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Data East Kung Fu Master Arcade Game
Question from Mark: Hello. I recently purchased an original 1984 Data East Kung FU Master arcade game (coin op). Cabinet is in rough shape and I will need a couple of micro switches (specifically the down micro-switch). I have two questions-the volume the game is BLARRING is there a way on this machine to turn down the volume-I looked in the manual and it looks like I can test the sound on each character but not the overall machine. Also, how would you recommend I clean the dust that has accumulated on various components in the cabinet.
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Mark
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Response from Jonathan: Mark,
The best way to adjust the volume in this game might be to wire up a 5k potentiometer between your speakers and the board. I have attached a diagram to help you figure out how to do this. You can get the 5k pot from Bob Roberts at http://www.therealbobroberts.net. Visit the parts page and do a search for “Volume Pot 5K Ohm” and you should find what you need. If you decide to try and install this pot, please let us know if you have any trouble with it.
On cleaning the components in your cabinet, we have a post on Inspecting An Arcade Board that talks a little bit about how to clean PCBs. Of course, you want to vacuum out your cabinet using a Shop Vac or some other tough, industrial vacuum cleaner. We also like using Swiffer clothes to pick up some of the dust on power supplies, transformers and other items in the cabinet that are not circuit boards.
Hope that helps. Thank you for your questions and good luck with your repairs.
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