Re: Asteroids GO5 help

From: Tom McClintock <tomm_at_mgcap.com>
Date: Wed Oct 02 2002 - 15:33:32 EDT

Ron wrote:

> Here is what I have done. After blowing f102 again, I removed it, unplugged
> P500 from the deflection board, and powered up. I checked for dc across
> pins 6 and 7 and got 40.3v. F102 does not blow with P500 unplugged. Does
> this mean the problem is in the EHT cage?

Yes, your HV cage is drawing too much current and blowing F102. You could always
start with a cap kit :)

> I am also unsure of discharging the tube. I have read that you need to use
> resistors to insure you won't damage something in the EHT cage. Is this
> correct?

Yes, this is correct.

http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/tech/bw_vector_monitor_faq.pdf

tm

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