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1  Tech and Marketplace / I need help with my game! - Technical Discussion / Re: Gauntlet Turned X-men W/No Sound! HELP! on: January 16, 2020, 07:43:32 am
So I discussed this cab with John briefly and he suggested throwing a Jamma Pandora box into it. I am intrigued by the idea but not familiar with that piece of gear and there are so many online to purchase I want to be able to weed out the garbage ones.

Any people out there willing to lend some info on there jamma multicade boards, who to buy from and which will work best with my 4P horizontal cab?

Thanks in advance!
2  Tech and Marketplace / I need help with my game! - Technical Discussion / Gauntlet Turned X-men W/No Sound! HELP! on: January 15, 2020, 12:46:50 pm
Hey Guys! I just picked up an Xmen 4P cabinet for $200. No sound but cab and all controls are in good shape. I believe the $200 was well spent but I would like to have either a fully working game or turn this into a multicade. Turns out this cabinet is an original Atari Gauntlet converted many years ago to Jamma.

Should I be looking for a guantlet PCB or just scrap that idea and stick to a multicade? Any help would be appreciated, I wouldn't mind spending another $100 to have this running a 60 in 1 with 4P games on it. I also would consider spending up to $250 to get this back to a gauntlet.

Please help a brother out. Located in Northern Michigan.
3  General Category / Introduce Yourself / Re: Patrick from Michigan on: December 01, 2016, 12:32:44 pm
Hey Howard. Not sure if you were talking about Esquleto but I am from NW michigan, Traverse City to be exact. Long time lover of arcades but just getting into the hobby now with a start of 4 cabs to work on. This will be fun!
4  Arcade and Pinball Discussions / Beginner's Help Corner / Monitor Replacement help!!!!!! on: December 01, 2016, 09:33:24 am
I have 3 games needing monitor repair or replacement

PacMan O.G. Upright
NFL Blitz 2000 Gold
Lethal Enforcers

I see Trinitons on Craigslist for free all the time in my area. Should I consider using them? Should I swap in an LCD in The NFL Blitz?

What are my cheapest options to get them running?

I also have a Capcom bowling that has a bit of burn in so it might be on its way out.

I am kind of diving head first into the hobby right now and would appreciate all the guidance and knowledge this great community can offer!!
5  Arcade and Pinball Discussions / General Arcade and Video Game Discussions / Pole Barn Find! on: November 30, 2016, 10:37:19 pm
Just returned from a pole barn find. Owner of a few arcade routes back in the day and bowling alleys. He said to come take as much as I could fit in my trailer. And for free!!! Now to make sense of my score.

Capcom Bowling - Cabinet in fair condition, supposedly working condition
Pacman - fair condition, partially gutted
Lethal Enforcers, Rough condition, needs some reassembly
NFL Blitz 2000 Gold edition, needs hard drive and new monitor (candidate for LCD upgrade?)

But here is the interesting part. I was also given 2 boxes of spare parts in which I found 4 Williams boards, 2 Joust, a Stargate and another that I cannot identify.

Would love input on where to start with these guys. I would like to get the Pacman up running and possibly keep that as well as the bowling and give the NFL Blitz as a gift. I have no interest in the lethal enforcers other than getting it running as practice in restoring.

I would like to consider selling or trading some of the williams boards to help with costs in repairs. I have heard quite a bit of talk about Stargate but I am not interested in using it.

email me if you want pictures!

patrickallenwest@gmail.com



6  General Category / Introduce Yourself / Re: Patrick from Michigan on: November 28, 2016, 09:12:54 am
Update. I am getting the games this week, either Wednesday or Saturday. Crossing my fingers here. Will post video and photos as it happens. Who has the best prices for gun game parts?
7  General Category / Introduce Yourself / Re: Patrick from Michigan on: November 26, 2016, 11:16:14 pm
Thanks guys. A good friend of mine will be making the trip with me to pick these up! Beer will be involved after the 2.5 hour round trip but I think it will be worth it! Good times. I will take video and post it. maybe john will notice.........
8  General Category / Introduce Yourself / Patrick from Michigan on: November 23, 2016, 05:03:40 pm
Hey guys! New to the forums but I have listened to AO and VGO for years. I am a huge arcade fan but have yet to start a collection. I recently came across a guy who has a bunch of cabinets in a pole barn that he needs removed for free. He said some of them may have minor issues but all have monitors and wiring etc..... The titles are kinda crap.. Area 51, Police Trainer, Lethal Enforcers and possibly a few others. This could be a good starting point. Also I have a background in audio engineering and electronics and my skill set for repair work is pretty high. My woodwork skills are mid-level but I think I can handle it. Wondering what the forums think about this endeavor and if they have any wisdom to shed! thanks in advance! Kiss
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