:: GaLaGa - Diary of a Renovation :: The End

[DarthNuno]

  Screen

I'll use this two ways Galaga joystick reproduction... *brand new* 



The only bad point about it : It uses micro-switches   

Let's remove the rust on the screws from the control panel :





and 24 hours after the 'bath', no more rust  Because theses original screws are very old, they are still a little bit damaged, but it give a 'vintage' touch 



Let's see who that panel looks on location :









 

[DarthNuno]

Now, let's prepare the controls.... I'm using the Utlimarc's Ipac2 



I'm removing all the Ipac2 shift keys. For that, I'm using the WinIpac configuration tool. I'm using my main computer to test all the controls / configuration 



OK, no problem with that 

And what about the sound ? Easy  I'll use this cheap speakers :



Let's check the value of the speakers ... 8 Ohm 



Great  The original Galaga speaker value is ... 8 Ohm too    



So I'll use the amps for the that cheap PC speakers linked with the original Galaga speaker 

[DarthNuno]

The original neon is dead. I'll use a new one, not exactly the same (13W and no 15W like the original) but it'll be fine :



...on location...



OK, now I'll prepare a custom maintenance panel with three buttons ...



...and I place it inside the cab like this :



I'll explain later the function of these buttons.

OK, regarding the Galaga  glass bezel, I've to build a custom fixation (the original one was missing  ) 



...maximum protection for the glass 



Done :





Now I can move or lay down the cabinet without any risk of breaking that beautiful bezel 

[DarthNuno]

OK, got the "GALAGA DECAL - FRONT GRAPHIC" from TWOBITS.COM 



...it has been roll up  ...



Let's lay down the cab' for the last time   



Now that I've founded the perfect location, I fix the artwork like this :



...because it has been roll up for shipping, it'll be a little bit more complicate  ...



Ok, same technique as usual... first, one side of the sticker :



Now I sure I'll be perfectly straight  Let's continue to apply the sticker until the end like this :



Let's avoid air bubbles...if possible 



This is it   



The best moment :



Ops  Some air bubbles 



 ... OK, let's fix that  Here's how I'm doing it in this video 



Done   

[scr33n]

Great technic for the air bubbles 

now i want see the final part ....... I WANT ONE OF IT !!!!! 

[DarthNuno]

Thanks Screen 

Yes... few more steps to go, and ... this is it  ... but for now 

Let's put back the Galaga marquee and ... switch on 



Because there no more 'hard tasks' to do like painting or cutting, it's time to move the game from my ...humm... "Arcade Workshop" (A room at the first floor in my house in fact  ) to my office (and my wife's office too by the way  ) 



...and I can start to improve my Galaga high score   



By the way, this last picture is not an attempt to reproduce a Queen CD cover     



...and ... ehh ... yes ... well.... because the cabinet is NOW in a great condition, the real chief is ok to let the cabinet in that room... until the completion of the Nuno's Lair v2 of course 



 

[DarthNuno]

Remember, the original back door was missing.

Let's cut a piece of wood :



Here's the tools of the day :



Two layers will be fine...beware, fresh paint...



While this time, let's fix all the components on a piece of wood :



Now, on location 



It's time to remove the small protective layer :





Ok it looks fine...



...but I need to fix the door... I'll use this...



But I need them in black...



Done :



This is it 



 

[scr33n]

GREAT WORK BRUNO !!! 

...and I place it inside the cab like this :



I'll explain later the function of these buttons.

Can you explain the function of the 3 buttons inside the cab? 

I'll use this two ways Galaga joystick reproduction... *brand new* 



The only bad point about it : It uses micro-switches  

Where you bought this joystick?

Look at this:



http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=JOYRBLS4W8W

What do you think about that? It's a good purchase for you?

Ciaoooooo!!!

[DarthNuno]

OK Screen,

Few words about the buttons and the software configuration :

- the first one (RED) is switch off/on
- the second is the ESCAPE key
- the third is the ENTER key

When I power on the game, it boots to advance menu. You have the choice between two games : GALAGA & GALAGA 88

I use my custom buttons inside the cabinet to swap between Galaga or Galaga88 

Regarding the joystick, I got mine via the TwistedQuarter Ebay store... this one, right here 

[Giddygoon]

Hi Nuno!

Wow...................!

What a finish, I'm currently using some of your methods for my Outrun cabinet. I going to install a pc running mame, can you give me more detail on the three buttons, like Pc power on/off, reset.

keep up the good work

Giddygoon

[jujusl [FR]]

Regarding the joystick, I got mine via the TwistedQuarter Ebay store... this one, right

Hi Nuno,

I had a look at this store, which could have some interesting items at a correct price, I think. But they seem to sell only inside the USA (their French store is almost empty  ). How did you succeed in ordering for Belgium ?  Thanks

Stéphane

[DarthNuno]

For Giddygoon, the red button is just the same button than the power on/off pc button, and the two others buttons are connected to the IPAC and set to be "ESCAPE" & "ENTER" via the WINIPAC utility.

Stethane, you can just ask to the seller "TwistedQuarter" for sending it to Belgium, it won't be a problem (I use to get stuff from him) 

Ok, the last thing to do : the coins door 

I got it like this :



Rust 



...even on the frame ...



...everywhere in fact...  ...



Let's remove everything 



Ready to be sanded :

[DarthNuno]

back from the ironwork... here the coin door parts fully sanded 



I'm removing this protection :



...and as usual for these two parts : primer and black paint :







Ok, while the paint is drying, let's remove the rust on the other coin door parts :





It's time for them to take a bath...



... and 24 hours later... it's fine   



Ops... still some screws to refresh... ok here we go...





On location :







This it it ... Done !!!   



    

Stay tuned for one more update with more pictures, a video and ..."The Circle is now complete" picture 

[DarthNuno]

Now, this is the end for me on this project  Well I mean I can just play & enjoy the game now. 

Here's a new load of pictures :





























...more than 300 pictures, all the details & tips... you know EVERYTHING about this cab' now 

But here's the real stuff... THE VIDEO YOU CANNOT MISS !!!

I suggest you to download the High-Resolution version of course  Just click on this picture (40MB) 



... but the video is also available on youtube, right here 



...and one last thing before watching the videoclip : pump up the volume !!! 80s musics powwwerrrrrr !!! 

~Enjoy~

[scr33n]

Oh my God !!!! I've no words!!!!

Everything it's perfect 

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

Another masterpiece to add to your gameroom 

80's music rulez forever