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Installing A High Score Save Kit (In A Donkey Kong Cabinet)

Tim Peterson — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 22:30:47 +0000

When arcade cabinets first arrived on the scene, players would pump tons of money into their favorite machines to see if they could get the high score. Unfortunately, many of the arcade cabinets at the time would not save the high scores when the machine was powered off. This was mainly due to the limited […]

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Installing A 412-in-1 Multigame Board (In A JAMMA Cabinet)

Jonathan Leung — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 22:30:33 +0000

JAMMA wired cabinets have been a staple in the coin-op industry ever since the standard was created. The main benefit that JAMMA brought to the arcade landscape was the ability to switch in and out different game boards without the need to completely rewire cabinets. This allowed operators to switch out the games at their […]

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Troubleshooting Light Gun Issues

Tim Peterson — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 22:30:21 +0000

While joysticks and buttons are the most common form of player controls on arcade games, many different types of controls have gained popularity over the years. One of the more recent innovations in video game controls is the light gun. Light guns were very popular in the early mechanical coin-operated machines of the 1920s and […]

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Replacing A Control Panel Overlay

Tim Peterson — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:30:27 +0000

Of the many parts of an arcade cabinet, control panels definitely take the most abuse. Gamers mashing on buttons, kids randomly pulling on joysticks and the general passage of time are just some of the hazards that can contribute to control panel wear and tear. Fortunately there are many companies out there that print reproduction […]

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Installing A Multicade Upgrade Kit (For Pac Man Cabinets)

Tim Peterson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:30:36 +0000

Multicade boards have become quite popular over the last few years. Many of you have probably even thought about installing a multicade board in an arcade cabinet you currently own. Unfortunately, installing a multicade board in most classic arcade cabinets can be quite a hassle. Wiring/Rewiring harnesses and installing power supplies can significantly change the […]

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Repairing Monitor Collapse Issues

Tim Peterson — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:30:14 +0000

If you’ve worked with arcade games for any length of time, you’ve probably come across your fair share of monitor issues. One of the more common problems we see with arcade monitors is known as screen collapse. In this post, we will discuss how to repair monitors that are experiencing screen collapse issues. Repairing Monitor […]

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Checking A Monitor Tube

Tim Peterson — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:30:02 +0000

Even though most monitor issues can be traced back to the chassis, there may be some instances where the tube is at fault. Missing colors, color smearing or screen blurring are just some of the symptoms that might indicate a bad monitor tube. In this post, we will discuss how check a monitor tube and […]

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Inspecting An Arcade Board

Tim Peterson — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:30:19 +0000

Troubleshooting board (or PCB) issues might just be the toughest part of arcade repair. While many board repairs require sophisticated equipment, there are some simple things you can check before sending your board off to a qualified professional. In this post, we will discuss how to inspect and identify problems with an arcade board before […]

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Working With Nintendo Arcade Games

Tim Peterson — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:30:04 +0000

While most standard arcade games run 120 VAC to the various parts inside the cabinet, Nintendo arcade games are somewhat different. Nintendo is a Japanese company and as such uses the Japanese AC voltage specification which is 100 VAC. This difference may seem small at first glance but it can wreak havoc on your repair […]

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Replacing An Arcade Monitor

Tim Peterson — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:30:57 +0000

As we’ve talked about in our previous posts, most arcade monitors can be fixed just by repairing the chassis; however, there are some instances where you need to replace the monitor in your arcade game entirely. Cracked neck and screen burn are just some of the reasons that might lead you to consider this option. […]

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