Star Trek: The Next Generation
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Trying to rebuild an old TNG that is missing a few boards. 2 boards I need are the power driver board and the fliptronics board. Specifically worrying about the 12v drop, because I do intend to put a color DMD and a few mods, what would be a better board to get, a refurbed original, or a Rottendog replacement?
Thanks!
--john
Quoted from MrMikeman:You should buy the least expensive board and run a separate 12v power supply in the machine. amazon.com link »
On mine the power supply AC is connected at the switch so it powers on with the game. Runs my Pinsound and ColorDMD. Just connect the power supply ground to the ground of the machine. All will be well and you don't have to worry about resets or flaky optos.
Thanks so much for the guidance. Honestly they are both about the same price, so was wondering what the group thinks. As for the second power supply, that honestly sounds like a great idea. Where would that be wired to? I thought anything wired to the service outlet keeps power when the switch is off?
Quoted from MrMikeman:Yes that's why I specified "wired to the power switch"
I took the cover off the metal box where the switch is. Soldered 2 more wires and ran them out of the box to the PS.
As far as the boards many will say stick with original if you can. Personally I don't care. Whatever runs the game flawlessly. I have a Rottendog driver board in my Dr Who and it runs fine. Also runs on a Rottendog MPU too as the original was hacked and flaky.
AHHHHH I missed that, you're right.
You're on the money though about the separate power supply, that makes total sense. Thanks so much again! A lot to learn about this game.
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