FS: Williams Linear Power Supply Rebuild Service

Or you can always buy Bob's rebuild kit (and the additional transistor
he doesn't put in the kid) and rebuild it yourself

LarryC wrote:
> Rob has rebuilt several power supplies for me and they work great. Plus
> he's a real nice guy to deal with!
>
> Larry C.
> Franklin, WI
>
> "jbuck" <jbuck68.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1160876266.523264.4790@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > Don't feel like messing around with switchers? Do you want to keep the
> > originality of your Williams arcade game? I can rebuild your Williams
> > linear power supply! This service includes replacement of all the
> > problematic caps known to fail and new power regulators. A complete
> > burn-in for 24 hours will ensure that you have problem free gaming!
> > $45.00 + shipping with your carrier of choice.
> >
> > email: jbuck68 at gmail dot com or jbuck at new dot rr dot com.
> >
> > Thanks for looking!
> >
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Absolutely! This is just one option for the collector who doesn't have
the time and or equipment to repair it themselves.

I just thought I'd offer my services in case anyone would like to
reclaim a switcher or restore the originality back to their Robotron,
Defender, Stargate, Sinistar, Joust, Bubbles, etc.


Cyrus Cosmo wrote:
> Or you can always buy Bob's rebuild kit (and the additional transistor
> he doesn't put in the kid) and rebuild it yourself
>
> LarryC wrote:
> > Rob has rebuilt several power supplies for me and they work great. Plus
> > he's a real nice guy to deal with!
> >
> > Larry C.
> > Franklin, WI
> >
> > "jbuck" <jbuck68 DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1160876266.523264.4790@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > > Don't feel like messing around with switchers? Do you want to keep the
> > > originality of your Williams arcade game? I can rebuild your Williams
> > > linear power supply! This service includes replacement of all the
> > > problematic caps known to fail and new power regulators. A complete
> > > burn-in for 24 hours will ensure that you have problem free gaming!
> > > $45.00 + shipping with your carrier of choice.
> > >
> > > email: jbuck68 at gmail dot com or jbuck at new dot rr dot com.
> > >
> > > Thanks for looking!
> > >
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You've got to be joking right? These things are so easy to fix and the
cost of parts is very cheap. I'd put the cost of "problematic caps" as
you call them at around $4.00. By "problematic" I assume you're not
even replacing the large filter cap. Most of the time the transistors
are the issue on these anyway. Replacing the caps is just something to
do while you're in there.

So $45 for fixing one huh? Tell you what, if anyone has one to be
fixed then you can send it to me and I'll fix it at cost. As a matter
of fact I have 3 spares. If you want to buy one then drop me a note
and I'll let you have it for the cost of repairs. Otherwise you can
have one (non-working) for $10.

jbuck wrote:
> Don't feel like messing around with switchers? Do you want to keep the
> originality of your Williams arcade game? I can rebuild your Williams
> linear power supply! This service includes replacement of all the
> problematic caps known to fail and new power regulators. A complete
> burn-in for 24 hours will ensure that you have problem free gaming!
> $45.00 + shipping with your carrier of choice.
>
> email: jbuck68 at gmail dot com or jbuck at new dot rr dot com.
>
> Thanks for looking!
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What is it with people on this forum hijacking other people's for sale
ads? If you don't like the price of this service, that's fine, simply
move on.

I didn't start this thread so you could sell your old power supply
boards - that's just plain rude.

Every power supply board that I've repaired has been a cap or rectifier
issue. And yes, the 18kuf cap is replaced with this service. In my
experience, the MPSA55 transistors hold up remarkably well.

There's no way you can provide the components to re-cap these boards
for $4.00 (every cap w/regulators) and possibly one of the three bridge
rectifiers. This was a knee jerk and completely uninformed response.

Tell someone how easy these are to fix when they don't have soldering
equipment. I know plenty of collectors who don't get into the
nitty-gritty of soldering and just like their stuff to be fixed and
work.

Thanks for showing us all how much of a class act you are.


todd1814 RemoveThis @yahoo.com wrote:
> You've got to be joking right? These things are so easy to fix and the
> cost of parts is very cheap. I'd put the cost of "problematic caps" as
> you call them at around $4.00. By "problematic" I assume you're not
> even replacing the large filter cap. Most of the time the transistors
> are the issue on these anyway. Replacing the caps is just something to
> do while you're in there.
>
> So $45 for fixing one huh? Tell you what, if anyone has one to be
> fixed then you can send it to me and I'll fix it at cost. As a matter
> of fact I have 3 spares. If you want to buy one then drop me a note
> and I'll let you have it for the cost of repairs. Otherwise you can
> have one (non-working) for $10.
>
> jbuck wrote:
> > Don't feel like messing around with switchers? Do you want to keep the
> > originality of your Williams arcade game? I can rebuild your Williams
> > linear power supply! This service includes replacement of all the
> > problematic caps known to fail and new power regulators. A complete
> > burn-in for 24 hours will ensure that you have problem free gaming!
> > $45.00 + shipping with your carrier of choice.
> >
> > email: jbuck68 at gmail dot com or jbuck at new dot rr dot com.
> >
> > Thanks for looking!
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I agree jbuck. People always have a comment and have to stick their
nose in where it don't belong..

People are trying to help out and this is what they get. If people do
not like your price they don't have to use your service or they can
send you an email in private saying they think your price is high and
you can decide to adjust.

Lets face it some people just don't know. Some people don't have the
skills or the time to do this repair and it is good for those people.
It is different if you were some #ss and did the same to others but you
don't.

Dave





jbuck wrote:
> What is it with people on this forum hijacking other people's for sale
> ads? If you don't like the price of this service, that's fine, simply
> move on.
>
> I didn't start this thread so you could sell your old power supply
> boards - that's just plain rude.
>
> Every power supply board that I've repaired has been a cap or rectifier
> issue. And yes, the 18kuf cap is replaced with this service. In my
> experience, the MPSA55 transistors hold up remarkably well.
>
> There's no way you can provide the components to re-cap these boards
> for $4.00 (every cap w/regulators) and possibly one of the three bridge
> rectifiers. This was a knee jerk and completely uninformed response.
>
> Tell someone how easy these are to fix when they don't have soldering
> equipment. I know plenty of collectors who don't get into the
> nitty-gritty of soldering and just like their stuff to be fixed and
> work.
>
> Thanks for showing us all how much of a class act you are.
>
>
> todd1814.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com wrote:
> > You've got to be joking right? These things are so easy to fix and the
> > cost of parts is very cheap. I'd put the cost of "problematic caps" as
> > you call them at around $4.00. By "problematic" I assume you're not
> > even replacing the large filter cap. Most of the time the transistors
> > are the issue on these anyway. Replacing the caps is just something to
> > do while you're in there.
> >
> > So $45 for fixing one huh? Tell you what, if anyone has one to be
> > fixed then you can send it to me and I'll fix it at cost. As a matter
> > of fact I have 3 spares. If you want to buy one then drop me a note
> > and I'll let you have it for the cost of repairs. Otherwise you can
> > have one (non-working) for $10.
> >
> > jbuck wrote:
> > > Don't feel like messing around with switchers? Do you want to keep the
> > > originality of your Williams arcade game? I can rebuild your Williams
> > > linear power supply! This service includes replacement of all the
> > > problematic caps known to fail and new power regulators. A complete
> > > burn-in for 24 hours will ensure that you have problem free gaming!
> > > $45.00 + shipping with your carrier of choice.
> > >
> > > email: jbuck68 at gmail dot com or jbuck at new dot rr dot com.
> > >
> > > Thanks for looking!
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Dude - wtf is wrong with someone trying to provide a service for
someone? There are many people that don't have the time to do it but
have more $$ than time.

I'd love to see you get 25 wms power boards sent to you and your 'I'll
do it at cost.' Then we will see how you like spending your time
working on other's stuff free.

JB just simply put it out there that he will fix boards for X price -
take it or leave it.

But, since you're offering to do it free (cost of parts) - please - by
all means - post your address and turn around time for all to take
advantage of.
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Ha! I knew you couldn't resist the urge to add your unsolicited $0.02!
So predictable...

You're welcome by the way. Oh, and as long as you're thanking the
"profiteers" on RGVAC, you should also extend a warm cozy to our good
friend Art, big dog (arcadechips.com), Andre at AMC Solutions, Matty-t,
Wish-Bringer, Dick M., John O. and the many others that sell boards,
parts and services here.

Oh, and don't forget to give yourself a big pat on the back for fixing
boards for people when you're "in the mood" and the $3,000.00+ you
made from the Berzerk/Frenzy multi-boards. I'm sure you donated all
that money to your favorite local charity.

Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.


Mark C. Spaeth wrote:
> Thanks for another attempt to profiteer.
>
> --
> Mark Spaeth mspaeth DeleteThis @mtl.mit.edu
> 50 Vassar St., #38.265 mspaeth DeleteThis @mit.edu
> Cambridge, MA 02139
> (617) 452-2354 http://rgvac.978.org/~mspaeth
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WTF guys... It's a service for crying out loud... easy or not is a
service...
If all this was so easy for everyone we would have the girl scouts
doing our
repairs... Its sicking to see repair guys out there cutting each others
throats...
TAKE WHAT YOU LIKE, LEAVE WHAT YOU DON'T. Is changing your
oil easy? Yes. And guess what, millions of people pay gear heads to
change it and
get paid for it! Stick in mail, wait a week, boom, working ps...
That's fricken awesome, worry free, convenient, and to me is more
giving then taking.
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LOL! I guess the truth hurts no matter how you try and justify it.

Lest I forget how great your skills are and how you feel you have to
try and prove to/show everyone how "smart" you are. Thank you so very
much for gracing this thread with your omnipotent presence (gag).

It's pretty clear that you have a hard-on for me Spaeth. Rest assured,
the feeling is not mutual. Go pick a fight with someone else.


Mark C. Spaeth wrote:
> In rec.games.video.arcade.marketplace jbuck <jbuck68.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> : Ha! I knew you couldn't resist the urge to add your unsolicited $0.02!
> : So predictable...
>
> Guess what, moron -- this is a PUBLIC FORUM. You don't need to
> solicit my responses!
>
>
> : You're welcome by the way. Oh, and as long as you're thanking the
> : "profiteers" on RGVAC, you should also extend a warm cozy to our good
> : friend Art, big dog (arcadechips.com), Andre at AMC Solutions, Matty-t,
> : Wish-Bringer, Dick M., John O. and the many others that sell boards,
> : parts and services here.
> :
> : Oh, and don't forget to give yourself a big pat on the back for fixing
> : boards for people when you're "in the mood" and the $3,000.00+ you
> : made from the Berzerk/Frenzy multi-boards. I'm sure you donated all
> : that money to your favorite local charity.
>
> Profit... yeah... because the all the time required to design the boards
> was free, the pcb fabrication was free, the parts were all free, the
> time to assemble the boards was free, and the testing was free.
>
> Yeah, sure, I made out like a bandit. How much is 100+ hours of your
> time worth? In fact, since I made so much money, how about I send you
> a parts list and you do a second run?
>
> Since you obviously haven't figured it out, pcb repair and design of
> new boards is a skill. Shotgunning a power supply board using the
> list of parts from Bob Roberts's repair kit is not.
>
> Nice job of attacking me instead of ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS about
> what you get for this $45 "service".
>
> --
> Mark Spaeth mspaeth.DeleteThis@mtl.mit.edu
> 50 Vassar St., #38.265 mspaeth.DeleteThis@mit.edu
> Cambridge, MA 02139
> (617) 452-2354 http://rgvac.978.org/~mspaeth
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Don't throw a fit because I offer to help people out. The purpose of
knowing other collectors is to help each other. Share common
knowledge. BS about the hobby.

Having said that, it's perfectly reasonable to charge a fee for fixing
or selling something. You just shouldn't expect that you're the only
one allowed to do it. Neither should you expect that someone else
won't provide the same thing for free. I personally think your offer
is ridiculous for a number of reasons. That's why I offered to do the
same thing for free. I've also done a lot of other repairs for free
and sold items to other people at cost. What's wrong with helpin' a
brother?

I've fixed enough of these power supplies to know that it doesn't cost
$45. The $4.00 (actual $3.90) is the cost of all caps on that power
supply minus the large filter cap. I added the total before I
responded. I don't know why so many people think they require money to
help out a fellow collector. What next? I'll answer your arcade
questions for $19.99 a month? You're obviously not a friend to anyone
here. You just want to profit from other collectors. Open up a
storefront but don't complain because I'm willing to help someone
without charging them money. "That's just plain rude" as you say.

jbuck wrote:
> Every power supply board that I've repaired has been a cap or rectifier
> issue. And yes, the 18kuf cap is replaced with this service. In my
> experience, the MPSA55 transistors hold up remarkably well.

A testament to your limited experience. A capacitor in a linear power
supply is unlikely to make it fail.

The caps are for filtering genius. You'll rarely have an open
connection from a failed cap. More likely you'll see some ripple in
your output, which by the way won't necessarily show up in a "24 hour
burn in" as you offer. You can see it with an o-scope but you don't
mention doing that so I doubt that you planned on doing that. Over an
unknown period of time that ripple will cause anything powered from it
to fail. Not necessarily in 24 hours but eventually it will. Goodbye
4116's. Goodbye ROM PCB. Goodbye CPU.

Mark has hit the nail on the head in describing your service:
"Shotgunning".

> Tell someone how easy these are to fix when they don't have soldering
> equipment. I know plenty of collectors who don't get into the
> nitty-gritty of soldering and just like their stuff to be fixed and
> work.

The "nitty-gritty" of soldering. Thanks for the laugh. Another
comment that shows your lack of experience. There's nothing
"nitty-gritty" about using a soldering iron. You can also pick up a
cheap one for $5, buy $4 worth of caps from Mouser and fix your own
power supply (as you offer to fix it) for $9.

While you're still having a hissy fit, why don't you attack those
people "giving away" arcade parts on "free friday". I'm sure you can't
stand those people "undercutting" you.

>
> Thanks for showing us all how much of a class act you are.
>

You're welcome! Same to you!
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Response to follow but a quick question first. Is this Todd of TNT
Amusements?

todd1814.RemoveThis@yahoo.com wrote:
> Don't throw a fit because I offer to help people out. The purpose of
> knowing other collectors is to help each other. Share common
> knowledge. BS about the hobby.
>
> Having said that, it's perfectly reasonable to charge a fee for fixing
> or selling something. You just shouldn't expect that you're the only
> one allowed to do it. Neither should you expect that someone else
> won't provide the same thing for free. I personally think your offer
> is ridiculous for a number of reasons. That's why I offered to do the
> same thing for free. I've also done a lot of other repairs for free
> and sold items to other people at cost. What's wrong with helpin' a
> brother?
>
> I've fixed enough of these power supplies to know that it doesn't cost
> $45. The $4.00 (actual $3.90) is the cost of all caps on that power
> supply minus the large filter cap. I added the total before I
> responded. I don't know why so many people think they require money to
> help out a fellow collector. What next? I'll answer your arcade
> questions for $19.99 a month? You're obviously not a friend to anyone
> here. You just want to profit from other collectors. Open up a
> storefront but don't complain because I'm willing to help someone
> without charging them money. "That's just plain rude" as you say.
>
> jbuck wrote:
> > Every power supply board that I've repaired has been a cap or rectifier
> > issue. And yes, the 18kuf cap is replaced with this service. In my
> > experience, the MPSA55 transistors hold up remarkably well.
>
> A testament to your limited experience. A capacitor in a linear power
> supply is unlikely to make it fail.
>
> The caps are for filtering genius. You'll rarely have an open
> connection from a failed cap. More likely you'll see some ripple in
> your output, which by the way won't necessarily show up in a "24 hour
> burn in" as you offer. You can see it with an o-scope but you don't
> mention doing that so I doubt that you planned on doing that. Over an
> unknown period of time that ripple will cause anything powered from it
> to fail. Not necessarily in 24 hours but eventually it will. Goodbye
> 4116's. Goodbye ROM PCB. Goodbye CPU.
>
> Mark has hit the nail on the head in describing your service:
> "Shotgunning".
>
> > Tell someone how easy these are to fix when they don't have soldering
> > equipment. I know plenty of collectors who don't get into the
> > nitty-gritty of soldering and just like their stuff to be fixed and
> > work.
>
> The "nitty-gritty" of soldering. Thanks for the laugh. Another
> comment that shows your lack of experience. There's nothing
> "nitty-gritty" about using a soldering iron. You can also pick up a
> cheap one for $5, buy $4 worth of caps from Mouser and fix your own
> power supply (as you offer to fix it) for $9.
>
> While you're still having a hissy fit, why don't you attack those
> people "giving away" arcade parts on "free friday". I'm sure you can't
> stand those people "undercutting" you.
>
> >
> > Thanks for showing us all how much of a class act you are.
> >
>
> You're welcome! Same to you!
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In rec.games.video.arcade.marketplace jbuck <jbuck68 RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote:
: What is it with people on this forum hijacking other people's for sale
: ads? If you don't like the price of this service, that's fine, simply
: move on.
:
: I didn't start this thread so you could sell your old power supply
: boards - that's just plain rude.
:
: Every power supply board that I've repaired has been a cap or rectifier
: issue. And yes, the 18kuf cap is replaced with this service. In my
: experience, the MPSA55 transistors hold up remarkably well.

The MPSA55?
What about the power transistors, which actually do go bad? How about the
7905? Aren't those included?

: There's no way you can provide the components to re-cap these boards
: for $4.00 (every cap w/regulators) and possibly one of the three bridge
: rectifiers. This was a knee jerk and completely uninformed response.

For $45, it better not be a 'possibility' of the bridges... they better
all be replaced... and new fuse holders, new headers, new crimp pins
on the transistor block, new power transistors...

: Tell someone how easy these are to fix when they don't have soldering
: equipment. I know plenty of collectors who don't get into the
: nitty-gritty of soldering and just like their stuff to be fixed and
: work.

What serious collector doesn't have soldering equipment?

: Thanks for showing us all how much of a class act you are.

Thanks for another attempt to profiteer.

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50 Vassar St., #38.265 mspaeth RemoveThis @mit.edu
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 452-2354 http://rgvac.978.org/~mspaeth
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The next time you guys get a filling put in for $200 bitch at the
dentist and tell him that part only cost $4.00 bucks and that it was
really easy to do as Im sure it was for him / her.
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