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*[http://homearcade.org/BBBB/buildit.html I Want To Build A Game] Bob Roberts' Article On Cabinet Wiring
 
*[http://homearcade.org/BBBB/buildit.html I Want To Build A Game] Bob Roberts' Article On Cabinet Wiring
 
*[http://www.marvin3m.com/restore/index1.htm This Old Pinball - Restoring Arcade and Pinball Games]
 
*[http://www.marvin3m.com/restore/index1.htm This Old Pinball - Restoring Arcade and Pinball Games]
*[http://www.rgvac.com/restoration.asp prOk's Restoration Page] Painting / Paint Codes / Stencils / CP Restoration
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*[http://www.rgvac.com/restoration.asp prOk's Restoration Page]  
*[http://girasoli.org/?p=104#more-104 Too Many Holes On That Control Panel ?]
 
*[http://www.multigame.com/cp.html Another "Too Many Holes" Page]
 
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/tech/repair.shtml PCB Repair Tips]
 
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/repairs/index.html Mike's Arcade Game Repair Logs] Also loads of manuals / dips / pinouts
 
 
*[http://homearcade.org/BBBB/helppage.html Big Bear's Bulletin Board (Articles By Bob Roberts)]
 
*[http://homearcade.org/BBBB/helppage.html Big Bear's Bulletin Board (Articles By Bob Roberts)]
*[http://www.arcadecollecting.com/dead/dead.html Suicide Battery Info]
 
 
*[http://www.ionpool.net IONPool.net] Loads of technical info
 
*[http://www.ionpool.net IONPool.net] Loads of technical info
 
*[http://arcarc.xmission.com ARCade ARChive] Huge archive of arcade-related goodies
 
*[http://arcarc.xmission.com ARCade ARChive] Huge archive of arcade-related goodies
 
*[http://www.vectorlist.org VectorList Archives]
 
*[http://www.vectorlist.org VectorList Archives]
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*[http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.video.arcade.collecting rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (RGVAC)]
 
*[http://www.randyfromm.com Randy Fromm's Site]
 
*[http://www.randyfromm.com Randy Fromm's Site]
 
*[http://www.arcadecollecting.com/ ArcadeCollecting.com]
 
*[http://www.arcadecollecting.com/ ArcadeCollecting.com]
*[http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.video.arcade.collecting rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (RGVAC)]
 
 
*[http://www.arcaderestoration.com Arcade Restoration Workshop]
 
*[http://www.arcaderestoration.com Arcade Restoration Workshop]
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*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/ Tony's Café]
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*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/tech/repair.shtml PCB Repair Tips]
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*[http://gls1electronics.com/ GLS1 Electronics - Board Repair Services]
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==Cabinet Restoration==
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*[http://girasoli.org/?p=104#more-104 Too Many Holes On That Control Panel ?]
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*[http://www.multigame.com/cp.html Another "Too Many Holes" Page]
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*[http://www.rgvac.com/restoration.asp?projid=19 Prok's Control Panel Restoration Page]
 
*[http://www.wizzesworkshop.com/cart/missilecmd.asp Installing a replacement overlay]
 
*[http://www.wizzesworkshop.com/cart/missilecmd.asp Installing a replacement overlay]
*[http://gls1electronics.com/ GLS1 Electronics - Board Repair Services]
 
*[http://www.2coinsperplay.com/Tech/Video/repairs/Repair%20Log.html 2CoinsPerPlay Repair Logs]
 
*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/ Tony's Café] Good repair logs and tips
 
  
==Game Manuals And Schematics==
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==Game Manuals, Schematics and Repair Logs==
 
In addition to the dedicated sites below, manuals and schematics for many games may be found by looking the game up on [http://www.klov.com/ KLOV] and checking the listing for links to the manuals. These manuals are typically hosted on arcadedocs.com, which is not available as a dedicated site pending a relaunch.
 
In addition to the dedicated sites below, manuals and schematics for many games may be found by looking the game up on [http://www.klov.com/ KLOV] and checking the listing for links to the manuals. These manuals are typically hosted on arcadedocs.com, which is not available as a dedicated site pending a relaunch.
  
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*[http://www.seuservice.com/manuals.html More Sega Manuals]
 
*[http://www.seuservice.com/manuals.html More Sega Manuals]
 
*[http://www.brentradio.com/DipsAndPins.htm Dipswitch Settings And Pinouts] BrentRadio.com
 
*[http://www.brentradio.com/DipsAndPins.htm Dipswitch Settings And Pinouts] BrentRadio.com
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*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/repairs/index.html Mike's Arcade Game Repair Logs] Also loads of manuals / dips / pinouts
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*[http://www.2coinsperplay.com/Tech/Video/repairs/Repair%20Log.html 2CoinsPerPlay Repair Logs]
  
 
==Game-Specific Resources==
 
==Game-Specific Resources==
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*[http://ppclone.blogspot.com/ Pole Position Clone Project]
 
*[http://ppclone.blogspot.com/ Pole Position Clone Project]
 
*[http://www.brentradio.com/SpaceInvaders.htm Space Invaders]
 
*[http://www.brentradio.com/SpaceInvaders.htm Space Invaders]
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*[http://www.arcadecollecting.com/dead/dead.html Suicide Battery Info]
 
*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/?p=202#more-202 Fixing the Lighting Effects in EDOT] Lighting in an Environmental Discs Of Tron cabinet
 
*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/?p=202#more-202 Fixing the Lighting Effects in EDOT] Lighting in an Environmental Discs Of Tron cabinet
 
*[http://www.robotron-2084.co.uk/ Williams on robotron-2084.co.uk] Technical info for various Williams vids, using 4164 RAM, 8-way stick in Sinistar
 
*[http://www.robotron-2084.co.uk/ Williams on robotron-2084.co.uk] Technical info for various Williams vids, using 4164 RAM, 8-way stick in Sinistar
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*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/?p=265#more-265 Straightening A Curl On A WG4600] nifty fix to an annoying problem
 
*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/?p=265#more-265 Straightening A Curl On A WG4600] nifty fix to an annoying problem
 
*[http://homearcade.org/BBBB/yoke.html Yoke Flipping]
 
*[http://homearcade.org/BBBB/yoke.html Yoke Flipping]
 
  
 
==Multigames, Game Enhancements and JAMMA Adapters==
 
==Multigames, Game Enhancements and JAMMA Adapters==

Revision as of 17:41, 24 June 2007


If you have an old arcade cabinet that you might want to restore (perhaps after reading the notes on converting a cabinet), you might be wondering how to do this. While restoration of cabinets might seem daunting, it can be very rewarding to own a real arcade cabinet.

General Resources

Luckily you are not on your own, this wiki can still help on topics like hooking up controls or JAMMA boards. There is even more help available via the BYOAC forums or other websites on this topic. See this list below for a collection of arcade restoration links:

Cabinet Restoration

Game Manuals, Schematics and Repair Logs

In addition to the dedicated sites below, manuals and schematics for many games may be found by looking the game up on KLOV and checking the listing for links to the manuals. These manuals are typically hosted on arcadedocs.com, which is not available as a dedicated site pending a relaunch.

Game-Specific Resources

Monitor Repairs

Multigames, Game Enhancements and JAMMA Adapters

Some enterprising folks have developed add-on kits that can augment the functionality of original video games. Multigames allow original game boards to play other games in addition to the original. Game enhancements include High Score saving, free play and other gameplay enhancements. Some of these kits are actively stocked by vendors and some may require some hunting to find. JAMMA Adapters allow you to easily connect your old game PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) to a JAMMA-wired cabinet or Supergun. Adapters for many common games are available from a number of vendors

The list of links below is far from exhaustive and you should check with individual vendors to see if a kit or adapter is available for your game.

See Also