Keep playing the classics

Tools & Gear

Tools, parts, and little extras for keeping the good stuff playing.

Soldering

Kaisi Silicone Soldering Mat

Kaisi Silicone Soldering Mat

Matt’s notes

I love this mat. It keeps my workspace clean and helps protect the surface while I work.

Details

A dedicated surface for repair work.

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YIHUA 926 III Soldering Station

YIHUA 926 III Soldering Station

Details

A soldering station kit with helping hands and accessories.

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DIY Clock Soldering Practice Kit

DIY Clock Soldering Practice Kit

Details

A clock-building project for soldering practice.

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Wiring & Arcade Parts

Haisstronica Crimping Tool

Haisstronica Crimping Tool

Matt’s notes

I like this crimping tool because it’s easy to use, even for beginners.

Details

For heat-shrink connectors.

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EG STARTS Arcade Buttons

EG STARTS Arcade Buttons

Details

American-style replacement arcade buttons. Match panel fit and terminal size before ordering.

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PCB Mounting Feet

PCB Mounting Feet

Matt’s notes

I like these for mounting my PCB with space between the board and the cabinet floor or wall.

Details

Plastic mounting feet supplied with screws.

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JAMMA Wiring Harness

JAMMA Wiring Harness

Details

A 56-pin harness. Verify your board’s pinout before connecting it.

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LED-Button Power Cables

LED-Button Power Cables

Details

Daisy-chain power cables for compatible illuminated buttons. Match voltage and connectors.

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AIRIC Female Spade Connectors

AIRIC Female Spade Connectors

Details

Quick-disconnect terminals. Match wire gauge and tab width.

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AIRIC Heat-Shrink Butt Connectors

AIRIC Heat-Shrink Butt Connectors

Details

Heat-shrink connectors for wire splices. Match the connector to your wire gauge.

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BOJACK Silicone Wire Kit

BOJACK Silicone Wire Kit

Details

20 AWG wire in five colors. Choose wire gauge for the circuit’s requirements.

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Hand Tools & Cabinet Work

Klein Tools RT250 GFCI Outlet Tester with LCD

Klein Tools RT250 GFCI Outlet Tester

Matt’s notes

I love this tool.

Details

Displays outlet voltage, identifies common wiring faults, and measures GFCI trip time. For North American 3-wire 120V outlets only. Follow the manual and have wiring faults checked by a qualified electrician.

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Klein Tools MM325 Multimeter

Klein Tools MM325 Multimeter

Details

A manual-ranging digital multimeter for electrical troubleshooting. Follow the meter manual and use the correct setting and test-lead connections.

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Trim Removal Tool Kit

Trim Removal Tool Kit

Details

A set of trim and panel removal tools.

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KNIPEX Cobra Pliers

KNIPEX Cobra Pliers

Details

Compact 5-inch adjustable pliers.

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Wera Tool-Check PLUS 1

Wera Tool-Check PLUS 1

Details

A compact 39-piece set with a 1/4-inch bit ratchet, bitholding screwdriver, Rapidaptor holder, adapter, bits, and metric sockets. Model 05049055001.

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Bosch 1617EVS Router

Bosch 1617EVS Router

Details

A fixed-base router for woodworking projects.

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Pinball & Game-Room Extras

AIDEA Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

AIDEA Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

Details

Microfiber cloths for cleaning and wiping down compatible surfaces.

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Sprayway Glass Cleaner

Sprayway Glass Cleaner

Details

Glass cleaner for compatible glass surfaces. Check surface-care instructions and apply to a cloth away from electronics.

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Liked Coin Sorter Tubes & Wrappers

Liked Coin Sorter Tubes & Wrappers

Details

Coin-sorting tubes and wrappers for organizing collected coins.

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NOVUS #1 Plastic Clean & Shine

NOVUS #1 Plastic Clean & Shine

Matt’s notes

I use this to keep my pinball playfield clean. It works amazingly well.

Details

Check your machine’s care instructions for surface compatibility.

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Blue Rubber Leg-Leveler Cups

Blue Rubber Leg-Leveler Cups

Details

A set of four electric-blue cups. Check the fit of your leg levelers.

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Chrome Steel Pinball Replacement Balls

Chrome Steel Pinball Replacement Balls

Details

Check your machine’s required ball size and material before ordering.

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Ms. Pac-Man Nano Player

Ms. Pac-Man Nano Player

Matt’s notes

I like keeping this little game at my desk as a reminder of the arcade games I love.

Details

A little arcade game for the desk.

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