Hello

[G33pers]

Hi,

I'm Gareth from South Wales. I got a Neo Geo 6slot just before xmas. So far I have cleaned/fiddled with the Neo Geo and got it working (wouldn't boot), cleaned 5 games PCBs which fixed them

.

I also have a Toobin machine and an almost empty cabinet I plan to turn into a MAME.

(oh yeah, I also have 3 touch screen machines that you can win money out of, but no interest in them at the moment).

I do auto electronics and car restoration for a living, so hopefully I should be equipped for any repairs or restoration I need to do

 

[phillv85]

Welcome to UKVAC. I love the Neo Geo cabs, my first cab was a Neo 6 slot.

 

[G33pers]

I just got a 32 in1 cart for it, but it acts like a 1 slot. It makes me want to find or build a 1 slot machine as I liked to choose between the 6 games. Then I think surely the MAME cab would cover that? (So do I build the MAME and look out for a 1 slot?) Oh I think this is going to be an expensive hobby

EDIT:- After swapping carts about slots, it boots all 6 slots properly. The multi cart has a menu to pick the game on initial turn on, then can cycle through all 6

. Just switch of machine to pick a new multi cart game.

It all works as I hoped! BEST DAY EVER
G33pers2017-01-06 15:21:51

 

[Hurray Banana]

Welcome to the forum mate

 

[big10p]

Welcome. Does your Toobin' cab have a working, animated marquee (they're awesome)? Pic?

 

[dj_yt]

Welcome! Let's see pics of the Toobin then!

 

[G33pers]

I don't think so, its been a few years since I looked at it. This neo geo has got me hoooked though! Missus has said I can bring the Toobin and the empty cab to the house (currently being stored in my workshop), converting the dining room into a mini arcade

. As soon as I get it out I will get pics.

Thank god the daughter put an arcade machine on her santa list

the whole family has been bitten by the retro arcade bug. I always wanted a NeoGeo anyway.

 

[Flinnster]

Hello, and you have a Toobin - v cool

 

[big10p]

Wow, your missus sounds great!

 

[DABYX]

Hey, not seen a Toobin cab so would also like to see it.
Great that you're all excited. This place will sort you out, top guys here!

 

[Bensonrad]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Shinydaz]

Welcome Gareth, you've found a very helpful and friendly forum.

 

[G33pers]

I managed to move enough stuff to get at the Toobin machine.

 

[Flinnster]

Always crazy on the control system, but a cool game. Do you dare fire it up?

 

[Hurray Banana]

Funny old game toobin, bit of a marmite. But always nice to have a game with unique controls

 

[G33pers]

I will have a little inspection for corrosion before I fire it up. I did turn it on about 3.5 years ago and play it. Thought, hey that's cool, I wont sell it, maybe one day I will put it in the corner for customers, then put it back in the little room it was in. Little did I know it would actually be the first cab in my collection. Fingers crossed it will all be ok and work later