I know for a fact that we are not the only TS owners but it sure feels like it!
I purchased a complete set of ROMs to troubleshoot with and receive the same corrupted graphics using the original set or the "fresh" set. In fact I have 2 boardsets and have the same graphics issue on both boardsets using the original or new ROMs........ It make me think that there is something wrong with the cabinet but how could that effect the operation of the game??
I don't think it is the RAM as I have a complete new set of 4116 in both both boardsets.....
I tried swapping the special chips to see if the problem moves but it did not. I have to do a spreadsheet with the "movable" chips and make sure I try all combination's.
BTW, I swapped all the PROMs, as I had a set of those made as well and still have the same issues......
The tee molding on my game is textured, I have begun to restore the cab, as I need to take a break from the electronics of it all, and finished the bottom front. It came out really nice! Next is the interior cleanup and painting, waxing of the side art, (preservation) and swapping of the control panels, I have a spare with 95% perfect overlay but I'll have to swap the optics etc as the good CP does not have the "gutz"..
The monitor should be adjusted using the cross hatch pattern, same as other games, to fill the entire screen.
I have flaking on the bezel so that is need of repair. I was thinking of my options and I think for now, I am going to take the bezel apart and "melt" whats left of the original back onto the glass, then use gloss black to make up for what is missing, that is until someone does a repo (hint hint Rich ;-)
I also bought new fans for the feather feature but will have to replace the feathers first as well as they are over 25 years old and look like it!
As I am now onto my Space Wars monitor troubleshooting, until that enigma has been solved, the TS will have to wait. I can still play it, albeit with the bad signage but it is better than nothing.
Peace
Jeff