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Pinfest 2020

The Newcastle Pinball Association is proud to announce...
PINFEST 2020.
Yes its on again for the 9th year!

Anyone keen on contributing a game to this awesome event, please send me a message. Only a few spots left.

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
MUST READ OR YOU...

VPGL 16 - Double Flip (Rules for the competition)

Hi Pinballers,

Welcome to the Visual Pinball Gaming League with VPGL 16 - Double Flip. This tournament is the 4^th of the new decade and part of the overall VPGL 2020 and all gamers worldwide are welcome to play. You can join in at any time and play.

Competition:
The player...

MGLXLV - ARCADE HAVE A GO - TOURNAMENT DETAILS

Hi Gamers,

Welcome to arcade gaming with MGLXLV- Arcade Have A Go. This is the third tournament of the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF ESPORTS for 2020. All gamers worldwide are welcome to game. You can also join in at any time.

Please watch the trailer below for the official tournament...

CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

I have taken a short break from my landscaping duties in the new house and just completed a Twilight Zone cabinet restore. As I have said before, there are many guys that do really nice resto work, and this thread is really to assist someone who is considering taking the step to have a go themselves....

Announcement: Western Australia set to have its very own Pinball Festival

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...

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Shipping container sheds. Anyone done this? by danny_galaga Started by danny_galaga, 10 September 2018, 12:27 PM	83 responses 3,185 views 0 likes	Last Post by Crafty Yesterday, 10:56 PM
MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec) by OOO Started by OOO, 27 November 2020, 07:44 AM	28 responses 164 views 3 likes	Last Post by terencew Yesterday, 10:29 PM
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[NSW] - WTB Cirqus Voltaire Scrolls by Rawdon Started by Rawdon, 16 November 2020, 05:06 PM	3 responses 68 views 0 likes	Last Post by Railways Yesterday, 09:24 PM
Twilight...#4! by KJS Started by KJS, 28 July 2020, 11:38 AM	25 responses 615 views 10 likes	Last Post by Railways Yesterday, 09:08 PM
One Armed Thingy by rusty_dagger Started by rusty_dagger, Yesterday, 05:04 PM	4 responses 70 views 0 likes	Last Post by rusty_dagger Yesterday, 09:06 PM

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Reply to System 11 Opto Drop Target Issue - Whirlwind

by Boof Head

Did you check the header pins on the opto board?...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 11:59 PM
Reply to 2x CRT tube and chassis - PCBs - Taito Cocktail Spares

by TappityTap

Lady Bug and Mu-1a sold.
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 11:45 PM
System 11 Opto Drop Target Issue - Whirlwind

by Muzac

Hi everyone,

Hope you’re all staying safe and sane.

I finally got my grail machine, the mighty Williams Whirlwind and I’m having an issue with one of the opto drop targets.

From using the switch edges and levels test I’ve worked out that on the three bank...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 11:14 PM
Reply to 2x CRT tube and chassis - PCBs - Taito Cocktail Spares

by Limorange

I'll grab the Lady Bug and Mu-1a pcbs if still available, cheers.
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 11:09 PM
Reply to Vale Diego Maradona

by Crafty

Still one of the greatest on the field and most controversial off
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 10:57 PM
Reply to Shipping container sheds. Anyone done this?

by Crafty

Coming along nicely
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 10:56 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by terencew

14060

Did not think playing with the sound off would have affected me this much. ...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 10:29 PM
Reply to Willy Wonka LE

by furballx

I am going to give the OP the option to have all non-sale related comments deleted if he wants to.
It seems fair assume the game is in "as described" condition & unless I see otherwise I reckon the OP deserves a clean sale thread.

AA is a site that allows owners to...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:18 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by Pessimeister

Pessimeister: 14, 150

Ribbit. It's not easy being green. I loved a couple of the C64 ports as a kid in primary school and it was probably one of the first games my entire family would play. I've never been that adept at it though as this is already a PB. I've only got more than 10...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 09:59 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 3 ~ Zoo Keeper (closes 20-Dec)

by Pessimeister

Pessimeister: 539, 150

Doesn't seem that long ago that we played this. Still, it's fun to revisit it and start off with a PB. I mucked up the third jump on the second extra-life stage but probably caged the most lions I've ever done before. We need redelf back to challenge Prow's...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 09:52 PM
Reply to WTB Cirqus Voltaire Scrolls

by Railways

Thanks Pete.

Another resource I can add to the list ....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:24 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by Railways

It does look pretty schmick Kurt. Nice work.
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 09:08 PM
Reply to One Armed Thingy

by rusty_dagger

Sell it to me. Problem solved ☺️...
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 09:06 PM
Reply to AUSTRALIAN Coke Vendo 56 Square-Top Machine

by Railways

I used to love Fanta as a treat when I was a kid but never allowed Coke. I'm thinking my parents were hogging the coke for their mixers as Fanta has more sugar than coke.
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 08:51 PM
Reply to One Armed Thingy

by bossninja17

if anyone in Sydney knows how to fix one of those things as shown in the mug shot, please pm me.
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 08:08 PM
Reply to What retro stuff did you add to your stash this week?

by danny_galaga

Workmate gave me a PS2 Hot Pack bundle plus another 6 games

She was going to give it to me a couple of weeks ago but then she got sentimental and though shed keep it after all. Then she plugged it in and decided the moment had passed. Lucky me ...
- Channel: Console and Handheld
Yesterday, 07:49 PM
WWF Royal Rumble Speaker panels

by spaceballs

Just reaching out to see if any can help out please.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:01 PM
Reply to One Armed Thingy

by Gemini2544

Here's a mug shot...

...
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 06:55 PM
Reply to 2x CRT tube and chassis - PCBs - Taito Cocktail Spares

by TappityTap

Prices dropped, open to offers
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 06:53 PM
Reply to One Armed Thingy

by wiredoug

once upon a time i saw a shiny thingy. ill try and remember where
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 06:22 PM
David Prowse (Darth Vader) passed away

by Pop Bumper Pete

David Prowse, the man in the Darth Vader suit for Star Wars episode 4,5 &6 has passed away

not many left from the original trilogy

Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85 - BBC News
- Channel: TV and Movies
Yesterday, 06:21 PM
Reply to AUSTRALIAN Coke Vendo 56 Square-Top Machine

by Rob1966

I’m right into the Coke stuff but I actually don’t mind the Fanta sign...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 06:18 PM
Sydney to Jomac freight times lately

by Newo

Hi just wondering how Sydney siders have been sending their chassis to Jomac lately and how long it has been taking to arrive? I had a parcel come from Perth a couple of months ago using express post and it took 2 1/2 weeks so I’m worried I’ll burn up over a month just in freight times depending...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 06:13 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by robm

Love it! Looks sensational mate.
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 06:11 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by KJS

Well its up and running with a few little tweaks to go.
I'll post some YouTube clips when more tuned.
What s game TZ is...

...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 06:10 PM

Reply to System 11 Opto Drop Target Issue - Whirlwind

by Boof Head

Did you check the header pins on the opto board?...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 11:59 PM
Reply to 2x CRT tube and chassis - PCBs - Taito Cocktail Spares

by TappityTap

Lady Bug and Mu-1a sold.
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 11:45 PM
System 11 Opto Drop Target Issue - Whirlwind

by Muzac

Hi everyone,

Hope you’re all staying safe and sane.

I finally got my grail machine, the mighty Williams Whirlwind and I’m having an issue with one of the opto drop targets.

From using the switch edges and levels test I’ve worked out that on the three bank...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 11:14 PM
Reply to 2x CRT tube and chassis - PCBs - Taito Cocktail Spares

by Limorange

I'll grab the Lady Bug and Mu-1a pcbs if still available, cheers.
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 11:09 PM
Reply to Vale Diego Maradona

by Crafty

Still one of the greatest on the field and most controversial off
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 10:57 PM
Reply to Shipping container sheds. Anyone done this?

by Crafty

Coming along nicely
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 10:56 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by terencew

14060

Did not think playing with the sound off would have affected me this much. ...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 10:29 PM
Reply to Willy Wonka LE

by furballx

I am going to give the OP the option to have all non-sale related comments deleted if he wants to.
It seems fair assume the game is in "as described" condition & unless I see otherwise I reckon the OP deserves a clean sale thread.

AA is a site that allows owners to...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:18 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by Pessimeister

Pessimeister: 14, 150

Ribbit. It's not easy being green. I loved a couple of the C64 ports as a kid in primary school and it was probably one of the first games my entire family would play. I've never been that adept at it though as this is already a PB. I've only got more than 10...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 09:59 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 3 ~ Zoo Keeper (closes 20-Dec)

by Pessimeister

Pessimeister: 539, 150

Doesn't seem that long ago that we played this. Still, it's fun to revisit it and start off with a PB. I mucked up the third jump on the second extra-life stage but probably caged the most lions I've ever done before. We need redelf back to challenge Prow's...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 09:52 PM
Reply to WTB Cirqus Voltaire Scrolls

by Railways

Thanks Pete.

Another resource I can add to the list ....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:24 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by Railways

It does look pretty schmick Kurt. Nice work.
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 09:08 PM
Reply to One Armed Thingy

by rusty_dagger

Sell it to me. Problem solved ☺️...
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 09:06 PM
Reply to AUSTRALIAN Coke Vendo 56 Square-Top Machine

by Railways

I used to love Fanta as a treat when I was a kid but never allowed Coke. I'm thinking my parents were hogging the coke for their mixers as Fanta has more sugar than coke.
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 08:51 PM
Reply to One Armed Thingy

by bossninja17

if anyone in Sydney knows how to fix one of those things as shown in the mug shot, please pm me.
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 08:08 PM
Reply to What retro stuff did you add to your stash this week?

by danny_galaga

Workmate gave me a PS2 Hot Pack bundle plus another 6 games

She was going to give it to me a couple of weeks ago but then she got sentimental and though shed keep it after all. Then she plugged it in and decided the moment had passed. Lucky me ...
- Channel: Console and Handheld
Yesterday, 07:49 PM
WWF Royal Rumble Speaker panels

by spaceballs

Just reaching out to see if any can help out please.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:01 PM
Reply to One Armed Thingy

by Gemini2544

Here's a mug shot...

...
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 06:55 PM
Reply to 2x CRT tube and chassis - PCBs - Taito Cocktail Spares

by TappityTap

Prices dropped, open to offers
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 06:53 PM
Reply to One Armed Thingy

by wiredoug

once upon a time i saw a shiny thingy. ill try and remember where
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 06:22 PM
David Prowse (Darth Vader) passed away

by Pop Bumper Pete

David Prowse, the man in the Darth Vader suit for Star Wars episode 4,5 &6 has passed away

not many left from the original trilogy

Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85 - BBC News
- Channel: TV and Movies
Yesterday, 06:21 PM
Reply to AUSTRALIAN Coke Vendo 56 Square-Top Machine

by Rob1966

I’m right into the Coke stuff but I actually don’t mind the Fanta sign...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 06:18 PM
Sydney to Jomac freight times lately

by Newo

Hi just wondering how Sydney siders have been sending their chassis to Jomac lately and how long it has been taking to arrive? I had a parcel come from Perth a couple of months ago using express post and it took 2 1/2 weeks so I’m worried I’ll burn up over a month just in freight times depending...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 06:13 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by robm

Love it! Looks sensational mate.
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 06:11 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by KJS

Well its up and running with a few little tweaks to go.
I'll post some YouTube clips when more tuned.
What s game TZ is...

...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 06:10 PM

Sydney to Jomac freight times lately

by Newo

Hi just wondering how Sydney siders have been sending their chassis to Jomac lately and how long it has been taking to arrive? I had a parcel come from Perth a couple of months ago using express post and it took 2 1/2 weeks so I’m worried I’ll burn up over a month just in freight times depending...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 06:13 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by namastepat

Your cab, your call. However, someone will likely want that monitor, so don't toss it in the bin

If you ever want a crash course in CRT safety and adjustment, hit me up. I am always happy to help people learn more about monitors....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 04:18 PM
Reply to Candy cab appreciation thread. I want candy!

by mR_CaESaR

Nah, these are three separate i/o's so they all have to be wired up differently
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 03:41 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Gonna be honest, and I hope I don't get pulled over the purity coals for it, but I'm going to re-cycle it and go for an 4:3 aspect LCD solution.
I know that probably doesn't seem perfect for authenticity but the peace of mind I personally feel with it out of the way lifts a heavy weight I was...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 03:34 PM
Reply to Candy cab appreciation thread. I want candy!

by 1.21 Gigawatts

Nice work. It’s not unlike the Highway controller board in the Games Wizard Xtreme....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 03:21 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by namastepat

You don't send the entire monitor, just the chassis that powers the tube. If the tube is fine (90% of the time they are) the chassis is the only thing that needs repairing. If the neck of the tube is intact and there is no obvious damage that would mean the tube is stuffed, I would pull the chassis...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 12:53 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

This Joey (JOMAC) guy I'm reading about all over the forum that fixes CRT's, he is in Perth.
How much is it to send a CRT to Perth and back? Are there any local repairers in Brisbane that will work on them (house calls?).

I'm at the point if this thing cannot be fixed I just want...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 11:45 AM
Reply to Jamma Horizontal and Vertical position adjustment PCB

by MarkOZLAD

Got one of these on the way. One of my RGB modded sets doesn’t have enough vertical position adjustment to work with the 60 in 1 board installed in the cab.

Will report my results after it arrives. Might be a while....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:26 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Put the PCB back and tested voltages.

+12v reading as +12.05
+5v reading as +5.02
-5v reading as approx. -4.8 (Not sure why it's low, probably because not being used by the PCB right?)

These are good right?

There are lights on the PCB but no sound on...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:06 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Yay for the small wins.

Now for the CRT, obviously I get 240V and my internal power box it working, so gonna plug the board back in to test the PSU.

But that bloody CRT.... I have no idea....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:13 AM
Reply to Aristocrat MK6 Emulator

by aulantern

Nice job!
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 04:53 AM
Reply to Aristocrat pokie service manual (EM)

by Davidgarty1965

Hi mate can you send me a copy thanks. Davie
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 04:44 AM
Reply to Does someone have a Battle Gear 4 Tuned Manual?

by prktkljokr

https://qanswers.site/?q=battle+gear...machine+manual
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
28 November 2020, 11:09 PM
Reply to The PVM-2730QM thread (H-STAT issue, colour bleed, convergence and more!)

by buttersoft

It would appear that the green line coming out of the QB board is overdriven, yes. Which would point to a problem on the green line on either the QA or QB boards. Please let us know how you get on.

Nice job thinking to swap the lines earlier than i mentioned - i certainly didn't!...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
28 November 2020, 09:16 PM
Does someone have a Battle Gear 4 Tuned Manual?

by 2wenty2wo

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone has a copy of the Battle Gear 4 Tuned manual/wiring diagrams/anything?

I've searched online and found nothing.

Thank you.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
28 November 2020, 09:12 PM
Reply to Aristocrat MK6 Emulator

by 2wenty2wo

Thank you!

I got them from AliExpress (China).

For button inputs I'm using a "SJ@JX Development Keyboard Encoder" from Amazon.
For button light outputs I'm using a "Ultimarc PAC Drive" which I got from OzStick.
...
- Channel: Arcade
28 November 2020, 09:06 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

I’ll put the board that came with the cab back in and test the +5v and +12v again as have no spare car light and don’t care much for the PCB. The fact multiple components feel like they aren’t getting power troubles me.

Any thoughts on the pink wires out of the transformer going the the...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
28 November 2020, 08:34 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by Kool65

Yeah always replace the starter and tube at the same time....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
28 November 2020, 08:21 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by Autosteve

Yep, starter I would say too. Put a load on the 5vDC, an old car tail light bulb and socket is idea as you can put it either way around. It matters naught the bulb is 12volt and the power supply output your loading is 5vDC. All you want is a decent load and that will fully power up the power supply...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
28 November 2020, 08:17 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by toads

Replace the starter....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
28 November 2020, 08:04 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Ok got a new $7.70 fluro and watched a couple of videos. I get now that those white thing down below next to the transformer is the Electrical Ballast for the fluro and the starter next to it, so I'm assuming it's hooked up correctly and I just need to replace the fluro.

Since the wiring...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
28 November 2020, 07:56 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by channelmaniac

Installed the first one tonight. You made it insanely easy and your module worked perfectly with zero catches, zero redoing, and zero problems. All I had to do with desolder the pads, lay the prepped chips down, and use some liquid flux with a small ball of solder on my hot iron to put the chips into...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
28 November 2020, 06:02 PM
Reply to Mortal Kombat - screen problem after being moved

by Jason_roberts13

So did you reseat the jamma harness? Definitely looks like a wiring issue, try fiddling with the harness while the game is on and see if the picture gets better or worse.
You don’t have to get into the back for that it’s right there when you open the door...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
28 November 2020, 03:00 PM
Reply to Eh, say hello to my little friend, Q*bert

by poidapoida

I have a black MCA with a longer shaft. Guessing its for mounting on wooden control panels. If you still want one for the cab send me a pm
- Channel: M.A.M.E Emulation Projects and Discussion
28 November 2020, 09:14 AM
Reply to Candy cab appreciation thread. I want candy!

by mR_CaESaR

Yes. That's why I did it.

It's not automatic, but all I do is unplug a few connectors and that's it.

If I want ttx, I'll unplug two connectors from the Brook and plug it into the Sega io.

If I want console, I'll unplug the same two connectors from the Sega io and...
- Channel: Arcade
28 November 2020, 07:43 AM

System 11 Opto Drop Target Issue - Whirlwind

by Muzac

Hi everyone,

Hope you’re all staying safe and sane.

I finally got my grail machine, the mighty Williams Whirlwind and I’m having an issue with one of the opto drop targets.

From using the switch edges and levels test I’ve worked out that on the three bank...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 11:14 PM
One Armed Thingy

by rusty_dagger

Looking for you know. One of those things with one arm.

Prefer Sth East Qld but will consider others.
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 05:04 PM
MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by OOO

Fearless Amphibian …

MGLXLVI – Game 1 ~ Frogger

Nominated by gamer: wirre.the.man

ROMSet 106: frogger

Game Story:
Try and get your frog from one side of the road, over the river and into your home. To complete a level you must dodge...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
27 November 2020, 07:44 AM
Extreme Hunting 2 $550

by Jason_roberts13

I need to clear some space in the shed so will be moving this on. Nice USA Extreme Hunting 2, everything is working except for the guns.
I have a feeling the gun io board is at fault but have lost patience with this and need the space.
Has had the following work done to it since I got it:...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 10:20 AM
MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by OOO

Watch the egg …

MGLXLVI – Game 2 ~ BurgerTime

Nominated by gamers: Charlie Milne and Fire_Power

ROMSet 106: BTime (Data East Set 1)

Game Story:
The object of the game is for Peter Pepper to assemble four giant burgers without messing...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
27 November 2020, 07:57 AM
LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Hey all you experienced peeps, especially those that have this cabinet (I've seen some on here) as this is my first cabinet refurbishment attempt I would like to ask some questions before I start at it with a crowbar to get it open.

I went to take the back panel off like you usually would...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
27 November 2020, 06:08 PM
MGLXLVI - Game 3 ~ Zoo Keeper (closes 20-Dec)

by OOO

Cage fight …

MGLXLVI – Game 3 ~ Zoo Keeper

Nominated by gamers: Arcadinator and jlemory1

ROMSet 106: zookeep (set 1)

Game Story:
The player controls Zeke, a zookeeper, attempting to rescue his girlfriend Zelda from a zoo where the...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
27 November 2020, 08:08 AM
Arcade part clean out

by DiGiTaLJaM

Hey guys cleaning out some parts here
not separating anything unless stated

all prices do not include shipping

box of NRI coin mechs untested
18 mechs and 4 wei ya mechs one in box new
$150 take the lot

box of 19 MCA used sticks the lot sold...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
28 November 2020, 05:52 PM
Pinball in school.

by Boof Head

My wife is a primary school teacher and a part of the curriculum for yr6 involved learning about circuits. She wanted to show the kids that circuits can be involved in more than lights and power points in the home.

What better way than to show them something with plenty of circuits that’s...
- Channel: Pinball
27 November 2020, 11:13 PM
WWF Royal Rumble Speaker panels

by spaceballs

Just reaching out to see if any can help out please.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:01 PM
Willy Wonka LE

by jordano8

Willy Wonka LE - Jersey Jack Pinball in as new condition $13,900

Located on the Sunshine Coast, can arrange interstate transport with Bill....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
24 November 2020, 08:29 PM
David Prowse (Darth Vader) passed away

by Pop Bumper Pete

David Prowse, the man in the Darth Vader suit for Star Wars episode 4,5 &6 has passed away

not many left from the original trilogy

Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85 - BBC News
- Channel: TV and Movies
Yesterday, 06:21 PM
Sydney to Jomac freight times lately

by Newo

Hi just wondering how Sydney siders have been sending their chassis to Jomac lately and how long it has been taking to arrive? I had a parcel come from Perth a couple of months ago using express post and it took 2 1/2 weeks so I’m worried I’ll burn up over a month just in freight times depending...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 06:13 PM
[Sold , Pending Payment] Gottlieb Stargate

by nbaird1971

Hello All
Selling my stargate rebuild I did a couple of years ago. This machine has been completely rebuilt and works and plays perfect.

You can see my previous posts for the rebuild to see the effort that has gone into this.
https://www.aussiearcade.com/forum/p...ld#post14...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
28 November 2020, 12:06 PM
Flinders Ranges Pinball Pub - Open For Holidays 12-12-2020

by razorsedge

OPENING PINBALL DAY

Saturday 12th December

For some time now I've been in search of somewhere closer to me to put a few pinball machines. Well some circumstances have come into alignment, so that I will be providing a number of Pinball Machines to the Caltowie...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
25 November 2020, 10:51 PM
Video unit cd\sticker things good for mame or video juke

by Davefjedi

Picked up some of these
Be good for a MAME cab or video jukebox
The PCs work but missing hard drive and the other boots win2000 but blue screens
Lights work
$50 each
Also spindles of the CDr`s 100 per spindle $40 each plus postage
Pickup Drouin Vic 3818
$50...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 11:28 AM
JOKER POKER WANTED

by ALK

Im after a Joker Poker, Centigrade37, Abra ca Dabra, Cleopatra, Close Encounters
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
26 November 2020, 06:55 AM
Does someone have a Battle Gear 4 Tuned Manual?

by 2wenty2wo

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone has a copy of the Battle Gear 4 Tuned manual/wiring diagrams/anything?

I've searched online and found nothing.

Thank you.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
28 November 2020, 09:12 PM
MGLXLVI - SCOREBOARD

by OOO

Every story has a beginning ...

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 10:18 AM
Connector help - DE WWF

by spaceballs

Can someone confirm for me the right pin and connector set for my Data East WWF.

This? hhttps://www.marcospecialties.com/pin.../5791-10862-09

With this? https://www.marcospecialties.com/pin.../5792-10817-09...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
25 November 2020, 06:29 PM
Card Machine

by litz

Looking for a working card machine that you use to find in pubs back in the day.

If you have one or know where I might find one,let me know,

Cheers.
- Channel: Wanted - General
26 November 2020, 04:16 AM
Sorcerer Pinball Machine

by adamsebas

Very nice Sorcerer up for grabs.

Back glass is excellent
Play field is very good (probably best original I’ve seen)
Cabinet is very good - has slight fading on one side and a few bumps and bruises but presents very well
Plays fast and brutal as it should

...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
26 November 2020, 01:26 PM
Super Pang JAMMA board for repair

by Mick80

Super Pang board which shows a solid light purple screen when switched on. No noise or magic smoke to speak of.

Photos on request.

$25 plus post
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
26 November 2020, 06:54 AM
How many amps can I get out of my Stern Power Distributor Board?

by thegrunta666

Hi All

I want to put under cab lighting on my Deadpool pinny.

Does anyone know how many amps/watts that I can draw from connector CN6 (12VDC) on the Stern power distributer board 520-5343-01.

I have asked Stern and they wont tell me !!!! and they said it will...
- Channel: Pinball
25 November 2020, 05:37 PM
Classic Stern pinball parts wanted

by richard.m

Looking for the following Classic Stern parts in any condition if any one can help. Happy to purchase from anywhere in oz. Thanks!

Some of the parts now have been sourced thanks to Daniel (ddstoys) still looking for the others.

Coin door entry bezel - 2 coin left...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
25 November 2020, 12:10 PM