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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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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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Twilight...#4! by KJS Started by KJS, 28 July 2020, 11:38 AM	34 responses 676 views 10 likes	Last Post by KJS Yesterday, 07:47 PM
MGLXLVI - Game 3 ~ Zoo Keeper (closes 20-Dec) by OOO Started by OOO, 27 November 2020, 08:08 AM	27 responses 189 views 2 likes	Last Post by bondy Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Sticky: MGLXLVI - SCOREBOARD by OOO Started by OOO, 29 November 2020, 10:18 AM	2 responses 55 views 1 like	Last Post by OOO Yesterday, 07:22 PM

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Empire Alternacade Cairns Lineup + Comps to come

by jason_giant89

G'day Legends. Today i took over as the games operator for Empire Alternacade and Events - Cairns. In 2021 i plan to host monthly tournaments. if you have friends who could be interested please let the know. Cheers!

Current Lineup:

- Doctor Who
- Jurrasic Park Pro...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 12:51 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by Autosteve

Check your 5vDC at the board and being a pre jamma board, measure the voltage at a chip, IC ,(usually pin 7-8 and pin 14-16), at the opposite end of the board the power comes in on. On those old game boards simply getting 5vDC at the board connector was not a guaranteed 5volts got to all points of the...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:30 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by Pessimeister

Pessimeister: 17, 410

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 09:56 PM
Reply to WTB Cirqus Voltaire Scrolls

by Boof Head

Marco Specialties Pinball Parts

https://www.marcospecialties.com

Decorative plastic backbox cabinet scrolls for the Bally CIRQUS VOLTAIRE m...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:47 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by narf_

License fees too?
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 09:41 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by pinball god

What's a short run. I'm guessing if jjp are doing it they'd be hoping most ce buyers might get in and few le guys. So would 500+ be classed as a short run. Or you think that number I've given may be way over the top...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 09:03 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by pinball god

Ah I see. Fair point maybe...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 09:01 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Plugged back in on a flat surface after inspection and it’s back to normal wtf?...

1 Photo
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:53 PM
Reply to End of Pinburgh

by onetaste

Covid is just the last straw. Pinburgh was losing $500K pa, my guess is that’s why they previously sold the papa warehouse and now all the machines (which add up to $US1M).

Sub optimal decisions by the board when you consider it was an event that sold out in minutes each year. If they...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 08:37 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by bondy

First time I’ve played this and I’m terrible! And also on an 8 way which doesn’t help.

6,150
...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 08:17 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by Charlie Milne

42250

was going over to zoo keeper but thought I’d have one more go

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 08:12 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Hires board picks if anyone cares to take a peek.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...3c?usp=sharing...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:07 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by Charlie Milne

35400

grouping is the way to go but it’s gonna take some practice.

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 07:55 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by KJS

I want to show you two THE DOOR!
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:47 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by gapmaster

I just want to keep an eye on this one. ...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:42 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 3 ~ Zoo Keeper (closes 20-Dec)

by bondy

First time playing this - never heard of it before. Very floaty!

72,360...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by gapmaster

I just want to take a photo of it. ...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by TUF-427

I’m dizzy just looking at it...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:40 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by gapmaster

Certainly gives me a rocket in my pants just looking at it. ...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:40 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by gapmaster

You should win some sort of spiral award for this one. ...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:38 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Uhh ohh... after soak testing the board (leaving on on for a few hours) I went down to find this sprite issue.

VIDEO:

Then on a restart with approx. 1min wait it was worse and seems to be stuck like this.

VIDEO:

Super disappointing as it was actually...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 07:35 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by KJS

I think I'm being targetted!!
...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:32 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - SCOREBOARD

by OOO

After Day 5 ...

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 07:22 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 3 ~ Zoo Keeper (closes 20-Dec)

by OOO

Day 5 of 24 ...

Noah's friends ...

A couple of each and not too much water please.

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 07:17 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by gapmaster

Holy crap.
Zooming in i have never seen so many mods on a PF on TZ.
Is that a skull back left with a gramaphone?
Thats just nuts....
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:12 PM

Empire Alternacade Cairns Lineup + Comps to come

by jason_giant89

G'day Legends. Today i took over as the games operator for Empire Alternacade and Events - Cairns. In 2021 i plan to host monthly tournaments. if you have friends who could be interested please let the know. Cheers!

Current Lineup:

- Doctor Who
- Jurrasic Park Pro...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 12:51 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by Autosteve

Check your 5vDC at the board and being a pre jamma board, measure the voltage at a chip, IC ,(usually pin 7-8 and pin 14-16), at the opposite end of the board the power comes in on. On those old game boards simply getting 5vDC at the board connector was not a guaranteed 5volts got to all points of the...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:30 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by Pessimeister

Pessimeister: 17, 410

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 09:56 PM
Reply to WTB Cirqus Voltaire Scrolls

by Boof Head

Marco Specialties Pinball Parts

https://www.marcospecialties.com

Decorative plastic backbox cabinet scrolls for the Bally CIRQUS VOLTAIRE m...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:47 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by narf_

License fees too?
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 09:41 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by pinball god

What's a short run. I'm guessing if jjp are doing it they'd be hoping most ce buyers might get in and few le guys. So would 500+ be classed as a short run. Or you think that number I've given may be way over the top...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 09:03 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by pinball god

Ah I see. Fair point maybe...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 09:01 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Plugged back in on a flat surface after inspection and it’s back to normal wtf?...

1 Photo
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:53 PM
Reply to End of Pinburgh

by onetaste

Covid is just the last straw. Pinburgh was losing $500K pa, my guess is that’s why they previously sold the papa warehouse and now all the machines (which add up to $US1M).

Sub optimal decisions by the board when you consider it was an event that sold out in minutes each year. If they...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 08:37 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by bondy

First time I’ve played this and I’m terrible! And also on an 8 way which doesn’t help.

6,150
...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 08:17 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by Charlie Milne

42250

was going over to zoo keeper but thought I’d have one more go

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 08:12 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Hires board picks if anyone cares to take a peek.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...3c?usp=sharing...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:07 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by Charlie Milne

35400

grouping is the way to go but it’s gonna take some practice.

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 07:55 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by KJS

I want to show you two THE DOOR!
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:47 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by gapmaster

I just want to keep an eye on this one. ...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:42 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 3 ~ Zoo Keeper (closes 20-Dec)

by bondy

First time playing this - never heard of it before. Very floaty!

72,360...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by gapmaster

I just want to take a photo of it. ...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by TUF-427

I’m dizzy just looking at it...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:40 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by gapmaster

Certainly gives me a rocket in my pants just looking at it. ...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:40 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by gapmaster

You should win some sort of spiral award for this one. ...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:38 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Uhh ohh... after soak testing the board (leaving on on for a few hours) I went down to find this sprite issue.

VIDEO:

Then on a restart with approx. 1min wait it was worse and seems to be stuck like this.

VIDEO:

Super disappointing as it was actually...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 07:35 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by KJS

I think I'm being targetted!!
...
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:32 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - SCOREBOARD

by OOO

After Day 5 ...

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- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 07:22 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 3 ~ Zoo Keeper (closes 20-Dec)

by OOO

Day 5 of 24 ...

Noah's friends ...

A couple of each and not too much water please.

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 07:17 PM
Reply to Twilight...#4!

by gapmaster

Holy crap.
Zooming in i have never seen so many mods on a PF on TZ.
Is that a skull back left with a gramaphone?
Thats just nuts....
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:12 PM

Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by Autosteve

Check your 5vDC at the board and being a pre jamma board, measure the voltage at a chip, IC ,(usually pin 7-8 and pin 14-16), at the opposite end of the board the power comes in on. On those old game boards simply getting 5vDC at the board connector was not a guaranteed 5volts got to all points of the...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:30 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Plugged back in on a flat surface after inspection and it’s back to normal wtf?...

1 Photo
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:53 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Hires board picks if anyone cares to take a peek.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...3c?usp=sharing...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:07 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Uhh ohh... after soak testing the board (leaving on on for a few hours) I went down to find this sprite issue.

VIDEO:

Then on a restart with approx. 1min wait it was worse and seems to be stuck like this.

VIDEO:

Super disappointing as it was actually...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 07:35 PM
Reply to Sydney to Jomac freight times lately

by Silver Surfer

I have recently sent a couple of chassis to Joemac....Brisbane to Perth and back. It was approx 1 week shipping either way. Just used Australia post regular shipping....
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 05:28 PM
Reply to Rust Invaders

by Zzap

Very nice write up, and great progress
- Channel: PCB and Monitor Repair logs
Yesterday, 04:41 PM
Reply to Rust Invaders

by Arcade King

Good to see someone taking the time to write up a repair log.
Feels like the old days. 👍
- Channel: PCB and Monitor Repair logs
Yesterday, 04:26 PM
Reply to Rust Invaders

by thegrunta666

Wow hard yards to get it to a nearly fully working stage. great effort, bet you will be happy when its 100% perfect. great write up
- Channel: PCB and Monitor Repair logs
Yesterday, 03:45 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by channelmaniac

cwispy : Do you have any pinouts for the modules? I have an X-Men that traces were pulled on the top side of the PCB when a replacement module was removed. I figured the tracing of the connections would help folks where the electrolyte or a removal error damaged traces.

These are a bit...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 03:33 PM
Reply to Rust Invaders

by Kool65

Yep can see them now, and that rust is insane. Great job so far ...
- Channel: PCB and Monitor Repair logs
Yesterday, 01:55 PM
Reply to Rust Invaders

by jbtech

Thanks Kool65, I hope I've fixed the photos now. Regards, John
- Channel: PCB and Monitor Repair logs
Yesterday, 01:30 PM
Reply to Rust Invaders

by Kool65

Thanks for the great write up. you are progressing very well with it. Can't see any photos though ...
- Channel: PCB and Monitor Repair logs
Yesterday, 12:45 PM
Rust Invaders

by jbtech

I've been wanting to look into the non-working Space Invaders Colour board set since I bought the Taito upright machine but needed the time and space to set it up properly. Once removed from its metal frame the 3 board sandwich unfolds to become 3-in-a-row, still interconnected by the ribbon cable ...
- Channel: PCB and Monitor Repair logs
Yesterday, 12:16 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Fortune favours the bold I guess. It worked and the board is running BUT.... missing background graphics.

So I was reading one of the other Rygar board repair threads and they talked about SRAM chip replacements fixing graphics problems. Is this the case here?
The game...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:50 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Not sure what you mean can you give more info?

I have two Tehkan to JAMMA adapters (see previous replies), one custom made by previous owner and other a bought part from PCB Junkie.
Since the custom one is already installed (and soldered at RGB connectors) I figure I'll keep it there....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:09 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

If Pit Fighter is standard JAMMA pinout, and the harness created for it works on this cabinet.
Could I just plug the Rygar JAMMA connector (fingerboard) end into the Pit Fighter parts connector then that fingerboard into the cabinet connector where it fits?
Chances of damaging the PCB are?...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:01 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by Davefjedi

You could just get an adapter to go to jamma...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:48 AM
Reply to Does someone have a Battle Gear 4 Tuned Manual?

by 2wenty2wo

That doesn’t seem like a legit link...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
30 November 2020, 11:30 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

I got the RGB to VGA converter working and the "Pit Fighter" board in the cabinet fired up and was playable (It really is a crap fighting game)

So I figured it was time to try my Rygar board. Low and behold the harness and/or adapter does not fit with the one installed in the...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
30 November 2020, 08:46 PM
TT Speed Race Color dip switches?

by AndrewY

I’ve managed to get my Taito TT Speed Race Color cocktail sort of running. However, the counter counts down to zero then resets from 90, meaning the game never ends. After a collision, the car restarts and the score keeps climbing. Would anyone know where the dip switches are? There are numerous pots...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
30 November 2020, 09:58 AM
Reply to Sydney to Jomac freight times lately

by Newo

Yeah thought that might be the case. I just booked with Couriers Please for $23 with approx time of 6 days so will see how they go. Cheers
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
30 November 2020, 07:23 AM
Reply to Sydney to Jomac freight times lately

by Audioenslaved

I sent one via auspost and it took ages From memory about 2 weeks. I think on till the return was about a week from memory there are no flights so freight is going to take longer unfortunately I think your month is how long it’s going to take
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
30 November 2020, 05:27 AM
Reply to Sydney to Jomac freight times lately

by mrjamma

Not exactly the same, but i sent a parcel express auspost to QLD and itll be 1 week as of tomorrow. No idea when itll get there , but delays are nuts at least with them
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
30 November 2020, 12:26 AM
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
29 November 2020, 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
29 November 2020, 04:18 PM

Empire Alternacade Cairns Lineup + Comps to come

by jason_giant89

G'day Legends. Today i took over as the games operator for Empire Alternacade and Events - Cairns. In 2021 i plan to host monthly tournaments. if you have friends who could be interested please let the know. Cheers!

Current Lineup:

- Doctor Who
- Jurrasic Park Pro...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 12:51 AM
Rust Invaders

by jbtech

I've been wanting to look into the non-working Space Invaders Colour board set since I bought the Taito upright machine but needed the time and space to set it up properly. Once removed from its metal frame the 3 board sandwich unfolds to become 3-in-a-row, still interconnected by the ribbon cable ...
- Channel: PCB and Monitor Repair logs
Yesterday, 12:16 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
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
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
29 November 2020, 05:04 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
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
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
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
TMNT PCB wanted

by The_debs

TMNT PCB WANTED
chasing a working turtles PCB.

Thank you...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 05:12 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
29 November 2020, 06:13 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
29 November 2020, 11:14 PM
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
29 November 2020, 10:20 AM
Big Buck HD Wild 55 inch LCD

by Noob-A-Tron

In good condition was sited when i bought it i have had it as home use for a few years. Guns working everything working. Has coin Mech. $7000 has a few scratches nothing major. ...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 10:48 AM
T2 playfield or buthamberg reproduction group buy

by kramer

I'm looking for a restored t2 playfield or a good restore candidate.

Alternatively, is anyone interested in a group buy on new buthamberg t2 playfields shipped to aus?

I believe they have bride of pinbot available at the moment also and getaway available soon....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:35 AM
[Sold] 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
No Good Gofers plastic

by PURPLE BAT

Hi guys, I have broken the clear plastic that goes on the pop bumper, if anyone has a replacement one I am a motivated buyer.
Cheers, Terry.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:23 AM
MGLXLVI - SCOREBOARD

by OOO

Every story has a beginning ...

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
29 November 2020, 10:18 AM
pinball picture books

by judgeboz

for thoses people who have been around the SA pinball scene for last 20-30 years would know of Paul as the guy who when around taking pinball photos (and also a awesome pinball player). He has now put together a series of pinball picture books. I had the pleasure of catching up with Paul a few weeks...
- Channel: Pinball
25 November 2020, 09:58 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
TT Speed Race Color dip switches?

by AndrewY

I’ve managed to get my Taito TT Speed Race Color cocktail sort of running. However, the counter counts down to zero then resets from 90, meaning the game never ends. After a collision, the car restarts and the score keeps climbing. Would anyone know where the dip switches are? There are numerous pots...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
30 November 2020, 09:58 AM
Vale Diego Maradona

by ItsUrFeminitzNYImNietYoma

Vale Maradona.

In my view Greatest player of all time*. Growing up as a keeper I also despised him

Number 2: my favorite (if you can get it through that gap... you are a legend.)
Number 4: Hand of God
Number 5: Greatest Goal in World Cup History

...
- Channel: General Chat
26 November 2020, 09:11 PM
WWF Royal Rumble Speaker panels

by spaceballs

Just reaching out to see if any can help out please.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
29 November 2020, 07:01 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
29 November 2020, 06:21 PM
SOLD pending 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
29 November 2020, 11:28 AM