Converting a MAME arcade cabinet back to a dedicated arcade cabinet

Lets perform a MAME de-conversion! In this video I'll show how to convert a MAME emulation arcade machine with an LCD display back into a dedicated arcade cabinet with a real game PCB and a CRT display.

The more I get into this hobby, the more interesting authentic hardware is to me. Lately I've been removing emulation from my cabinets and replacing with O.G. game hardware. There are lots of videos on how to convert an arcade cabinet into a MAME cabinet, but I haven't seen many videos on going in the opposite direction. So I thought this would be a great opportunity for a video.

I'll be performing this de-conversion on a Midway Galaxian cabinet. The video includes some history on the cabinet so you can see how the MAME setup looked before the de-conversion begins.

If you'd like to see more on the original restoration of the cabinet itself, check it out here:
https://www.justin-credible.net/2015/...

Also, you can find a few more pictures of the conversion process here:
https://www.justin-credible.net/2015/...

NOTE: If you are specifically wanting to put a Galaxian PCB in a JAMMA cabinet, you'll likely need to perform a modification on the board to allow it to run on DC. Check the instructions provided with your adapter or this post on my blog:
https://www.justin-credible.net/2020/...


Parts Used:

• WEI-YA M2621H - http://www.weiya.com.tw/products_deta...
• Happ Pro 20 Amp Switching Power Supply - http://www.arcadeshop.com/i/806/switc...
• Super JAMMA Wiring Harness - http://www.arcadeshop.com/i/383/jamma...
• Namco/Galaga JAMMA Adapter - http://www.arcadeshop.com/i/364/namco...
• JAMMA Switch - https://paradisearcadeshop.com/home/e...
• Galaxian JAMMA Adapter - http://pcbjunkie.net/index.php/jamma-...
• Molex Connectors - http://www.arcadeshop.com/s/1/connect...


This video uses music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio, including:

• Miami Sky -    • Free Streaming Music - Lost in Paradise (R...  
• Astral Projection -    • Free Streaming Music - Lost in Paradise (R...  

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