Namco Puckman cocktail

[tyga]

Hi.

 

I have an original Namco Puckman cocktail from 1980 (the same as this

one this site

http://www.puckman.net/artwork/cocktails/n...-cocktail-b.jpg ) and i

was wondering if you could help me fix it?

 

We got this machine about 10years ago, and it had been fixed up but a

specialist. The coin thing has been permanently disconnected, as it is

used on free play, and a few wires have been soldered onto the main board.

 

However now there is something else wrong with it. it starts off fine,

but after about a minute of play, the screen starts scrambling and it

becomes unplayable. I have pulled out all the removable chips from the

board, and sanded the connections as they were a bit corroded, but

this doesn't help. I cannot see any obvious problems with any of the

wiring.

 

Do you think this is fixable? and any ideas how?

 

The machine is not in the best of condition, but i want to fix it up.

Any if needs be i will pull it to bits, and check out EVERYTHING.

Also what would a machine like this be worth, as it seems quite rare.

[Dr Galaga]

Since it is not in the best of shape, it is kind of hard to say how much it is worth. In really nice condition it might be worth around $700.

Mikes Arcade does board repairs. He has repaired my Ms. Pac-Man and Centipede.

By scrambled, do you mean random symbols? An image of the screen may help.

[EricDeLee]

where are you located?

[tyga]

where are you located?

I'm located in the Midlands in the UK

 

here are a couple of pics of the screen messed up, and a low quality video of it happening

 

 

 

http://s128.photobucket.com/albums/p197/ty...nt=MOV00035.flv

[Cassidy Nolen]

For starters, its running a Ms. Pac chipset....

 

The original was of course a Pac Man. I would start with a diagnostic chipset from http://www.twobits.com/parts/

 

Worth it if you ever plan on other pac repairs.

 

As for that board, you can also send it out and have it repaired state-side. You may find one that someone would also sell you outright.

 

BTW, sanding is a no-no on the legs of chips. Sets in deep scratches which then further the chances of breaking the legs. Best to use either a contact cleaning solution or a pencil eraser

 

Here is the BEST Pac Tech page I know of. Kevin REALLY knows his stuff.

 

http://users.adelphia.net/%7E68hc11/pacfile/pacfile.htm

 

 

Cheers,

C

[EricDeLee]

I once one a Puckman off of a guy in El Paso. Won it for $75. He kept dodging me when it came time for me to pick it up... even though i already paid him. Sucks as i really wanted that machine! It was a cocktail... pretty good condition as well!