Randy Fromm's Big Blue Book of Really Great Technical Information: Hard Cover Collectors Edition

This is my Big Blue BookDescriptionTable of ContentsAn Introduction to ElectronicsUnderstanding Resistors and ResistanceGrounded!Electrolytic CapacitorsElectrolytic Capacitors and ESRUnderstanding Diodes and TransistorsTake a “Triac” and Call Me in the MorningThe MOSFETDarlington TransistorsDatasheetsThe Digital MultimeterWhen Test Instruments LieOptical CouplersHow Components FailLocating Short CircuitsPhantom VoltageVideogame troubleshootingA Day in the LifeMore troubleshooting tipsThe Minimalist MechanicRepair LogThe Zen of TroubleshootingTransformersUnderstanding Linear Power SuppliesSwitching Regulator Power SuppliesTesting the Power SupplyThree Terminal RegulatorsHow Monitors WorkAdjusting MonitorsIsolation TransformersLinear Voltage Regulator FailuresTroubleshooting SMPS Primary FailuresUnlock the Mystery of Monitor Troubleshooting B+ is the keyVideoVideo B+Low Voltage Equals High BrightnessLoaded to DeathUnderstanding Vertical Deflection CircuitsWhich Chip is Which?Troubleshooting Horizontal Deflection CircuitsWhen Horizontal Drive Goes BadHigh Voltage UnitsFlyback Derived Power SuppliesX-Ray ProtectionHe Shoots, He Scores!BlankingSync Me!Repair LogDeflection Yoke InterchangeabilitySwapping Neck Boards – Not!Color Monitors and DegaussingReplacing Picture TubesSwapping Picture TubesShooting the TubeCRT Rejuvenation and RestorationHeater-toCathode Short? Put a long in it!Bright Ideas for Monitors Using an ordinary light bulbPhil, the Filter CapacitorWells-Gardner’s U2000Troubleshooting Neotec MonitorsHantarex MTC MonitorElectrohome G07Monitor Adjusting Monitor WidthsUnderstanding Monitor ResolutionThe Time MachineHow to Choose a Replacement MonitorBuild a Video WallDo It Yourself Loglc Board RepairUnderstanding Solenoid Driver CircuitsUnderstanding Pinball’s Switch MatrixUnderstanding Pinball’s Lamp MatrixA technical look at Pinball TroubleshootingPinball Switch FailuresPinball’s High Voltage Power SupplyGottlieb Bows “Smart Switch”Gottlieb’s System PinballTroubleshooting Audio AmplifiersLightning Strikes Protecting your games from damaging dischargesMotor ControlUnderstanding Ticket DispensersDeltronics Ticket Dispenser ManualTicket dispenser troubleshooting chartServicing Bill Accepters - Mars VFMUnderstanding The OscilloscopeCurve TracerIntroduction to Digital ElectronicsReplacement Parts What to get and where to get ‘emComponent Replacement and SolderingSMD ReworkRemoving Integrated Circuits from Junk BoardsConversion HookupsConnectorsMeter Methods - Adding coin metersWorking With PlexiglassFormica MagicVideo Game ChecklistREFERENCE SECTIONGuide to Schematic SymbolsResistorsSemiconductorsPower SuppliesPinball Switch Matrix/ Lamp MatrixSharp Image Monitor SchematicMonitor Troubleshooting Flowcharts Read more