Dragon's Lair Fans - Arcade Lifestyle
General Chat => Arcade Lifestyle => Topic started by: DarthNuno on November 05, 2005, 04:24:20 PM
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Yeah, here we go again :D
I've found one of my favorite game 'XEVIOUS' :P
This time, the roadtrip won't be far :roll: The game is located in France, at only 100km from my place 8)
Ok, let's prepare the map... in case :roll: :wink:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xev1.jpg)
After the Turbo Out Run road trip, here's once again Freddy ... is ready to help me for this quest :lol:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xev2.jpg)
Ok, let's go...
We drive 5 minutes and ... out of fuel :shock: :?
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xev3.jpg)
Hopefully, he has a short fuel reserve :idea: :idea: :idea: enough to reach the net gas station in ... Luxembourg 8) :lol:
Fuel's so expensive in europe :(
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xev4.jpg)
OK we are now in France... 8)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xev5.jpg)
Hey...we are approching :roll: Look that Solvalou who is showing the way :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xev6.jpg)
... we are close now :P
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xev7.jpg)
After 1h20 of driving, we are at location :)
Quick look inside the seller's hangar ...
... Pole Position under the dust :?
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xx1.jpg)
... and there it is : XEVIOUS :P
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xx2.jpg)
The worst moment ... give €€€€€€€ to seller :? :oops: :? :oops:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xx3.jpg)
... the loading ...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xx4.jpg)
... and it's time to go back...
15 minutes later... what ?
We stop :roll:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xx5.jpg)
... it's time to eat, we get the first restaurant 8)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xx6.jpg)
Let's eat quick :oops: A dedicated Xevious is alone, outside...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xx8.jpg)
... on the road again...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xx9.jpg)
... in few seconds, the game will enter in Belgium :P 8)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xx10.jpg)
OK, arriving at my home :twisted:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xe1.jpg)
The gaming room is not finished yet, let's found empty space insise the house :roll: :?
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xe2.jpg)
At a temporary location...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xe3.jpg)
OK, now have a look inside the beast :twisted:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xe4.jpg)
... dust ... dust ... dust :? :? :?
OK, yes, let's check the identity card :lol: 8)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xe5.jpg)
Let's plug the thing... :?:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xe7.jpg)
RAM 8 ERROR message in the boot check ram procedure :evil:
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Ok, now that the cab is in location... it's time to restore it & make it work... ASAP :twisted: :roll:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xr1.jpg)
:? after so many years, a lot of dust :cry:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xr2.jpg)
Let's start to clean inside the cab' :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xr3.jpg)
I'm starting to remove the alimentation , and ...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xr4.jpg)
:arrow: a coin of one french franc :D
... further ...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xr5.jpg)
WoW :shock: :P I'm a rich man now :roll:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xr6.jpg)
Well, the inside looks better now...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xr7.jpg)
... without the 22 years old dust :?
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xr8.jpg)
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... let's continue the cleaning process :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xpcb1.jpg)
I replace the old srews, full of rust, by new ones :idea:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xpcb2.jpg)
Now, the serious stuff :evil: :evil: :evil: :arrow:
The CPU pcb :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xpcb3.jpg)
The VIDEO pcb :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xpcb4.jpg)
I decide to clean the contacts between chip & socket :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xpcb5.jpg)
Here's what I'm using to clean the parts :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xpcb6.jpg)
- air bomb
- contact spray
- special fine cleaner
Look at these chips :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xpcb7.jpg)
DiRt :evil: :?
So after cleaning few things on the pcb , I plug on the game and ...
RAM 7 ... time to time :x
or
RAM 8 ... most ot time :x
Let's start to solve these problem :roll:
OK, according the documentation :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xpcb8.jpg)
the RAM 8 is the 2S on the video pcb :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xpcb9.jpg)
OK these chip seems to be the fault one, according the doc below :cry:
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I'll try to wash the PCB, it maybe will solve the problem ?!
OK, here we go, I unplug all the chip :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/tran1.jpg)
... hot water, soap and brush : the tools of the day :shock: :P
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/tran2.jpg)
... the moment ... :roll: water & electronical components ??? :roll:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/tran3.jpg)
Check this operation in a short video, if you don't believe it :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xeviouswater.avi
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/tran4.jpg)
... removing the rest of soap...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/tran5.jpg)
and finally, let's dry the pcb :)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/tran6.jpg)
:) The pcb looks better now 8)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/tran7.jpg)
Plug the chip...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/tran8.jpg)
... :? The problem is still the same... well :?
... still investigating ...
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Well, still don't know where the problem is exaclty located :? ...
SO, I'll try another way 8)
I got a NAMCO Classic Collection vol 1 original pcb :lol:
it includes :
- Xevious 'original'
- Super Xevious 'original'
- Xevious 'Arrangement'
- Mappy 'original'
- Mappy 'Arrangement'
- Galaga 'original'
- Galaga 'Arrangement'
It's the Japanes import version :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xcol1.jpg)
It's a jamma, so it will be easy to wire...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xcol2.jpg)
I Got also a new arcade power supply, and of course a jamma harness.
Let's quickly plug the thing, just to check...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevnam1.jpg)
Ok, the pcb is ok :)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevnam2.jpg)
...but I got a problem on the monitor :?
I can't have a full size picture :?
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevnam3.jpg)
It's an ElectroHome 19" G07 CB0 monitor.
The width coil doest effect the size anymore :?
Well, I'll order a capkit first...
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Time to restore the panel...
Here's how it looks like :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xcpo1.jpg)
...closer...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xcpo2.jpg)
...mmmhhhh... ugly :? :? :?
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xcpo3.jpg)
Ok, I've to fully restore it :arrow:
...removing all the parts...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xcpo4.jpg)
Even the joystick is to replace :(
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xcpo5.jpg)
To do :
- removing the original overlay
- buying a repro overlay
- buying a brand new stick ...
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As you can see on tbe latest update, I need a new control panel overlay.
SO I'm removing the oginal 'damaged' overlay :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/cp-naked.jpg)
It is necessary to fully sand the panel, and also the piece of metal who joins the panel/bezel...
... after more than 3 weeks, I finally get the CPO repro :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/got-cpo2.jpg)
Stay tuned :roll:
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Well, I can't quickly fix the original Eletrohome monitor :?
:arrow: I'm still not able to extend the picture to "full screen" :evil:
Hopefully I have two Hantarex spare monitors :P
In fact I'm not sure if these two spare monitors work... so let's try one, outside the cab of course 8)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/hant1.jpg)
The Hantarex monitor needs 130w... like the original ElectroHome, so it'll be easy and quick to test it :idea:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/hant2.jpg)
Let's plug everything :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/hant4.jpg)
Yeah Baby Yeah, it's working fine :D
OK, well, now I'm sure this Hantarex works, so let's remove the Electrome from the cab... :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xf1.jpg)
Here's the empy space, left by the Electrohome... let's see if I can fit the Hantarex in that hole :roll: :?:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xf2.jpg)
OK... the Hantarex is on location... same size 8) The Force is with me today :lol:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xf3.jpg)
Ok, I plug the monitor and... of course, bad colors... :arrow: Don't panic... it's usual after moving it, and changing the monitor orientation : horizontal to vertical... :idea: :idea: :idea: So, I de-magnetize it, and...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xf4.jpg)
...looks beautifull :P
Argh, I can't wait to play these games :P :P :P
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xf5.jpg)
...Stay tuned :wink:
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OK, I don't want to use modern switches for the stick and the buttons, so I'll clean as best as possible original hardware.
It's very dirty :? :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/but1.jpg)
...very very dirty :evil: :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/but2.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/but3.jpg)
... it's the best I can do :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/but4.jpg)
Ok, let's put them on the panel :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/bcpo1.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/bcpo2.jpg)
...closer...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/bcpo3.jpg)
...well, I put back original screws :oops: mmhhh a lot of dust :oops: I'll change them later :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/bcpo4.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/bcpo5.jpg)
... after all that work... time for some good time :P :P :P
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/bcpo6.jpg)
... Xevious Arrangement is WONDERFULL :P :P :P I played it like a crazy :P :P :P :roll: :wink:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/bcpo7.jpg)
Stay Tuned :roll: :wink:
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...final run :P
The neon marquee isn't working all the time :x :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/ver3.jpg)
...I change that old 110V material by a brand new 220V neon :D Europe RUlez :roll: :P :P :P
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/ver4.jpg)
I also remove old control panel screws, full of rust, by 4 brand new ones :idea:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/ver5.jpg)
... closer ...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/ver6.jpg)
..and...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/ver7.jpg)
XEVIOUS is ALIVE !!!
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/ver8.jpg)
Let's Play :P :P :P
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Yeps...a short update :roll: It's alive but the coins door is full of rust :oops: :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevr1.jpg)
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevr2.jpg)
...what a shame... everythink is fine on the Xev' cab' expect the coins door...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevr3.jpg)
Let's fix that :wink:
I sand the pieces :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevr4.jpg)
The tools of the day :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevr5.jpg)
Let's go with 2 layers of PRIMER :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevr6.jpg)
...the other sides :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevr7.jpg)
Now, the main black color :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevr8.jpg)
... the other sides :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevr9.jpg)
The day after, it's all dry :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevr10.jpg)
...closer...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevr11.jpg)
Stay Tuned :wink:
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Opsss... why I didn't finish this post :roll:
Of course, it's finished since a while from now :P
My priority was to have a game up & running... DONE 8)
Now, the cab has to be cleaned ...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevnet1.jpg)
... opps... I cannot remove this with soap :oops:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevnet2.jpg)
Hopefully, it's possible to remove such dust with Acetone... this one remove all the paint and other dust...on white vinyl, there's no problem at all :idea: :P
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevnet3.jpg)
...closer...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevnet4.jpg)
Some skrews are full of rust :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevnet5.jpg)
After removing rust, I sand the skrews and I paint them in mate black ... the result on location now :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevnet6.jpg)
...closer...
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevnet7.jpg)
The final result :
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevnet8.jpg)
PLaying time :P :P :P
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/xevious/xevnet9.jpg)