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Arcade Machine Restoration Monitors

2013-02-21T11:23:14Z

Dezbaz:

'''TV & Monitor Picture Tubes, Power Supplies & Scan Circuits.'''

RMIT School of Electrotechnology, for Electronics Technicians.

CATHODE RAY TUBES & THEIR ADJUSTMENTS.

Note: I did not write this myself.

If any active member wants a copy of it, send me a PM.

Please add to this if need be. By Dezbaz. '''VECTOR MONITORS'''
Types of vector monitors as found in Atari's arcade machines. Amplifone Colour, Wells Gardner K6100 Colour. In Sega machines: G08 colour, or cinematronics monitors. In LAI Machines: B&W LAI-KZ-20XYB Chassis, in Atari: B&W G05-801, G05-802, G05-805, 19V2000

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Anatomy of a CRT Monitor By Dezbaz
In the last few days I found a few TVs with broken necks, So I decided to dissect them and document the results if anyone is interested

CRT is Cathode Ray Tube, AKA: Monitor / TV / Screen / Tube

I firstly was trying to understand how it all works myself, and now I see how amazing it is they ever got these to work

So, I got an 8 Pin from a 15" TV. Someone had stolen the yoke for scrap metal, so I kicked the neck off the screen and took it
Then I found a 110 degree 25" CRT which was cleanly broken off at the neck, with the yoke intact
I would like to do this with a B&W one day, if I ever see one getting trashed

12 Pin, 25", 110 Degree CRT (With an Amplifone Repro Neck board on it)
[[File:CRT_Anatomy-06.jpg|200px|thumb|centre|]]
The 3 guns are aimed perfectly through these holes as shown
[[File:CRT_Anatomy-04.jpg|200px|thumb|centre|]]
See the convergence strip held on the Yoke (See pic above - Black Writing)
[[File:CRT_Anatomy-12.jpg|200px|thumb|centre|]]
The funny thing about that little strip, how did it get there? Did they remove the yoke, meaning convergence had to be started again? Maybe it was slipped under, which is why it fell off so easy?? We will never know

So knowing the guns are next to one another may help us understand convergence. Since the beams run almost parallel until they reach the centre of the screen, you can see how a convergence strip (a MU Metal strip) can effect certain colors only, when converging. Also you can see how Green is in the centre and harder to control

There is a lot going on, so I wanted to know what all the pieces were in the neck of the CRT. This pic shows some of the visible levels as viewed from inside the tube.
[[File:CRT_Anatomy-03.jpg|200px|thumb|centre|]]
This pic below shows the (insert correct name of the part here) which would press against the glass (On the opposite side as the adode) and cause the HV potential to be felt here and at the metal it's connected to.
[[File:CRT_Anatomy-07.jpg|200px|thumb|centre|]]
Here are the locations of everything (Heater resistance of this one is 2.2 ohms
[[File:CRT_Anatomy-13.jpg|200px|thumb|centre|]]

Arcade Machine Restoration Monitors

2013-02-21T11:21:48Z

Dezbaz:

'''TV & Monitor Picture Tubes, Power Supplies & Scan Circuits.'''

RMIT School of Electrotechnology, for Electronics Technicians.

CATHODE RAY TUBES & THEIR ADJUSTMENTS.

Note: I did not write this myself.

If any active member wants a copy of it, send me a PM.

Please add to this if need be. By Dezbaz. '''VECTOR MONITORS'''
Types of vector monitors as found in Atari's arcade machines. Amplifone Colour, Wells Gardner K6100 Colour. In Sega machines: G08 colour, or cinematronics monitors. In LAI Machines: B&W LAI-KZ-20XYB Chassis, in Atari: B&W G05-801, G05-802, G05-805, 19V2000

......................................................

Anatomy of a CRT Monitor
In the last few days I found a few TVs with broken necks, So I decided to dissect them and document the results if anyone is interested

CRT is Cathode Ray Tube, AKA: Monitor / TV / Screen / Tube

I firstly was trying to understand how it all works myself, and now I see how amazing it is they ever got these to work

So, I got an 8 Pin from a 15" TV. Someone had stolen the yoke for scrap metal, so I kicked the neck off the screen and took it
Then I found a 110 degree 25" CRT which was cleanly broken off at the neck, with the yoke intact
I would like to do this with a B&W one day, if I ever see one getting trashed

12 Pin, 25", 110 Degree CRT (With an Amplifone Repro Neck board on it)
[[File:CRT_Anatomy-06.jpg|200px|thumb|centre|]]
The 3 guns are aimed perfectly through these holes as shown
[[File:CRT_Anatomy-04.jpg|200px|thumb|centre|]]
See the convergence strip held on the Yoke (See pic above - Black Writing)
[[File:CRT_Anatomy-12.jpg|200px|thumb|centre|]]
The funny thing about that little strip, how did it get there? Did they remove the yoke, meaning convergence had to be started again? Maybe it was slipped under, which is why it fell off so easy?? We will never know

So knowing the guns are next to one another may help us understand convergence. Since the beams run almost parallel until they reach the centre of the screen, you can see how a convergence strip (a MU Metal strip) can effect certain colors only, when converging. Also you can see how Green is in the centre and harder to control

There is a lot going on, so I wanted to know what all the pieces were in the neck of the CRT. This pic shows some of the visible levels as viewed from inside the tube.
[[File:CRT_Anatomy-03.jpg|200px|thumb|centre|]]
This pic below shows the (insert correct name of the part here) which would press against the glass (On the opposite side as the adode) and cause the HV potential to be felt here and at the metal it's connected to.
[[File:CRT_Anatomy-07.jpg|200px|thumb|centre|]]
Here are the locations of everything (Heater resistance of this one is 2.2 ohms
[[File:CRT_Anatomy-13.jpg|200px|thumb|centre|]]

File:CRT Anatomy-13.jpg

2013-02-21T11:20:26Z

Dezbaz:

File:CRT Anatomy-07.jpg

2013-02-21T11:19:05Z

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File:CRT Anatomy-03.jpg

2013-02-21T11:17:27Z

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File:CRT Anatomy-12.jpg

2013-02-21T11:16:48Z

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File:CRT Anatomy-04.jpg

2013-02-21T11:05:19Z

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File:CRT Anatomy-06.jpg

2013-02-21T11:03:29Z

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Arcade Machine Restoration Monitors

2012-09-11T12:48:14Z

Dezbaz: Partly added info for future formatting

Arcade Machine Restoration Cabinet

2012-09-11T12:38:11Z

Dezbaz: Links and details to be added, along with correct punctuation and paragraphing

SPOTTERS GUIDE - What is that cab ?
Cabinet Structure
Mains Electrical
- Safety Considerations
- Earthing
- Fusing
- Harnesses
DC and Game Harnesses
Cabling types and capacities
Connectors - manufacturers, series, suppliers, tooling

Feel free to edit
'''PACMAN, MS PACMAN COCKTAIL CABINET PLANS''', by dezbaz
Dedicated cocktail machines and Kyle Linstrom's plans were great, but the monitor was attached to the hinging top, which was attached to one side.
A new version was devised and added to [aussie arcade] in Metric format
The plans have been released here
pics are available with cut lists
Woodgrain versions are also available so the grains all run the right way
Hinged control panels are used to allow for switching to 8 way games easily, as the dedicated control panels were fixed down.

Tools needed to build a cabinet are
1. xx
2. xx
3. xx
4. xx
5. xx

a tutorial is available to make 8 x cabinet glass top clips

Arcade Machine Restoration Cabinet

2012-09-11T12:34:42Z

Dezbaz:

Arcade Machine Restoration Cabinet

2012-09-11T12:33:39Z

Dezbaz:

SPOTTERS GUIDE - What is that cab ?
Cabinet Structure
Mains Electrical
- Safety Considerations
- Earthing
- Fusing
- Harnesses
DC and Game Harnesses
Cabling types and capacities
Connectors - manufacturers, series, suppliers, tooling

Feel free to edit
PACMAN, MS PACMAN COCKTAIL CABINET PLANS, by dezbaz
Dedicated cocktail machines and Kyle Linstrom's plans were gret, but the monitor was attached to the hinging top, which was attached to one side.
A new version was devised and added to aussie arcade in Metric format
The plans have been released here
pics are available with cut lists
Woodgrain versions are also available so the grains all run the right way
Hinged control panels are used to allow for switching to 8 way games easily, as the dedicated control panels were fixed down.

Arcade Machine Restoration Cabinet

2012-08-08T12:47:51Z

Dezbaz: Blanked the page

Arcade Machine Restoration Cabinet

2012-08-08T12:47:03Z

Dezbaz:

If you have ever wanted to build an arcade cocktail machine just like the Pacman / Ms Pacman cabinets from the past then you are in the right place

These plans started as a mere conversion to Metric for Aussie Arcaders, but led to a complete re-think and re-design so the monitor stays fixed when the cabinet is opened.

Here is the result

'''UPDATED 01 AUG 2009'''

[[Fully Converted set of Metric Pac / Ms Pac Cocktail Cabinet Plans]]

Based on KYLE'S LINSTROMES PLANS ''HERE''[http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade_cabinet_plans.shtml#Kyle_PacMan] Which actually use a 1 INCH THICK TOP, so that's why the top is NOT on this initial cut schedule.
* * * * IF you want to use a 16mm thick top, then cut the sheet to 1828 x 1220 FIRST * * * * Use the 600 x 1200 offcut piece for the top

The layout was re-arranged for easier use on a bench saw - So if entirely using a jigsaw, the old layout will work fine for you

The straight red lines are the cuts

'''METRIC Cut Schedule'''

[[File:http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/pac-cab-whole-sheet-metricAltCut-FINAL.jpg]]

If using wood grain use this sheet [URL="http://www.aussiearcade.com.au/showpost.php?p=245952&postcount=10"]here[/URL]

[B]Top of cabinet converted to metric[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page01-Top.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page01-Top-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]CP's and legs on base and Brackets to Metric[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page02-CP&BASE.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page02-CP&BASE-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]Sides and main base to Metric[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page03-Sides-Base.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page03-Sides-Base-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B][COLOR="Red"]Updated 10-Jan-2009[/COLOR][/B]

[B]Whole Cabinet Numbered[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page04-Whole-Numbered.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page04-Whole-Numbered-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]Material List[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page05-MaterialsList.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page05-MaterialsListSM.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Arcade Machine Restoration Cabinet

2012-08-08T12:45:36Z

Dezbaz:

If you have ever wanted to build an arcade cocktail machine just like the Pacman / Ms Pacman cabinets from the past then you are in the right place

These plans started as a mere conversion to Metric for Aussie Arcaders, but led to a complete re-think and re-design so the monitor stays fixed when the cabinet is opened.

Here is the result

'''UPDATED 01 AUG 2009'''

[[Fully Converted set of Metric Pac / Ms Pac Cocktail Cabinet Plans]]

Based on KYLE'S LINSTROMES PLANS ''HERE''[http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade_cabinet_plans.shtml#Kyle_PacMan] Which actually use a 1 INCH THICK TOP, so that's why the top is NOT on this initial cut schedule.[/COLOR]
* * * * IF you want to use a 16mm thick top, then cut the sheet to 1828 x 1220 FIRST * * * * Use the 600 x 1200 offcut piece for the top

[COLOR="Blue"]The layout was re-arranged for easier use on a bench saw - So if entirely using a jigsaw, the old layout will work fine for you[/COLOR]

The straight red lines are the cuts

[B]METRIC Cut Schedule[/B]

CLICK TO ENLARGE
[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/pac-cab-whole-sheet-metricAltCut-FINAL.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/pac-cab-whole-sheet-metricAltCut-FINALsm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

If using wood grain use this sheet [URL="http://www.aussiearcade.com.au/showpost.php?p=245952&postcount=10"]here[/URL]

[B]Top of cabinet converted to metric[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page01-Top.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page01-Top-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]CP's and legs on base and Brackets to Metric[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page02-CP&BASE.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page02-CP&BASE-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]Sides and main base to Metric[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page03-Sides-Base.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page03-Sides-Base-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B][COLOR="Red"]Updated 10-Jan-2009[/COLOR][/B]

[B]Whole Cabinet Numbered[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page04-Whole-Numbered.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page04-Whole-Numbered-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]Material List[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page05-MaterialsList.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page05-MaterialsListSM.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Arcade Machine Restoration Cabinet

2012-08-08T12:44:41Z

Dezbaz:

If you have ever wanted to build an arcade cocktail machine just like the Pacman / Ms Pacman cabinets from the past then you are in the right place

These plans started as a mere conversion to Metric for Aussie Arcaders, but led to a complete re-think and re-design so the monitor stays fixed when the cabinet is opened.

Here is the result

'''UPDATED 01 AUG 2009'''

[[Fully Converted set of Metric Pac / Ms Pac Cocktail Cabinet Plans]]

Based on KYLE'S LINSTROMES PLANS [http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade_cabinet_plans.shtml#Kyle_PacMan] Which actually use a 1 INCH THICK TOP, so that's why the top is NOT on this initial cut schedule.[/COLOR]
* * * * IF you want to use a 16mm thick top, then cut the sheet to 1828 x 1220 FIRST * * * * Use the 600 x 1200 offcut piece for the top

[COLOR="Blue"]The layout was re-arranged for easier use on a bench saw - So if entirely using a jigsaw, the old layout will work fine for you[/COLOR]

The straight red lines are the cuts

[B]METRIC Cut Schedule[/B]

CLICK TO ENLARGE
[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/pac-cab-whole-sheet-metricAltCut-FINAL.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/pac-cab-whole-sheet-metricAltCut-FINALsm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

If using wood grain use this sheet [URL="http://www.aussiearcade.com.au/showpost.php?p=245952&postcount=10"]here[/URL]

[B]Top of cabinet converted to metric[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page01-Top.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page01-Top-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]CP's and legs on base and Brackets to Metric[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page02-CP&BASE.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page02-CP&BASE-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]Sides and main base to Metric[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page03-Sides-Base.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page03-Sides-Base-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B][COLOR="Red"]Updated 10-Jan-2009[/COLOR][/B]

[B]Whole Cabinet Numbered[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page04-Whole-Numbered.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page04-Whole-Numbered-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]Material List[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page05-MaterialsList.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page05-MaterialsListSM.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Arcade Machine Restoration Cabinet

2012-08-08T12:42:58Z

Dezbaz: Created page with "If you have ever wanted to build an arcade cocktail machine just like the Pacman / Ms Pacman cabinets from the past then you are in the right place These plans started as a m..."

If you have ever wanted to build an arcade cocktail machine just like the Pacman / Ms Pacman cabinets from the past then you are in the right place

These plans started as a mere conversion to Metric for Aussie Arcaders, but led to a complete re-think and re-design so the monitor stays fixed when the cabinet is opened.

Here is the result

[COLOR="Red"][B]UPDATED 01 AUG 2009[/B][/COLOR]

[U]Fully Converted set of Metric Pac / Ms Pac Cocktail Cabinet Plans
[/U]

Based on KYLE'S LINSTROMES PLANS [URL="http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade_cabinet_plans.shtml#Kyle_PacMan"]HERE[/URL] Which actually use a 1 INCH THICK TOP, so that's why the top is NOT on this initial cut schedule.[/COLOR]
* * * * IF you want to use a 16mm thick top, then cut the sheet to 1828 x 1220 FIRST * * * * Use the 600 x 1200 offcut piece for the top

[COLOR="Blue"]The layout was re-arranged for easier use on a bench saw - So if entirely using a jigsaw, the old layout will work fine for you[/COLOR]

The straight red lines are the cuts

[B]METRIC Cut Schedule[/B]

CLICK TO ENLARGE
[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/pac-cab-whole-sheet-metricAltCut-FINAL.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/pac-cab-whole-sheet-metricAltCut-FINALsm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

If using wood grain use this sheet [URL="http://www.aussiearcade.com.au/showpost.php?p=245952&postcount=10"]here[/URL]

[B]Top of cabinet converted to metric[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page01-Top.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page01-Top-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]CP's and legs on base and Brackets to Metric[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page02-CP&BASE.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page02-CP&BASE-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]Sides and main base to Metric[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page03-Sides-Base.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page03-Sides-Base-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B][COLOR="Red"]Updated 10-Jan-2009[/COLOR][/B]

[B]Whole Cabinet Numbered[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page04-Whole-Numbered.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page04-Whole-Numbered-sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]Material List[/B]

[URL="http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page05-MaterialsList.jpg"][IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~getderrick/MsPacCabPlansRevamped-DB-Page05-MaterialsListSM.jpg[/IMG][/URL]