Mutli-Vector was: Re: Rip Off

Seems that someone should be working on a multi-cine game with a new sound
board, just (hah!) digitize the sounds and switch them around...should be
the 'easiest' method. Not me, I can't do that, but I am sure that if a
bunch of us, armed with microphones, could record the noises of each sound
module, someone else could pack them onto some sort of common sound board
<?> that would be easy to get and relatively inexpensive.

John :-#)#

At 08:45 AM 10/17/00, Rich Marquette wrote:
>Roy,
>
> Rip Off uses the same main board, power supply, wiring harness and
>monitor that most of the other standard Cinematronics games like Armor
>Attack and Star Castle use so finding parts isn't too bad. The one part
>that is specific is the sound board.
>
> As to repairing the monitors, I think they are the easiest to fix out
>of any other monitors vector or raster. The typical failure is that one
>of the output transistors shorted and takes out a resistor and a couple
>of tantulum caps. There are a few transistors in the monitor that can be
>hard to find but they rarely fail. Don't disconnect the output
>transistors and power these monitors up (even though some manuals
>reccomend this as a troubleshooting step)
>
> I consider it a keeper. I just brought mine into the house from
>storage last night. For some reason they don't turn up all that often in
>comparison to Star Castle and Armor Attack. I think somewhere around
>$100-$150 is a good place to start for a non working one. You can also
>play Armor Attack in the same cab.
>
>
>Rich
>
>chumblespuzz wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I just found a Rip Off that I'm trying to decide whether to purchase
> it. The
> > game is in good shape cosmetically but I was told it was not working. The
> > guy said it has no video - it coins up and makes some noises, but I didn't
> > try it yet. He said it was complete, but I didn't look inside.
> >
> > First, is there anything I should be particulary careful of - i.e. if it is
> > missing X, don't buy it.
> >
> > Second, is this a fun game? I've played it a bit on MAME, but is it a
> > "keeper"?
> >
> > Third, how much should I offer?
> >
> > Last, all my experience is with Atair Vectors. How difficult
> (comparatively)
> > are these to fix?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > -roy-
> >
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