Intermediate Archive
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.
Adjusting An Arcade Monitor
by Tim Peterson | Intermediate | 52 Comments
When you start troubleshooting your arcade monitor, remember to always start off with the simple fixes before moving on to the more complex ones. Many of us want to install a cap kit before
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
Replacing A Coin Door Lock
by Tim Peterson | Intermediate | 1 Comment
So you just bought your first game from the arcade auction but it’s locked and their was no key provided. You might be tempted to just pry the door open but that usually tears
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
Cleaning A Pinball Machine
by Tim Peterson | Intermediate | 6 Comments
When you find pinball machines for sale in your local area, quite often they are in rough shape. The rubber rings might be broke, the ball might get stuck when you play it, and
Wiring A Push Button
by Tim Peterson | Control Panel | 1 Comment
Wiring a push button can be a useful skill especially if you have just had a button stop working on you. In this post, we will discuss the different ways that you can wire
Adjusting A Coin Mech
by Tim Peterson | Intermediate | 6 Comments
We know that many of you are hobbyist and are probably not too concerned about whether or not your coin mechs are working. If you’ve ever thought about owning your own arcade or starting
