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Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on December 30, 2006, 06:19:27 PM
Got a *dead* Galaxian cab...

First checkup :

- no electronic parts at all (pcb, monitor, power supply)
- control panel dead and badly modified
- side arts half destroyed on left side, almost fully missing on the other side
- kickplate graphic destroyed and black painted
- T-molding destroyed
- No glass bezel

 :evil:  :evil:  :evil:

Well, nothing to keep  :evil:  :evil:  :evil: have a look a the pictures :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pact1.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pact2.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pact3.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pact4.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pact5.jpg)

Ok, so the job to restore it would requires a lot a of reproduction parts to buy. The major problem are all the artworks to replace.

Hopefully it's a Midway cab', so it'll be the perfect candidat for a PAC MAN conversion.

In term of authenticity, It won't be a problem at all because does a set of Galaxian artwork repro is more 'authentic' than a set of  Pac Mac repro artworks ? Same idea for new t-molding, controls, a new monitor ?
And finally, remember that Midway has been built for both games at the end ( like Dragon's Lair cab and the Space Ace conversion)...

 :roll:  :wink:

So, so let's give that cab a new life now :-)

Hopefully, the wood of that cab is quite good, exept some minor scratch.

First thing to do : having a marquee...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pact6.jpg)

Ok, I'm removing the 'remain' of the galaxian side arts. Here's how I remove it :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pact7.jpg)

Note that it take me few hours for doing the job...

The original artwork was printed on a heavy white vinyl :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pact9.jpg)

I hope the set a Pac Man artworks ordered at www.twobits.com will have the same quality  :?

...OK all is removed on the first side :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pact8.jpg)

I chose to remove the side art sticker  because it started to be detached all alone  :?

Now the other side ...

I wash it first.

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pact10.jpg)

I decide not the remove the sticker like I did on the first side for two reasons :

- the stickers is stronger than the first side, I mean It's seems to be strongly fixed.

- removing the side arts was a pain, even with the hair dry  :?

Great... got a package from US : it comes from TWOBITS  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pact11.jpg)

...and inside of it :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pact12.jpg)

...to continue..  8)
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: arcadefever on December 30, 2006, 07:40:48 PM
nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: Igorstellar on December 30, 2006, 08:01:35 PM
WOW
 :D  :D
do you put this in your cab then?
http://www.arcadeshop.com/multi-pcb/multi-pcb.htm

perhaps this site you know ...but it has indeed a lot of things for the pac man ecc..

http://www.arcadeshop.com/pics/mspac-joystick-with-mounting-plate.jpg
http://www.arcadeshop.com/pics/smoked-plexi.jpg
http://www.arcadeshop.com/pics/ms-pac-ur-panel.jpg
http://www.arcadeshop.com/pics/ms-pac-ur-complete-panel.jpg
http://www.arcadeshop.com/pics/pacman-ur-complete-panel.jpg

http://www.arcadeshop.com/pics/blank-ct-panels.jpg
http://www.arcadeshop.com/pics/b-tmold.jpg
http://www.arcadeshop.com/pics/o-tmold.jpg

 :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D BYEEEEE :D  :D  :D  :D
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: arcadefever on December 31, 2006, 06:15:27 AM
by the way, what are you going to use inside ?

MAME ?
3 in one multi jamma pcb (pac-man,miss pac-man,frogger)
original pcb
bootleg...

 :?:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on December 31, 2006, 08:52:29 AM
Thanks Igor for the link :o

I have already almaost all I need for this project  :o  Thanks also to Fred (ArcadeFever) for sending me parts from US  :wink:

I still need to get a "TEMPERED GLASS MONITOR BEZEL - SILK SCREENED GRAPHICS" ...

Regarding the game, I'll use a true NAMCO pcb  :o

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/namcopcb.jpg)

...features : Pac Man (original from Namco), Pac Man Arrangement... and other GREAT Namco games : Dig Dug (original + arrangement) , Rally-X & New Rally X  :P  :P  :P
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: arcadefever on December 31, 2006, 09:04:26 AM
stop building and read your mail  :lol:  i send you something important $$$$$$$$
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on December 31, 2006, 09:20:51 AM
Quote from: "arcadefever"
stop building and read your mail  :lol:  i send you something important $$$$$$$$


No luck Fred  :cry:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/arcadefever.jpg)

The starting point shows you a Pac Man who's eating to the left, not right...

SO you have to scratch to the left...  :?

But it still may be a winning ticket  :roll:  :wink:

Good luck for the left path  :)
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on December 31, 2006, 09:50:56 AM
OK, back to work  :)  :wink:

Well, transforming that cab in a Pac Man requires some painting adjustment.

The cab will be mostly covered by artworks from twobits, but the top -by exemple- need to be painted in yellow.

In order to have the same 'Pac Man' yellow tone everywhere on the cab, I decide to go to the paint shop and get the EXACT match of the yellow artworks   8)

Let's go  :lol:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/manpac1.jpg)

On location, the seller removes on one corner the protective layer, in order to scan the yellow color under that protective paper :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/manpac2.jpg)

... hail to computers sciences  :P ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/manpac3.jpg)

... on the way ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/manpac4.jpg)

Great  :P  

Ok, but before painting anything, I've to make some repair first...

I've to remove the damaged T-molding...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/manpac5.jpg)

 and put legs... Ouch there are also some wood damages here ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/manpac6.jpg)

Well, the T-molding is not easy to remove...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/manpac7.jpg)

...because of this :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/manpac8.jpg)

They are a lot of very small nails   :?  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/manpac9.jpg)

OK, the solution to remove them is ... to destroy them like that :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/manpac10.jpg)

Here's the new legs :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/manpac12.jpg)

...StAY TUneD...
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: Igorstellar on December 31, 2006, 02:31:22 PM
:D  :D go go go go  BRUNO
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on December 31, 2006, 04:01:17 PM
:roll:  I must finish the cleaning of the cab.  :?

the top :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc1.jpg)

... after the cleaning ( acetone, soap, water ) :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc2.jpg)

the back of the cab :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc3.jpg)

...after the cleaning ( same method). :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc4.jpg)

Now, let's take care about the wood damages on that cab.

I'm using wood filer, like my previous restoration (Space Ace)  :wink:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc5.jpg)

...a lot of holes like this to fill ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc6.jpg)

...like this :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc7.jpg)

...also a lot of borders to repair  :?  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc8.jpg)

...others holes & crack on the front of the cab :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc9.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc10.jpg)

...same job to do ... wood filling ... wood filling  :lol:  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc11.jpg)

The worst part is on the base of that side  :evil:  ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc12.jpg)

...let's look closer :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc13.jpg)

...ouch... and there are a lot of big hits like this  :(  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc14.jpg)

...wood filling... wood filling ... wood filling is the only key  :idea:  :wink:  ...like this :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc15.jpg)

And now, let's sand all of that :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/topc16.jpg)

Stay TuNeD  8)
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: arcadefever on January 01, 2007, 04:49:05 AM
Quote from: "DarthNuno"
Quote from: "arcadefever"
stop building and read your mail  :lol:  i send you something important $$$$$$$$


No luck Fred  :cry:



The starting point shows you a Pac Man who's eating to the left, not right...

SO you have to scratch to the left...  :?

But it still may be a winning ticket  :roll:  :wink:

Good luck for the left path  :)


 :lol:  i knew that will be to good to be OK  :lol:
I played at 3 am i was tired and didnt read carefully, then i thought that i win and pm you like crazy  :lol:

well next time !!!!

cant wait to see the side on that cab ...
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 01, 2007, 10:48:11 AM
No problemo Fred  :wink:

Ok, to become a Pac Man this cab need some painting  modification. The 2 edges in the front of the cab must be in yellow.

I'm using an adhesive paint protection to make a border between the edges, and the rest like this :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/startp1.jpg)

...same for the other edge :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/startp2.jpg)

Here's here the official 'Pac Man yellow' color  :o  :o  :o   :P  Miam Miam can I eat it ???  :roll:  :wink:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/startp3.jpg)

The job is done :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/startp4.jpg)

Even if  I'll apply the twobits  artwork reproduction in the front of  the cab, I must overpaint like I did on the previous picture, because If ll cut the artwork too short, it won't be a problem because the yellow is EXACLTY the same, and you won't see any difference between the paint & the artwork.

Closer, the first edge :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/startp5.jpg)

...the second on :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/startp6.jpg)

Let's start to paint the top too :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/startp7.jpg)

Beware.. fresh paint
 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/startp8.jpg)

Note that I'm using to more adhesive color protection on the top, in order to respect the true Pac Mac color junction between the edges on the top, and the marquee.

Let's wait at least 24 hours, to be sure that the paint is dry...
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 03, 2007, 07:20:24 PM
Ok, now let's go with the most delicate part of the work : applying the artworks. These are expensive, I don't want to miss the operation  :?

The first one to apply is the front artwork. Twobits send all the artworks oversized, so let us measure on the cab' the corredt size.

As seen on pictures, there is a protective layer on all the three artworks, so you can write  with a pen on it  :idea:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/frontgr1.jpg)

Remove 1 or 2 mm over the measured width, and cut  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/frontgr2.jpg)

You don't have to cut the exact length, it'll be more prudent to do it once the artwork will be applied...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/frontgr3.jpg)

Let's check if the size is correct ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/frontgr4.jpg)

Ok, now let's clean & remove all dust on the surface, in order to avoid bubbles after applying the sticker...

I'm using a grip to set the artwork in the correct location (red circle). I tighten the grip, but not to hard, in order to avoid to damage the artwork.

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/frontgr5.jpg)

...because of the grip, I'm sure the artwork will stay in the correct location. I can now apply the half of the sticker. I''m removing the sticker protection from the green line :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/frontgr6.jpg)

Ok, now I can go the other part of the sticker. DON'T DO IT ALONE  8)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/frontgr7.jpg)

Operation done  :o

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/frontgr8.jpg)

Let us cut the too long parts...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/frontgr9.jpg)

..like this :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/frontgr10.jpg)

Done  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/frontgr11.jpg)

I won't remove the protective layer now. It's better to do it at the end, once that cab will be in my gaming Room  :roll:  :wink:

StaY TuNeD.
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: FINNY(uk) on January 04, 2007, 02:14:47 PM
Bruno,

Thats going to be a fantastic looking cab when finished (I want one) I have been looking for one of these cabs to restore, Congratulations, I look forward to seeing pictures of the finished restoration!

regards
-Jas
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 04, 2007, 11:47:01 PM
OK, here we go with the first side art to apply  8)

Let's clean all the side, remove all dust, then clean it again & again ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/firsts1.jpg)

... and be sure the surface is totally plane. If not, repair all the holes & scractch with wood filler like this :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/firsts2.jpg)

LIke I've done for the front of the cab, paint all the border of the side with the Pac Man yellow color :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/firsts3.jpg)

...don't paint too far on the side, it's just on the corner ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/firsts4.jpg)

In fact, I'm painting the corner all around the cab like this :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/firsts5.jpg)

Ok, it's done for all the side border :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/firsts6.jpg)

To be sure that I'll place correcly the artwork (in term of exact location), I take a lot a picture of Pac Man cabs over the net ( Too bad the cd including ton of your Pac Man cab pictures arrived at my house completly broken ArcadeFever, but thanks anyway my friend   :wink:  )

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/firsts7.jpg)

Ok, so regarding the pictures of the Pac Man cab, I set the artwork as best as possible on the side of the cab, than I fix it with two grips (in the green circles) to be sure it won't move. I also cut the stikers, but I leave at least 10 cm more than the exact shape of the cab, in case of mistake or last time adjustment...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/firsts8.jpg)

In the same manner than the front artwork, I'm removing the adhesive protection starting the green line and I apply the first half of the sticker.
Of course, you must be TWO for doing that operation :

- the first one (my wife) maintains the end of the sticker, and keep it far from the wood.

- the second one  (me) applies  slowly the sticker, push out the air from center to border.

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/firsts9.jpg)

The first half of this sitcker is stuck, I can removes the grips and apply the second part :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/firsts10.jpg)

Done :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/firsts11.jpg)

I think we did it right  :P  I see no bubbles air or mistake  8)  Great  :P  :P  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/firsts12.jpg)

Note that the 2 strange 'wave forms' on the ghost are not a mistake. It's only the top sticker protection. No impact on the sticker itself   :wink:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/firsts13.jpg)

I still keep the protection layer on the stickers  :roll:  :wink:

StaY TUNeD  :roll:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 06, 2007, 12:49:52 AM
OK Remember, I've removed all the white Galaxian vinyl on the first side, but not on the secdond side.

My first idea was to apply vinyl directly on that second side witout totally removing the rest of the Galaxian draws, but I decide to make a test, because the twobits repro artwork the  is not thick enough IMO...

Here's the test.

Before :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd1.jpg)

After applying an artwork sample :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd2.jpg)

I'm right, so I have to remove all the rest of the Galaxian graphics BEFORE applying the repro artwork  :idea:

I'm using this to remove all the rest of the old galaxian painting :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd3.jpg)

OK, now there's no more black paint on it :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd4.jpg)

Like the first side, paint all the border/edge of that side, and remember to fill EVERY holes with wood filer. The TwoBits artworks are not printed on heavy vinyl... and if you  don't fill holes, it'll look very bad  :?

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd5.jpg)

Before applying the artwork on that side, I mesure the distance between the base and a part of the artwork on the fisrt side, in order to dispose the artwork on the second side in the same manner than the first side :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd6.jpg)

... take a lot of mesures to be sure to be right  :wink:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd8.jpg)

After few adjustment, it's on the good place  :o

Like I did on the first side, I'm cutting the shape of the cab, but I left more than 10 cm on the borders, in case...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd7.jpg)

Remember, no dust !!!

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd9.jpg)

I'm using the same method used for the first side ...

First step :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd10.jpg)

...and the second part of the sticker :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd11.jpg)

Yes... perfect job  :o

Note that the strange 'wave' on the mouth of the ghost is not a mistake  :wink:  It's just a protective layer  :wink:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd12.jpg)

I'm painting a second layer of yellow on the top :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd14.jpg)

There are also two other places to paint in yellow :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd13.jpg)

Done... beware, fresh paint  8)  8)  8)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd15.jpg)

Let's wait at least 24 hours.


...



The paint is now dry  :lol:

Ok, the big work on the cab is ... DONE  :P  All the rest of  the work can be done direclty in my gaming room, so ... it's time to move that cab from the first level of my house ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd16.jpg)

...into my Gaming Room  :wink:   :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/2nd17.jpg)

Next step... removing all the artwork sticker protections... and discover how my "new born Pac Man" cab will looks like...  :P

...so, more than ever... StaY TuNEd  8)  8)  8)
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: arcadefever on January 06, 2007, 06:01:58 AM
great ...

by the way did you got the marquee ?  :?

i email you later about the bezel ...fred
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 06, 2007, 10:20:05 AM
Quote from: "arcadefever"
great ...

by the way did you got the marquee ?  :?

i email you later about the bezel ...fred


Not yet  :?

OK, let me know for the bezel... is the only part missing now  :roll:  :wink:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 06, 2007, 10:25:50 AM
and now... a magical moment  :P

No comment... just watch  :o  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/remove1.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/remove2.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/remove3.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/remove4.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/remove5.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/remove6.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/remove7.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/remove8.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/remove9.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/remove10.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/remove11.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/remove12.jpg)

 :P  :P  :P it looks like a *brand new* cab isn't it ?  :o  :o  :o

The most thrilling part is done : applying the *famous* twobits sidearts  :P

The result is wonderfull  8)

...but the Pac Man born is not over yet, so ... StAy ArOuNd  :)
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 06, 2007, 04:27:03 PM
I've done a quick youtube vid' when I was removing the protective layer under the sticker  :)  

Have a look here  :arrow:  http://youtube.com/watch?v=L1s0MkKB7sc

...enjoy the great tune playing on it  :roll:  :wink: Waka Waka Waka...
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 06, 2007, 11:28:48 PM
Now let's take care about the back door. Here's the original status :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/backd1.jpg)

Have a look at the grills for air : full of rust ...  :?

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/backd2.jpg)

...of course, rust on both sides  :?

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/backd3.jpg)

I'm using a special product to remove the dust... I just let 24 hours the stuff inside the 'magical' product  :)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/backd4.jpg)

Here's the result :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/backd6.jpg)

After cleaning the back door, I'm starting to paint it, of course with the same 'Pac Man' yellow color  :lol:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/backd5.jpg)

Back on the grills... Primer first as usual   :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/backd7.jpg)

Now that the paint is dry on the backdoor, I put back the original lock, with a custom keylock 'Pac Man'   :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/backd8.jpg)

...backdoor on location  :o  :o  :o  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/backd9.jpg)

Stay Around  :roll:  :wink:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 07, 2007, 08:57:09 AM
Ok, now the paint on the backdoor grills is dry. I remove the backdoor :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tmold11.jpg)

Here is the 2 grills finished  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tmold12.jpg)

...on location  :o

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tmold13.jpg)

OK, now it's time to apply T-molding :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tmold1.jpg)

In order to fix strongly the T-molding in the trench, I'll use an hammer, but to avoid damaging the *brand new* T-molding with it, I put a piece of fabrics like this :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tmold2.jpg)

OK, here we go... usual way to apply T-molding...   8)   Just don't forget to cut like this for the curves   :wink:  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tmold3.jpg)

...take your time... but do a clean job  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tmold4.jpg)

...this curve is light... so don't cut to much... do like this :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tmold5.jpg)

First side is done  8)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tmold6.jpg)

Same work for the other one  :)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tmold7.jpg)

Done  8)

Hey there is something missing here ?  :roll:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tmold9.jpg)

No, it's ok now :lol:  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tmold10.jpg)

And voila  :P  :P  :P  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tmold8.jpg)

StAy tUNed  :o
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: funkycochise on January 07, 2007, 10:02:18 AM
Damn, it's just perfect.

Elle est magnifique ta pac pac.

I hope to see it soon, when i'm gonna work close to your home, mate.
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: level42 on January 10, 2007, 08:38:56 PM
Looking fantastic !!!!

Would you tell us what that "magical" prodiuct is you used to clean the grills ? They look amazing and my Galaxian grills really need some cleaning !! :)[/img]
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 10, 2007, 09:07:44 PM
Quote from: "Level42"

Would you tell us what that "magical" prodiuct is you used to clean the grills ? They look amazing and my Galaxian grills really need some cleaning !! :)[/img]


 :wink:  It's a french product, have a look :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/antir1.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/antir2.jpg)

...it looks like a common anti rust, but I can tell you this one is working great  :idea:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 10, 2007, 10:21:16 PM
OK, it's time now to think about the display...

Well, arcade monitors are really expensive here in europe... at least 300€  ( approx 390$) for a 19 inch size !!!

But... we are very lucky with our TV :wink: There is a SCART connector, wich allow us to send a true RGB signal, and have the same arcade quality picture than a true monitor arcade :-)

So I'm bying a *brand* new TV for that cab of course ... for only 129€  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tv2.jpg)

If you're a regular on this forum, you'll notice it's the same model than the one I've used for the Space Ace restoration  :wink:  By the way, the second box is the TV box used for Space ace  :wink:

Ok, let's get it out of box  :o

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tv3.jpg)

Let's start to dismount it ... only 5 skrews  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tv4.jpg)

Note that I didn't discharge it because I even didn't plug it once... so I'm almost sure it's discharged... but don't try this if you're not sure !!!

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tv5.jpg)

No luck, I have no monitor support on that cab  :?

Hopefully, I have an other Midway cab... my Galaxian  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tv1.jpg) :wink:

Great, I'll take the measurements of the Galaxian monitor support and build a new one for the Pac Man  :idea:

Tubes are heavy, I'll use MDF wood for the support :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tv6.jpg)

...with the measurements taken on the Galaxian cab, it's very easy to do a new one...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tv7.jpg)

Done :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tv8.jpg)

I'm building now the support for the TV's board, like this :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tv9.jpg)

...before fixing the TV tube & the board on my 'custom made' monitor support, let's check if I do it right  :roll:  :wink:

Let's go inside the Nuno's lair...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tv10.jpg)

...and check the monitor support direclty inside the cab' :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tv11.jpg)

Yeesss... now a view from the back :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tv12.jpg)

Greaaaattt  :P  :P  :P

STay TUnEd  :wink:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: level42 on January 10, 2007, 11:23:17 PM
Quote from: "DarthNuno"
Quote from: "Level42"

Would you tell us what that "magical" prodiuct is you used to clean the grills ? They look amazing and my Galaxian grills really need some cleaning !! :)[/img]


 :wink:  It's a french product, have a look :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/antir1.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/antir2.jpg)

...it looks like a common anti rust, but I can tell you this one is working great  :idea:

Darn.....that stuff rocks ! Well you would expect the French to make the best rust-fighter wouldn't you (ahahahaha sorry bout that old joke......) Doesn't look like it's a big international name behind it. I have some HG rustcleaner, but the damn stuff is darkening the metal !!! I tried it and it seems way to agressive :S....


Great work on the "monitor" :) It's funny, the cheapest TV's still use these really nice round tubes, like back then :P

I reveived my capkit yesterday, hope I will have some time to install it tomorrow night.
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 12, 2007, 11:20:46 PM
Quote from: "Level42"


I reveived my capkit yesterday, hope I will have some time to install it tomorrow night.


Good luck with the capkit  :wink:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 13, 2007, 12:02:50 AM
Ok, now that I'm sure the support is correclty build and has the correct size, I'll fix the TV tube + TV board  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tvt1.jpg)

CAUTION when you move the tube & the board. I suggest you to be two persons for doing the job. Avoid the tube & to board to be in contact when you're moving them, like this by exemple :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tvt2.jpg)

Perfect  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tvt3.jpg)

I'm fixing the board with classic PCB mounting feet ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tvt4.jpg)

... and put the 'result' inside the cab  :D

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tvt5.jpg)

...a *brand new* display for a very soon *brand new* cab'  8)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tvt6.jpg)

Switch on... for the very first time  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tvt7.jpg)

OK, now I quickly build a 'custom' jamma harness including RGB synch signals to TV Scart connector, use a *brand* new arcade power supply, get the Namco Collection pcb...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tvt8.jpg)

...



... power on ...



...




 :P  :P  :P  Yes... perfect  :P  :P  :P  ...but ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tvt9.jpg)

...opsss...


 if you look closer, the right border of the pac man maze is out of the scren  :?

Opps... this is the BIG difference between a TV and an arcade monitor : The arcade monitor has a lot of pot to set the picture...
The board on my modern TV doesn't have any pot to set the picture, and the menu accessing with the remote control let just me set the colors, contrast, brightness... but not the geometry / size parameters  
 :?  

...so what ?

Hopefully, most of all new TV have a hidden menu, only accesible by professional technician  :roll:  Hail to Internet, I have this tips  :wink:

After doing the 'magical' tip, here's the famous menu, which allow me to set all the geometry/size of the screen, and even better  :shock:  So much parameters... IMPRESSIVE  :shock:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tvt10.jpg)

And now :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tvt11.jpg)

Look better isn't it  :P  :P  :P  :wink:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/tvt12.jpg)

...to continue...
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: level42 on January 13, 2007, 12:14:20 AM
Great work !!! Glad you find the "code" for that TV !!

I was wondering the following: Arcade PCB's normaly use 5 V tt for the RGB signal. SCART "wants"  only 0,7 V tt. Did you experience any problems with that ? I think you didn't use any resistor or anything else to lower the power did you ?


This will be a lovely cab !

I just ordered some stuff for my Galaxian:  a nice new  CPO, T-molding (yes, the black-leathered !). 3 white push buttons, some bolts and the midway Coin door logo plate gold . PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ONE OR TWO OF THOSE AS WELL, I CAN NOW STILL ADD THEM....

Total a 103 bucks...lots of shipping costs but o wel...
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 13, 2007, 12:18:36 AM
Quote from: "Level42"


I just ordered some stuff for my Galaxian:  a nice new  CPO, T-molding (yes, the black-leathered !). 3 white push buttons, some bolts and the midway Coin door logo plate gold . PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ONE OR TWO OF THOSE AS WELL, I CAN NOW STILL ADD THEM....


Great  :D So please  get three Coin door logo plate gold for me  :P
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: level42 on January 13, 2007, 12:31:00 AM
Quote from: "DarthNuno"
Quote from: "Level42"


I just ordered some stuff for my Galaxian:  a nice new  CPO, T-molding (yes, the black-leathered !). 3 white push buttons, some bolts and the midway Coin door logo plate gold . PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ONE OR TWO OF THOSE AS WELL, I CAN NOW STILL ADD THEM....


Great  :D So please  get three Coin door logo plate gold for me  :P


OK, I just sent him a mail with an update of the order with 3 more Coin Door plates.

He's not always answering quickly (sometime he is, sometimes not), I'll keep you posted. I bought his very last Galaxian CPO for the upright....I hope it's the same that you got.

I guess I am going to have to bring the Coin  door plates to Belgium personaly ;) ;) ;)


There's a Xevious being offered here ....I have no space :( !!!

I'm PM-ing you my mail adress on the BYOAC forum so we can keep some more personal contact through mail...
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 13, 2007, 11:42:09 PM
^^

Got a package from USA...   what's this  :roll:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq1.jpg)

Yeah  :P  It's a package from Fred "ArcadeFever"... Some US sellers don't want to ship to Europe... so I ask the sellers to send him the items, and he send me back the stuff in Belgium... Thanks thanks thanks Fred  :o  :o  :o

Great packaging  :o

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq2.jpg)

It's not a repro marquee, but an original one  :o   there is some scratch on it, but it is in very good condition regarding his age ( 27 years old... )  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq3.jpg)

Ok, now here's the original upper/lower header retainer... full of rust  :?  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq4.jpg)

... and the coins door :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq5.jpg)

I'm removing everything on it... full of rust, and it's not the right color for a Pac Man cab'  :wink:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq6.jpg)

I asked to a professional to sand all the stuff ( 20€ for the work )... her's the result :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq7.jpg)

Ok, I manually sand the marquee retainers...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq8.jpg)

Ready to paint... 'Primer' first ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq9.jpg)

...and two layers of black/mate paint  ...beware ! fresh paint  8)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq10.jpg)

One of the two 'original' bulb is dead... I prefere to put 2 *brand* new 40W bulbs  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq11.jpg)

It's time to put the marquee + the two retainers on the cab' :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq12.jpg)

...another view...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq13.jpg)

The marquee looks very nice isn't it ? :o  :wink:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq18.jpg)

Opsss... There is still some area to wash  :?

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq14.jpg)

OK, I'm using soap to remover the worst spots, but I'm also using this :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq15.jpg)

...looks better huh :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq16.jpg)

...I really like this one, from the top  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq17.jpg)

...the end is near  8)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq20.jpg)

Arghhh... I can't wait to play my first game on it...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/marq19.jpg)

...soon... very soon  8)
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: arcadefever on January 14, 2007, 08:55:00 AM
8)  great .....

did i miss something ? is that a arcade monitor or tv ?

ps: the cab look way to new for me  :lol:  i be scared to play on it  :shock:

you are almost done ...

so xevious as to go ???
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: level42 on January 15, 2007, 07:25:59 AM
Hey Bruno,

Will you be replacing the CP with a new one ? There are reproduction panels that are meant for this kind of thing available. Or will you restore the old one ?

Fred, could you do me a favor of forwarding me a package as well ? It's a manual I got from Ebay, same problem like Bruno has, seller doesn't want to ship outside US....

I can Paypal cost etc.

Thanks !   If anyone has a very poor quality Galaxian left over......I would LOVE to do a conversion like Bruno is doing :) !!! It's totaly beautiful !
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: arcadefever on January 15, 2007, 09:50:23 AM
level42 no problemo my freind...

i will send you a pm asap ...

 :wink:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: Igorstellar on January 15, 2007, 11:54:25 AM
:shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:
impressive
you have made me the desire to have a cab of  Pac man :shock:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 20, 2007, 11:47:26 PM
Thx Igor  :)

Ok, let's finish the coin doors.

The two parts of it :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd1.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd2.jpg)

...for both, I apply 'Primer' paint first...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd3.jpg)

...on both side of course ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd4.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd5.jpg)

Next, I'll apply two layers of  'black satin' paint  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd6.jpg)

...on both side of course ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd7.jpg)

...fresh paint...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd8.jpg)

Done ! Now let's clean all the parts of the coins door... here's the original status :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd9.jpg)

...rust  :?  ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd10.jpg)

After  :o  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd11.jpg)

Don't forget the small detail  :roll:  :wink:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd12.jpg)

Let's put all the items together  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd13.jpg)

On location  :o  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd14.jpg)

NNiiiiiiiiiiccceee  :P  :P  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cd15.jpg)

STay TuNeD  :wink:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: funkycochise on January 21, 2007, 07:55:58 AM
Very exciting to follow the progress
There will be so much changes since the last time I visit you !
 :roll:

Keep up the good work, mate
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: Igorstellar on January 21, 2007, 12:21:45 PM
Compliments  
but thing I see??  :shock:   :shock:  
the cd of galaxian 3?!?!?
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 21, 2007, 09:54:56 PM
Quote from: "Igorstellar"
Compliments  
but thing I see??  :shock:   :shock:  
the cd of galaxian 3?!?!?


Yes it is  :wink:  Stay Tuned, I'll post soon all of these new 'goodies' in a new topic of course  :wink:

Ok, back on the Pac Man  :P

Got recently an orginal Galaxian bezel :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/bez1.jpg)

After cleaning...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/bez2.jpg)

Quick test, on location :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/bez3.jpg)

Here's a view of ...Pac Man arrangement... still great colors under that smoked bezel isnt'it  :)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/bez4.jpg)

...back to the original game  :wink:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/bez5.jpg)
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: level42 on January 22, 2007, 10:50:40 PM
Looking great....what's that game with the little ghosts ??? ;) ;) ;) ;)

I also got the same bezel on my Galaxian. Do we all agree that this is plexi ? I am wondering how to remove the scratches.
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 27, 2007, 10:42:31 PM
OK, let's connect the original speaker to the pcb :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pcbfix1.jpg)

...I need to put an audio amp between the pcb and the speaker... so i'm building a 'jack' connector, like this :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pcbfix2.jpg)

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've made a mistake  :twisted:  :twisted:  :twisted:  The PCB was ON, and ... I dunno why... but a huge noise, like a gun, and... no more sound from the pcb !!!  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:

Here's why there is no more sound  :x  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pcbfix3.jpg)

 :arrow:  a hole in the LA4705  :oops:  This chip is an 15W 2-channel BTL AF Power Amplifer...

Fortunately, the game still works, but of course... no sound !

Ok, one week later, I get a couple of brand new LA4705 chips  :)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pcbfix4.jpg)

This Namco collection pcb is a 'modern' board, it has 2 layers of track on it. SO it'll be very difficult (for me) to remove the chip   :?

...SO I ask to my bros' to do the job (he's tehnician in electronics)   :roll:  :wink:

 :arrow: (https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pcbfix5.jpg)

...a delicate job on such 'recent' board  8)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pcbfix6.jpg)

Done  :)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pcbfix7.jpg)

...and guess what ? Sounds are back  :P  YYeeeehhhhhhaaawww  :o
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 27, 2007, 10:55:55 PM
...got a new package from twobits  :o

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cpo1.jpg)

Here's a *brand* new control panel + a repro CP overlay under Namco Licence + few twobits goodies : ballpoint, stickers, calandar...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cpo2.jpg)

Perfect control panel...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cpo3.jpg)

...but I need the wood part for fixing the buttons and hold-down brackets. So I'll use the one from my personal stock of various arcade items  :)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cpo4.jpg)

...of course it needs some adapation to fit the Pac Man specs :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cpo5.jpg)

To fix that wood part on the metal panel, I'll use original skrews from the old panel :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cpo6.jpg)

...ok, let's remove the rust with sand paper like this :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cpo7.jpg)

...and as always : Primer first...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cpo8.jpg)

...then balck satin, and here's the result :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/cpo9.jpg)

StaY TUneD  :wink:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 28, 2007, 10:58:31 AM
Now, let's apply the CP overlay :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa1.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa2.jpg)

... done  :)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa3.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa4.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa5.jpg)

...some holes to do for the skrews...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa6.jpg)

...done...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa7.jpg)

unfortunately, I can't use the Galaxian push buttons without huge modification  :?  So I'll use two new switch push buttons. I just have to build this before :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa8.jpg)

... oh by the way, I also put a *brand* new 4 ways joystick, especially build to fit a Pac Man panel  :P

Now all the wiring is done :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa9.jpg)

I place all the material quickly inside...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa10.jpg)

I adapt the jamma wiring to fit that original connector, so I'll be able to quickly remove the control panel for maintenance by exemple :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa11.jpg)

... and now... power on...   :P  :P  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa12.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa14.jpg)

... LET'S PLAY  :P  :P  :P

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/finpa13.jpg)


YYEEEEHHHHHAAAAAWWWWW !!!!!

Now have a look at this  VIDEO HERE :

https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacrun.AVI

...the end is near  :o  :o  :o
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: level42 on January 28, 2007, 03:03:30 PM
Wooooooowww I've never seen an actual HOLE in a chip like that before, that must have been a direct short circuit !

Glad you (well your brother) were able to fix it ! I don't know how your brother did it, but I always cut all the legs as closely to the board as possible and then remove the rest of the pins be soldering and a tin sucker.

It's looking awsome really really really makes me drool..........but I have one minor comment...........those microswitches on the joystick......I'm sorry but they're wrong.....I hear those irritating clicks on the video....I wonder if you could put ponyboys leafs-for-microswitch buttons on it ? I've got a couple here, we can try when I come over to your place ;) We gotta fix a date....I will check with my wife and mail you asap.
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: level42 on February 02, 2007, 09:38:41 PM
Hey Bruno,


I'm not going to tell you what, but there is something about this cab that anoys me. But I promise we will solve it when I'm visiting Nuno's Lair, and I know already you will agree and  be happey with it ;)

No questions....just wait and see ;) (It's noting big, but sometimes the details count :) )
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on February 02, 2007, 10:11:45 PM
Coooool Level42  :P  :P  :P

I'm using a 4 ways microswitch because have not found an original Pac Mac joystick yet of course  :wink:

AWESOME  :o  :o  :o  If ya can bring one during your Belgium Trip, it would be GGRREEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAATTTT  :P  :P  :P

See ya very soon  :o
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: level42 on February 03, 2007, 12:26:06 AM
Quote from: "DarthNuno"
Coooool Level42  :P  :P  :P

I'm using a 4 ways microswitch because have not found an original Pac Mac joystick yet of course  :wink:

AWESOME  :o  :o  :o  If ya can bring one during your Belgium Trip, it would be GGRREEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAATTTT  :P  :P  :P

See ya very soon  :o


Owuhhmmm....those two postings may have gotten you thinking in the wrong direction a bit, sorry for that.....sure I'll bring those leafs to try them out for the joystick, but that second posting actualy has nothing to do with the joystick  Sorry  :?  :?

Anyway, you'll see what I mean when I get there, but don't expect anything very spectaculair....as mentioned, it's a detail matter :D

Damn stupid mail-man didn't yet bring a thing from the US...... stuff was shipped around the weekend last week....maybe tomorrow !!!!

Also there's an original Galaxian manual on it's way, generously forwarded by Fred from Arcadefever......He said it looked great, and I think I got this one pretty cheap as well....:D
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on February 13, 2007, 11:08:16 PM
...got a package from US today :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/vitre1.jpg)

Yeah... it's THE BRAND NEW REPRO BEZEL from twobits... still in one piece, after a so long travel :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/vitre2.jpg)

Texas (Twobits) to Floridia (ArcadeFever), then to Belgium (Me  :wink:  )

Remember : Twobits don't ship bezel oversea  :?

Hopefully I got it now, thanks to ArcadeFever for helping me on this  :P

Stay Tuned  :wink:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: arcadefever on February 14, 2007, 12:29:36 AM
PLEASE NO MORE STRESS ON ME LIKE THAT  :lol:

i wan see it on pac-man  8)
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: Igorstellar on February 15, 2007, 08:10:56 AM
:D  :D  :D
http://www.koreus.com/media/pacman.html


GAVO GAVO GAVOOOOOOO

heheheheheeh :D  :D  :D  :D
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on February 21, 2007, 09:17:52 PM
Oh Yeah... the bezel is now... on location  :o

This project is ... DONE  :P  :P  :P

Now enjoy the final result  8)  :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacend1.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacend2.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacend3.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacend4.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacend5.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacend6.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacend7.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacend8.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacend9.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacend10.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacend11.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacend12.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacend13.jpg)

.... now I can play Pac Man... at least



 :P  :P  :P   :wink:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: level42 on February 22, 2007, 08:02:18 AM
Darth Nuno....what a fantastic job done. I just went throught the entire thread again and it is amazing what you made from a Galaxian cab that others might have dumped !!! What a conversion. Not a cheap one, I know Twobits' price list.....but definitly worh every cent. A big round of applause for you !!!!!

And ready in time for my visit as well ! :) :)
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: arcadefever on February 24, 2007, 07:40:30 AM
very nice ......

that a clean  pac-man ....

that bezel  look like familiar to me  :roll:

 :wink:
Title: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on November 03, 2007, 05:59:52 PM
Woooww... It's been a while.... but ... there is still something missing on it ...

 :arrow: The coin door doesn't have its Midway plate :

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacmid1.jpg)

Now fixed (thanks Level 42 for the plate  :wink: )  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacmid2.jpg)

Better isn't it  ? :roll:  :wink:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/pacmid3.jpg)
Title: Re: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on January 10, 2008, 09:39:43 PM
Got this today  ;D  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/master.jpg)

I'm gonna break the Billy Mitchell Pac Man world record :D :D :D
Title: Re: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: JimmyU on January 11, 2008, 05:10:57 AM
According to Twin Galaxies (http://www.twingalaxies.com/index.aspx?c=22&pi=2&gi=3273&vi=5273), Chris Ayra has the record for fastest time to 3,333,360 points with a time of 3:42:04.  Also the author of that book, Ken Uston (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Uston), was a very interesting guy.  Not only did he write books about video games, but he was a world class blackjack card counter.
Title: Re: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: ckong on March 12, 2010, 10:29:13 AM
Edit: transferred my reply into a new topic.
Title: Re: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on March 12, 2010, 06:44:31 PM
Edit: transferred my reply into a new topic.

Here's the link for the 'sub-topic' : Quest for Pac- Man and Ms. Pac-Man artwork (https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=1443.0)

 ;)
Title: Re: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: EvilDindon on October 05, 2010, 11:49:59 AM
OK, back to work  :)  :wink:

Well, transforming that cab in a Pac Man requires some painting adjustment.

The cab will be mostly covered by artworks from twobits, but the top -by exemple- need to be painted in yellow.

In order to have the same 'Pac Man' yellow tone everywhere on the cab, I decide to go to the paint shop and get the EXACT match of the yellow artworks   8)

Let's go  :lol:



... hail to computers sciences  :P ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/manpac3.jpg)

... on the way ...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/pacman/manpac4.jpg)

Great  :P  




Hey My belgium friend !

I'm doing a 70% scale pacman cab replica as my first mamecab (you can see this topic : http://www.gamoover.net/Forums/index.php?topic=22339.0 (http://www.gamoover.net/Forums/index.php?topic=22339.0))

I need the exact ref. of the yellow paint.

I see on the picture that the brand of the paint you bought is duluxe valentine. The shop near my house sells this brand but don't have a scanner.

Can you give me please the ref. of the color ?

I can see something like YY...
Title: Re: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: EvilDindon on October 05, 2010, 12:09:47 PM
Hey man, isn't it this one ? :
(http://files.gamoover.net/files/imagecache/forum_default/forum_pics/20101005120845-EvilDindon-JAUNE-DULUX.png)
Title: Re: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: DarthNuno on October 05, 2010, 06:14:43 PM
Here's the exact ref  ;)  :arrow:
Title: Re: a new PAC MAN cab' is born... WIP
Post by: EvilDindon on October 05, 2010, 07:39:10 PM
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