Arcade Technician pr0n
This section is dedicated to the electron directors, wood shapers, paint swirlers, power diagnosticians and “Jacks” who master none of these pursuits. These pages focus on the components, parts and specifics of the restored games.
Street Walkers
Many components of these machines are identical. Mastering them helps solve many problems. These pages focus on component walk throughs and discuss common problems or fixes I found.
Walk Through: Atari Audio Regulator II
Anatomy: Electrohome G07 Monitors
Walk Through: TAPS (Taito Aux Power Supply)
Walk Through: Gun Fight Gun Control
Market: Monochrome Monitors
Slang
If you are going to walk the walk, you should talk the talk.
Terms: Cabinet Types
Terms: Personality Disorders
Terms: Jargon
Graphic Details
Quick! Tell her you are looking at porno, at least you will laugh. She may call for psychiatric help, though.
Marquee: Smash TV
Face Full: Gorf
Chips: Chip Lot 2
Cables: Pioneer
Multi-Game Systems: Neo Geo
Pushers: Deltronic Ticket Dispenser
Pin Ups
A handy reference for every game is the list of inputs and outputs associated with each pin on the edge connector or plug. These are commonly called pinouts. I used pin ups to keep with the theme on this page.
Pin out: Konami
Pin out: Galaga (bootleg)
WTFs
We all encounter something out there that makes us think, “WTF!” This section posts photos, essays or whatever I can manage for the purpose of documenting the weird edges.
Whatsit: #1