Atari Quantum Arcade Restoration - Converge 6100 monitor, pincushion, trackball rebuild - PART 12

[@lmiddleman]

For its uniqueness and novelty, that Quantum is one of the best games you've got John, a gem for sure. GREAT JOB.

[@ninjamaster3453]

love the rain showers in background I fall asleep to your videos at night sometimes.

[@gingertom64]

never played quantum, looks like a very addictive game. That cabinet looks mint now, you would never know how it started life. Excellent video as always John.

[@nubowner1]

"this is glue, strong stuff" That Blues Brothers reference.

[@Johnsarcade]

Glad someone got it. :)

[@TheCypherBlu]

Hey John, this is off topic but thank you for taking the time to post these videos! My neighbor used to work for Vintage Arcade Superstore in Glendale, CA. I found one of your videos through them about 2 years ago and I've learned so much!!!! I really appreciate the real time repairs and tech talk. Thanks for not being afraid to tackle big projects and get in over your head (like Computer Space). It's nice to see some trial and error, some frustration and research. You always come out ahead. Your videos are entertaining and educational. Thank You!!! :D

[@jonjandran]

Awesome video! Just got done converging 2 K6100's Saturday myself :) Just an FYI. For Quantam to adjust convergence. When you get to the Square Grid Pattern (horizontal/Vertical Grid). It's Green. Roll the trackball for the other colors. Roll until you get to the Red/Blue Grid colors. Adjust the middle tabs to get the Red/Blue perfectly aligned making a purple grid. Then roll the trackball to get to the white pattern which is all 3 colored grids, the Red/Blue/Green all together. Adjust the tabs closest to the neckboard to align the green with the Red/Blue that you just aligned. You'll then see perfectly white lines. :) It's really easy and only takes a few minutes.

[@killerreviewscom]

Congrats on getting the new machine done. It looking exceptional.

[@dvv45]

Game looks amazing!! Glad to see you fixed the track ball! Can't wait for mortal combat!

[@jeremymtc]

+10 points for Elwood Blues reference :) Fantastic Video - you covered a lot of ground here. Congrats on getting the Quantum all finished and legit; it looks great!

[@Helvetica_Scenario]

Only getting around to watching this now. John, this thing is cool. Nice job getting the trackball to behave.

[@Riz2336]

Man that thing is beautiful. It looks like it came straight out of the Atari factory where it was originally made all those years ago. Good job dude.

[@ArcadeFreak-gw5rp]

john the quantum looks awesome you did a great job as usual the game looks really fun

[@RetroRynn]

This game looks sick! Nice job John!

[@rossbergen]

Hey John, in the earlier levels where it's less hectic, once you circle around a ball, continue circling around it as fast as possible. You will continue to receive points as long as you are doing it fast enough. Amazing job on the restore - my girlfriend and I love playing Quantum at Funspot (if it's not down!)

[@Darryl603]

Hi Adam! Pleasantly surprised to see you here! You are the man! Everyone should check out his channel: one circuit. You will LEARN! Awesome video John.

[@carlperkins1452]

John! I enjoyed the video. Great job on the Quantum. I wish I had one. Shaker motor all day long with the Ghostbusters.Very nice man.

[@leonmitchell9389]

Great work, your attention to detail is incredible!

[@Beaps73]

Outrun is gone nooooooo..... love that game man. Given the choice that would be a keeper. Glad the Quantum is finally done and I have never heard of it before your vids, I think it plays ace!

[@rallogump]

This game looks awesome! I was looking forward to the game play vid, I've never seen it before!

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

I've been waiting for new video! It's like I was having a withdrawal.

[@zackmeekins2703]

me too. i was going insane!!! haha.

[@richardherzog5405]

+Zack meekins I'm in a mental hospital right now!!! They won't let me out until John releases another video John HELP!!!

[@joebristowtechnologicalbre2073]

great job john, you just need to become a trackball wizard now, be one with the trackball!!!!

[@pinmandan5164]

Congrads on finishing the Quantum John !! She's come up really great bud. The only thing extra I would on done is fix the back part where the wood had been ripped out. There are wars to fix just that without pulling the other stickers off and the serial sticker would have been able to go where it should be. But anyway as I said great job ! take this straight down to the basement and leave that Firefox where it is LOL

[@ArgonautArcade]

Dude! Congrats! Its come a long way :) Can't wait to see it in the basement

[@user-bs9ux5ei1z]

All my electrical applications from school is coming back to me now. Parallel and series circuits I learned while taking to be an Electrician. That glue strong stuff reference I thought of Blues Brothers right away. Great scene from the movie.

[@Scythe42]

The display looks sweet. Man, I am so jelly that you have a Quantum. Great restoration job. The small rip on the side? Just touch it up a bit. And it really seems a nice game. Never had the pleasure of playing one - they are soooo rare.

[@FluxCapacitorArcade]

Well done! Looks like it is ready to go downstairs!

[@scottbordelli177]

I have to admit. I thought the game was gonna suck. But now that it's working... it looks WAY fun.

[@darkside1exisle]

Hey John, you were asking during the game play about those expanding bad dots, check out your video back in 2014 when you went to Chicago to visit Joe Magiera's arcade collection. He has a Quantum and you did some video on him showing how Quantum is played. Roughly in the 30:00 min mark of the video. Cheers!! Awesome work on the Quantum. It looks bad ass sick so far!!!

[@JohnCrawfordSchoolOfMusic]

I am not an arcade rebuilder or anything but I am in a hobby which involves a lot of electronics and that was one of the most simplest stick and accurate descriptions of series versus parallel I have ever seen. Mind if I steal that in some of my lectures?

[@CaptAwesumNo1Zone]

That side art for your Ghostbusters is key, when you passed it up last time I said "no don't!!" I think it'll add more depth to the sides of the game plus the colors are spot on

[@MaximRecoil]

Quantum is a fun game, though I've only ever played it in MAME with a mouse. Your cabinet looks awesome by the way; this was a fun restore to watch.

[@djsquibby]

Hi John, love the vids keep up the good work. I saw your MAME video you did, I've come across another little gem.. Strike Force, 1991, Midway. I vaguely remember it, love all the Defender games ;)

[@hannonm]

Welcome back Adam!

[@alexandrefaria3599]

quantum is like brand new but museum class great job john :=)

[@Runslik3Wind]

Looks great

[@Sci-fi-Si]

At last. Brilliant video John :)

[@Johnsarcade]

+Simon Nicol thanks, Simon.

[@JFD62780]

John, the MOMENT you demonstrated the (at the time) X axle on the trackball, I suspected the metal encoder wheel was a bit bent. Disadvantage of thin metal parts, I guess. Good on ya for detecting that, by the way!

[@EdwinNoorlander]

Can you put a ruber tube on the rod for moor friction for the tracker ball?

[@speedysandisk78]

I can see this game being very popular at the CERN cafeteria... particle physicists queuing up to play during their lunch break :)

[@timothydoom]

My favorite Guest! ADAM!!!

[@mihoshiproductions9809]

I imagine you're trying to keep is as stock as possible as it is quite the handsome looking game. That artwork is still incredible, but it might be interesting if you could somehow do like you did with the major havoc and have the ball glow or change colors during game-play since the graphics are so colorful and vibrant.

[@petervachon6989]

Hey John, on the Quantum Marquee screws, for the 2 screws at the bottom, why don't you instead use pop rivets for the lower bracket to hold the marquee screen in place and use screws for the top. This way, it's easy to remove the screen to change the bulb if it goes out and the bottom rail will hold the screen in place while you install/remove the top rail.

[@Johnsarcade]

I actually fixed it. I lubricated the screws and got them in.

[@killerreviewscom]

I'm so jelly over that Ghostbusters pinball.

[@ellispoo44]

just got my ghostbusters pinball- it is a ball buster but in a good way- fantastic game- tons to shoot at

[@mokthemagicman]

Hey John, Don't forget to mention the Grinkers event coming up in Oct.

[@williamvanhuss8452]

You should get another Qix now. Those two would go together well. Both really creative games ahead of their time. They would make great apps, too. Hint hint.

[@mokthemagicman]

Love the insert color artwork for your Ghostbusters. I got some awesome wilderness side blades art for my White Water pin that looks sick! Pingrafix makes them I think. Very cool! Looking forward in seeing that installed in your machine. How is your Ghostbusters playfield inserts holding up btw?

[@craiggilchrist4223]

Old TV repairers used to put a mirror up so you can see the screen whilst your adgusting it.

[@flightofapaullo72]

Looks awesome! Question...if I'm installing a new glass, what % tint should I use? Thanks John.

[@GibbysArcade]

Hope to get my recently acquired original Quantum cab up and running as well (#353). It was converted to a Street Fighter, so control panel looks like swiss cheese (overlay is still there). Been collecting all the parts but would really like another control panel if anyone has one to let go of. Original side art is still on mine and wasn't painted over but front did not survive. Glad to see yours up and running!

[@Johnsarcade]

Awesome! Good luck! Takeman on KLOV was making repro CPs. Maybe check with him?

[@GibbysArcade]

Thanks, but already did. He doesn't have any more of them. I was able to get the harness from Joe and a couple CPO's from Hans. I got one of the last repro blank PCB's, so might be a while before that gets built. Still hunting for an original PCB, but I know that may not happen.

[@freckleslam314]

Will you make any more quest for score videos?

[@ShaneBolda]

Quantum where Computer Space is, is a good spot, but maybe also where Tapper is or Frogger... Gotta show off that side art and cabinet

[@nikobellicdigitalaural]

Hey John! How about you get a Galaga after you finish your Mortal Kombat II Restoration!

[@merkurfan98]

Hi John i hope you'll make a video. About you, installing the shaker in your Ghostbusters. ;) Make sure to inspect your inserts. There is a big shitstorm at pinside, talking about ghosting and lifting inserts at some Ghostbusters, Game of Thrones and Spiderman games. Wich means the clearcoat above the inserts starts lifting and splitting from the inserts. If this is the case at your game(wich i hope not) you should see some bubbles between the insert and clearcoat.

[@ShaneBolda]

I would definitely get the Library building if you can for your GB...

[@bobbyjack8033]

It doesn't matter how you get to the gold J to the John, all that matters is you beat the leprechauns! ;)

[@williamfick6981]

Hey John, therealbobroberts has an OEM Atari Metal TB Encoder Wheel for 4 bucks on his Flea market page if you wanted to replace the bent one.

[@jacklick]

Not sure if someone said this yet but isn't tempest down because you stole its Power Supply for Quantum?

[@Johnsarcade]

+Jbm0101 no. I ended up getting two more power supplies. I should have explained that.

[@ddpaul22]

I want this game!

[@thesmf1210]

nice blues brothers quote ;)

[@VAX1970]

Did you ever replace that speaker you drilled holes into previously?

[@Johnsarcade]

+Vax Buster no need. It works fine.

[@RWL2012]

😂

[@JohnCrawfordSchoolOfMusic]

That glue is probably good for gluing down Excelerator pedal is well

[@TNT_Mancave]

We play both kinds.... country and western.

[@hitmanlq]

I loved the Blues brothers quote as well!

[@JohnCrawfordSchoolOfMusic]

+Kevin Green and they happen to serve the states best pepper steak!

[@gabrieldiaz4361]

Im a new subcriber i enjoy your videos :)

[@Johnsarcade]

+Gabriel Díaz thanks!

[@gabrieldiaz4361]

John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech you're welcome

[@chuck12-82]

I wonder what Phett would draw in the signature box? hhmm..

[@MrBon3Stripp3r]

I thought you had a attack from mars pin?

[@ShaneBolda]

The Quantum is bad ass by the way...

[@RetroGamer-zz5jn]

finaly your done... now get on with mortal kombat 2

[@retro-junkie5741]

nice

[@HaroldsStuff]

'The software is looking for the shaker motor'. So why the f*@k aint there one inn there in the first place?

[@Starcat128]

Cool

[@damageinc55]

man, i would scan that side aart and have a laminated decal printed of just that triangle. stick it over the top, done deal. too perfect not to fix imo.

[@SoreThumbzz]

cool

[@wizpin]

i love the artwork, it screams 80's. The game gets a bit boring, but who cares if you look at the cab?

[@frankstrasser6108]

IDE throw some bones Swiss in there that trackball would fly

[@timothydoom]

59:20 I HAVE THAT CUP!!! HAHA!

[@jamesdavis5517]

Your issue is the curved sensor.

[@jamesdavis5517]

...and you're a sweaty bitch.

[@Johnsarcade]

+James Davis it's not. It's supposed to be curved.

[@Johnsarcade]

+James Davis it was hot. Thanks

[@LisaKaiserPuppetsandgames]

😄😆👍😃😇

[@goahead2402]

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[@HaroldsStuff]

Gets rid of the classic game 'Outrun' & leaves a bag of shite like 'Tron' :/

[@Johnsarcade]

+Harolds Stuff no way. TRON rules.

[@CaptAwesumNo1Zone]

Trons the shit!! Hands down one of thee best if not best looking arcade game cabinets especially in the dark, even the game is fine, the Light Cycle game is such a classic

[@richardherzog5405]

Tron is one of the coolest looking cabinets and the game is alot of fun.

[@HaroldsStuff]

mmm perhaps zoo keeper would of been a better choise to get rid of :)

[@richardherzog5405]

Harolds Stuff ZOOKEEPER is a awesome classic and rare. Not a chance.

[@memerboi1707]

5th

[@memerboi1707]

lol

[@thepixelgaming3168]

4th

[@goahead2402]

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