Archon's Turtles In Time Conversaion Project - Page 2

Archon_Turtle · 02-15-2011, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eiko

Looking good.

Thanks! I'm totally excited about this project now that it is finally taking shape.

papa_smurf73 · 02-15-2011, 09:00 AM

This is looking great, dude. Keep the pictures and updates coming.

Archon_Turtle · 02-15-2011, 09:19 PM

Control Panel Time!

After stripping off the generic contact paper overlay that was on the control panel, you can see the damn thing was a mess:

As I said previously, since starting out as a TMNT cabinet, this game has been through a number of conversions to different games, so there was a large number of holes that just didn't need to be there anymore. After fixing that issue, I put on the new art. While the sticks, buttons, and plexi-glass cover for it won't be in till next week sometime, this is what we have so far!

Archon_Turtle · 02-15-2011, 11:05 PM

Figured I would take a break from the cosmetic restoration and get the hardware stuff done.

When I popped open the cabinet, it was considerably cleaner than I expected it to be:

Everything seemed to be there, except the board of course, and I had tested the monitor earlier in the day. So it was time to install the board:

Now I had bought this board "TESTED WORKING" a number of years ago, but had never actually plugged it in myself. But it had just sat in the bubble wrap since then, so I was taking it on good faith that the board still worked.

and...

So what is left to do?

1. One side of side art (I'll probably at least start that tonight)
2. The Marquee (on it's way in the mail)
3. Control Hardware (Probably Next Week sometime)
4. Control Panel Plexi-Glass (End of this week)
5. Minor cabinet cosmetics (spot painting, etc)

Archon_Turtle · 02-17-2011, 09:03 AM

Tracked down 4 NOS Wico ball handle joysticks that match the original colors of the Turtles in Time joysticks. A tough task cause Wico has been out of business for a number of years.

Also ordered correctly colored buttons to match.

So everything to complete the cabinet is officially on it's way!

*The Fifth Turtle* · 02-23-2011, 07:34 AM

Seen this on ebay, if anyone is interested and not as handy as Archon.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Teenage-Mutant-N...item19c36d4b79

Sword Slicin' Leo · 02-23-2011, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Fifth Turtle

Seen this on ebay, if anyone is interested and not as handy as Archon.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Teenage-Mutant-N...item19c36d4b79

Looks good, but it always makes me weary when they don;t show the game actually TURNED ON....

*PizzaPower* · 02-23-2011, 07:00 PM

hey man thats really neat on what you just brought to life, you got some talent kid

HalfcourtGame · 02-25-2011, 12:00 PM

Awesome project man. I remember playing the bahjeez outta this game with my brother at the skating rink. Even then I thought it was odd that they used muppet looking turtles for the artwork. Looking good!

Archon_Turtle · 04-02-2011, 08:19 AM

Some updates for your eyeballs:

NOS WICO sticks. I decided to go with micro switch joysticks as opposed to the stock leaf switch joysticks as they work more reliably.

Lexan protective overlay cut and installed. Hardware installed.

Now I just gotta wire the damn thing

*Eiko* · 04-02-2011, 09:03 AM

Wow that is amazing grats to you.

*CyberCubed* · 04-02-2011, 11:10 AM

I always wondered why Raph's controller/buttons were in such an awkward place in the cabinet. As a kid I had to stand on the side to play as a Raph..

*PizzaPower* · 04-03-2011, 09:51 AM

lol yea me too, but hey its really coming togather good job!

Archon_Turtle · 04-03-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I always wondered why Raph's controller/buttons were in such an awkward place in the cabinet. As a kid I had to stand on the side to play as a Raph..

Kinda answered your own question. They were placed that way so the first and 4th player would be encouraged to stand off to the sides. Putting all 4 players on the front side would give players no room to move if 4 people were playing.

Ninja_Shoe_Repair · 04-04-2011, 03:16 PM

great job with the progress. I cheated and got an original Turtles in Time cabinet (great shape too) for $500. I respect you more for taking the time to make it work. I think I was just lazy ;P

Archon_Turtle · 04-04-2011, 04:14 PM

its just a matter of finding one local. They never show up in LA.

Is that what you sold the art for?

Ninja_Shoe_Repair · 04-04-2011, 05:34 PM

No, I sold the art for a personal event (great one, too). I now can save money again. I hope that's the last time I have to get rid of any art. I've got a like 5 more rare pieces including an early cover on the line right now.

Archon_Turtle · 04-05-2011, 03:14 AM

New progress. She's just about done. A couple little things that i may or may not end up doing (such as new t-molding and cabinet locks). But anyway:

Wired the control panel.

Since Turtles In Time doesn't have a free play mode, I wired the insert coin leads to mico switches and mounted buttons to the bottom of the panel. So now, to insert coins you just reach under the panel and press the buttons.

Here she is in all her glory. Like I said, some minor things to clean up. But other than that she's all done.

Sadly, I'm also waiting on a new main board, because mine decided to crap out this week (that's why shes not running in the photos).

Hard to believe that she started out looking like this:

**Jester** · 04-05-2011, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja_Shoe_Repair

No, I sold the art for a personal event (great one, too).

Are congradulations in order?

Archon_Turtle · 04-08-2011, 02:30 PM

New board came in. Just hooked it up, and it runs great

02-15-2011, 09:00 AM	#22
papa_smurf73 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 933	This is looking great, dude. Keep the pictures and updates coming. __________________ My Collection: https://picasaweb.google.com/1182615...eat=directlink COOL STUFF FOR SALE LOOK!!!! - papa_smurf73

02-23-2011, 07:00 PM	#28
PizzaPower Foot Elite Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pizza Parlor Posts: 3,200	hey man thats really neat on what you just brought to life, you got some talent kid __________________ https://www.twitch.tv/turtlepizzapower

02-25-2011, 12:00 PM	#29
HalfcourtGame Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tany Posts: 308	Awesome project man. I remember playing the bahjeez outta this game with my brother at the skating rink. Even then I thought it was odd that they used muppet looking turtles for the artwork. Looking good! __________________ Please Help Me Complete My Collection I need Scratch! MOC or loose complete and Devil Shredder MIB

04-02-2011, 09:03 AM	#31
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	Wow that is amazing grats to you. __________________

04-03-2011, 09:51 AM	#33
PizzaPower Foot Elite Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pizza Parlor Posts: 3,200	lol yea me too, but hey its really coming togather good job! __________________ https://www.twitch.tv/turtlepizzapower

02-15-2011, 09:19 PM	#23
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	Control Panel Time! After stripping off the generic contact paper overlay that was on the control panel, you can see the damn thing was a mess: As I said previously, since starting out as a TMNT cabinet, this game has been through a number of conversions to different games, so there was a large number of holes that just didn't need to be there anymore. After fixing that issue, I put on the new art. While the sticks, buttons, and plexi-glass cover for it won't be in till next week sometime, this is what we have so far!

02-15-2011, 11:05 PM	#24
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	Figured I would take a break from the cosmetic restoration and get the hardware stuff done. When I popped open the cabinet, it was considerably cleaner than I expected it to be: Everything seemed to be there, except the board of course, and I had tested the monitor earlier in the day. So it was time to install the board: Now I had bought this board "TESTED WORKING" a number of years ago, but had never actually plugged it in myself. But it had just sat in the bubble wrap since then, so I was taking it on good faith that the board still worked. and... So what is left to do? 1. One side of side art (I'll probably at least start that tonight) 2. The Marquee (on it's way in the mail) 3. Control Hardware (Probably Next Week sometime) 4. Control Panel Plexi-Glass (End of this week) 5. Minor cabinet cosmetics (spot painting, etc)

02-17-2011, 09:03 AM	#25
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	Tracked down 4 NOS Wico ball handle joysticks that match the original colors of the Turtles in Time joysticks. A tough task cause Wico has been out of business for a number of years. Also ordered correctly colored buttons to match. So everything to complete the cabinet is officially on it's way!

02-23-2011, 07:34 AM	#26
The Fifth Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago sewer Posts: 2,488	Seen this on ebay, if anyone is interested and not as handy as Archon. http://cgi.ebay.com/Teenage-Mutant-N...item19c36d4b79

04-02-2011, 08:19 AM	#30
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	Some updates for your eyeballs: NOS WICO sticks. I decided to go with micro switch joysticks as opposed to the stock leaf switch joysticks as they work more reliably. Lexan protective overlay cut and installed. Hardware installed. Now I just gotta wire the damn thing

04-02-2011, 11:10 AM	#32
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,878	I always wondered why Raph's controller/buttons were in such an awkward place in the cabinet. As a kid I had to stand on the side to play as a Raph..

04-04-2011, 03:16 PM	#35
Ninja_Shoe_Repair Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 291	great job with the progress. I cheated and got an original Turtles in Time cabinet (great shape too) for $500. I respect you more for taking the time to make it work. I think I was just lazy ;P

04-04-2011, 04:14 PM	#36
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	its just a matter of finding one local. They never show up in LA. Is that what you sold the art for?

04-04-2011, 05:34 PM	#37
Ninja_Shoe_Repair Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 291	No, I sold the art for a personal event (great one, too). I now can save money again. I hope that's the last time I have to get rid of any art. I've got a like 5 more rare pieces including an early cover on the line right now.

04-05-2011, 03:14 AM	#38
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	New progress. She's just about done. A couple little things that i may or may not end up doing (such as new t-molding and cabinet locks). But anyway: Wired the control panel. Since Turtles In Time doesn't have a free play mode, I wired the insert coin leads to mico switches and mounted buttons to the bottom of the panel. So now, to insert coins you just reach under the panel and press the buttons. Here she is in all her glory. Like I said, some minor things to clean up. But other than that she's all done. Sadly, I'm also waiting on a new main board, because mine decided to crap out this week (that's why shes not running in the photos). Hard to believe that she started out looking like this:

04-08-2011, 02:30 PM	#40
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	New board came in. Just hooked it up, and it runs great