Question on a stand up I own

[slosu]

The game works awesome. I've had it a little over six years now. The problem is that the coin box gives off little shocks. Any help on this would be great.

 

Thanks,

 

Steve

 

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[Dr Galaga]

Couple questions:

-What game is it?

-By coin box, do you mean the actual box the quarters drop in to, or the door?

-Is your machine grounded on the electrical plug?

[slosu]

The stand up I'm having trouble with is Bad Dudes and it is the door. I also think you hit the nail right on the head because it is Not grounded. Someone before myself cut the bottom part of the plug. What is the simplest way to take care of this?

[Dr Galaga]

Your best bet would be to just go down to your local hardware store and pick up a new premade cord. A lot of times I just pick up an extension cord and cut the female end off (sometimes cheaper than a cord with only the plug on it).

You might also look on/around the coin door to see if there is an extra connector just resting up against something or an attached one that is touching something else. My Centipede has wiring for a third coin mechanism just hanging there.

[bust3dstr8]

Sometimes, even with a grouded plug things can become charged in a cab. A good fix is to run a ground to a radiator.

[Cassidy Nolen]

In low humidity areas or a carpeted floor that often gives static I just mix a capful of fabric softener and a spray bottle of water. Shake well and mist the carpet around your games. No more shocks. BTW, Bad Dudes is most likely a conversion, you can also be sure there is a ground wire touching the metal frame of the coin door/box and it is tied into the machine ground after you swap the plug head (or cord). Go online and look up how to change an electrical plug if you are unsure. Very basic and can be done with a good pair of needlenose (to cut the old one off) and a screwdriver.

 

(said in my best arcade synth voice) I'm Bad.

 

Cheers,

 

C