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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:35 pm
by OldFoo
tom61 wrote:If you're using wires that small, I'm surprised it didn't catch fire. Use wires about as thick as the wire used to power drives in a computer.
As the wires heated up the voltage likely dropped, you should have been able to measure it. When checking faulty stuff, check when it's good, and again very soon after the fault occurs.
I was surprised too. I know I should change them, but haven't got the resorces to do so.
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:17 pm
by OldFoo
IMHO, everyone in the 'hobby-arcade-scene' should have a simple multimeter and basic knowledge on how to use it. These systems are not a 'plug-and-play' thing by any means.. As you have just found out
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:58 pm
by OldFoo
Cageman wrote:IMHO, everyone in the 'hobby-arcade-scene' should have a simple multimeter and basic knowledge on how to use it. These systems are not a 'plug-and-play' thing by any means.. As you have just found out
It's only after wiring this up at 2~3am with no sleep or caffine did I realize "Hang gn...isn't this dangerous?". Ducking and covering and turning it on, hearing it power up fine I thought all was well. Anyway. I'll wire newer JVS connectors when I can.