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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 [http://forum.arcadecontrols.com BYOAC forums] or other websites on this topic. See this list below for a collection of arcade restoration links:

*[http://www.arcaderestoration.com/index.asp?OPT=3&CBT=5 Guide To Restorations] Introductory Article On Restoration (tips, tools, etc.)
*[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.rgvac.com/restoration.asp prOk's Restoration Page]
*[http://homearcade.org/BBBB/helppage.html Big Bear's Bulletin Board (Articles By Bob Roberts)]
*[http://www.ionpool.net IONPool.net] Loads of technical info
*[http://arcarc.xmission.com ARCade ARChive] Huge archive of arcade-related goodies
*[http://www.vectorlist.org VectorList Archives]
*[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.arcadecollecting.com/ ArcadeCollecting.com]
*[http://www.arcaderestoration.com Arcade Restoration Workshop]
*[http://www.arcaderepairtips.com Arcade Repair Tips] Articles, Podcasts About Repairing Arcade Machines
*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/ Tony's Café]

==Cabinet Restoration==
The following a links to various articles concerning the repair of cabinet parts. [[Bondo]] is an excellent material for use in repairing damaged wood in cabinets.
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgeQMeCWGWI Bondo Video Tutorial] By Sparky of Sparky's Pinball Regenerations and MAACA fame
*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/?p=104 Too Many Holes On That Control Panel ?]
*[http://www.multigame.com/cp.html Another "Too Many Holes" Page]
*[http://www.rgvac.com/blog/control-panel-restoration pr0k's Control Panel Restoration Page]
*[http://www.wizzesworkshop.com/cart/missilecmd.asp Installing a replacement overlay]
*[http://www.gamestencils.com/index.php?crn=205&rn=459&action=show_detail pr0k's Stencilling Guide]
*[http://www.gamestencils.com/index.php?sc_page=41 pr0k's Paint Codes For Classic Cabinets]
*[http://www.appolo.com/colorcodes/color_codes.htm More Paint Codes For Some Classic Cabinets]
*[http://www.arcaderestoration.com/index.asp?OPT=3&DATA=322&CBT=4 Coin Door Restoration]
*[http://retroblast.arcadecontrols.com/articles/coindoorrestore.html Restoring Coin Doors]
*[http://www.instructables.com/id/Refurbishing_an_old_arcade_coin_door Peale's Coin Door Refurbishing Instructable]
*[http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/ Electrolytic Rust Removal. A non-destructive process for removing, even reversing, rust on metal parts.]
*[http://www.gamestencils.com/index.php?sc_page=44 pr0k's Restoration Essentials]

==Board Repairs and Repair Logs==
The following a links to various articles concerning the repair of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/MaacaSparky#p/u/19/L2gQV4mMSRw Multimeter Tutorial] By Sparky of Sparky's Pinball Regenerations and MAACA fame
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/tech/repair.shtml PCB Repair Tips]
*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=EE1EE3CF96A9D290 Atari Edge Connector Repair Video] By KLOVer bitslicer
*[http://www.arcadecomponents.com/page/page/3620482.htm ArcadeComponents.com Repair Logs]
*[http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?board=19.0 channelmaniac's Old School Repair Logs]
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/repairs/index.html Mike's Arcade Game Repair Logs] Also loads of manuals / dips / pinouts
*[http://www.2coinsperplay.com/Tech/Video/repairs/Repair%20Log.html 2CoinsPerPlay Repair Logs]
*[http://www.ukvac.com/tech/techlog.htm UKVAC's Technical Logs]
*[http://www.coinop.org/Repair/ Coinop.org's Repair Logs]
*[http://www.vectorlist.org/ Vectorlist Archives]

==Game Manuals, Schematics==
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.

*[http://www.basementarcade.com/arcade/library/manualentrey.html Basement Arcade]
*[http://www.gamemanuals.net/ Game Manuals Archive]
*[http://www.crazykong.com Crazy Kong]
*[http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/ARCADE Arcade Manuals on TextFiles.com]
*[http://arcarc.xmission.com/ Manuals and Schematics on ArcadeArchive]
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/manuals.html Manuals On Mike's Arcade]
*[http://www.tamdb.net/ The Arcade Manual Database]
*[http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Horizon/2253/ Jim Skilskyj's Manual Archive] English, Japanese, Italian and more
*[http://www.geocities.com/jskils1/arcade.html Arcade Connection]
*[http://www.namco.co.uk/bandainamcogames/technical-manuals/namco.html Namco Manuals]
*[http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182586 NeoGeo MVS RAM Locations]
*[http://playchoice.riemen.net/rep_manuals.html Nintendo Playchoice and VS System Manuals]
*[http://www.segatotalsolutions.com/manuals.php Sega Manuals]
*[http://www.seuservice.com/manuals.html More Sega Manuals]
*[http://www.segaarcade.com/archive Still More Sega Manuals]
*[http://www.j-h-amusement.com/GameManuals_13.html J&H Amusement - Game Manuals] PDF Manuals for 8 - Line Games, Boards and Printers
*[http://www.jrok.com/schem.html jrok's Schematics Page]
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/manuals.html Mike's Arcade Manuals]
*[http://files.arcadecontrols.com/categories.php?cat_id=1 BYOAC File Repository] Manuals, schematics, pinouts, dips
*[http://service.globalvr.com/alpha.asp GlobalVR Service Documents]
*[http://www.tokensonly.com/william-arkush-video-game-data-books/ William Arkush Video Game Data Books] hosted by Tokens Only
*[http://www.archive.org/details/arcademanuals Arcade Manual Archive] hosted by archive.org

==Game-Specific Resources==
*[http://www.coinop.org/kb_dl.aspx/KB/pinouts/arkanoid.txt Arkanoid Pinouts] (many flavours)
*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/asteroidtech/asteroidsrepair.html Asteroids Repair Encyclopedia]
*[http://gls1electronics.com/atari/asteroids/asteroids_troubleshooting_notes.htm Asteroids PCB Troubleshooting Notes]
*[http://www.atarifootball.com Atari Football Restoration]
*[http://www.elektronforge.com/AdjustAtariPS.htm Atari Power Supply Testing/Adjustment]
*[http://www.elektronforge.com/AudioRegs.htm Atari Regulator/Audio Application Guide]
*[http://www.ukvac.com/tech/techs/Defender.htm Defender]
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/tech/dk/ Donkey Kong]
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/tech/dkj/ Donkey Kong Jr.]
*[http://www.arcadeshop.com/galaga/galaga.htm Galaga]
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/repairs/galaga.html Galaga]
*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/gauntlet/main.html Gauntlet Hackers Page]
*[http://www.jrok.com/project/gallag/gallag_color_correction.htm Correcting The Colors On Gallag]
*[http://www.jrok.com/project/nebbee/nebbee_color_correction.htm Correcting The Colors On Nebulous Bee]
*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/williams/ranger_repair_log.html Joust / Robotron] Repair logs from Mike Ranger (aka Gravitar), *Williams guru
*[http://www.biltronix.com/qdc4.html Omega Race Dead Zone] wysiwyg's new encoder
*[http://lawnmowerman.rotheblog.com Lawnmower Man's Pac-Man Pages] updated and hosted on Rotheblog
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/pacfix.html Pac-Man]
*[http://www.arcadegameover.com/pactrouble.html Pac-Man] Troubleshooting By Picture
*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/pac_man/Pac-Man_guide_v1.0.pdf Pac-Man Repair Guide] (PDF)
*[http://ppclone.blogspot.com/ Pole Position Clone Project]
*[http://www.ostermayer.ch/index.html The Radarscope Pages]
*[http://www.brentradio.com/SpaceInvaders.htm Space Invaders]
*[http://www.elektronforge.com/TestMdwPS.htm How to test a Space Invaders/SI Deluxe Power Supply]
*[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://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.2coinsperplay.com/Tech/Video/repairs/repair%20Logs/Williams/WilliamsHypeFix/RomBoard/ROM%20Board.htm Williams Interactive Troubleshooter on 2CoinsPerPlay]
*[http://arcarc.xmission.com/PDF_Arcade_Williams/ Williams Technical Info And Drawings]
*[http://outerworldarcade.com/arcade/ Cinematronics Technical Info on Outerworld Arcade]
* [[Game-Specific Parts]]

==Monitor Repairs==
*[http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=45137.msg0#new BYOAC Monitor FAQ]
*[http://randyfromm.com/amusements/techdept/ Randy Fromm's Technical Department] Monitor Schematics, More Technical Info With Subscription
*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/capkits/capkits.html Monitor Repair - Bad Caps / Symptoms and CapKit Lists]
*[http://coinop.org/repair/Monitor_TubeSwap.aspx Monitor Repair - Tube Swap]
*[http://www.vidiot.ca/montube.php Monitor Tube list by manufacture and ohms readings. Very helpful tool when swapping monitor CRT's]
*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/?p=265#more-265 Straightening A Curl On A WG4600] nifty fix to an annoying problem
*[http://home.comcast.net/~mtpacifico/_kenskorner/kenskorner.html The Ken Layton Archives]
*[http://homearcade.org/BBBB/yoke.html Yoke Flipping]

==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 (in particular, Clay and Scott are no longer actively making kits for sale). 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.

*[http://www.multigame.com/ESB.HTM Star Wars / ESB Multigame] Clay Cowgill
*[http://www-mtl.mit.edu/~mspaeth/pics/projects/SWESB/swesb.html Star Wars / ESB Multigame] Mark Spaeth
*[http://forums.klov.com/showthread.php?t=34588 Exidy 440 Shooter Multigame] Semiofficial thread at KLOV
*[http://www.multigame.com/tempest.html Tempest Multigame] Clay Cowgill
*[http://www.multigame.com/sega_mul.html Sega Vector Multigame (Star Trek, Space Fury, Tac/Scan, Eliminator, Zektor)] Clay Cowgill
*[http://www.multigame.com/williams.html Multiwilliams] Clay Cowgill
*[http://www.multigame.com/qbert.html Q*Bert Multigame] Clay Cowgill
*[http://www.multigame.com/jamma.html MultiJamma - Switch between multiple JAMMA boards in a single cabinet] Clay Cowgill
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=DBLJAMMA Mike's Double JAMMA adapter] Mike's Arcade
*[http://www.arcademvs.com/ARCADE_ACESSERIOR.htm 4-Way JAMMA Switch] Y-Plus
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?action=url&page=prod/ddk/ddk.html Double Donkey Kong] Scott Brasington
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/mcm/ Missile Command Multigame] Scott Brasington
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/cm/ Multipede] Scott Brasington
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/sim/ Space Invaders Multigame] Scott Brasington
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/adl/ Asteroids Multigame] Scott Brasngton - ''Project Currently On Hold''
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/hs/ High Score Save Kits] Scott Brasington - Asteroids, Battlezone, Congo Bongo, Donkey Kong, DK Jr, DK 3, Frogger, Mario Bros, Popeye, Zaxxon
*[http://www.jrok.com/hardware/wsf/ SYSFPGA Williams Multigame] Defender, StarGate, Robotron, Joust, Blaster, Bubbles, Splat!, Sinistar
*[http://www.jrok.com/sohs/savehs.html Save Our Hi-Scores Project]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWt5myBXZuA Video Tutorial For Making A JAMMA Adapter For Primal Rage]

==Repairing & Cleaning Old Controls==
* [[Yoke_Rebuild]]

==See Also==
* [[Basics]]
* [[Bondo]]
* [[Notes_on_converting_a_cabinet|Converting a Cabinet]]
[[Category:Basics]]
[[Category:Index]]

Ram Controls

2011-03-04T15:58:23Z

CheffoJeffo:

'''WARNING:'''

'''There have been some serious issues, beyond the long-running delivery of the Star Wars yokes. I do not have all of the details yet, but there is a list of $25,000 in orders still outstanding. Details may be found in a couple of threads over at KLOV.'''

[http://http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=172867 Big Thread At KLOV]

'''I (CheffoJeffo) do not recommend placing an order at this time.'''

[http://www.ram-controls.com/ Home Page]

Founded in 2005, [http://www.ram-controls.com RAM Controls] is an arcade parts supplier that specializes in manufacturing reproduction controllers and parts for classic arcade games. The owner of RAM Controls, David Adams, has a lengthy history in the arcade industry. As a child, he was afforded the opportunity of having access to Atari from the inside which gives him a unique perspective. His dad, a design engineer by trade, was often sought after by the Atari executives to handle contract work related to controller design and circuit analysis. David has been an arcade game collector since before most people realized you could even collect them. He's had extensive experience as a repair tech and has amassed an amazing cache of parts and documentation.

In 2003 (before RAM Controls existed), David was able to acquire all of the remaining tooling which was originally owned and used by Atari for pretty much all of the plastic items they ever made, plus a few of the aluminum extrusion items. Midway Games West was shutting down their facility (which was formerly Atari Games up until 2000) and had all of their tooling up for grabs, along with artwork, miscellaneous components and many other items. It was a honest to goodness treasure trove of parts! The stash he picked up included pallets loaded full of plastic injection molds, vacuum forming molds, plastic extrusion molds, aluminum extrusion molds, jigs, rigs and various plates. The tooling alone was enough to fill a 26ft stake-bed truck. While exciting to obtain these items, it was a sad day to see Atari's legacy reduced to a pile of boxes. This cache of original Atari tooling gives RAM Controls a unique opportunity of creating precise near-OEM reproduction parts which has an obvious advantage of cost-savings due to non-existent tooling cost.

David is an active participant on the BYOAC forums, offering the first and best deals on reproduction parts to it's community, including heavily price-cut exclusives on rebuild kits in particular. Additionally, on occasion, David has been known to have freebie giveaways, offering unique and valuable parts to the forum members.

RAM controls was created from the desire of it's owner to have quality parts available for his personal collection of arcade games. With no existing option available, he took it upon himself to create the parts in question. In the last few years, RAM Controls has offered several reproduction items to the community. RAM Controls is well known for it's attention to detail and the amazing quality of it's parts, however there has been extensive ridicule surrounding the lengthy wait for at least one of their projects: the Star Wars yoke controller.

==Major Havoc Roller Controller==
{| align=right
| [[image:MajorHavocRollerFinal01.JPG|thumb|180px|Major Havoc Roller Controller]]
| [[image:MajorHavocRollerFinal02.JPG|thumb|180px|Major Havoc Roller Controller]]
| [[image:MajorHavocRollerFinal03.JPG|thumb|180px|Major Havoc Roller Controller]]
|}
The very first production item from RAM Controls was a reproduction Major Havoc controller, originally designed by James Marous in 2000. He came up with a solid design but, unfortunately, only manufactured a one-off for his own use. A few years later, Mark Davidson of Basement Arcade produced a couple of runs of the same exact design and quickly sold out. David having a personal need for one of these controls and nobody having them available, RAM Controls was conceived overnight. Starting with James original design and making a few modifications, RAM Controls has produced a quality product which has some notable improvements. Until the day the controller was announced, the community had no clue that it was being developed - no details, no warning - it was a complete shock to the community. Years earlier, there had been another reproduction of the Major Havoc roller controller which was great, but the attention to detail, the upgraded materials and, most of all, the translucent roller made RAM Controls version of the reproduction controller an instant hit!

The listed specs on this reproduction item are as follows:
* Steel frame with precision laser cutouts and zinc plating
* Stainless steel shafts
* Stainless steel encoder wheel
* Stainless steel fasteners
* Hard anodized black aluminum top plate
* Translucent roller (made by OEM)
* Lamp assembly mounted underneath
* Happ Controls RED encoder board
* Includes mounting hardware (four #10-24 stainless steel carriage bolts with black oxide coating, four stainless steel locknuts) and two spare lamps.

==Atari Button (Volcano) Cones==
{| align=right
| [[image:AtariCones01.JPG|thumb|180px|Atari Button Cones (all three type)]]
| [[image:AtariCones02.JPG|thumb|180px|Atari Button Cones (tall black) with Non-LED Buttons]]
| [[image:AtariCones03.JPG|thumb|180px|Atari Button Cones (short silver) with LED Buttons]]
|}
The next item(s) offered by RAM Controls was the infamous Atari button cones. Not one type, but all three type: Tall Black, Short Black and Short Silver. Again, without warning, RAM Controls released this reproduction product to the surprise of the community. However, this time, by pure coincidence, another supplier offered one type of button cone (the Tall Black version) at the exact same time. Talk about incredible timing. Anyhow, this situation immediately lead to an all out "war" between this other supplier and one of RAM controls vendors. It's been affectionately referred to as the "cone wars" ever since. It ended fairly quickly, the outcome being LOW prices for anyone who wanted quality button cones.

==Star Wars Yoke Controller==
{| align=right
| [[image:StarWarsYokeKit1.JPG|thumb|180px|Star Wars Standard Rebuild Kit)]]
| [[image:StarWarsYokeKit2.JPG|thumb|180px|Star Wars Deluxe Rebuild Kit]]
| [[image:StarWarsYokeKit3.JPG|thumb|180px|Star Wars Premium Rebuild Kit]]
| [[image:Potentiometers001.JPG|thumb|180px|Custom Made Mil-Spec 5K Potentiometers]]
|}
Started around the same time that the idea for RAM Controls was conceived, the Star Wars yoke project began to form. This was in 2004. A very ambitious goal, RAM Controls took on the job of reproducing the Atari Star Wars yoke controller. Not as a creative-license remake, but an honest to goodness dead-on reproduction of the original controller. This project has been in progress for a very lengthy period of time, but it hasn't been for naught. Several versions of "rebuild" kits have been offered by RAM Controls to help keep existing controllers in good repair while the project continues to be ongoing. RAM Controls even went so far as to hire a company to make extreme-life potentiometers for use in this (and the lunar lander) controller. They turned out better than the original A-B (Allen-Bradley) potentiometer that Atari used.

While everyone is in agreement that the reproduction parts offered are top notch, second to none and possibly better than original, this project has been the centerpiece of many debates, arguments, complaints and mudslinging contests. The sole issue being the length of time it has taken to complete the project. This has been explained as a two-fold answer. The first being a serious issue with the powder coating on the handles which has sent RAM Controls back to the drawing board more than once before determining the culprit being the choice of metal alloy. The second being RAM Controls owner, David, being MIA (on contract job in Australia) at least twice during the timeline of the project which stalled this and every other ongoing project. There was some concern raised about the pre-orders (which was very few to begin with) that money was accepted for the preorders without a product being provided. Everyone who paid for a pre-order has always had the option of getting a refund if they choose not to wait any longer. The offer still stands.

Regardless of any manufacturing problems or associated drama, the project has progressed to the point where all parts have been completed, coated and tested. Assembly has commenced and the wire harnesses are being produced. It's been a long time coming, but this project is close to being released once and for all.

==Missile Command Maxi TrakBall (4½")==
{| align=right
| [[image:MissileCommandMaxiTrakBall01.JPG|thumb|180px|4.5" Ball used on Missile Command Uprights]]
| [[image:MissileCommandMaxiTrakBall02.JPG|thumb|180px|Stainless Steel Shafts for Maxi TrakBall unit]]
|}
RAM Controls makes reproduction Missile Command MAXI Trak-Ball parts.

==Lunar Lander Thrust Controller==
{| align=right
| [[image:LunarLanderRebuildKit1.JPG|thumb|180px|Lunar Lander Standard Rebuild Kit)]]
| [[image:LunarLanderRebuildKit2.JPG|thumb|180px|Lunar Lander Deluxe Rebuild Kit]]
| [[image:LunarLanderHandleWeldment01.JPG|thumb|180px|Lunar Lander Handle Weldments]]
|}
RAM Controls makes reproduction Lunar Lander thrust controller parts.

==720 Rotary Controller, Hall Effect Controller, LOGO Controller, Assault Controller==
{| align=right
| [[image:DualOptoBoardAssembly01.JPG|thumb|180px|720 Dual Opto Board Assembly Line]]
| [[image:HallEffectBoardPile.JPG|thumb|180px|Hall Effect Sensor Boards fresh off from Fabrication]]
| [[image:PivotBalls.JPG|thumb|180px|Pivot Balls for the Atari Joystick Line-up]]
| [[image:Plungers.JPG|thumb|180px|Centering Plungers for the Atari Joystick Line-up]]
|}
RAM Controls makes reproduction parts for the entire line-up of Atari Joysticks (720 Rotary controller, Hall Effect controller, LOGO controller, Assault controller). While none of these whole controller projects have been completed as of yet, RAM Controls has made available a vast selection of reproduction parts to keep existing controllers maintained.

==T-Molding 1½" Star Wars Cockpit & 2¼" Major Havoc / 720==
{| align=right
| [[image:150tmolding02.jpg|thumb|180px|Star Wars Cockpit 1½" T-Molding]]
| [[image:225tmolding02.jpg|thumb|180px|Major Havoc & 720 Degrees 2¼" T-Molding]]
| [[image:225tmolding03.jpg|thumb|180px|Two Pallets of Reproduction T-Molding]]
|}
RAM Controls just released reproduction t-molding in two different flavors. Using the original plastic extrusion dies that Atari originally used to produce their t-molding, RAM Controls had a 10,000ft run of 1½" Star Wars cockpit t-molding and a 10,000ft run of 2¼" Major Havoc/720 Degrees t-molding produced. It was a major undertaking to get the plastic material just right, but it was accomplished. Finally, a real solution to long needed t-molding!

For more information on this project, you can check out their [http://www.ram-controls.com/blog-150tmolding.html Star Wars T-Molding Project BLOG] and their [http://www.ram-controls.com/blog-225tmolding.html Major Havoc & 720 Degrees T-Molding Project BLOG]. It's an interesting read if anything.

{| align=right
| [[image:150tmolding00.jpg|thumb|180px|1½" T-Molding Plastic Extrusion Die]]
| [[image:225tmolding00.jpg|thumb|180px|2¼" T-Molding Plastic Extrusion Die]]
|}

==See Also==
* [[Vendors]]

[[Category:Vendors]]

2010-08-04T11:30:08Z

CheffoJeffo:

[http://arcaderestoparts.com Home Page]

"Welcome! We are a small specialty woodworking shop located in Northwest Ohio. We strive to bring you the closest to factory specification reproduction arcade cabinets we can produce."

Their reproduction stock includes Star Wars cockpits, 20 uprights (including Dragon's Lair and some rare cabs), 3 Atari cabarets and Midway cocktails.

==See Also==
* [[Vendors]]

[[Category:Vendors]]

2009-09-27T13:30:13Z

CheffoJeffo: Added link to the Exidy 440 Multi thread

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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 [http://forum.arcadecontrols.com BYOAC forums] or other websites on this topic. See this list below for a collection of arcade restoration links:

*[http://www.arcaderestoration.com/index.asp?OPT=3&CBT=5 Guide To Restorations] Introductory Article On Restoration (tips, tools, etc.)
*[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.rgvac.com/restoration.asp prOk's Restoration Page]
*[http://homearcade.org/BBBB/helppage.html Big Bear's Bulletin Board (Articles By Bob Roberts)]
*[http://www.ionpool.net IONPool.net] Loads of technical info
*[http://arcarc.xmission.com ARCade ARChive] Huge archive of arcade-related goodies
*[http://www.vectorlist.org VectorList Archives]
*[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.arcadecollecting.com/ ArcadeCollecting.com]
*[http://www.arcaderestoration.com Arcade Restoration Workshop]
*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/ Tony's Café]
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/tech/repair.shtml PCB Repair Tips]
*[http://gls1electronics.com/ GLS1 Electronics - Board Repair Services]

==Cabinet Restoration==
The following a links to various articles concerning the repair of cabinet parts. [[Bondo]] is an excellent material for use in repairing damaged wood in cabinets.
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgeQMeCWGWI Bondo Video Tutorial] By Sparky of Sparky's Pinball Regenerations and MAACA fame
*[http://girasoli.org/arcade/?p=104 Too Many Holes On That Control Panel ?]
*[http://www.multigame.com/cp.html Another "Too Many Holes" Page]
*[http://www.rgvac.com/blog/control-panel-restoration pr0k's Control Panel Restoration Page]
*[http://www.wizzesworkshop.com/cart/missilecmd.asp Installing a replacement overlay]
*[http://www.gamestencils.com/index.php?crn=205&rn=459&action=show_detail pr0k's Stencilling Guide]
*[http://www.gamestencils.com/index.php?sc_page=41 pr0k's Paint Codes For Classic Cabinets]
*[http://www.appolo.com/colorcodes/color_codes.htm More Paint Codes For Some Classic Cabinets]
*[http://www.arcaderestoration.com/index.asp?OPT=3&DATA=322&CBT=4 Coin Door Restoration]
*[http://retroblast.arcadecontrols.com/articles/coindoorrestore.html Restoring Coin Doors]
*[http://www.instructables.com/id/Refurbishing_an_old_arcade_coin_door Peale's Coin Door Refurbishing Instructable]
*[http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/ Electrolytic Rust Removal. A non-destructive process for removing, even reversing, rust on metal parts.]

==Board Repairs and Repair Logs==
The following a links to various articles concerning the repair of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=EE1EE3CF96A9D290 Atari Edge Connector Repair Video] By KLOVer bitslicer
*[http://www.arcadecomponents.com/page/page/3620482.htm ArcadeComponents.com Repair Logs]
*[http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?board=19.0 channelmaniac's Old School Repair Logs]
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/repairs/index.html Mike's Arcade Game Repair Logs] Also loads of manuals / dips / pinouts
*[http://www.2coinsperplay.com/Tech/Video/repairs/Repair%20Log.html 2CoinsPerPlay Repair Logs]
*[http://www.ukvac.com/tech/techlog.htm UKVAC's Technical Logs]
*[http://www.coinop.org/Repair/ Coinop.org's Repair Logs]

==Game Manuals, Schematics==
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.

*[http://www.basementarcade.com/arcade/library/manualentrey.html Basement Arcade]
*[http://www.gamemanuals.net/ Game Manuals Archive]
*[http://www.crazykong.com Crazy Kong]
*[http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/ARCADE Arcade Manuals on TextFiles.com]
*[http://arcarc.xmission.com/ Manuals and Schematics on ArcadeArchive]
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/manuals.html Manuals On Mike's Arcade]
*[http://www.tamdb.net/ The Arcade Manual Database]
*[http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Horizon/2253/ Jim Skilskyj's Manual Archive] English, Japanese, Italian and more
*[http://www.geocities.com/jskils1/arcade.html Arcade Connection]
*[http://www.namco.co.uk/bandainamcogames/technical-manuals/namco.html Namco Manuals]
*[http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182586 NeoGeo MVS RAM Locations]
*[http://playchoice.riemen.net/rep_manuals.html Nintendo Playchoice and VS System Manuals]
*[http://www.segatotalsolutions.com/manuals.php Sega Manuals]
*[http://www.seuservice.com/manuals.html More Sega Manuals]
*[http://www.j-h-amusement.com/GameManuals_13.html J&H Amusement - Game Manuals] PDF Manuals for 8 - Line Games, Boards and Printers
*[http://www.jrok.com/schem.html jrok's Schematics Page]
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/manuals.html Mike's Arcade Manuals]

==Game-Specific Resources==
*[http://www.coinop.org/kb_dl.aspx/KB/pinouts/arkanoid.txt Arkanoid Pinouts] (many flavours)
*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/asteroidtech/asteroidsrepair.html Asteroids Repair Encyclopedia]
*[http://gls1electronics.com/atari/asteroids/asteroids_troubleshooting_notes.htm Asteroids PCB Troubleshooting Notes]
*[http://www.atarifootball.com Atari Football Restoration]
*[http://www.elektronforge.com/AdjustAtariPS.htm Atari Power Supply Testing/Adjustment]
*[http://www.elektronforge.com/AudioRegs.htm Atari Regulator/Audio Application Guide]
*[http://www.ukvac.com/tech/techs/Defender.htm Defender]
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/tech/dk/ Donkey Kong]
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/tech/dkj/ Donkey Kong Jr.]
*[http://www.arcadeshop.com/galaga/galaga.htm Galaga]
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/repairs/galaga.html Galaga]
*[http://www.jrok.com/project/gallag/gallag_color_correction.htm Correcting The Colors On Gallag]
*[http://www.jrok.com/project/nebbee/nebbee_color_correction.htm Correcting The Colors On Nebulous Bee]
*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/williams/ranger_repair_log.html Joust / Robotron] Repair logs from Mike Ranger (aka Gravitar), *Williams guru
*[http://www.biltronix.com/qdc4.html Omega Race Dead Zone] wysiwyg's new encoder
*[http://lawnmowerman.rotheblog.com Lawnmower Man's Pac-Man Pages] updated and hosted on Rotheblog
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/pacfix.html Pac-Man]
*[http://www.arcadegameover.com/pactrouble.html Pac-Man] Troubleshooting By Picture
*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/pac_man/Pac-Man_guide_v1.0.pdf Pac-Man Repair Guide] (PDF)
*[http://ppclone.blogspot.com/ Pole Position Clone Project]
*[http://www.ostermayer.ch/index.html The Radarscope Pages]
*[http://www.brentradio.com/SpaceInvaders.htm Space Invaders]
*[http://www.elektronforge.com/TestMdwPS.htm How to test a Space Invaders/SI Deluxe Power Supply]
*[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://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.2coinsperplay.com/Tech/Video/repairs/repair%20Logs/Williams/WilliamsHypeFix/RomBoard/ROM%20Board.htm Williams Interactive Troubleshooter on 2CoinsPerPlay]
*[http://arcarc.xmission.com/PDF_Arcade_Williams/ Williams Technical Info And Drawings]
*[http://outerworldarcade.com/arcade/ Cinematronics Technical Info on Outerworld Arcade]
* [[Game-Specific Parts]]

==Monitor Repairs==
*[http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=45137.msg0#new BYOAC Monitor FAQ]
*[http://randyfromm.com/amusements/techdept/ Randy Fromm's Technical Department] Monitor Schematics, More Technical Info With Subscription
*[http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/capkits/capkits.html Monitor Repair - Bad Caps / Symptoms and CapKit Lists]
*[http://coinop.org/repair/Monitor_TubeSwap.aspx Monitor Repair - Tube Swap]
*[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]

==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 (in particular, Clay and Scott are no longer actively making kits for sale). 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.

*[http://www.multigame.com/ESB.HTM Star Wars / ESB Multigame] Clay Cowgill
*[http://www-mtl.mit.edu/~mspaeth/pics/projects/SWESB/swesb.html Star Wars / ESB Multigame] Mark Spaeth
*[http://forums.klov.com/showthread.php?t=34588 Exidy 440 Shooter Multigame] Semiofficial thread at KLOV
*[http://www.multigame.com/tempest.html Tempest Multigame] Clay Cowgill
*[http://www.multigame.com/sega_mul.html Sega Vector Multigame (Star Trek, Space Fury, Tac/Scan, Eliminator, Zektor)] Clay Cowgill
*[http://www.multigame.com/williams.html Multiwilliams] Clay Cowgill
*[http://www.multigame.com/qbert.html Q*Bert Multigame] Clay Cowgill
*[http://www.multigame.com/jamma.html MultiJamma - Switch between multiple JAMMA boards in a single cabinet] Clay Cowgill
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=DBLJAMMA Mike's Double JAMMA adapter] Mike's Arcade
*[http://www.arcademvs.com/ARCADE_ACESSERIOR.htm 4-Way JAMMA Switch] Y-Plus
*[http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?action=url&page=prod/ddk/ddk.html Double Donkey Kong] Scott Brasington
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/mcm/ Missile Command Multigame] Scott Brasington
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/cm/ Multipede] Scott Brasington
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/sim/ Space Invaders Multigame] Scott Brasington
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/adl/ Asteroids Multigame] Scott Brasngton - ''Project Currently On Hold''
*[http://www.brasington.org/arcade/hs/ High Score Save Kits] Scott Brasington - Asteroids, Battlezone, Congo Bongo, Donkey Kong, DK Jr, DK 3, Frogger, Mario Bros, Popeye, Zaxxon
*[http://www.jrok.com/hardware/wsf/ SYSFPGA Williams Multigame] Defender, StarGate, Robotron, Joust, Blaster, Bubbles, Splat!, Sinistar
*[http://www.jrok.com/sohs/savehs.html Save Our Hi-Scores Project]

==Repairing & Cleaning Old Controls==
* [[Yoke_Rebuild]]

==See Also==
* [[Basics]]
* [[Bondo]]
* [[Notes_on_converting_a_cabinet|Converting a Cabinet]]
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