Video Game Repair Class!

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UPDATE: A new class will be scheduled soon – the content below refers to a previous class which has already been conducted.  For more info, contact us under the “About” link in the menu.

Wednesday, June 19 – 7pm at the PinChurch

Video Game Repair & Basic Electronics Class

This is slated to be a small, intimate class mostly with members of the Mystic Krewe.  Non-members can attend with a $40 donation to the club.

This class has no prerequisites.  Knowledge of video game repair or basic electronics is not required.

We will take you through the entire process of examining arcade games and show you common elements of them, how they work, what often goes wrong, how to diagnose and solve common issues and where to go for more assistance if you get stuck.

Even if you are not interested in repairing arcade video games, this class will show you basics of electronics and general repair and diagnosis of electronic systems.  With this knowledge you can understand and be capable of repairing a wide variety of electronic devices.

Video arcade games make excellent example platforms to demonstrate basic electronic repair.

The head instructor, Lewis D’aubin has decades of experience repairing and restoring not just video, arcade and pinball machines, but computer equipment and an enormous variety of other devices.  He will share his wisdom with us and walk us through examining and repairing a number of common issues that affect electronic equipment, such as how to rebuild power supplies and how to re-cap a monitor.

For more information email mike /at domain/ mystickrewe.com.

Interested non-MK-member participants who want to attend this class use the form below to pre-register and offer your donation:

Class Registration

 





 

Your modest donation helps us continue or educational outreach and support more classes and higher-quality teachers and resources. Thanks so very much for your support!

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Upcoming events!

pinchurch1UPDATE:  Thanks to everyone who came out for our first tournament! We will also be hosting the LA State Pinball Championships in Feb/2014.

Now that after nine months of hard work, we passed all inspections and the “PinChurch” has all utilities hooked up, we are beginning to move machines in and get organized.

There are a number of things we’ll be doing in the coming months. First we’re feverishly setting up games – as if this writing we have 25 pinball machines set up, with another 20+ ready to be moved in.

First on our agenda is to get our competitive tournaments and leagues going.  As the IFPA rep for Louisiana, Mike will be organizing sanctioned tournaments that will yield the coveted WPPR points to get people in the international rankings.

pinchurch2We are also planning a number of get-togethers and educational classes on subjects such as:

  • Pinball Repair (both EM and solid state classes)
  • Intro to competitive pinball playing (learn advanced ball control techniques, how tournaments work, etc.)

We also have various members with special skills and interests who will be teaching a variety of cool classes – which we will stream online:

  • Raspberry Pi intro and programming – Lots of members are interested in doing electronic hacking and learning the latest technology.
  • Basic electronics – learn how to use multimeters and how circuits work
  • Welding – basic wire-feed welding techniques
  • Stained Glass – a fun and inexpensive hobby that allows you to do really creative stuff with glass, copper foil and a soldering iron.pinchurch3
  • Video editing
  • Podcasting 101 – how to run your own radio show

This is just a sampling of the many different activities we’ll be organizing, as well as hosting live performances and other musical events.   MK will have its own live, streaming online tv channel you can tune into to participate!

In the meantime, our priority is to get our A/C working.  We had hopes we could salvage the systems that were in the church building but Hurricane Katrina really did a number on the units and the condensers are not salvagable so we’re soliciting donations to help get new systems.  If you can help. please go to this page:

http://MysticKrewe.com/appeal/

Any donation, no matter how small, will make a difference!    Thanks!

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Welcome

Welcome to our new site – we’re just getting it going so please be patient.

 

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Want to Join Us?
The Mystic Krewe is looking for creative, passionate, ethical, progressive people to join our ranks and help us create a fun and friendly organization. We like to socialize and play games, but also learn, teach and share, and collaborate on business ventures and other projects. If this sounds interesting to you, consider petitioning to become a member. Check the topics on the upper nav bar under "About Us": "FAQ", and "Membership" for more information, then Contact Us to set up a meeting and tour!

Sell or donate your Pinball or Arcade game to us!

If you have an old pinball machine -- in any condition, consider donating or selling the game to us. We will restore it to its former glory and share it with others. For more info Contact Us!
Join our YouTube channel!
Click here to See our library of videos of past concerts and other performances.
We rent/operate arcade machines and make our resources avilable for special events!
Our collection of games, our museum and our expertise in restoring, maintaining and operating the South's largest collection of vintage coin-op machine is available to partner with others in the area! If you're operating a corporate event and looking for a truly UNIQUE venue or need vintage or modern games, or have a movie production that's looking for special items for set decoration, WE CAN HELP! We have extensive experience doing movie productions as well as corporate events. We are also looking for a public venue where we can set up a very special, unique array of vintage pinball and other devices. We can offer a very attractive and lucrative arrangement with someone in the area who has experience and resources! Club owners, investors, entrepreneurs, restaurateurs.... contact us to set up a meeting and let us show you how to have one of the most unique businesses in the country. Location won't matter. People will come from hundreds of miles around to visit this place. If you have resources and are intrigued, Contact Us
Active Projects
Below is a sampling of the active projects taking place within the Mystic Krewe. These are not all that's going on. If you would like to participate, contact us.

  • Sewing Group - Meets semi-regularly on Tuesdays working on various sewing projects from cloths and quilts to leatherwork and beyond.
  • Video Editing & Production Study Group - ongoing weekly meetings to learn beginner, basic and advanced videography, using HD cameras and Adobe Creative Suite CS6 (Premier Pro, After Affects, Photoshop, etc.)
  • Pinball Repair - Ongoing sessions showcasing basic and advanced pinball and video game repairs. Members come by at their leisure and we tackle various projects.
  • Music Group - MK members comprise a number of popular bands in the area as well as aspiring musicians. We regularly assemble to learn, teach, share and jam in the studio.
  • Basic Electronics/Micro Controllers by example - We're working with the Beaglebone microcomputer, the next generation over the Raspberry Pi, and learning basic electronics and embedded systems by developing a few simple and useful devices. Our flagship product will be a super-intelligent custom A/C thermostat/humidistat.
  • Computer-controlled DMX systems - Using computers to control lights and FX controllers.
  • Stained Glass Workshop - preparing for a class on how to make stained glass art.
  • ProTools and audio recording systems - The ongoing setup and configuration of our multi-track digital studio and podcasting system.
  • Construction and woodworking - We are designing and building custom desks and other fixtures, as well as working on unique artistic pieces and furniture to resell.
  • Mobile Applications Development - Android and IOS development groups are forming to begin learning and designing mobile apps, forming business ventures around these projects.
  • .... and more!
Want to help?
In our quest to celebrate learning, creativity, responsibility, personal advancement, sharing and helping each other and our community. Please consider giving what you can. Any token donation goes a long way in helping cover our expenses and increase our impact on the community. It means so much!

While financial donations are the most critical at this point, if you have other material items or resources to offer our group, please contact us! Thank you so much!!