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***** DEVELOPMENT & TESTING SITE (development) *****

Play Meter

Issue: 1990 September - Vol 16 Num 10 - Page 208

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~ ~,c; 0 ~~ FOR SALE 2 Videobox Entertainment Systems Complete with software (J,~ !t~ ~ Purchase your used equipment from: WANTED TO BUY: MERIT CHICKEN DRAW NEW ORLEANS MACHINES NovELTl' Co. $11,000.00 * • In business for 50 years! • International reputation for selling the finest used videos, flippers & amusement games available anywhere . 315-253-5573 CALL: 1-800-448-2743 • Each and every game beautifully refinished like new by experts. All games authen, tic. Legal factory models. • Get on our mailing list for our latest price bulletins or call Celie for latest prices. -WANTEDSuper Mario Bros. VS Software 3030 No. Arnoult Road Metairie, LA 70002 (916) 678-5189 WANTED Dedicated Operation Wolf Boards 717-848-1846 Phil-Terry-Mike (504) 888-3500 FAX (504) 888-3506 VIDEOTAPE TRAINING Program #1 Basic Electronics - Approximately 30 minutes An introduction to basic electronics as it relates to electronic games. No heavy math or theory.. . Just a commonsense look at electronics and electronic terminology . - $29.95 Program #2 Semiconductors - Approximately 30 minutes Semiconductors are electronic components like diodes and transistors . Many of the failures we encounter in games can be traced to a semiconductor failure . This program covers the semiconductor components found in videogames and pinball machines. · Topics include identification . testing and obtaining replacement components . This lesson is a must for the novice technician . - $29.95 Program #3 Power Supplies - Approximately 60 minutes Power supplies are easy to understand and repair. This two part lesson covers linear power supplies and voltage regulators in detail. This program is a recommended prerequesite for those wishing to learn to repair videogame monitors as many monitor problems can be traced to a power supply failure . - $49.95 Program #4 Raster Scan Monitors -Approximately 60 minutes The popularity of conversion kits means that videogame monitors must be kept operating longer than ever before. This lesson details the operation of monitors and outlines many of the common problems you can expect to encounter. Monitor safety is also covered in this lesson. - $49.95 Program #5 The Digital Multimeter - Approximately 30 minutes The DMM is the single most important piece of test equipment you can use on your route . This lesson shows you how to use the meter to make all the tests and measurements necessary for repairing games. - $29.95 Randy Fromm's Arcade Schools 206 PLAY METER/September 1990 7960 Culowee St. La Mesa, CA 92041 (619) 697- 4035

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