bennybingo Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I have wanted one of these for most of my life…. Let the restoration begin!!! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Nice ... does it work or what is wrong with it ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Haven't started the troubleshooting yet. It powers up, but doesn't play the game. I was told by the seller that the LDP is not working, but that is all they said. I bought it from an estate sale. The guy I purchased it from's father passed away. He had a vending machine business. This was one of his many hobby projects. He also had a Mach 3 cockpit cabinet that works for sale….and cheap!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mxyzptlk Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Benny that is a truly awesome game you have there. Please keep us updated on the progress of the restoration and don't forget about the KLOV forums for help in trouble shooting and parts. Please provide pics. of the restoration if you can. Good luck . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Benny that is a truly awesome game you have there. Please keep us updated on the progress of the restoration and don't forget about the KLOV forums for help in trouble shooting and parts. Please provide pics. of the restoration if you can. Good luck . Will do! It is certainly going to take some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Very cool! I hope you can get that baby working ASAP. Keep this thread updated for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay2068 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Awesome nice find! You could always use an old PC or xbox to play Dragon's lair. But at that point it's a mame cabinet I've always wanted a four player Cyberball. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Very cool! I hope you can get that baby working ASAP. Keep this thread updated for sure. Brian O. is helping me move it in to the game room today. As soon as it is in the house, I am starting the rehab project. I hope it goes smoothly. If not, it is all Shatner's fault! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Awesome nice find! You could always use an old PC or xbox to play Dragon's lair. But at that point it's a mame cabinet I've always wanted a four player Cyberball. Funspot has gone that route with all their laser disc games. I guess there's a lot of problems with the players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Sweet find benny! I just got myself a dedicated Playchoice 10 yesterday Actually, I traded it for my Crazy Taxy cab Keep us updated man. Edited May 1, 2014 by retroillucid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Awesome nice find! You could always use an old PC or xbox to play Dragon's lair. But at that point it's a mame cabinet I've always wanted a four player Cyberball. Funspot has gone that route with all their laser disc games. I guess there's a lot of problems with the players. I have looked into that route, and it does come with some drawbacks. The versions play very different IMHO. I am striving to keep it running on an LDP, but if I have to convert it, I like this option much better (though it is not commercially available yet): http://slowcade.blogspot.com/2012/09/dexter-laserdisc-replacement.html http://www.laserdisc-replacement.com/ http://my-cool-projects.blogspot.com/2012/03/dragons-lair-testing-on-dexter-rev-2.html http://my-cool-projects.blogspot.com/search/label/vldp-hw Running DL off RaspberryPi would be freakin sweet! I could turn all of that newly found free space in that cabinet into a beer cooler!!!! (jokes everyone...just jokes!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 So, thanks to Brian O., the cabinet is now in my game room. It was not fun to lug that thing up a flight of stairs and through my house, but it is in. Thank you Brian O.!!! I couldn't of done it without you!!! I have done my initial run through, and here is the good: All parts are inside the cabinet and getting power the speakers work the monitor works and has no screen burn the scoreboard seems to work (numbers came up during the self-test) the marquee art is almost perfect (other than dirty) the cabinet is in decent shape the LDP powers up, but I am not sure if it works properly yet the laser disc was included and is in good shape everything is original serial # 1929 - sticker on cabinet and stamped into the wood as well cinematronics label is still on the coin door and is in great shape Here is the bad: the metal control panel is bent to hell, as it looks like someone tried to pry it up and get at the coins the control panel is also missing one of the 4 bolts the CPO was peeled away in certain areas (must replace) the plexiglass over the monitor was carved into and also burned with cigarettes the scoreboard has a sticker on it the LDP does not seem to play…further testing needed the bracket for the PCB is damaged and needs to be fixed in order to house the board properly the lock on the back door is broken the vinyl on the sides of the cabinet is peeled and torn at the upper corners the T-moulding is shot the coin mechs don't light up and I am not sure if they work at all (there was a spare coin mech inside the cabinet, which may be a clue). it's fairly dirty side art is completely gone, but I can print that at my work for barely any cost! More to come in the days ahead!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Here is a pic... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Damn that is sweet. I know a local dude whose pride and joy is a Thayers Quest running on original equipment. As a fan of the game (and of a many laser disc games) I just think he is awesome! I can only hope to be as awesome as you are some day bennybingo! Right now I just want to get my GORF working. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Damn that is sweet... Right now I just want to get my GORF working. LOL Best advice…keep looking on craigslist as often as possible. They do show up from time to time, and once in a while you can get one for a good deal. I waited a long time to find this one for the right price…a VERY long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Update: So the LDP is shot, but everything else seems to work perfectly. Now I just need to find a working LDP…which might be as challenging as finding this machine was. On the upside, i am learning a ton about this machine, and arcade cabs in general. I think I am creating a monster!!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorussell Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Cool!!! Hearing the narration for the game echoing in your house would be so awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mxyzptlk Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Hey Benny do you know if a 1450 LDP will work for your Dragons Lair? I only ask because I am not familiar with the LDP's compatibility over certain games. I know the 1450 works for a bunch of games, but not sure for Dragons Lair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.O.T.S Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 That is real nice,I have good memories of watching and playing that game. I was a little too young to witness the long lines of people waiting to play a single arcade game in the arcades but I do recall some lines or crowd of folk around a Dragons Lair cabinet. Simply jaw dropping it was, I hope you get it 100%. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Hey Benny do you know if a 1450 LDP will work for your Dragons Lair? I only ask because I am not familiar with the LDP's compatibility over certain games. I know the 1450 works for a bunch of games, but not sure for Dragons Lair. I have a list of players that will work with this particular DL board (Rev. 2), and 1450 is not one of them. It is a fairly short list, but I have my eyes on a couple of potential replacements already. I will keep you updated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarilovesyou Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 This thread shall be legend! All the best in your pursuit of Dragon's Lair perfection. I can't stand using my Digital Leisure versions on my DVD player: even on my PS2 with a joystick, the game just doesn't play like it should. You will definitely NOT have that problem when you're done! Good luck, and keep the pics a comin'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 I just spoke with the owner of LaserCon. They manufacture a product called the Merlin Board. It allows the DL machine to use a more modern (but still vintage) laserdisc player…one which works quicker and is less fragile. It also allows you to play both Dragon's Lair and Space Ace discs!!! BONUS! I already ordered a newer LDP and, if it works, I should be up and running in a couple of weeks. Then, I can focus on the cosmetic elements of the restoration. That I can do over time. I am really happy I pulled the trigger on this cabinet. So far, it has been a fun and extremely educational process. Quite unexpectedly, the DL cabinet is very easy to work with…even a complete tech-retard like me (I fear the thought of soldering anything) can understand the basics of the internals. I just hope it keeps going this smoothly! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Pretty cool about the Merlin board,... never heard of that before I really enjoy Dragon's Lair, a really fun game Benny, here's the Playchoice 10 I got in exange of my Crazy Taxi cab (with a natural born retro gamer playing it) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 (with a natural born retro gamer playing it) He must get his looks from his mom. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 He must get his looks from his mom. Actually, he's an exact replica of myself ....poor him. .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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