Tighe Lory's Blog

Japanese Game Boy Donkey Kong - tekkou0 さんはありがとうございました!

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:38:00 +0000

Huge thanks to Kosuge-san http://www.youtube.com/user/tekkou0 for sending me this awesome (SAIKO!) package! I really appreciate him finding this for me! It will help me complete one of my upcoming projects!

Game Room Junkies Interview

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:00:00 +0000

I was interviewed by Game Room Junkies about my weight loss and world record attempts.

Latest Arcade Pickup - Galaxian in Mint Condition

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:52:00 +0000

This will make my second Galaxian cabinet, although the other one was in much worse condition and has a much different fate. This one it in mint condition, I just need to install a cap kit and it will be perfect!

Propcycle Fan Upgraded with Ball Bearings

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:50:00 +0000

I was tired of my noisy fan on my Propcycle, so I upgraded it by replacing the nylon bushings mounted in rubber with ball bearings in aluminum. The result is a much quieter better running fan.

Broken Foot, Propcycle Repair, and other Arcade Projects

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:39:00 +0000

I just talk about the goings on in my basement arcade.

Milling out an Arcade Control Panel

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:37:00 +0000

I have a Marvel vs Capcom what is in a PVG/Semco (Hannaho) cabinet. The control panel is made from very thick MDF. I use a Smithy BX-288 to mill out the panel to sink the joystick base into it.

Other side

Propcycle USA and JP version side by side

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:35:00 +0000

Thanks to http://www.youtube.com/user/dacchaprop for posting a video of the Japanese version of Propcycle, thanks to that I was able to determine that both versions are the same except for the language.

Tips on removing vinyl artwork from an arcade game

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:34:00 +0000

This Galaxian I picked up for really cheap, the wood is in great condition, although the artwork was destroyed when someone converted it to another game and painted over the vinyl.

Donkey Kong Amplifier Hum

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:31:00 +0000

This is a quick video to demonstrate the hum in a Donkey Kong arcade game. This is normal, but some people don't like it.

Propcycle Perfect Run & World's 2nd Best Score

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:30:00 +0000

I know I said I wasn't going to upload another video until I beat the world's record, but this was a nice perfect run, granted I could have trimmed off a few seconds on the Solitar stage.

Adding a power jack to a battery powered device

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:29:00 +0000

I add a power adapter plug to a device that never had one. The connector I used will disconnect the battery when it is plugged into the power adapter.

Fixed rattling coin mechs in Donkey Kong

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:27:00 +0000

The coin mechs in my Donkey Kong cabaret arcade cabinet would rattle whenever Donkey Kong jumped and made the booming sound. This was because on a Cabaret cabinet the mechs are right next to the speaker. I used some foam to deaden the sound and it fixed the problem.

PropCycle World Record High Score Practice and Morning Exercise

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:25:00 +0000

I don't break the record this morning, but I wanted to show you guys where I am at in this game and how close I am to breaking the world record. So far I have scored over 15,000 points, the world record is 18,000 so far I am in second place. I also talk about a few other things at the end of this video if you want to skip ahead.

Installing a PS360 in a Sega Virtual Stick High Grade Joystick

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:24:00 +0000

Sorry for the colors being off, my video editing software is acting up. In this video I install a PS360 in a Sega Virtua Stick High Grade, and make it so the stick can be opened from the top.

Tighe's Basement Arcade Update February 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:22:00 +0000

I talk about my Propcycle weight loss plan, Awesome NOS Donkey Kong Cabaret marquee sticker I got, Arcade Calendar, and other stuff.

Replacing a Game Boy Advance Cartridge Battery (Pokémon Ruby)

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:21:00 +0000

I picked this GBA game up off of ebay and the clock battery was dead, so in this video I replace it.

Superplexus - Three Dimensional Marble Maze Fun!

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:19:00 +0000

The Superplexus is a three dimensional marble maze. incredibly fun, think of it as the arcade game Marble Madness but in real life.

How to Buy Arcade Games

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:16:00 +0000

Links to things used in this video:

Hopefully you will find this useful if you are looking to buy an arcade game for you home.

Worst Toy Ever - Stinkor

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:15:00 +0000

If you ever had one of these I am sure you feel the same way. Why would anyone make a toy that stinks like a skunk???

Crazy Kong Fan playing some serious Big Kong!

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:13:00 +0000

Crazy Kong Fan stopped by on his way home from FunSpot and shows us how to play the incredibly difficult Big Kong. Some amazing barrel steering and he also shows us the barrel stage cheat.

Look at what Mr. Dealz in Colonie NY has!

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:11:00 +0000

3rd rarest NES game, and I am holding it in my hand!

Namco Museum Vol .3 - Arcade Mode

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:11:00 +0000

Xbox 360 Arcade Cabinet

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:09:00 +0000

Arcade Tip: Hot Glue Your Spade Connectors

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:08:00 +0000

Arcade Repair Tip: Ordering Capacitors

noreply@blogger.com (Tighe Lory) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:11:00 +0000

When ordering capacitors from mouser.com you can enter a customer part number, use this to help you later when you install the capacitors!