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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.

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

Pessimeister: 231, 150

Not sure about the latter but I'll take the former. ...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 01:02 AM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 5 ~The Flintstones - Closes 1/11/2020

by starcommand79

972,311,140

So close to a billion.. Had an extra ball that ended up being worthless.. Damnit!

...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 11:59 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 6 ~ Paragon - Closes 08/11/2020

by PPLBob

455,500 The real pin is easier for me - just have to re-work my strategy a little since tap passing is out of the question.

1 Photo
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 11:38 PM
Reply to Pinball Tee Shirts

by peter101

That sounds good. They have large no of stock related to printing for in which you can order custom design at reasonable prices.Get off now coupon available with valueable discounts.
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 11:24 PM
Reply to Time to improve GameRoom (pinball club, arcade competitions, bigger carpark)

by Crafty

I'm keen to learn Greg ...
- Channel: GameRoom Essentials
Yesterday, 11:17 PM
Reply to Crafty's 3rd Annual - Pinball and Arcade Meet / Open House BACK ON THIS SATURDAY

by Crafty

Been and Gone.
Number 4 will be next year ...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 11:15 PM
Reply to Star Wars Data East

by pinball god

I'm guessing you won't be getting an answer to your question now. DOH...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 11:11 PM
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by Evan04

29,720
...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 10:24 PM
Reply to What pins have been coming thru the Dedshed

by Dedrok

Polished rest of the metal parts. The trough, rail guides, gates, hangers, hole backs and mini posts.

Finished doing the remaining mech assys.

So everything ready to be installed.
...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 09:49 PM
Reply to New Pin2DMD Evo 128x32 Colour DMD LED Displays - *** Back in Stock ***

by Skylersz

Couple left before next shipment
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:43 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by terencew

142500

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 09:30 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by Arcadinator

I'm angry at Optus AT<. They screwed with my internet over the weekend, there was a line failure down the road from me. No internet Sat and Sun and had no mobile data. I actually pulled a 185,000 an hour before deadline. Damn you Optus!! You kind of blow chunks of s***.
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 09:14 PM
Reply to Custom Launch buttons

by Arcade King

Put aside a Drac one for me Kurt, forgot about these.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:07 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 6 ~ Paragon - Closes 08/11/2020

by Jed

Guys,

Changing the physical characteristics of a game is a no-no for the vpin comp. Since we started we've always played tables as default download. No changing of table slope, physics, flipper strength, rubbers bounciness etc etc no changing of anything at all is allowed.

...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 09:00 PM
Reply to Custom Launch buttons

by KJS

Dr Who ...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 08:55 PM
Reply to Williams Space Station or Rollergames?

by MANTO1975

Still have both of them Scotty, not willing to let any go just yet,...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 08:32 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 5 ~The Flintstones - Closes 1/11/2020

by Wob

Still about a billion of my GC, but my second best and I don't really know where the points are, flopped the last ball for only 100mil with a MB ready to start

Only my second game so happy enough.

1,917,139,590

...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 08:31 PM
Reply to Hello Everyone Another newbie is here.

by angs1957

Welcome to AA
- Channel: Introduction Forum
Yesterday, 07:56 PM
bally bingo

by fiveinarow

Hi all, anyone have a bally bingo gathering dust that they want to part with,havent seen one for 30 years

Starts

26 October 2020

Ends

26 October 2020

Location

victoria
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 07:46 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by RGR

Cant wait
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 07:40 PM
Reply to Comet Pinball Lighting Order shipping problems - advice

by jug123

Waited 8 wks for some button battery boards from the US. Harrassed USPS & then followed up Auspost after about 6 wks of which was after it supposedly had been sitting in Perth for 4wks. Finally found the right person at Auspost and she explained that USPS have started marking the goods as having...
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Yesterday, 07:36 PM
Reply to How to Post an Event. ATT: Event/Meet organisers.

by fiveinarow

Hi all new to the site so a little lost, spent a little of my teen knockabout days in a couple of pool rooms playing bally bingo machines and they were great fun, now as a father looking back i think i really would love to have one of these for my own enjoyment but i realize it can be a little hit and...
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Yesterday, 07:27 PM
Reply to Comet Pinball Lighting Order shipping problems - advice

by Aceman

I waited a simialr time for my order a few months ago. Also waited a while for parts from Cliffys / Pinball Passion....
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Yesterday, 07:26 PM
Reply to Star Wars Data East

by JustAnotherRat

This is what I was referring to....
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Yesterday, 07:22 PM
Reply to How to Post an Event. ATT: Event/Meet organisers.

by fiveinarow

hi all first post...
- Channel: Forum Information
Yesterday, 07:15 PM

Reply to MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by Pessimeister

Pessimeister: 231, 150

Not sure about the latter but I'll take the former. ...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 01:02 AM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 5 ~The Flintstones - Closes 1/11/2020

by starcommand79

972,311,140

So close to a billion.. Had an extra ball that ended up being worthless.. Damnit!

...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 11:59 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 6 ~ Paragon - Closes 08/11/2020

by PPLBob

455,500 The real pin is easier for me - just have to re-work my strategy a little since tap passing is out of the question.

1 Photo
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 11:38 PM
Reply to Pinball Tee Shirts

by peter101

That sounds good. They have large no of stock related to printing for in which you can order custom design at reasonable prices.Get off now coupon available with valueable discounts.
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 11:24 PM
Reply to Time to improve GameRoom (pinball club, arcade competitions, bigger carpark)

by Crafty

I'm keen to learn Greg ...
- Channel: GameRoom Essentials
Yesterday, 11:17 PM
Reply to Crafty's 3rd Annual - Pinball and Arcade Meet / Open House BACK ON THIS SATURDAY

by Crafty

Been and Gone.
Number 4 will be next year ...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 11:15 PM
Reply to Star Wars Data East

by pinball god

I'm guessing you won't be getting an answer to your question now. DOH...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 11:11 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by Evan04

29,720
...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 10:24 PM
Reply to What pins have been coming thru the Dedshed

by Dedrok

Polished rest of the metal parts. The trough, rail guides, gates, hangers, hole backs and mini posts.

Finished doing the remaining mech assys.

So everything ready to be installed.
...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 09:49 PM
Reply to New Pin2DMD Evo 128x32 Colour DMD LED Displays - *** Back in Stock ***

by Skylersz

Couple left before next shipment
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:43 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by terencew

142500

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 09:30 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by Arcadinator

I'm angry at Optus AT<. They screwed with my internet over the weekend, there was a line failure down the road from me. No internet Sat and Sun and had no mobile data. I actually pulled a 185,000 an hour before deadline. Damn you Optus!! You kind of blow chunks of s***.
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 09:14 PM
Reply to Custom Launch buttons

by Arcade King

Put aside a Drac one for me Kurt, forgot about these.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:07 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 6 ~ Paragon - Closes 08/11/2020

by Jed

Guys,

Changing the physical characteristics of a game is a no-no for the vpin comp. Since we started we've always played tables as default download. No changing of table slope, physics, flipper strength, rubbers bounciness etc etc no changing of anything at all is allowed.

...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 09:00 PM
Reply to Custom Launch buttons

by KJS

Dr Who ...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 08:55 PM
Reply to Williams Space Station or Rollergames?

by MANTO1975

Still have both of them Scotty, not willing to let any go just yet,...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 08:32 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 5 ~The Flintstones - Closes 1/11/2020

by Wob

Still about a billion of my GC, but my second best and I don't really know where the points are, flopped the last ball for only 100mil with a MB ready to start

Only my second game so happy enough.

1,917,139,590

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- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 08:31 PM
Reply to Hello Everyone Another newbie is here.

by angs1957

Welcome to AA
- Channel: Introduction Forum
Yesterday, 07:56 PM
bally bingo

by fiveinarow

Hi all, anyone have a bally bingo gathering dust that they want to part with,havent seen one for 30 years

Starts

26 October 2020

Ends

26 October 2020

Location

victoria
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 07:46 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by RGR

Cant wait
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 07:40 PM
Reply to Comet Pinball Lighting Order shipping problems - advice

by jug123

Waited 8 wks for some button battery boards from the US. Harrassed USPS & then followed up Auspost after about 6 wks of which was after it supposedly had been sitting in Perth for 4wks. Finally found the right person at Auspost and she explained that USPS have started marking the goods as having...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 07:36 PM
Reply to How to Post an Event. ATT: Event/Meet organisers.

by fiveinarow

Hi all new to the site so a little lost, spent a little of my teen knockabout days in a couple of pool rooms playing bally bingo machines and they were great fun, now as a father looking back i think i really would love to have one of these for my own enjoyment but i realize it can be a little hit and...
- Channel: Forum Information
Yesterday, 07:27 PM
Reply to Comet Pinball Lighting Order shipping problems - advice

by Aceman

I waited a simialr time for my order a few months ago. Also waited a while for parts from Cliffys / Pinball Passion....
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 07:26 PM
Reply to Star Wars Data East

by JustAnotherRat

This is what I was referring to....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:22 PM
Reply to How to Post an Event. ATT: Event/Meet organisers.

by fiveinarow

hi all first post...
- Channel: Forum Information
Yesterday, 07:15 PM

Reply to LAI Mortal Kombat restore help.

by Jason_roberts13

What’s wrong with it? Post some pics. Plenty of restore threads here as well to get some ideas...
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
Yesterday, 07:10 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by Gemini2544

I showed the progress photo's to the the former owner. He said-
"Doug, I’m so happy when I see the progress you have made. I now know, I made the correct choice selling it to you."

It's really nice knowing the former owner appreciates the work put in to save this game...
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
Yesterday, 04:38 PM
Reply to Wanted - Cabal Schematics

by Andyj965

That's not even as old as my most recent project 🤣...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 04:08 PM
Reply to Wanted - Cabal Schematics

by raysco

Ha ha, look how old the post is. I stopped trying to fix arcade boards years ago.
Thanks for the link.
It may help someone in the future.
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 03:38 PM
Reply to Simpsons LAI cab t-molding size?

by R3tro381

I use 19mm, although 20mm would also be ok.
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
Yesterday, 03:21 PM
Reply to LAI Mortal Kombat restore help.

by R3tro381

Hi, I've restored many LAI MK cabinets. I have all original controllers available and could even ship you a control panel assembled with all the correct items and new art. Feel free to reach out to me on facebook. simonvs.

Cheers,

Simon
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
Yesterday, 03:18 PM
Reply to Wanted - Cabal Schematics

by Andyj965

Awesome Ray. You're fixing arcade PCBs now. I'll get my Super Off Road PCBs to you 😁...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 02:56 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by Gemini2544

Artwork arrived today & installed...JUST WOW!

...
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
Yesterday, 02:42 PM
Reply to Wanted - Cabal Schematics

by nathan1974au

http://arcarc.xmission.com/PDF_Arcad...nd_Schematics/...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:38 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by FeedTheCoinMech

Great information! Thanks again! Eagerly awaiting the goodies to arrive in the mail!
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:34 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

HI again, if you're going to use a pre built Jamma harness that saves soldering up one end. I have a couple multigame PCBs which are great for testing and as a substitute when your original board is out of action...

Yes, if there's 2 +12v pins they would be connected together on the PCB...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 06:28 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by FeedTheCoinMech

Thanks. I ended-up buying that JAMMA Fingerboard adapter PCB I linked to. I'm going to try and trim it down to 73mm width with contacts lining up. Think I'll try and score it with a utility knife instead of busting out the Dremel as fiberglass dust doesn't sound like fun. Also bought a JAMMA harness...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 04:26 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

Yes, if you can't find a 36 way 'finger' you can always trim one to size as the pitch of the contacts is usually 3.96mm (not sure why that exactly)

Normally I'd get a pcb 'finger', some assorted colour wires and an edge connector socket to suit the new PCB and make a short loom using the...

Universal JAMMA Adapter Version 2 | eBay

https://www.ebay.com

Designed and manufactured in the USA, this Universal JAMMA Adapter allows you to quickly and easily convert most arcade PCBs to a standard JAMMA harness. This is by far the quickest and easiest way I've found to convert an arcade cabinet or just to test and troubleshoot a PCB.
- Channel: Arcade
25 October 2020, 07:02 AM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by cwispy

The production of the 054986 boards is 71% complete at the manufacturer. So I would say they are about a week away now.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
24 October 2020, 09:36 PM
Reply to Sega System 1/2 rom changes

by nathan1974au

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- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
24 October 2020, 06:15 PM
Reply to Sega System 1/2 rom changes

by nathan1974au

proms
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- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
24 October 2020, 06:14 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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- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
24 October 2020, 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
24 October 2020, 06:03 PM
Reply to What do you get...

by Arcade King

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- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
24 October 2020, 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
24 October 2020, 03:27 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by channelmaniac

/me checks his calendar.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
24 October 2020, 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
24 October 2020, 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
24 October 2020, 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
24 October 2020, 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
24 October 2020, 01:30 AM

Star Wars Data East

by Adam Wirski

Hi, I want to sell my old pinball, but in Poland we don't have a market for it at all .
Would anyone be interested in buing this? The main issue would be transporting it from PL to AU, but we can work it out somehow.
Will 2000 USD / 3000 AUD be a good price?

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- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 03:44 AM
Lockdown bar / plate rivots

by symonz

Does anyone know where I can source these rivots or have an alternative that I can use? Thanks

...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 06:49 AM
Guns and Roses Laseriffic Pinball Topper Brand New

by borgattard

Bought from pinball life currently out of stock never be used $180 + post or pick up from Sydney

https://laseriffic.com/products/gnr-repro-topper...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 06:12 PM
Happy Birthday @stuba

by Fairground

Another member from the ‘sunshine state’ stuba, is celebrating today!

Happy Birthday Stu, hope you have a fantastic day ....
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 06:03 AM
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
23 October 2020, 07:30 AM
bally bingo

by fiveinarow

Hi all, anyone have a bally bingo gathering dust that they want to part with,havent seen one for 30 years

Starts

26 October 2020

Ends

26 October 2020

Location

victoria
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 07:46 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
24 October 2020, 04:32 PM
Tron & Iron Man Fluoro problems; driver board fuse LEDs

by onetaste

Hi, before I go too deep into researching this, as I know nothing about fluoros, my Tron fluoro went the other day. I replaced it with my Iron Man (original) fluoro and that went, too. When I put the fluoro back in the Iron Man it is dead there. They are both completely dead in both machines, no glow...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
25 October 2020, 04:44 PM
NTSCJ PSOne with LCD Screen

by DoomsDave

Comes with the original box, console, LCD screen, original PSU(100v) and AV cables. No Controller

The console is tested and works fine. The LCD is tested and everything works fine however the hinge is broken and the screen doesn't sit up right. It's not just a loose screw, it sounds like...
- Channel: For Sale - Console
Yesterday, 06:47 PM
Time to improve GameRoom (pinball club, arcade competitions, bigger carpark)

by gameroom

Time to improve GameRoom (pinball club, pinball and arcade competitions, bigger carpark)

It's fair to say that we were lucky to re-open after the covid scare in South Australia.

Much debt but now there is light at the end of the tunnel.

We are ready to start introducing...
- Channel: GameRoom Essentials
25 October 2020, 07:47 PM
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
24 October 2020, 02:29 PM
White Water mini Playfield

by Scotty T

Here's someone nice and small I did.
!st under my new name Restored by Scott (RBS).

had planking and wear spots, black inserts all cracked and clear was dull..
All edges sanded clean.

https://www.facebook.com/RestoredByScott

3 Photos
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:25 AM
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

https://youtu.be

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
- Channel: Pinball
23 October 2020, 04:12 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
24 October 2020, 05:51 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
23 October 2020, 10:20 PM
CNC requirements and cost

by Andyj965

Hi All,

I'm creating some plans to get a small cabinet cut on a CNC machine for my Super Hang-on. At the moment I've made a few different svg files with each side of the cabinet. Can anyone tell me what I need to do to get the plans ready to give to a business to cut? Do I need to import...
- Channel: General Chat
25 October 2020, 04:17 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
24 October 2020, 05:51 AM
Decals for sale $10 the lot.

by hamod

Hi guys - Decals for sale $10 the lot.

Had some stickers printed up for me. There is 1 good set of each, others are spare.

GOOD SET INCLUDES - shown on left
1x Joust Marquee - correct marquee size approx. 600mm wide x 200mm high - sticker not translite graphic...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
24 October 2020, 11:17 PM
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
24 October 2020, 11:44 AM
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.
24 October 2020, 11:12 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
23 October 2020, 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
23 October 2020, 02:02 AM
For Sale : SNK Neo Geo MVS

by MegaIndo

Hello, everyone.

I would like to offer for some SNK Neo Geo Carts :

(All in US$)
Street Hoop $42
Puzzle Bobble $26
Puzzle de Pon $27
Power Spike 2 $45
Karnov's Revenge $57
Sonic Wing 2 / Aero Fighter 2 $40
Stakes Winner $32
...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
22 October 2020, 05:56 PM
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
24 October 2020, 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

Comment on VPGL 16 - Game 6 ~ Paragon - Closes 08/11/2020

by PPLBob
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 11:38 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 6 ~ Paragon - Closes 08/11/2020

by PPLBob

455,500 The real pin is easier for me - just have to re-work my strategy a little since tap passing is out of the question.

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- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 11:38 PM
Reply to White Water mini Playfield

by Scotty T
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:25 AM
Reply to White Water mini Playfield

by Scotty T
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:25 AM
Reply to White Water mini Playfield

by Scotty T
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:25 AM
White Water mini Playfield

by Scotty T

Here's someone nice and small I did.
!st under my new name Restored by Scott (RBS).

had planking and wear spots, black inserts all cracked and clear was dull..
All edges sanded clean.

https://www.facebook.com/RestoredByScott

3 Photos
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 07:25 AM
Comment on MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by BandontheRun
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 06:22 AM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by BandontheRun

15500
first try. I have no idea what I am doing yet.
this makes a submission for every game though!...

1 Photo
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 06:22 AM
Comment on MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by BandontheRun
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 06:15 AM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by BandontheRun

14200...

1 Photo
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 06:15 AM

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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