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    Bringing an old Stargate console to life - after cleaning

    This is much appreciated!
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    Bringing an old Stargate console to life - after cleaning

    Thanks to both of you for the advice. I will give it a go. My main concern was that I not kill myself - even though I was pretty sure it had no energy after all this time. But on that note. If I were to clean down the boards, and then plug it in to see if it works and discover that it...
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    Bringing an old Stargate console to life - after cleaning

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    Bringing an old Stargate console to life - after cleaning

    Hello again all... It's been a very long time, but I have a new question for anyone who would be kind enough to help. I have an old (circa 1981) "Williams Defender Stargate" video machine. It used to work well, then over the years I discovered that the game would not always start correctly. I...
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    New guy... Equipment choices... Practice Boards.

    Also good suggestions... especially the electronics shops. Thanks
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    New guy... Equipment choices... Practice Boards.

    I have been watching desoldering videos and it looks much easier than I thought it would be. After watching them I agree that a desoldering iron with "sucker" is something I want to get too. I already have a set of "helping-hands" (the tiny arms with alligator clips and a magnifying glass. But...
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    New guy... Equipment choices... Practice Boards.

    Tweezers... Definitely, thanks. I will find the book. I've been told that designing circuits is similar to programming (my former profession - I hope it will be that easy :o)
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    New guy... Equipment choices... Practice Boards.

    Hello all. As I partially titled this thread, I am the proverbial "New Guy." I have come here to solicit opinions and ask a few questions. I hope you won't mind passing on a little knowledge. I have very little - as in almost no experience building circuits and more important soldering...
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