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Hi folks!

We’d like to share some exciting news with you all…

Western Australia is set to have its very own Pinball Festival 😊

With Western Australia starting to ease restrictions from tomorrow, we thought what better time to announce plans for a pinball festival...

Monster Bash...Classic Edition

Finally after a couple of months ploughing through our house extensions, I'm back in my favourite room of the house!

Next in line is my custom Monsterbash I've been planning for a long time. Paying hommage to the 1950s Universal monsters going with a black and white theme and lots of custom...

How game board components work

This will be a series of posts on how specific components work on a game board. Its purpose is to help you understand how the circuitry works. Feel free to add to the series if there's a topic you want to cover.

First up: Reset!

You'll typically see the signal defined as RESET...

World Championship of eSports 2020

Hi all Gamers World Wide,

I hope you are all well, and ready to game in the World Championship of eSports for 2020. This will be bigger and better than ever. Further details are below.

Competition:
The gamer with the highest total competition...

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Sneaky Wednesday July - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
4 Aug

Sneaky Wednesday August - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
1 Sep

Sneaky Wednesday September - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
6 Oct

Sneaky Wednesday October - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
3 Nov

Sneaky Wednesday November - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is the last event in this seasons fixture. Sneaky Wednesday is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly IFPA listed club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

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Reply to Pinball

by Koops

Hmm a new stern? How are they doing warranty for a “usa to overseas” sale as it’s not via the local distributor?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk...
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Today, 06:37 PM
Reply to Pinball

by Brk_oth

When they were released - Price when new.

Talking as an investment, you're talking long term, hence buying new was what I interpreted it as being the most important example.
2nd hand market constantly fluctuates, right now there's a high for those who bought earlier but definitely...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 06:27 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by Arcade King

I got a MT-100 does that count? Thread about it somewhere on here.

Edit. Does anybody know a good program to sync the Dos to the RTC on bootup?...
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Today, 06:16 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by Arcade King

Yeah the more I use this computer the more I love it. Its a happy medium between the 8088 and 386, still slow enough to play those classic cga games (with the turbo off) and fast enough to play all the other games I love like the ones in the pics.
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Today, 06:02 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by mckie1

MT-32 next
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Today, 05:59 PM
Reply to Happy Birthday @Pop Bumper Pete

by mckie1

Wishing you a happy birthday Pete from the entire McKie Clan
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Reply to Happy Birthday @Pop Bumper Pete

by toads

Hope your having a good time on ya birthday Pete as
You deserve it
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Today, 05:55 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by kane

Real CGA, awesome.

Alley Cat, Larry, Bards Tale, Space Quest, Gold Box... I think we have the same taste in PC games...
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Today, 05:45 PM
Reply to Happy Birthday @Pop Bumper Pete

by ddstoys

Happy birthday Pete hope you had a great day

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Today, 05:44 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by Arcade King

Looks real sexy on this screen too although I suck at the game . I forgot to add Leisure Suit Larry 2 screen shot, look how great it looks when you blow the pic up.
I really want to play the D&D Gold box games on this PC....
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Today, 05:22 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by namastepat

Oh man, Prince of Persia, that takes me back. That was one of the early PC games I played when I was a kid. So good. Even today it still holds up as a great platformer.
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Today, 05:19 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by Arcade King

So here's my 286 build using the 80286 @ 10 MHZ motherboard I repaired.

Hard to see but the cards are all 8 bit ISA from the previous V20/8088 Motherboard that was installed.
Video: EV-657 8 Bit EGA/CGA Card.
Sound: SoundBlaster 2 CT1350B with the IC's added for CMS (GameBlaster)...
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Today, 05:09 PM
Reply to SNES Console Help

by namastepat

If you can be assed, bring it round my way and I will do some testing.
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Today, 04:33 PM
Reply to Pinball

by hvc01

Decided to buy from retailer from overseas. Much less hassle than inspection and negotiation. Hopefully more luck too.
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Today, 04:15 PM
Reply to Bill and his BIG ASS VAN

by kimbleseven

That's nice of you to put him up for the night Doug!

Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk...
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Today, 04:14 PM
Reply to Firepower restoration

by robm

Put a rag on the playfield and use the back rounded bit of the back a pair of multigrips on the rag as the rocking point and lever each end out bit by bit...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
Today, 04:08 PM
Reply to Seller pinsidertrading

by hvc01

sorry I don’t know what u mean? I think I said I had 10k to spend, never said on solid state or one machine. I’m out stupid. I understand market value fine. Hence why I actually have saved money and have no debt. Unlike most Australians I don’t live pay check to pay check. I have enough saved...
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Today, 03:52 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by Ronin74

Let’s face it... it’s not going to see NIB’s coming down in price regardless....
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Today, 03:45 PM
Reply to The Who's Tommy not working

by WillK

toads - Thanks for coming round today and diagnosing a few things:

The plunger solenoid was jamming on as soon as we flicked the power on, even with the coin door open.

We disconnected the control wire to it and that stops the solenoid coming on, but the machine still won't...
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Today, 03:40 PM
Reply to 26/01/16 The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy -

by kress

Troffisizer

...
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Today, 03:38 PM
Reply to Seller pinsidertrading

by poidapoida

Mate you have already said in other posts that you nothing about pinballs.... are willing to spend 10K+ on a solid state.... and wan't something with minimal maintenance. Agree that there is no need to be told F off after an offer, silence is a way better option.
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Today, 03:18 PM
Reply to Happy Birthday @Pop Bumper Pete

by scotty

Always great advice & help...Have a great day Pete
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Today, 02:52 PM
Reply to SNES Console Help

by poidapoida

OK just cleaned the connectors and cartridges and no change. Tried another TV and the same result. Looks like another SNES is needed.

Thanks Guys...
- Channel: Console and Handheld
Today, 02:45 PM
Reply to Twilight Zone Pinball Speaker Panel

by nettek

I tried it on a ST:TNG panel and it made a complete mess of it. With a light touch from the torch, the scratches wouldn't come out. Applying the torch a bit harder resulted in warping, but did bring most of the scratches out. Then I heated the panel up with a hot air gun and stuck it between 2 sheets...
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Today, 02:26 PM
Reply to Firepower restoration

by Strahany

Anybody know the best way to get these wire guides out without bending them? One end of this one is really stuck in the playfield hardcore and I don't want to damage it.
Cheers ...
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Today, 02:08 PM

SNES Console Help

by poidapoida

I pulled out my consoles last year and have been playing a lot of Mario on the SNES with my kids. The SNES now wont boot, just comes up with a blank screen. The AV cable looked stretched at either ends so got new one of those and the problem persists. I only have a handful of cartridges, all working,...
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Today, 09:23 AM
Happy Birthday @Pop Bumper Pete

by Fairground

Pop Bumper Pete
Ballarat’s cold weather can’t stop this man! Happy Birthday Pete, hope you have a fantastic day ...
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Today, 08:29 AM
Pinball Arcade HighScores Tables List

by Almorte

I searched and didn't find a topic with the list of games, so I created one.
There are some things it still need to check / fix.

List of Pinball Arcade record tables and the link to go directly to the topic.

AC/DC
Al's Garage Band goes on a World Tour...
- Channel: Pinball Arcade High Scores
Today, 05:12 AM
Wood fired pizza oven

by hvc01

I need one of these ASAP. Winter pizza craving carb loading during lockdown for bulking up before I return to bicep training. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance...
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 09:58 PM
New to site and looking to buy a cab

by Gman1

Hi there guys, new to the site, though I have come across it a few times in my research, has been quite useful! Hence, I thought I'd ask some of the more experienced a knowledgeable folk on here. I've been trying to find somewhere or someone who makes PC based cabinets running a frontend like hyperspin...
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Yesterday, 09:45 PM
The history of crazy climber arcade documentary

by patmanqc

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:58 PM
Pandoras Box conversion

by Ndz9185

Hi

I have an old SF2 jamma cabinet I bought years ago. Something happened on the way home and it never worked.

I gutted it and bought a Pandoras box. I replaced all the buttons new.

I have bought a 17" LCD arcade monitor, which I'm not too keen on but I think...

4 Photos
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
Yesterday, 06:07 PM
Mother & baby doing well.

by Gemini2544

My tractor against my neighbors tractor. Yes, mine is the small one..
It was bought over for me to change over the old wireless for a stereo system.

...
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Yesterday, 03:36 PM
Seller pinsidertrading

by hvc01

Has anybody dealt with this person before. Bank transfer only. 1100usd shipping to Australia. Sounds like price gouging on shipping and potential for bank transfer to have no recourse should problems. I am very wary. 2 red flags. Thoughts?
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 02:52 PM
Pinball

by hvc01

Do pinballs hold value over inflation? Maintenance fees high I know that. But if maintenance is done is it a worthwhile purchase better than holding cash.
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 02:11 PM
Simple dot matrix programming diy project with input/output

by FLEX

Hoping for some advice. I am looking to make a dmd type wall game thing, lol. I will have a heap of arcade buttons with led's in them, and I want to be able to control each led when each button is being pressed. Hoping there is a fairly basic system and programme I could use?
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Yesterday, 11:14 AM
Cocktail help please

by bretty

Hey guys, picked up this machine as part of a deal non working. Know absolutely nothing about them not even how many games or brand or anything. It comes up with check signal cable. Power supply didnt appear to be working so wired up another which now has the fans operating. It's way bigger than the...

3 Photos
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Yesterday, 09:27 AM
R.I.P. Steve Priest, founding member of the Sweet

by illawarra_steelers

As per the title, founding member of 1970's English band, the Sweet passed away last night.

This leaves just Andy Scott as the last band member alive.

...
- Channel: Music
Yesterday, 06:39 AM
Twilight Zone Pinball Speaker Panel

by koolego

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has flame polished TZ speaker panel before?

I have used this method on ramps and other plastic but not the speaker panel. The Novus is not doing it for me....
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
4th June 2020, 08:51 PM
Gonna Start a new build

by Retro Kiwi

Hi Im from over the ditch, I am about to embark on a build, I am a carpenter by trade and have use of a joinery shop to do the build, I am new so be kind if I ask a dumb question LOL.
I am starting by buying my monitors and going from there. I am thinking of a 43 inch TV and doing an extra wide...
- Channel: Introduction Forum
4th June 2020, 06:58 PM
Springwood QLD

by kimbleseven

Anyone live near Springwood qld? My 2 year old son loves hairy mclary books and there is 15 of them for $30 on gumtree. The guy won't post them to me anyone able to help me out by picking up and posting?

Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk...
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4th June 2020, 04:40 PM
Play Field Swap Service Melbourne

by adamsebas

Hi All,

Any recommendations/ideas for SS Bally play field replacement in Melbourne? Any idea of costs/timing???
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4th June 2020, 03:03 PM
24k Nanao to PC for Mame?

by yngbld

Hey Guys needing some help, I have a 24k chassis out of a manx tt and looking at getting mame up and about. Looking at how to go about it and various options. Has anybody gone down this road and if so what the best way to setup, if there is a link with a tutorial or someone has the knowledge please...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
4th June 2020, 02:40 PM
Playfield protectors Yea or nay?

by Boof Head

I’ve recently installed a couple of protectors on my TZ and STTNG. Wondering others views on them. Yes they are great to protect (which is why I got them) and also even out uneven inserts.
The TZ seemed to play a little slower but playable where as the Sttng is extremely slower to the point...
- Channel: Pinball
4th June 2020, 02:27 PM
3 sided cocktail project build

by kennyp

Hi all,

So I have a 3 sided cocktail table that I pretty much scored for free. It currently has one of the blue Game king style xxxx in 1 boards in it that does work but the hard drive is cooked. have installed a test image onto a hdd and am able to play games on it using the existing...
- Channel: Mame Cab Hardware and Software Discussion
4th June 2020, 01:35 AM
New Member

by kennyp

Hi all! I have been involved with machines since I was a kid going to Timezone and playing the 2 hour free games nights each week haha
Been using this site for information for years but finally decided I would like to contribute. Currently have a few projects on the go and cant wait to get amongst...
- Channel: Introduction Forum
3rd June 2020, 11:08 PM
Howdy gang 🤘

by dime666bag

Evening/Morning all, hope everyone's kickin ass and staying safe during these crazy times. Have 2 glorious OG cabs Mk1 and Mk2 and cant thank the almighty noodleshirt enough for making them look sexy as hell. About to go down the rabbithole of monitor chassis diagnostics and repair wish me luck.......
- Channel: Introduction Forum
3rd June 2020, 10:42 PM
happy Birthday @acejas

by Fairground

acejas One of the nicest gentlemen i have met is celebrating today.

Happy Birthday Jasen, hope you have a wonderful day.
- Channel: General Chat
3rd June 2020, 07:54 AM
Hey Everyone - Visual Pinball Question

by starcommand79

I was looking for a place for VPX type tourneys and it looks like this one has them. When will the next begin? Thanks....
- Channel: Introduction Forum
3rd June 2020, 02:40 AM
What psu

by bretty

Hey guys, picked up a multigame sit down cab not working comes up no signal. I think power supply dead as tried the jumper wire trick and got nothing. It has a great wall psu in it(same as one in pic) just wondering can I replace it with basically any psu such as the one pictured or do I need to get...

2 Photos
- Channel: Arcade
2nd June 2020, 10:49 PM

30 Jun

Sneaky Wednesday July - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
4 Aug

Sneaky Wednesday August - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
1 Sep

Sneaky Wednesday September - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
6 Oct

Sneaky Wednesday October - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
3 Nov

Sneaky Wednesday November - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is the last event in this seasons fixture. Sneaky Wednesday is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly IFPA listed club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm...
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Reply to Pinball

by Koops

Hmm a new stern? How are they doing warranty for a “usa to overseas” sale as it’s not via the local distributor?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 06:37 PM
Reply to Pinball

by Brk_oth

When they were released - Price when new.

Talking as an investment, you're talking long term, hence buying new was what I interpreted it as being the most important example.
2nd hand market constantly fluctuates, right now there's a high for those who bought earlier but definitely...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 06:27 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by Arcade King

I got a MT-100 does that count? Thread about it somewhere on here.

Edit. Does anybody know a good program to sync the Dos to the RTC on bootup?...
- Channel: Computers
Today, 06:16 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by Arcade King

Yeah the more I use this computer the more I love it. Its a happy medium between the 8088 and 386, still slow enough to play those classic cga games (with the turbo off) and fast enough to play all the other games I love like the ones in the pics.
- Channel: Computers
Today, 06:02 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by mckie1

MT-32 next
- Channel: Computers
Today, 05:59 PM
Reply to Happy Birthday @Pop Bumper Pete

by mckie1

Wishing you a happy birthday Pete from the entire McKie Clan
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 05:58 PM
Reply to Happy Birthday @Pop Bumper Pete

by toads

Hope your having a good time on ya birthday Pete as
You deserve it
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 05:55 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by kane

Real CGA, awesome.

Alley Cat, Larry, Bards Tale, Space Quest, Gold Box... I think we have the same taste in PC games...
- Channel: Computers
Today, 05:45 PM
Reply to Happy Birthday @Pop Bumper Pete

by ddstoys

Happy birthday Pete hope you had a great day

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 05:44 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by Arcade King

Looks real sexy on this screen too although I suck at the game . I forgot to add Leisure Suit Larry 2 screen shot, look how great it looks when you blow the pic up.
I really want to play the D&D Gold box games on this PC....
- Channel: Computers
Today, 05:22 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by namastepat

Oh man, Prince of Persia, that takes me back. That was one of the early PC games I played when I was a kid. So good. Even today it still holds up as a great platformer.
- Channel: Computers
Today, 05:19 PM
Reply to Start of a Retro Computer Room.

by Arcade King

So here's my 286 build using the 80286 @ 10 MHZ motherboard I repaired.

Hard to see but the cards are all 8 bit ISA from the previous V20/8088 Motherboard that was installed.
Video: EV-657 8 Bit EGA/CGA Card.
Sound: SoundBlaster 2 CT1350B with the IC's added for CMS (GameBlaster)...
- Channel: Computers
Today, 05:09 PM
Reply to SNES Console Help

by namastepat

If you can be assed, bring it round my way and I will do some testing.
- Channel: Console and Handheld
Today, 04:33 PM
Reply to Pinball

by hvc01

Decided to buy from retailer from overseas. Much less hassle than inspection and negotiation. Hopefully more luck too.
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 04:15 PM
Reply to Bill and his BIG ASS VAN

by kimbleseven

That's nice of you to put him up for the night Doug!

Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 04:14 PM
Reply to Firepower restoration

by robm

Put a rag on the playfield and use the back rounded bit of the back a pair of multigrips on the rag as the rocking point and lever each end out bit by bit...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
Today, 04:08 PM
Reply to Seller pinsidertrading

by hvc01

sorry I don’t know what u mean? I think I said I had 10k to spend, never said on solid state or one machine. I’m out stupid. I understand market value fine. Hence why I actually have saved money and have no debt. Unlike most Australians I don’t live pay check to pay check. I have enough saved...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 03:52 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by Ronin74

Let’s face it... it’s not going to see NIB’s coming down in price regardless....
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Today, 03:45 PM
Reply to The Who's Tommy not working

by WillK

toads - Thanks for coming round today and diagnosing a few things:

The plunger solenoid was jamming on as soon as we flicked the power on, even with the coin door open.

We disconnected the control wire to it and that stops the solenoid coming on, but the machine still won't...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 03:40 PM
Reply to 26/01/16 The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy -

by kress

Troffisizer

...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Today, 03:38 PM
Reply to Seller pinsidertrading

by poidapoida

Mate you have already said in other posts that you nothing about pinballs.... are willing to spend 10K+ on a solid state.... and wan't something with minimal maintenance. Agree that there is no need to be told F off after an offer, silence is a way better option.
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 03:18 PM
Reply to Happy Birthday @Pop Bumper Pete

by scotty

Always great advice & help...Have a great day Pete
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 02:52 PM
Reply to SNES Console Help

by poidapoida

OK just cleaned the connectors and cartridges and no change. Tried another TV and the same result. Looks like another SNES is needed.

Thanks Guys...
- Channel: Console and Handheld
Today, 02:45 PM
Reply to Twilight Zone Pinball Speaker Panel

by nettek

I tried it on a ST:TNG panel and it made a complete mess of it. With a light touch from the torch, the scratches wouldn't come out. Applying the torch a bit harder resulted in warping, but did bring most of the scratches out. Then I heated the panel up with a hot air gun and stuck it between 2 sheets...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Today, 02:26 PM
Reply to Firepower restoration

by Strahany

Anybody know the best way to get these wire guides out without bending them? One end of this one is really stuck in the playfield hardcore and I don't want to damage it.
Cheers ...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
Today, 02:08 PM

Seller pinsidertrading

by hvc01

Has anybody dealt with this person before. Bank transfer only. 1100usd shipping to Australia. Sounds like price gouging on shipping and potential for bank transfer to have no recourse should problems. I am very wary. 2 red flags. Thoughts?
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 02:52 PM
Happy Birthday @Pop Bumper Pete

by Fairground

Pop Bumper Pete
Ballarat’s cold weather can’t stop this man! Happy Birthday Pete, hope you have a fantastic day ...
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 08:29 AM
SNES Console Help

by poidapoida

I pulled out my consoles last year and have been playing a lot of Mario on the SNES with my kids. The SNES now wont boot, just comes up with a blank screen. The AV cable looked stretched at either ends so got new one of those and the problem persists. I only have a handful of cartridges, all working,...
- Channel: Console and Handheld
Today, 09:23 AM
Pinball

by hvc01

Do pinballs hold value over inflation? Maintenance fees high I know that. But if maintenance is done is it a worthwhile purchase better than holding cash.
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 02:11 PM
Pinball Arcade HighScores Tables List

by Almorte

I searched and didn't find a topic with the list of games, so I created one.
There are some things it still need to check / fix.

List of Pinball Arcade record tables and the link to go directly to the topic.

AC/DC
Al's Garage Band goes on a World Tour...
- Channel: Pinball Arcade High Scores
Today, 05:12 AM
Playfield protectors Yea or nay?

by Boof Head

I’ve recently installed a couple of protectors on my TZ and STTNG. Wondering others views on them. Yes they are great to protect (which is why I got them) and also even out uneven inserts.
The TZ seemed to play a little slower but playable where as the Sttng is extremely slower to the point...
- Channel: Pinball
4th June 2020, 02:27 PM
Cocktail help please

by bretty

Hey guys, picked up this machine as part of a deal non working. Know absolutely nothing about them not even how many games or brand or anything. It comes up with check signal cable. Power supply didnt appear to be working so wired up another which now has the fans operating. It's way bigger than the...

3 Photos
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:27 AM
Mother & baby doing well.

by Gemini2544

My tractor against my neighbors tractor. Yes, mine is the small one..
It was bought over for me to change over the old wireless for a stereo system.

...
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 03:36 PM
LED adapter boards for early Stern

by pepperpotts

Anyone tried the adapter boards for early Stern machines? Looking for my Meteor and it seems the adapters wont fix flashing on the 21 rocket lemps and you need to add a resistor to each one of those lights. Alternatively is it better just to get the Altek lamp driver board. Obviously one is a much cheaper...

1 Photo
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
2nd June 2020, 07:02 PM
Play Field Swap Service Melbourne

by adamsebas

Hi All,

Any recommendations/ideas for SS Bally play field replacement in Melbourne? Any idea of costs/timing???
- Channel: Pinball
4th June 2020, 03:03 PM
happy Birthday @acejas

by Fairground

acejas One of the nicest gentlemen i have met is celebrating today.

Happy Birthday Jasen, hope you have a wonderful day.
- Channel: General Chat
3rd June 2020, 07:54 AM
24k Nanao to PC for Mame?

by yngbld

Hey Guys needing some help, I have a 24k chassis out of a manx tt and looking at getting mame up and about. Looking at how to go about it and various options. Has anybody gone down this road and if so what the best way to setup, if there is a link with a tutorial or someone has the knowledge please...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
4th June 2020, 02:40 PM
Twilight Zone Pinball Speaker Panel

by koolego

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has flame polished TZ speaker panel before?

I have used this method on ramps and other plastic but not the speaker panel. The Novus is not doing it for me....
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
4th June 2020, 08:51 PM
R.I.P. Steve Priest, founding member of the Sweet

by illawarra_steelers

As per the title, founding member of 1970's English band, the Sweet passed away last night.

This leaves just Andy Scott as the last band member alive.

...
- Channel: Music
Yesterday, 06:39 AM
Gonna Start a new build

by Retro Kiwi

Hi Im from over the ditch, I am about to embark on a build, I am a carpenter by trade and have use of a joinery shop to do the build, I am new so be kind if I ask a dumb question LOL.
I am starting by buying my monitors and going from there. I am thinking of a 43 inch TV and doing an extra wide...
- Channel: Introduction Forum
4th June 2020, 06:58 PM
Howdy gang 🤘

by dime666bag

Evening/Morning all, hope everyone's kickin ass and staying safe during these crazy times. Have 2 glorious OG cabs Mk1 and Mk2 and cant thank the almighty noodleshirt enough for making them look sexy as hell. About to go down the rabbithole of monitor chassis diagnostics and repair wish me luck.......
- Channel: Introduction Forum
3rd June 2020, 10:42 PM
Painting Side rails

by koolego

Interested to hear if anyone has spay painted side rails, currently they are silver but going to pain black.

I know I can have then power coated but costs here on the Central Coast NSW is high.

Want to know if I paint them they will last or will they just scratch up?
...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
30th May 2020, 07:28 PM
Simple dot matrix programming diy project with input/output

by FLEX

Hoping for some advice. I am looking to make a dmd type wall game thing, lol. I will have a heap of arcade buttons with led's in them, and I want to be able to control each led when each button is being pressed. Hoping there is a fairly basic system and programme I could use?
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 11:14 AM
3 sided cocktail project build

by kennyp

Hi all,

So I have a 3 sided cocktail table that I pretty much scored for free. It currently has one of the blue Game king style xxxx in 1 boards in it that does work but the hard drive is cooked. have installed a test image onto a hdd and am able to play games on it using the existing...
- Channel: Mame Cab Hardware and Software Discussion
4th June 2020, 01:35 AM
What psu

by bretty

Hey guys, picked up a multigame sit down cab not working comes up no signal. I think power supply dead as tried the jumper wire trick and got nothing. It has a great wall psu in it(same as one in pic) just wondering can I replace it with basically any psu such as the one pictured or do I need to get...

2 Photos
- Channel: Arcade
2nd June 2020, 10:49 PM
Wood fired pizza oven

by hvc01

I need one of these ASAP. Winter pizza craving carb loading during lockdown for bulking up before I return to bicep training. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance...
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 09:58 PM
New to site and looking to buy a cab

by Gman1

Hi there guys, new to the site, though I have come across it a few times in my research, has been quite useful! Hence, I thought I'd ask some of the more experienced a knowledgeable folk on here. I've been trying to find somewhere or someone who makes PC based cabinets running a frontend like hyperspin...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:45 PM
The history of crazy climber arcade documentary

by patmanqc

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:58 PM
New Member

by kennyp

Hi all! I have been involved with machines since I was a kid going to Timezone and playing the 2 hour free games nights each week haha
Been using this site for information for years but finally decided I would like to contribute. Currently have a few projects on the go and cant wait to get amongst...
- Channel: Introduction Forum
3rd June 2020, 11:08 PM
Pandoras Box conversion

by Ndz9185

Hi

I have an old SF2 jamma cabinet I bought years ago. Something happened on the way home and it never worked.

I gutted it and bought a Pandoras box. I replaced all the buttons new.

I have bought a 17" LCD arcade monitor, which I'm not too keen on but I think...

4 Photos
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
Yesterday, 06:07 PM