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Installing Artwork On An Arcade Cabinet
by Tim Peterson | Cabinets & Artwork | 1 Comment
Just like with many things in this world, age is typically not kind to arcade cabinets. Dents and scratches appear from the barrage of players “enjoying” the game, the wood starts to swell or
Installing A Multicade Upgrade Kit (For Pac Man Cabinets)
by Tim Peterson | Advanced | 2 Comments
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
Troubleshooting Games That Are Playing Blind
by Tim Peterson | Expert | No Comments
Many of the questions that we receive involve arcade games that are playing blind. Playing blind refers to a particular troubleshooting symptom where you can hear sound coming from the game but the screen
Swapping Boards In A JAMMA Cabinet
by Tim Peterson | Board / PCB | No Comments
When troubleshooting an arcade game, you might get to a point where you start to suspect that your board has issues. Swapping in a tested, working board in JAMMA wired cabinets is an easy
Connecting Ground Wires On A Control Panel
by Tim Peterson | Control Panel | No Comments
When an individual button or joystick direction stops working properly, we tend to blame the problem on bad wiring or a faulty switch. When several buttons and/or joysticks stop responding, the problem can usually
Repairing Monitor Collapse Issues
by Tim Peterson | Advanced | 4 Comments
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
Checking A Monitor Tube
by Tim Peterson | Advanced | 4 Comments
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
Inspecting An Arcade Board
by Tim Peterson | Advanced | No Comments
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
Installing A Push Button
by Tim Peterson | Control Panel | No Comments
If you’ve played many arcade games in your time, you’ve probably noticed that not every game uses the same amount of buttons. For instance, fighting games such as Street Fighter 2 are known for
Replacing A Power Cord
by Tim Peterson | Intermediate | 2 Comments
While replacing a plug on a power cord can fix some issues, there might be times when you find that the cord itself is causing problems. Frayed and exposed cords can lead to inconsistent
