Re: Tempest issue

From: Rodger Boots <rlboots2_at_gmail.com>
Date: Tue Jan 25 2011 - 00:40:09 EST

This sounds like the demo mode that is selected by the DIP switch on the
vector generator board at location N13. Switch 7 is probably off and switch
8 on to select free play mode. If switch 1 is on and 2 is off you get demo
mode. Turn switch 2 on and you should be good.

On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 8:15 PM, brett Jacquot <arcadehell1970@yahoo.com>wrote:

> I finally got my tempest built, and it has issues. I bought it from a
> friend, he had it 100% working, took all the guts out, started restoring the
> cab, and lost interest and i purchased it. I put all guts to it, and fire it
> up and here's what's happening.
>
>
>
> 1. No blue color in the monitor
>
> 2. both start buttons are flashing, only player 2 button is responsive.
>
> 3. Once i start a game, it warps in to the first level like normal, then it
> acts like the round is cleared, and just warps to the next level, and
> repeats over and over.
>
>
>
> I cleaned/reseated the edge connectors, and interconnect cables, and no
> change. I suck at pulling and reseating chips, and i also suck at checking
> voltages. I'm sure i probably should try those two first, but i just wanted
> some opinions. thanks! Brett
>
>

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