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« on: August 13, 2016, 04:41:36 pm »

Hey guys!
Today I picked up a centipede from Ramair1997, who was very generous in giving it to me as a project.
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The first Thing i have decided to look at is the control panel.
I will need to order some trackball parts to begin with, its pretty much gone.


I want to get the game cleaned up and running first, I am going to worry about cosmetics later.
Any tips and help would be greatly appreciated!
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2016, 04:48:10 pm »

To-Do list:
Control Panel
  • Rebuild trackball
  • Clean & test buttons
Cabinet
  • Clean thoroughly
  • Replace power cable
Monitor
  • Recap
  • Replace flyback
Other
  • Clean / repair board
  • Replace ARII power supply
  • Order new marquee, bracket, and light
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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2016, 02:04:36 pm »

Thought there was some messed up cardboard in the bottom, upon closer inspection it appears to be barely identifiable as a long since deceased rat.
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« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2016, 09:00:38 pm »

If you wanted to...for those rollers, you could try soaking them in white vinegar over night and seeing how well it cleans them up. Then try soaking the bearings in a penetrating oil like PB Blaster or something. Although it would be quicker/easier to buy new rollers and bearings.
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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2016, 09:06:02 pm »

They were so bad, I already chunked 'em; bearings were completely seized up.
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« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2016, 09:40:00 pm »

Good start man!
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« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2016, 10:17:33 pm »


Control panel / buttons cleaned up a bit.
Simple Green is waaaayyyy better than trying to use Windex.
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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2016, 08:52:15 pm »

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« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2016, 08:23:13 pm »

good start!
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« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2016, 07:56:16 pm »

the first one is always special ;)

looking good!
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« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2016, 03:17:24 pm »

Sorry I haven't updated you guys in a while, haven't been able to do a whole lot because of school.
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« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2016, 04:03:06 pm »

Nice work so far.
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« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2017, 04:33:54 pm »

Alright, should probably update you guys.
Right now, I am in the process of moving, so in order to finish this project, I will need to disassemble the cabinet. This also works out because I need to cut a new side anyway.
I've figured up that it is gonna take about $350 in parts to finish, I was debating whether to MAME the cab, but I decided it would be more feasible to just finish the restoration.
Parts List:
 Side Art & CPO                                       ~ $165
 Horiz Width Coil & HOT for G07                ~ $16 
 Power Cord, Bridge Rectifier, Fuse holders ~ $20
 Marquee & Upper bracket                        ~ $50
 New PCB                                                ~ $30
 Lumber                                                  ~ $40
                                                             = 321 + S/H

In the meantime, any advice on disassembly? Also, what type of lumber should do the job best?
Thanks!
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« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2017, 07:48:57 pm »

Personaly I would stay away from MDF and use Good one side 3/4 plywood. It may not be the original material but it will survive a little water and your lungs will thank you for not using the MDF/Malamine.
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« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2017, 05:59:05 pm »

Cleaned the bottom of the cab with some bleach and simple green.
Still has some dark stains, but the dirt and rat stuff are gone pretty much.


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