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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.

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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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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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proms
...
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by OOO

Day 16 of 17 ...

Joust makes for a test of strong will.

Learn to joust for even greater high scores.

Only 1 day to go until this game is closed.

...
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Today, 06:12 PM
Reply to Sega System 1/2 rom changes

by nathan1974au

slowly restoring this board just uses 2 z80 cpus nothing special

...
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2 sold, 1 left
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by Good Times

Yeah sorry should have clarified - PDI for a Stern machine. I've got PDI on another pin and love it so keen to use the same....
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by nathan1974au

wonder boy in monster land also has one key prom and 4 more proms with eproms...
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by Cooked71

I’ve got a good shipment of PDI coming in January if you can wait that long. Imo PDI is best if the bunch, but then they all do their job pretty well....
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Reply to Williams Space Station or Rollergames?

by Cooked71

Space Station on the Lloyds Auction at the moment. No idea the reserve, condition etc....
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Williams Space Station or Rollergames?

by pinball classics

Hi All,

Looking for a Williams Space station or Roller Games in any condition, if anyone has one or know of one that might be available.

Thanks!
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 05:51 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

You are right, but it is more fun!...
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Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Great stuff ... ...
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Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Well 39K is a good result. Plenty of time to get even more baddies....
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by OOO

Very nice score. Any more? ...
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Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

It takes a lot of credits to get any good at this game....
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 05:29 PM
Reply to Wtb: PDI Glass Stern

by toads

Just letting you know that PDI glass and Stern HD glass are too different products.
as far as I know there is no distributor for PDI glass in Australia so you can't get it.
ive been after sheets for a long time now....
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Reply to Custom Stainless Steel Shooter Rod only

by KJS

Gee they are getting cheaper everyday!
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.
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...
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Wtb: PDI Glass Stern

by Good Times

Interested in a sheet of PDI Glass standard size if anyone has one available. Happy to exchange my stock glass too with cash changeover....
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by creech77

148,050
...
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Reply to Pincadia Re-opens

by oldhank

Make shure you give him a hug too...
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What do you get...

by channelmaniac

What do you get when you have a dead, corroded CPS2 A board?

You get a source of... RC filters for inputs, Z80 8MHz, 2 crystal oscillators, some DIP RAM, misc SMT chips, and... (Drumroll please...) a CPS-A-01 and a CPS-B-21 custom chip!!!

Those of you unfamiliar with Capcom...
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by channelmaniac

/me checks his calendar.
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Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by Pessimeister

Pessimeister: 39, 630

Wasted the extra ships pretty badly. I think my favourite combo is 2&3, although at times I could take ship II solo the whole way....
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 03:03 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by terencew

63650

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 02:58 PM

Reply to Sega System 1/2 rom changes

by nathan1974au

proms
...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:14 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

Day 16 of 17 ...

Joust makes for a test of strong will.

Learn to joust for even greater high scores.

Only 1 day to go until this game is closed.

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 06:12 PM
Reply to Sega System 1/2 rom changes

by nathan1974au

slowly restoring this board just uses 2 z80 cpus nothing special

...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:11 PM
Reply to New Astro City 1/12 Construction Kit - Cave Shmups Edition

by DoomsDave

2 sold, 1 left
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
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Reply to Wtb: PDI Glass Stern

by Good Times

Yeah sorry should have clarified - PDI for a Stern machine. I've got PDI on another pin and love it so keen to use the same....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 06:05 PM
Reply to Sega System 1/2 rom changes

by nathan1974au

wonder boy in monster land also has one key prom and 4 more proms with eproms...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:03 PM
Reply to Wtb: PDI Glass Stern

by Cooked71

I’ve got a good shipment of PDI coming in January if you can wait that long. Imo PDI is best if the bunch, but then they all do their job pretty well....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 05:55 PM
Reply to Williams Space Station or Rollergames?

by Cooked71

Space Station on the Lloyds Auction at the moment. No idea the reserve, condition etc....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 05:52 PM
Williams Space Station or Rollergames?

by pinball classics

Hi All,

Looking for a Williams Space station or Roller Games in any condition, if anyone has one or know of one that might be available.

Thanks!
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 05:51 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

You are right, but it is more fun!...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 05:35 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Great stuff ... ...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 05:34 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Well 39K is a good result. Plenty of time to get even more baddies....
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 05:33 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Very nice score. Any more? ...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 05:31 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

It takes a lot of credits to get any good at this game....
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 05:29 PM
Reply to Wtb: PDI Glass Stern

by toads

Just letting you know that PDI glass and Stern HD glass are too different products.
as far as I know there is no distributor for PDI glass in Australia so you can't get it.
ive been after sheets for a long time now....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 05:13 PM
Reply to Custom Stainless Steel Shooter Rod only

by KJS

Gee they are getting cheaper everyday!
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 05:07 PM
Reply to Custom Stainless Steel Shooter Rod only

by Pinoffski

.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 04:58 PM
Reply to What do you get...

by Arcade King

...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 04:39 PM
Wtb: PDI Glass Stern

by Good Times

Interested in a sheet of PDI Glass standard size if anyone has one available. Happy to exchange my stock glass too with cash changeover....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 04:32 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by creech77

148,050
...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 04:08 PM
Reply to Pincadia Re-opens

by oldhank

Make shure you give him a hug too...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Today, 03:32 PM
What do you get...

by channelmaniac

What do you get when you have a dead, corroded CPS2 A board?

You get a source of... RC filters for inputs, Z80 8MHz, 2 crystal oscillators, some DIP RAM, misc SMT chips, and... (Drumroll please...) a CPS-A-01 and a CPS-B-21 custom chip!!!

Those of you unfamiliar with Capcom...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 03:27 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by channelmaniac

/me checks his calendar.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 03:20 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by Pessimeister

Pessimeister: 39, 630

Wasted the extra ships pretty badly. I think my favourite combo is 2&3, although at times I could take ship II solo the whole way....
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Today, 03:03 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by terencew

63650

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Today, 02:58 PM

Reply to Sega System 1/2 rom changes

by nathan1974au

proms
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- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:14 PM
Reply to Sega System 1/2 rom changes

by nathan1974au

slowly restoring this board just uses 2 z80 cpus nothing special

...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:11 PM
Reply to Sega System 1/2 rom changes

by nathan1974au

wonder boy in monster land also has one key prom and 4 more proms with eproms...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:03 PM
Reply to What do you get...

by Arcade King

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- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 04:39 PM
What do you get...

by channelmaniac

What do you get when you have a dead, corroded CPS2 A board?

You get a source of... RC filters for inputs, Z80 8MHz, 2 crystal oscillators, some DIP RAM, misc SMT chips, and... (Drumroll please...) a CPS-A-01 and a CPS-B-21 custom chip!!!

Those of you unfamiliar with Capcom...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 03:27 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by channelmaniac

/me checks his calendar.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 03:20 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by Gemini2544

Joey at Jomac has repaired the chassis and it's on it's way back. Very fast turn around once it finally arrived. Bloody Australia post two weeks to get it there.
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
Today, 08:11 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by FeedTheCoinMech

I gotta be missing that part that fits nicely atop the CRT. Ah well. The plexiglass is centered now and looks better now -- no duct tape adhesive of duct tape peeking though. Was thinking of maybe better masking it at hitting the underside with some paint, but good enough for now. Found a machine screw...
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 08:09 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

I have a photo of my Taito machine when the glass was removed. There is a tinted / smoked screen which spans the CRT cutout and on the underside it has a shaped surround or bezel to match up to the curve of the tube. Those two parts appear to be glued together as an assembly. The top of the table is...

2 Photos
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 05:26 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by FeedTheCoinMech

Yeah, I only want to solder where absolutely necessary, but my skills could use some improvement there, no doubt.

No goodies under the glass. The guy I bought it from had replaced the glass (and fortunately included the original glass, which is a bit scratched up, though I may ultimately...
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 01:30 AM
Reply to Atari Pong PCB Reproduction

by perjmolsen

Hi Kaizen

Is it possible to by a Pong reproduction PCB from you?

Kind regards
Per
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 06:32 PM
Reply to Replica 1978 Taito Space Invader arcade cabinet

by dmg1979

Dear all,
I am still struggling with finding the proper dimensions for the original Taito Space Invaders cabinet. Anyone out there can help me?

In the mean time I have made a replica Donkey Kong cabinet. I am planning to build another 3 Nintendo cabs for DK Junior, DK3, Popeye...

3 Photos
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 11:29 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

- just noticed your latest post Mike - I think it's time to brush up your soldering skills, well worth it in the long run and you can do simple repairs or make up any adaptor you can dream of cheaply and easily! Best Regards, John
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:01 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

Hi again Mike, by the way - have you looked under the glass on your machine? When I came to replacing the (cracked, not toughened and non original) glass which was on my Missile Command TT I found the original game instruction cards were still there. They just couldn't be seen as the entire glass had...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 06:51 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by FeedTheCoinMech

Seems like I could get a JAMMA to Konami cabinet adapter...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/JAMMA-to-Ko...4AAOSwdehfjFjH

...a JAMMA to terminal adapter...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jamma-2-ter...-/293063904942

...and a JAMMA harness...

https:...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 06:45 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by FeedTheCoinMech

Thanks again for the replies, everyone!

John, yeah, it seems that the previous modder used the T connector. I don't see any signs of the G connector. What you suggest sounds smart -- to be less invasive and keep the original modded connector as-is and maybe try and make an adapter. Guess...

Taito Arcade – Google Drive

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- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 03:51 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by Autosteve

Have you tried tracking down the machine's origin though Taito America?. All the stuff here come in through Taito Australia, ( was eaten up by AMF Bowling), but I do know there was a Taito America as we here at Taito Australia bought in parts from Taito American when Japan couldn't supply.
The...
- Channel: Arcade
22 October 2020, 11:39 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by cwispy

Sorry, I have not received a PM from you?...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
22 October 2020, 08:25 PM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by poidapoida

That cabs in good nick and sounds like it plays. When I first got into arcades I was really hung up keeping things original as well, but most cabs in Australia were generic and when a game stopped earning it was swapped out. Your cab is a survivor and has history, Ms Pacman was released in 82. I wouldn't...
- Channel: Arcade
22 October 2020, 08:23 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by sztojanov

cwispy PM sent to you...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
22 October 2020, 08:03 PM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

Hi again, there's a long answer to that and it's just my own opinion so please feel free to disagree - it's your choice entirely. It does no harm to take your time, see what's available and be sure before you proceed, especially if your machine is working as it stands.

Personally, I would...
- Channel: Arcade
22 October 2020, 07:53 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by Crafty

Looking awesome so far. Will definitely be worth the effort
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
22 October 2020, 05:31 PM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by FeedTheCoinMech

Another quick newb question. So I clearly have a bootleg PCB. I count 36 contacts -- 18 on each side. If I wanted to get a legit Bally Midway Ms. Pac-Man PCB I know I'd need to adapt it as the connectors and pin-outs are different. I see adapters for sale that adapt non-JAMMA PCBs to JAMMA connectors...
- Channel: Arcade
22 October 2020, 05:01 PM
Reply to Namco to CPS2 kick adaptor

by iroczvinnie

zetsurin
Great, thank you, that looks like what I need. I did originally look at JNX site, but didn't find the product you've linked to, but have emailed them to see if they still make them. Thanks heaps for the link....
- Channel: Arcade
22 October 2020, 11:57 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

I have to agree, if the maze is burnt into the screen it would be less obvious to leave it as is. At least in Ms. Pacman the screen doesn't scroll (is that right? I think Pacman Jr. scrolls...)

I have a machine where a previous owner sliced into the button 3 and coin wires with a knife,...
- Channel: Arcade
22 October 2020, 11:32 AM

Williams Space Station or Rollergames?

by pinball classics

Hi All,

Looking for a Williams Space station or Roller Games in any condition, if anyone has one or know of one that might be available.

Thanks!
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 05:51 PM
Wtb: PDI Glass Stern

by Good Times

Interested in a sheet of PDI Glass standard size if anyone has one available. Happy to exchange my stock glass too with cash changeover....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 04:32 PM
Llyods Auction

by Pinball80

Llyods is offering flat rate shipping on arcade and pinball machines door to door for $110 .
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 07:48 AM
What do you get...

by channelmaniac

What do you get when you have a dead, corroded CPS2 A board?

You get a source of... RC filters for inputs, Z80 8MHz, 2 crystal oscillators, some DIP RAM, misc SMT chips, and... (Drumroll please...) a CPS-A-01 and a CPS-B-21 custom chip!!!

Those of you unfamiliar with Capcom...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 03:27 PM
Pincadia Re-opens

by DAG

Pincadia is open again, after such a long wait you can this weekend go and have a drink feed and a bash on your favorite pin.
Good luck with the AFL Grand Final on 40 meters over the road.
But the main thing is it's open. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday....ATM
Check as numbers are limited...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Today, 11:12 AM
New older pin day

by Boof Head

Picked up this old girl yesterday. Was only 40km from home which never happens. Usually 6-700 km round trip for a pin.
She’s needing a lot of work to get going, transformer is cactus, mpu corrosion but I’m up for the challenge.
Will be good to get something outside of the 90s back in...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 02:29 PM
Addressable LED Undercab lighting interfaced into a Deadpool

by thegrunta666

Hi All
Another Covid project. I wanted to do undercab lighting under my Deadpool. I was just going to interface into the lamps and have separate strips for each colour,,,,simplz ! Then OzBlackKnight suggested that I should use addressable LEDS and can change the colour on them....That discussion...

Addressable LED Interface into Stern Deadpool - YouTube

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- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 04:12 PM
Happy Birthday @Beast

by Fairground

Another long time member celebrating from the "Sunshine State"
Happy Birthday Beast. Hope you have a great day ...
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 05:51 AM
WANTED - HANKIN HOMEPIN CABINET

by BullClip

Hey guys,

I'm on the hunt for one of these repro cocktail cabinets for a friend. Anyone have one collecting dust they want to offload?

Homepin no longer sells direct. Alternatively who is the go to reseller? Anyone to avoid?

Never purchased a repro as i catch...
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
Today, 11:44 AM
PM notifications

by Gemini2544

Lately I've noticed that when I get a PM, I'm advised via email but when on AA the Message tab on the top of the page does not display a mail count like it use too.
- Channel: Forum Information
Today, 08:26 AM
Houseball 2020 #5 at Dickys

by Cranky Dave

Hot on the heels of a fantastic Houseball #4 we have the next one for the year. This time it will be at Dickys and Angelas place at Mount Cotton.

Date is Saturday November 7th.

Comp details.
4 hours of qualifying with a 2 p.m start. Finals to be held after dinner. Please...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
21 October 2020, 04:57 PM
VPGL 16 - Game 6 ~ Paragon - Closes 08/11/2020

by JustAnotherRat

GAME 6.... and we're Barbarian Heroes...

VPGL 16 - Game 6 ~ Paragon
Nominated by VPGL super couple, mozzie & mrs mozz

Paragon was released by Bally in 1978 and is a 1-4 player solid state pinball machine.

Design by: Greg Kmiec
Art...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 07:30 AM
New Astro City 1/12 Construction Kit - Cave Shmups Edition

by DoomsDave

I have 3 of these New Astro City 1/12 Construction Kits. They are all brand new, they came from Rakuten this way. They all have the same content inside with inserts for 3 games - DOJ, Ketsui and Mushi

I'm asking $70 each plus postage or $200 for all 3 plus postage....
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- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 01:28 PM
Hello Everyone Another newbie is here.

by wallex

Hi,I'm wallex. Another newbie is here guys.
Thanks for heaving me here.

Regards,
- Channel: Introduction Forum
Yesterday, 10:20 PM
Purchased my first arcade!

by Kirko

Hi

Although not completely new thought I would introduce myself again as I have purchased my first arcade with a Raspberry Jammaand I'm sure I'll on here trying to get it to work properly.

I bought a cheap candy cab style unit that I hope to use to learn on with the end goal...
- Channel: Introduction Forum
Today, 08:03 AM
2 x Tmnt pcb boards (Faulty)

by dragonlee

Gday guys
I have 2 faulty Tmnt pcb boards with faults.
1.bad ram K15
2.Background issue.
Pleas note both are faulty and sold as is.
Asking price $320 includes postage.
Any question feel free to pm.
Cheers
Dragonlee...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 12:33 PM
Indoor Paint Sprayers for Interior Walls

by JonsonLeroy

Which indoor paint sprayers are the best for interior walls? Please help me.
- Channel: Prototyping
Yesterday, 02:02 AM
Opto Interface Board for Pinball into Arduino

by thegrunta666

Covid Project 458K... Opto Interface board
Hi All, I decided to make an opto interface board that plugs onto an Arduino Uno to run addressable LED strips. Each opto input has totally separate supply and common to its LED, so you can attach it to lots of things and different input voltages....

Addressable LED Interface into Stern Deadpool - YouTube

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- Channel: Prototyping
Yesterday, 04:44 PM
Xbox360 slim bundle

by dragonlee

Gday guys,
I have a spare Xbox360 slim Japanese console (av cable/Aus power supply)with 6 Shmup games that I picked up recently in a bulk lot.
Tested and fully working.
What is a reasonable price for the bundle ?
Cheers
Dragonlee...
- Channel: Price Check
Today, 08:04 AM
Lode Runner by Irem.

by dragonlee

Gday Guys,
Im offloading a rare Load Runner by Irem M62 pcb board .
3 layer stack board.
Fully tested and working.
Comes with a jamma adapter.
Sold as is.
Asking price is $280 includes shipping.
Any question feel free to pm.
Cheers
Dragonlee...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 05:53 AM
Pinball Parts for sale

by luke

I have the following parts available.

4 x Williams Bally DMDs $150 each (all working) ALL SOLD
1 x Stern LED DMD $100 (perfect)

Translites:
T2 $95 SOLD pending
Star Wars Pro $50
Houdini $50

Monsterbash Plastics Set $50

Deadpool...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
22 October 2020, 05:16 PM
Looking for LCD based cabinet

by endoe

Hi,
In around 2-3 weeks I'll hopefully be looking to grab a lcd based cabinet for around the 1000 mark. Ideally it'd be based in metropolitan Melbourne/Victoria. Obviously since I'm in Collingwood the country is out of the question, I may be able to organise transport, can you?
The type...
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
Yesterday, 02:15 PM
NBA Jam TE

by dragonlee

Gday Guys,
Im offloading a working NBA Jam Te pcb board.Tested and sold as is in working condition.The harness for 3/4 player comes with it too.
Asking price $300 includes shipping.
Any question feel free to pm.
Cheers
Dragonlee...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 12:52 PM
UMK3 by Midway

by dragonlee

Gday Guys,
Im offloading a working UMK3 by Midway.
The board is clean and sold as is working condition.
Asking price $380 includes shipping.
Any question feel free to pm.
Cheers
Dragonlee...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 12:45 PM
Greetings from Country Vic.

by Scramble81

Hello all,

Thanks for the add to this forum.

I've decided to venture down the road of building a bar top arcade machine after owning a full upright for some months (sold that one this week).

I'm pretty handy with timber work and electronics/computers but I'm sure...
- Channel: Introduction Forum
20 October 2020, 07:53 PM

Reply to New Astro City 1/12 Construction Kit - Cave Shmups Edition

by DoomsDave
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 01:28 PM
Reply to New Astro City 1/12 Construction Kit - Cave Shmups Edition

by DoomsDave
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 01:28 PM
Reply to New Astro City 1/12 Construction Kit - Cave Shmups Edition

by DoomsDave
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 01:28 PM
Reply to New Astro City 1/12 Construction Kit - Cave Shmups Edition

by DoomsDave
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 01:28 PM
New Astro City 1/12 Construction Kit - Cave Shmups Edition

by DoomsDave

I have 3 of these New Astro City 1/12 Construction Kits. They are all brand new, they came from Rakuten this way. They all have the same content inside with inserts for 3 games - DOJ, Ketsui and Mushi

I'm asking $70 each plus postage or $200 for all 3 plus postage....
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- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 01:28 PM
Comment on Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 05:26 AM
Comment on Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 05:26 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

I have a photo of my Taito machine when the glass was removed. There is a tinted / smoked screen which spans the CRT cutout and on the underside it has a shaped surround or bezel to match up to the curve of the tube. Those two parts appear to be glued together as an assembly. The top of the table is...

2 Photos
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 05:26 AM
Comment on VPGL 16 - Game 4 ~ Big Hit - Closes 25/10/2020

by PPLBob
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 11:16 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 4 ~ Big Hit - Closes 25/10/2020

by PPLBob

175,520 I think I've hit my 100 game limit on this one - I'm all out of quarters! Goin on vacation next week so gotta cram some games on Flintstones before Sunday since I'm sure it won't run on my laptop.

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- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 11:16 PM

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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