We were lucky to have one of those with the "Ladder Cheat" in it when I was a kid at one of the local arcades. You could simply play forever... but after a while it got old... and we moved on. Still one of the greats from the past! Great job on the rebuild... it looks fantastic! :)
Great video, about 10 years ago I re-painted my DK cabinet the same blue that my machine came with, but looking at yours I wish I had done the same red. My monitor needs help too!
@Suppabad82 The 24 volts ONLY is needed for the coin meter. If you must have a coin meter, it can be switched out with a 12 or 6 volt volt meter (used on almost every other arcade game made) and then power it with the 5 or 12 volt line! Todd
I have a question, is there an easy way to get the piece that fits above the control panel and holds in teh bezel? I'm building a red Donkey Kong cab from scratch and that piece seems to be the one tricky part I'm struggling with . Any help would be appreciate. Also, any idea where i can get the "instructions" sticker that goes on that piece as well.
Would you say the red in the word "Donkey Kong" on the side art is the same colour of the cabinet? Or perhaps the red on the Control Panel? I am trying to figure out exactly what red I should use for a scratch build bartop replica. :) - BTW great restoration work!
And I just replaced the modern switching power supply with an old original one, because I could never get the voltages right with a new one. When +5V was good, -5V was at -4.7V, or when -5V was good, +5V was way higher, +5.3V. The +12V was also all over the place. I tried 3 PSUs, and it was the same with all of them.
nice video, just what I was looking for. I'm picking up a Red DK machine this weekend. Do you know where I can pick up the side decals? Any help is appreciated.
yes...you can easily install a switcher! SOme uprights used the 4 board system. It was designed because the Donkey Kong cocktails had no room for the 2 board system. Extra Note: All DK Jr and DK 3 games were made larger (with alrger monitors too) and take the 2 board system!
Thanks guys, last question. Do you have a link to a power switcher you prefer? and do you know of a Pac Man power switcher that would work for that board? I have an all original and i dont know whether to convert jamma or buy a new power supply to help control the power to the board and monitor.
im proud to say that i just got one of these... early tkg3 four board stack, tkg2 10377 radar scope converted.. :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) drove from FL to TN and back for it!
THANKS! I'll probably be ordering cap kits from Bob Roberts, firstly to redo the audio amplifier, i got a bad hum... Otherwise its great! Also,I spoke with Todd briefly today on the phone regarding out of state warranty service logistics and also talked about pins, special order deposits, etc... Maybe that was you, but if not, please thank him for taking the time! Anyway, take care and maybe I'll find something with you guys within the year...
The man's a wizard. Knows the back end, the history, and beats the games like a boss.
We were lucky to have one of those with the "Ladder Cheat" in it when I was a kid at one of the local arcades. You could simply play forever... but after a while it got old... and we moved on. Still one of the greats from the past! Great job on the rebuild... it looks fantastic! :)
The algorithm is working double time heading into PinFest 2023.
Awesome machine and good to see jovial Todd.
I acquired one of these exact same units and just had the monitor fixed. It is in original case and working. We are going to have a blast playing it.
Great video, about 10 years ago I re-painted my DK cabinet the same blue that my machine came with, but looking at yours I wish I had done the same red. My monitor needs help too!
The original Donkey Kong definitely needed the most amount of improvements.
All these years later tnt is still #1👍
It seems that way!
@Suppabad82 The 24 volts ONLY is needed for the coin meter. If you must have a coin meter, it can be switched out with a 12 or 6 volt volt meter (used on almost every other arcade game made) and then power it with the 5 or 12 volt line! Todd
Those early boards had that cool walking sound vs. the later 2 board system...
That cab is a thing of beauty! and i never knew about that cheat either just so cool. : )
I have a question, is there an easy way to get the piece that fits above the control panel and holds in teh bezel? I'm building a red Donkey Kong cab from scratch and that piece seems to be the one tricky part I'm struggling with . Any help would be appreciate. Also, any idea where i can get the "instructions" sticker that goes on that piece as well.
Very nice cab.
the red cabinet is from 2001 but the PCB Is From 1981
Would you say the red in the word "Donkey Kong" on the side art is the same colour of the cabinet? Or perhaps the red on the Control Panel? I am trying to figure out exactly what red I should use for a scratch build bartop replica. :) - BTW great restoration work!
hey tood how much do you like to get for that cobracoomand in the cliffhanger cab
People in Philly love Denkey Kong
And I just replaced the modern switching power supply with an old original one, because I could never get the voltages right with a new one. When +5V was good, -5V was at -4.7V, or when -5V was good, +5V was way higher, +5.3V. The +12V was also all over the place. I tried 3 PSUs, and it was the same with all of them.
yes...we find the megatouch style power supplies work better for the nintendo games
dunkey kong
i want a donkey kong cabinet. Where can i buy one... :(
Wish they had a downloadable rom online for this version of DK
I am sure its out there!
nice video, just what I was looking for. I'm picking up a Red DK machine this weekend. Do you know where I can pick up the side decals? Any help is appreciated.
+Steven Paniagua Arcade Shops sells them!
+TNT Amusements Inc is there a website for them? I found a couple on ebay, I'm sure the quality on 1 is better than the other, twice the cost.
@mcrosco1 sounds more like dunkee kung to me... lol
What is the name of the red paint code?
I would love to work for you guys, lol
I also have a 4 board but its a cock tail. can you use a stitching power supply with it?
yes...you can easily install a switcher! SOme uprights used the 4 board system. It was designed because the Donkey Kong cocktails had no room for the 2 board system. Extra Note: All DK Jr and DK 3 games were made larger (with alrger monitors too) and take the 2 board system!
Thanks guys, last question. Do you have a link to a power switcher you prefer? and do you know of a Pac Man power switcher that would work for that board? I have an all original and i dont know whether to convert jamma or buy a new power supply to help control the power to the board and monitor.
It's DONKEY KONG. Not DUNKY KUNG.
THERE WERE ONLY 2200 MADE.. THIRTY YEARS AGO..
I'd rather have a rebuilt old power supply, nice game apart from that.
im proud to say that i just got one of these... early tkg3 four board stack, tkg2 10377 radar scope converted.. :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) drove from FL to TN and back for it!
Shane Bolda A great collectible, especially nowadays!
THANKS! I'll probably be ordering cap kits from Bob Roberts, firstly to redo the audio amplifier, i got a bad hum... Otherwise its great!
Also,I spoke with Todd briefly today on the phone regarding out of state warranty service logistics and also talked about pins, special order deposits, etc...
Maybe that was you, but if not, please thank him for taking the time! Anyway, take care and maybe I'll find something with you guys within the year...
Shane Bolda That hum will not go away entirely. Recapping the audio board may improve it, but it will always be there due to the design.
I know... That's ok... It's really loud right now...
You offer 30 year warranties on your 30 year old monitors? I will be 60 when it breaks down:)
its dOnkey kong, not DAWnkey kong