GMOOCA

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GMOOCA's forums and download library are on the way. Here's what they'll cover and the rules they'll run by.

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Planned forum sections

Announcements and introductions
News from GMOOCA, and a place to say hello and show off your machines.
Machine help
Troubleshooting and repair, organized by era: mechanical and early electronic, stepper and video, and modern machines.
Connectivity and protocols
SAS, G2S, ticket printers, bill validators and getting machines to talk to software.
Parts and sourcing
Where to find boards, glass, keys, lamps and cabinets, and which suppliers people trust.
Restoration and builds
Project threads from first look to finished cabinet.
Small operators
Running a parlor, route or arcade: maintenance schedules, record keeping, floor layout.
Rules and regulations
Discussion of how different states treat machine ownership. Experience-sharing only; no legal advice.
GMOOCA projects
Feedback, testing and support for Gaming Manager and the SAS Gateway.

The download library

Alongside the forums, members will be able to share original work: wiring notes, restoration write-ups, photos, setup checklists and tools they've built. GMOOCA's own guides and software will live there too.

Manufacturer manuals, service bulletins, firmware, game software and paid standards documents won't be accepted. They belong to their owners, and hosting them puts everyone at risk.

Ground rules

  1. Be useful and be decent. Experts and first-time owners are equally welcome. Answer the question that was asked.
  2. No legal advice. Members can share their own experience with their state's rules, but nobody, including GMOOCA, gives legal advice here. Talk to an attorney about your situation.
  3. No security bypasses. No help defeating a machine's locks, seals, security chips, licensing or accounting.
  4. Only share what's yours to share. Original work, links to official sources, and photos you took. No copyrighted manuals, firmware or game files.
  5. No gambling services. No promoting online gambling, sweepstakes operations or anything that takes wagers.
  6. AI is welcome, just tag it. Posts written with AI help are fine as long as you say so. Check technical advice before you post it. How we use AI