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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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Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by Wan1993

Wow! Amazing score. Congratulations!...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 02:46 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by Wan1993

I was watching this video. I understood that we can group the ingredients even on top of the slice of bread, hamburger and lettuce.

I don't think it's very easy to do, but it's worth a try. It gives good points.

BurgerTime World Record - 7,789,300 - 1 / 3 - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com

-- Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/jdllama
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 02:44 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by Jogador Rabugento

9.340

I'm not a frog 😂

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 02:11 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by Evan04

Amazing score 2.5M already RMacauley
🍔🍔...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 02:06 AM
Reply to Pinball in school.

by ddstoys

Now children if you do well at school and become a lawyer or Brain surgeon you will be able to afford this machine when your older.

What a great treat for the kids bet they will remember it forever...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 01:42 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by Tortoguit Old

35700

1 Photo
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 01:41 AM
Reply to The PVM-2730QM thread (H-STAT issue, colour bleed, convergence and more!)

by Dubon

hi! Sorry for taking so long to reply. I tried this but i first tried it (swapping red and green lines) between the q board and the b board where the ic302 is, and now the greyscale had a pink tint!
does that confirm my suspicion that the q board has an issue? ...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 12:42 AM
Reply to The PVM-2730QM thread (H-STAT issue, colour bleed, convergence and more!)

by Dubon

hi! Sorry for taking so long to reply. I tried this but i first tried it (swapping red and green lines) between the q board and the b board where the ic302 is, and now the greyscale had a pink tint!
does that confirm my suspicion that the q board has an issue? ...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 12:42 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Just noticed this, to late to go inspect but it doesn't look nice.
...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:26 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Bingo, I'm in. It wasn't even locked, just there was no way to grip it easily from the outside, I just tapped it open from the inside. These things are build like tanks!
I can't believe this has no rear access though, it's so crowded up front. The only way I'm gonna clean the dust is an air compressor...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:16 AM
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
Yesterday, 11:13 PM
Namco 246 motherboard

by Pinball80

Wanted working Namco 246 mother board thankyou.
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 09:49 PM
Reply to Candy cab appreciation thread. I want candy!

by 1.21 Gigawatts

Great stuff. You’re a wealth of knowledge with these cabs....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:45 PM
Reply to Happy Birthday @illawarra_steelers

by Prince

Happy belated Birthday.
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 09:36 PM
Reply to What pins have been coming thru the Dedshed

by Dedrok

Old sockets
...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 09:35 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by RMacauley

2,590,450

The game had potential but I made way to many mistakes. I must've been a bit loud abusing the game near the end. The neighbors have cranked up the stereo.

Live "hands on joystick in full view at all times" video submissions wouldn't be good for me....
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by HAL1973

57210...

1 Photo
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 08:21 PM
Reply to Candy cab appreciation thread. I want candy!

by mR_CaESaR

Only recent thing I've done is I rewired my chewlix to be taito spec so the buttons use the "J" harness and the ios use the "G" harness. By doing this, I've made my Chewlix JVS and Fast io compatible as I got a TTX3 to put a multi in it.

Jvs is handled by Sega type 3...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:01 PM
Reply to Candy cab appreciation thread. I want candy!

by 1.21 Gigawatts

Anyone got anything cool to post? This was a popular thread but has quieted down lately. I’ve got a 1440p monitor and 3D printed bits ready to go for my Lindbergh. I’ve also bought a bunch of Tekken billboards from the US that I love for future cabinet purchases. I see a fair few imports going...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:44 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by mR_CaESaR

Yeah I agree. The old speakers were utter trash...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 07:27 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by 1.21 Gigawatts

Great outcome. Function over perfection is where these Candy cab restos are going to have to go in future....
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 07:26 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by mR_CaESaR

They buldge out a little, but they work

You can't see them behind the black mesh
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 07:23 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by 1.21 Gigawatts

Even if though the speakers are bigger, do they drop-in okay?...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 07:22 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by HAL1973

35150...

1 Photo
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 07:21 PM
Reply to New Pin2DMD Evo 128x32 Colour DMD LED Displays - *** Back in Stock ***

by Skylersz

New Stock available - Ready to post out. Thanks!
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:19 PM

Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by Wan1993

Wow! Amazing score. Congratulations!...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 02:46 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by Wan1993

I was watching this video. I understood that we can group the ingredients even on top of the slice of bread, hamburger and lettuce.

I don't think it's very easy to do, but it's worth a try. It gives good points.

BurgerTime World Record - 7,789,300 - 1 / 3 - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com

-- Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/jdllama
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 02:44 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by Jogador Rabugento

9.340

I'm not a frog 😂

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 02:11 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by Evan04

Amazing score 2.5M already RMacauley
🍔🍔...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 02:06 AM
Reply to Pinball in school.

by ddstoys

Now children if you do well at school and become a lawyer or Brain surgeon you will be able to afford this machine when your older.

What a great treat for the kids bet they will remember it forever...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 01:42 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by Tortoguit Old

35700

1 Photo
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 01:41 AM
Reply to The PVM-2730QM thread (H-STAT issue, colour bleed, convergence and more!)

by Dubon

hi! Sorry for taking so long to reply. I tried this but i first tried it (swapping red and green lines) between the q board and the b board where the ic302 is, and now the greyscale had a pink tint!
does that confirm my suspicion that the q board has an issue? ...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 12:42 AM
Reply to The PVM-2730QM thread (H-STAT issue, colour bleed, convergence and more!)

by Dubon

hi! Sorry for taking so long to reply. I tried this but i first tried it (swapping red and green lines) between the q board and the b board where the ic302 is, and now the greyscale had a pink tint!
does that confirm my suspicion that the q board has an issue? ...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 12:42 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Just noticed this, to late to go inspect but it doesn't look nice.
...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:26 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Bingo, I'm in. It wasn't even locked, just there was no way to grip it easily from the outside, I just tapped it open from the inside. These things are build like tanks!
I can't believe this has no rear access though, it's so crowded up front. The only way I'm gonna clean the dust is an air compressor...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:16 AM
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
Yesterday, 11:13 PM
Namco 246 motherboard

by Pinball80

Wanted working Namco 246 mother board thankyou.
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 09:49 PM
Reply to Candy cab appreciation thread. I want candy!

by 1.21 Gigawatts

Great stuff. You’re a wealth of knowledge with these cabs....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:45 PM
Reply to Happy Birthday @illawarra_steelers

by Prince

Happy belated Birthday.
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 09:36 PM
Reply to What pins have been coming thru the Dedshed

by Dedrok

Old sockets
...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 09:35 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by RMacauley

2,590,450

The game had potential but I made way to many mistakes. I must've been a bit loud abusing the game near the end. The neighbors have cranked up the stereo.

Live "hands on joystick in full view at all times" video submissions wouldn't be good for me....
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by HAL1973

57210...

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- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 08:21 PM
Reply to Candy cab appreciation thread. I want candy!

by mR_CaESaR

Only recent thing I've done is I rewired my chewlix to be taito spec so the buttons use the "J" harness and the ios use the "G" harness. By doing this, I've made my Chewlix JVS and Fast io compatible as I got a TTX3 to put a multi in it.

Jvs is handled by Sega type 3...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:01 PM
Reply to Candy cab appreciation thread. I want candy!

by 1.21 Gigawatts

Anyone got anything cool to post? This was a popular thread but has quieted down lately. I’ve got a 1440p monitor and 3D printed bits ready to go for my Lindbergh. I’ve also bought a bunch of Tekken billboards from the US that I love for future cabinet purchases. I see a fair few imports going...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:44 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by mR_CaESaR

Yeah I agree. The old speakers were utter trash...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 07:27 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by 1.21 Gigawatts

Great outcome. Function over perfection is where these Candy cab restos are going to have to go in future....
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 07:26 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by mR_CaESaR

They buldge out a little, but they work

You can't see them behind the black mesh
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 07:23 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by 1.21 Gigawatts

Even if though the speakers are bigger, do they drop-in okay?...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 07:22 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by HAL1973

35150...

1 Photo
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 07:21 PM
Reply to New Pin2DMD Evo 128x32 Colour DMD LED Displays - *** Back in Stock ***

by Skylersz

New Stock available - Ready to post out. Thanks!
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:19 PM

Reply to The PVM-2730QM thread (H-STAT issue, colour bleed, convergence and more!)

by Dubon

hi! Sorry for taking so long to reply. I tried this but i first tried it (swapping red and green lines) between the q board and the b board where the ic302 is, and now the greyscale had a pink tint!
does that confirm my suspicion that the q board has an issue? ...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 12:42 AM
Reply to The PVM-2730QM thread (H-STAT issue, colour bleed, convergence and more!)

by Dubon

hi! Sorry for taking so long to reply. I tried this but i first tried it (swapping red and green lines) between the q board and the b board where the ic302 is, and now the greyscale had a pink tint!
does that confirm my suspicion that the q board has an issue? ...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 12:42 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Just noticed this, to late to go inspect but it doesn't look nice.
...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:26 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Bingo, I'm in. It wasn't even locked, just there was no way to grip it easily from the outside, I just tapped it open from the inside. These things are build like tanks!
I can't believe this has no rear access though, it's so crowded up front. The only way I'm gonna clean the dust is an air compressor...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:16 AM
Reply to Candy cab appreciation thread. I want candy!

by 1.21 Gigawatts

Great stuff. You’re a wealth of knowledge with these cabs....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:45 PM
Reply to Candy cab appreciation thread. I want candy!

by mR_CaESaR

Only recent thing I've done is I rewired my chewlix to be taito spec so the buttons use the "J" harness and the ios use the "G" harness. By doing this, I've made my Chewlix JVS and Fast io compatible as I got a TTX3 to put a multi in it.

Jvs is handled by Sega type 3...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:01 PM
Reply to Candy cab appreciation thread. I want candy!

by 1.21 Gigawatts

Anyone got anything cool to post? This was a popular thread but has quieted down lately. I’ve got a 1440p monitor and 3D printed bits ready to go for my Lindbergh. I’ve also bought a bunch of Tekken billboards from the US that I love for future cabinet purchases. I see a fair few imports going...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:44 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by mR_CaESaR

Yeah I agree. The old speakers were utter trash...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 07:27 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by 1.21 Gigawatts

Great outcome. Function over perfection is where these Candy cab restos are going to have to go in future....
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 07:26 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by mR_CaESaR

They buldge out a little, but they work

You can't see them behind the black mesh
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 07:23 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by 1.21 Gigawatts

Even if though the speakers are bigger, do they drop-in okay?...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 07:22 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by Autosteve

Hand down inside through the control panel hole and undo nut that holds the lock tab in place on the lock. Remove the nut, lock washer and lastly the tab and the front door will open.
Back doesn't open. That is why the monitor adjustment pots are on a board with a cable connected.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 06:40 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by wiredoug

also dont see the back of that opening.. reach in from control panel the back of the lock if you cant open the front door
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 06:20 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by Womble

Those locks are very easy to pick, you just need a bent pin and a needle and about 10 minutes. You can drill them out but that makes a mess of hot metal shards.

I suspect the main access for this cab is through the front, the roof looks like the other way in if you need to get to the monitor,...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 06:15 PM
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
Yesterday, 06:08 PM
Reply to Mortal Kombat - screen problem after being moved

by Gemini2544

If you don't want to pay the technicians going rate, go to an old folks home and drag out a retired TV repairman, he might like a day out.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 02:40 PM
Reply to Eh, say hello to my little friend, Q*bert

by philby85

I can make one for sure. Send me a PM if you are still interested....
- Channel: M.A.M.E Emulation Projects and Discussion
Yesterday, 01:56 PM
Reply to Mortal Kombat - screen problem after being moved

by markmill

Dragging up this old post of mine. I had a look at all the cabling finally, and cant find anything wrong to my untrained eye, and fiddling around the back isnt something I am too comfortable with for fear of zapping myself. Below is some photos, and a video of the problem in action is here http:...

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- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 11:45 AM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by mR_CaESaR

Not much has been happening, we've had terrible weather the last few weeks and I just cbf atm.. lol

The only thing I've worked on are the speakers.

I purchased these speakers online https://www.parts-express.com/auraso...ver-4-ohm--296...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 11:34 AM
Reply to MVS 2 Slot Woes Sound Glitching Audio Issues

by channelmaniac

You shouldn't use Q-Tips (swabs) in the slots. It leaves behind fibers. I just scrub them clean when I wash PCBs in the sink or I use poster board folded over a couple of times and wetted with rubbing alcohol. Insert/remove a few times and it pulls the crap out of the slots.

You also need...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 04:26 AM
The History of Castlevania part four documentary

by patmanqc

...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 01:27 AM
Reply to Super Chexx parts, where to buy?

by wiredoug

zax or suzo happ
- Channel: Arcade
26 November 2020, 12:29 AM
Super Chexx parts, where to buy?

by TheLawso

Who in Australia sells parts for the super chexx ice hockey?
Looking for a mate who is trying to fix his up.

Thanks
- Channel: Arcade
25 November 2020, 09:23 PM
Reply to Noob chassis repair question

by Newo

Funny you say that, it was only just serviced by jomac. Surely still under warranty 😜

But seriously you might be right. If it is only that much to get sorted by a pro i might be better going that way. Back in the late 90’s when I was a kid I used to be assistant manager of our local...

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- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
25 November 2020, 08:04 PM
Reply to Vertical collapse woes

by Zebidee

Well done. Was going to say, bright line down centre (i.e. a vertical line) indicates *horizontal* collapse.
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
25 November 2020, 06:45 PM

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
Yesterday, 06:08 PM
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
Yesterday, 07:57 AM
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
Yesterday, 07:44 AM
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
Yesterday, 11:13 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
Yesterday, 08:08 AM
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
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
Happy Birthday @illawarra_steelers

by Fairground

Another fine gentleman celebrating today

illawarra_steelers

Happy Birthday Tony, i hope you have a wonderful day
- Channel: General Chat
25 November 2020, 06:11 AM
Namco 246 motherboard

by Pinball80

Wanted working Namco 246 mother board thankyou.
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 09:49 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
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
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
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
Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by jeff

Hey guys been after one of these full motion Sega Afterburner Deluxe machines after trying to find one for quite a while and this one finally arrived from interstate yesterday through a friend
Its pretty much complete apart from the original gameboard which im hoping to get in the next couple...
- Channel: Arcade
24 November 2020, 05:36 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
(For Sale) 1980s LAI Lowboy Arcade Machine

by jackflp
As my previous post mentions, I'm selling out of some of my arcade gear.

This is an OG LAI lowboy in decent condition. Missing a barrel lock but otherwise ok. Will throw in a Vertical 60in1 PCB, but monitor is currently in horizontal position so will need to be rotated
- No marquee (plain
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- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 03:28 PM
Noob chassis repair question

by Newo

Hi all. I have a WG K7000 series monitor chassis that blows the fuse on power up. Just wondering is it safe to power up the chassis with everything unplugged to see if it is something other than the chassis causing the problem before I start working through the schematic? Guessing I should leave the...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
25 November 2020, 06:52 AM
(For Sale) 1979 Atari Centipede Arcade Machine

by jackflp
Hi all! After this crazy past year I've decided to part with some of my arcade gear. Sadly, that means Centipede is on the chopping block.

Original machine & internals. Since getting it last year, there's been some work put into it:
- Re-capped monitor
- Re-capped PCB
- Trackball rebuild
...
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- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 03:23 PM
MGLXLVI - NEON ARCADE - TOURNAMENT DETAILS

by OOO

Hi Gamers,

Welcome to another exciting chapter of arcade gaming with MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade. This is the FINAL 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...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
21 November 2020, 08:32 AM
Mt Gambier South Australia anyone close by???

by ricindahunting

Hello all. Looking to purchase an item from Mt Gambier in South Aus and am feeling a little paranoid with scammers and low life scumbags. Did I say that out aloud!?!?!. Thought if maybe someone was close by they may be able to check it out for me? Any help would be appreciated

Rich.......
- Channel: General Chat
26 November 2020, 01:57 PM
JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by Glenn70

I have a used JD original translite. Slightly marked in two places (under the word 'Bally', & above the 'Dredd' shield), but the rest all good. Would be a good replacement for any JD translite in worse condition or maybe wall art. $40 posted.

Pick welcome from Oakleigh, VIC....
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- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
24 November 2020, 03:14 PM
A-15769 Judge Dredd Ball Popper & Opto Assembly or Mounting Bracket 01-9794

by mame71

Hi,

I am after a A-15769 Judge Dredd Ball Popper & Opto Assembly or Mounting Bracket 01-9794.
Its also used on White Water if that helps.

Let me know if you have one you can part with.
Appreciate any help.

Thanks...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
23 November 2020, 12:33 PM
Cps2 suicide battery change

by Pac daddy

Hey guys thought I'd post about my first battery change on my cps2 ssf2 change
the original Maxwell battery was over 27 years old it was still reading 3.7v on the board before being taken off
I was hesitant in doing this but I read alot about it and i really like playing with my own...
- Channel: Arcade
24 November 2020, 06:16 PM