke out.

 

[Walkamo]

Good to know. I only do continuity when game is off. Don't wanna let the smoke out.

Thanks for all of the info.. I will be able to spend some time tonight.... I will report back with what I find...

Thanks,

Chris

 

[mhanlen1]

It's really cool you found something so rare. I hope you get it working.

 

[Walkamo]

If you are seeing voltage across the fuse (red lead on one end and black on the other end of a fuse) then the fuse is blown. You should see zero volts.

If you put your black lead to ground and the red on either end and you see voltage then the fuse is fine.

OK,

So I took the fuses out and did a continuity check..They are fine... I used a basic AC meter on one side of the transformer and it lit up... I connect it to the other side of the transformer and nothing... I believe the transformer is bad..

Looking at the owner's manual everything runs off of 12v and 5v.. Could I just use a Jamma power supply and wire it up manually?

Is there anyone in So Cal that may be able to offer a hand?

Thanks,

Chris