Re: Space Duel Video jumpy when sounds play

From: Jess Askey <jess_at_askey.org>
Date: Thu Aug 24 2006 - 10:14:11 EDT

Sound and video share the same +/-15V power supplies. I have seen the
caps and or regulators on the game PCB bad in this area. Replace big
blue first tho.

Malcolm Mackenzie wrote:
> Interesting question. Just revived an Atari cab and when I started it
> up and played for the first time it worked, but when any sounds played
> (thrust, shoot, explosion etc.) the video jumps around and then
> stabilizes when the sound is over. Wondering if anyone has any
> opinions. Keep in mind that this is an untested power block (big blue
> could be shaky) and the ARII board is also untested (from a pile of
> them my friend had!) The monitor and Board are fully working and
> tested in my other cabinet. Thanks for any help -Malcolm

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