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Checking A Classic Power Supply

by Tim Peterson | Advanced | 6 Comments

While switching power supplies are the standard in newer arcade games, classics such as Ms. Pac Man and Centipede originally had non-switching, linear power supplies that can be quite intimidating at first glance. These

Getting Familiar With The JAMMA Standard

by Tim Peterson | Intermediate | 6 Comments

Back when arcade games first came out every game had a different wiring scheme which made trying to swap a board from one game to another a very difficult task. This problem compelled the

Replacing A Plug On A Power Cord

by Tim Peterson | Intermediate | 3 Comments

When you get your arcade game home for the first time, you might notice that your power plug is in rough shape. Frayed wires, loose connections and missing ground prongs are just some of

Installing A Fan In An Arcade Cabinet

by Tim Peterson | Intermediate | 2 Comments

With most current arcade games being powered by computers, arcade cabinets can get quite hot these days. Making sure that you have adequate cooling in your cabinet can help prevent your game from overheating.

Replacing Lights In An Arcade Cabinet

by Tim Peterson | Intermediate | 1 Comment

While marquee and coin lights do not effect the gameplay of an arcade game, they do provide a more authentic arcade atmosphere and experience. In this post, we will discuss the steps that you

Installing A Molex Connector

by Tim Peterson | Intermediate | 1 Comment

Molex connectors can provide a handy way to easily remove or replace items (such as a monitor chassis or control panel) without rewiring. In this post, we’ll discuss how to install a Molex connector

Checking And Replacing A Power Supply

by Tim Peterson | Intermediate | 13 Comments

Power supplies are a great starting point if you are trying to troubleshoot problems with your arcade machine. Bad voltage can cause a variety of problems that can sometimes be mistaken for a bad