Re: Remanufacturing FAQ

Howdy,

It would seem to be in our (the collecting community) best interest to provide
as much assistance as possible in the areas of restoration. The more games
available, then, well, you do the math.

I'm working on a step-by-step guide to the restoration of a game. I started
using my Asteroids and documented everything I did. I took the whole game apart,
cleaned and painted, and re-assembed it.

I would love to be able to document side-art repair, CPO creation/installation,
and other such restoration topics.

I intend to expand this document as I work on other machines and get involved in
other aspects of restoration.

Would there be enough interest to create new PCB designs for deflection boards,
power supplies, etc.? If there are some already available, please post them and
I'll shut up... : )

        - Matt

"Ozdemir, Steven S, GOVMK" wrote:

> G'day folks,
>
> I think the collecting community has evolved enough (along with the
> technology) to merit a FAQ on how to remanufacture game cabinets. My main
> reason for writing FAQs was always to draw more people into experimenting in
> a particular area of the hobby. Remanufacturing cabinet/CPO artwork seems
> to be an apt topic for the next couple years.
>
> Just my two cents...
>
> Steve Ozdemir
> sozdemir@att.com
>
> ps - What I'd really like to see is a new, universal XY monitor for $500.
> But that's a significantly more difficult remanufacturing project than
> cabinet/CPO artwork.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Commander Dave [mailto:david@hiwaay.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 7:49 AM
> To: vectorlist@lists.cc.utexas.edu
> Subject: Re: Quantum cpo? Re: Tempest CPO Art Differences
>
> I had done some work to see if there was a FAQ or to get some input on the
> creation
> of a FAQ from the experiences of people that had done it in the past. If I
> remember
> correctly, I didn't get even one response. I think I did talk to a few
> people (via
> email) about how they did theirs, but it was very basic information they
> provided.
> Due to the lack of response, I dropped it.
>
> I would be interested in helping create a FAQ if one does not exist. I am
> currently
> working on restoration tecniques on the games I have at home, including side
> art
> reproduction and/or repair (!), CPO, Marquee, etc. Things are moving very
> slow,
> however, to a serious lack of funds.
>
> Anyway, just wanted to give you my expeirences searching for repro
> information. Feel
> free to contact me if someone wants to share info and create a rough FAQ.
>
> -Commander Dave
>
> Matthew Sell wrote:
>
> > Does somebody have a FAQ or HOW-TO list for having Repro CPOs produced?
> >
> > I've got a Battlezone with a flawless control panel (thanks XY Vids!) that
> could
> > be a prototype for an overlay.
> >
> > I guess I'm not sure where to start and how to approach this whole
> project.
> >
> > - Matt
> >
> > MKDUD@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > > In a message dated 9/2/99 7:50:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> Robot2084@aol.com
> > > writes:
> > >
> > > << There was someone who was doing a Quantum cpo. He even took
> everyone's
> > > serial #'s down. Not just from the cabinet but from their pcbs as
> well.
> > > That was quite awhile back. Any word from this guy?
> > > >>
> > >
> > > This was me. I'm sorry, but I've been so damn busy with work, that I
> haven't
> > > had a chance to do much with it. I'm reluctant to send mine out to be
> scanned
> > > (no offense to anyone on this, and not to brag, but look at the May
> issue of
> > > Gameroom magazine...). I'm planning on having someone scan mine (with a
> ton
> > > of scans, from every possible angle) with a really good flatbed and
> handheld
> > > scanner. Then, perhaps one of the "overlay masters" can go to work on
> it.
> > > Again, I'm sorry this project hasn't really gone too far yet, I just
> haven't
> > > had the time lately.
> > >
> > > TTYL,
> > > MK
> >
> > --
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> >
> > This program is sold by weight, not by volume.
> > Some settling of code may have occurred during shipment.
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> > If you are not satisfied, promptly return any unused portion for refund.

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NOTICE:
This program is sold by weight, not by volume.
Some settling of code may have occurred during shipment.
Always shake and recompile before using.
Refrigerate after use.
Expiration date and plant code are stamped in the registry.
If you are not satisfied, promptly return any unused portion for refund.