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General Chat => Technical Area => Topic started by: Muerto on July 03, 2010, 12:09:45 PM

Title: Missile Command
Post by: Muerto on July 03, 2010, 12:09:45 PM
Well, brought it into the shed yesterday, and powered it up...
Tested 3 MC PCB, and this is the best result any of them could deliver:

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/muerto/arc/mcerror.jpg)

Any idea what could be wrong (PCB was bought as working from World Of Lies...)
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: level42 on July 03, 2010, 01:30:13 PM
Did you run test-mode ?
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Superully on July 03, 2010, 01:32:57 PM
do you at least get this "promising" result with the pcb from world of lies? perhaps it's the other board inside the cabinet that's not working properly ...
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Muerto on July 03, 2010, 04:11:31 PM
i measured the voltage on the aux board, and they all was inside the limit....
and, test mode, where do i see if it´s on??
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: liquidx on July 03, 2010, 07:44:39 PM
The test switch should be on the left just inside the coin door, near the volume adjust. I think US cabinets have a different one, but its close by, on the back of the coin door maybe?

Or someone could have taken it out, which happened to me once :)

Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Muerto on July 03, 2010, 08:32:31 PM
just tried re-positioning the test switch without any action at all, i don´t think it´s connected...  :-[
I will look further into this later, i´m way to drunk atm to do anything usefull!!!  ;D ;D ;D :spaceace:... it´s tha germans fault! DAMN you ully  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Superully on July 03, 2010, 08:40:43 PM
i´m way to drunk atm to do anything usefull!!!  ;D ;D ;D :spaceace:... it´s tha germans fault! DAMN you ully  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

i told you to drink ONE BOTTLE beer on the german's victory, not ONE CRATE on each GOAL  8)

and if you need any pics of a missile command which might help you with your problem, i'm the man to ask! have a great party, my friend :spaceace:
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Laschek on July 04, 2010, 07:57:23 AM
just tried re-positioning the test switch without any action at all, i don´t think it´s connected...  :-[

I wouldn't worry about that, when the PCB doesn't work chances are the test mode doesn't work either  ;)

Have you reseated all the socketed chips? Cleaned the edge connector and checked it for burnt pins (very common on Atari games that use the ARII Audio/Regulator Boards)?.

If you have a test rig/super gun/etc. I suggest making a basic Jamma Adapter (+5V & Video) to rule out power brick and ARII as the delinquents...
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Muerto on August 04, 2010, 09:31:26 PM
Finally, got some time to get a look at this....
Reseated all the chips.... and... :o

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/muerto/arc/missilecmd1.jpg)

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/muerto/arc/missilecmd2.jpg)

Now, there´s clearly something wrong with the monitor... to much red in there!!...
Have tried to adjust it without any luck.... ully???

Oh, and the bright spot on the monitor is from a speaker (magnet  ;D)
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Superully on August 04, 2010, 10:27:27 PM
Have tried to adjust it without any luck.... ully???

andré? ;)

at least the pcb is working!
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Muerto on August 04, 2010, 10:54:05 PM
bit slicer on KLOV might think he have a solution to the red screen.... - fingers crossed!
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Muerto on October 18, 2010, 06:08:29 PM
A big thanks goes out to IronGiant!!! - he just fixed my MC PCB!!!! Horray!!!!!

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/muerto/arc/Missile001.jpg)

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/muerto/arc/Missile003.jpg)

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/muerto/arc/Missile004.jpg)

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/muerto/arc/Missile007.jpg)
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Superully on October 18, 2010, 06:16:37 PM
congrats, michael! now all you need to do is remove those nasty scratches on the bezel and adjust the monitor ;) and of course: play the sh** out of it!!!
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Muerto on October 18, 2010, 06:52:10 PM
regarding the scratches, i think it would be easier to buy another one, coz damn those are deep!  :-[
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Superully on October 18, 2010, 07:46:13 PM
i think it would be easier to buy another one, coz damn those are deep!  :-[

i bet stefan scratched something in there like "don't trust world of lies" ;)
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: forcefulfil on November 06, 2010, 12:24:46 PM
Hey Muerto,
Gr8 machine btw.i hope to see some more pics soon.
phil
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Muerto on November 06, 2010, 12:38:47 PM
no worries!
Ill post some pictures when i´m finishes restoring it! - still need to apply sideart, and maby a new trackball.....!!!!!! correction, i need a new trackball! - at least some new barrings...
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Superully on November 06, 2010, 01:25:11 PM
Ill post some pictures when i´m finishes restoring it! - still need to apply sideart, and maby a new trackball.....!!!!!! correction, i need a new trackball! - at least some new barrings...

hey michael!
you know that dave from ramcontrol is basically done reproducing everything, an entire panel with the graphics printed directly on the metal and the complete control assembly including those opto boards. and if you replied to his pre-order thread, the prices are insanely low!!! :o :o :o
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Muerto on November 06, 2010, 11:01:04 PM
As i have consumed x amount of beer etc atm. please provide a url.... hik.....  :lol: :lol: :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on November 07, 2010, 08:00:03 AM
http://www.ram-controls.com/order-tb.html (http://www.ram-controls.com/order-tb.html)
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Superully on November 07, 2010, 08:20:28 AM
As i have consumed x amount of beer etc atm. please provide a url.... hik.....  :lol: :lol: :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

neither the control panels nor the steering units are for sale atm. dave is going to ship out the pre-orders first before "going public" ;D
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Sonic 1992 on November 08, 2010, 08:12:36 PM
Now that you've got your Missle Command working, you can invite over Roy Schildt to play!!   ;D
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: level42 on November 08, 2010, 10:46:01 PM
I wouldn't want that guy within 1 mile from my home....
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on November 09, 2010, 06:47:01 AM
he is a little exentric yeah  :D
Title: Re: Missile Command
Post by: Muerto on November 10, 2010, 07:04:24 PM
hehe, i wouldn't mind having Roy over for a little MC! could be fun to meet the guy!