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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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BPAC 2020 - Tiltin' in Milton by Jimmy Nails Started by Jimmy Nails, 1 February 2020, 10:55 AM	54 responses 2,907 views 5 likes	Last Post by RMacauley Yesterday, 09:39 PM
Vale Diego Maradona by ItsUrFeminitzNYImNietYoma Started by ItsUrFeminitzNYImNietYoma, Yesterday, 09:11 PM	0 responses 11 views 0 likes	Last Post by ItsUrFeminitzNYImNietYoma Yesterday, 09:11 PM
[VIC] - Transformers Human Alliance by nick18121 Started by nick18121, Yesterday, 09:10 PM	0 responses 14 views 0 likes	Last Post by nick18121 Yesterday, 09:10 PM
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The History of Castlevania part four documentary

by patmanqc

...
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 01:27 AM
Reply to Spooky Pinball - Rick and Morty.

by razorsedge

...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Today, 01:22 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - NEON ARCADE - NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

by Wan1993

I agree with you Tracey! It is always good to know more about these old games.

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 12:27 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - NEON ARCADE - NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

by Tracey

yes One thing i like about this is that it gets me playing different games that I might not have tried otherwise...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 11:46 PM
Reply to What pins have been coming thru the Dedshed

by Dedrok

Fathom soldering started
...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 11:08 PM
Reply to Spooky Pinball - Rick and Morty.

by razorsedge

Casual gameplay, at least can see the screen sometimes now. About 6'10" camera height.

I'm 5'10 it looks great after the adjuustments, not all washed out. I'm on 20 brightness there in that next vid, with 80 contrast and gamma ON....
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 10:59 PM
Reply to BPAC 2020 - Tiltin' in Milton

by RMacauley

Sorry for jumping the gun. It wasn't my intention

I realized it is way too soon for any announcements considering that the fixture was only released today. It'll happen when it happens. Considering someone I work with has already booked most of July and August off work I may not...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 09:39 PM
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
Yesterday, 09:11 PM
Transformers Human Alliance

by nick18121

For sale is a Transformers Sega Arcade Shooter, I purchased 4 month ago from local Distributor

* Price to sell $2,750

*42inch LCD Screen with Back lit topper
and Bumblebee add-on

*Genuine Ringedge 2 Sega Hardware

*Upgraded 2.1 Speaker system...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 09:10 PM
Reply to High Scores - Avengers Infinity quest (Pro)

by Replay

Kick it off before it gets knocked off 😅

3 ball factory reset...
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Yesterday, 08:59 PM
Reply to Card Machine

by ddstoys

Or do mean the break open / bingo card machine??
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 08:56 PM
Reply to Connector help - DE WWF

by Boots

This ...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:36 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - NEON ARCADE - NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

by OOO

Nominations are closed and the randomizer is getting a workout ...

The games nominated are outstanding!

Get ready, get set ... ...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 08:35 PM
Reply to BPAC 2020 - Tiltin' in Milton

by Jimmy Nails

Too fast Mr Macauley!!

Sir Lambo and I are on it. Will be setting up a meeting at Newstead next week. Hopefully have some news then!!...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 08:25 PM
Reply to LED FLICKER ELIMINATOR ADAPTOR KIT BALLY/STERN SS

by alby34

Big thanks to thegrunta666 not only did he make the LED flicker eliminator boards for me but they were also delivered to me today . Great work on the boards , installed and working . No more strobing lights on my Stern Stars ....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 08:23 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Double Flip (Rules for the competition)

by RusstyT

I could update the scores if that would ease he load. Are there other major aspects that could be shared. Maybe selecting games and rolling out and closing games. That would free you up to play a bit and give you some breathing space to oversee the comp. did you take over from Jed. I read a few of...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 08:02 PM
Reply to Classic Stern pinball parts wanted

by Defender

All these threads looking for bits makes me want to make sure you buy a complete machine. It’s getting hard to find parts. 🤫
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:40 PM
Reply to Super Pang JAMMA board for repair

by Mick80

Sold PP.
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 07:33 PM
Reply to Flinders Ranges Pinball Pub - Open For Holidays 12-12-2020

by VON

Hey Ray,

I would normally jump on this, as ticks all the boxes:

- pub I haven't drunk beer at (need to check that stat)
- beer
- road trip (few pubs for a beer on the way)
- Gary & Amity (make social pinny meets entertaining) gazzy mcgaz
- beer...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 07:24 PM
Reply to BPAC 2020 - Tiltin' in Milton

by RMacauley

The NRL 2021 fixture is up.

Matches at Suncorp Stadium in July:

Sunday July 4th Broncos vs. Sharks
Sunday July 18th Broncos vs. Wests Tigers
Friday July 30th Broncos vs. Cowboys

Edit:

Wednesday July 14 State of Origin Game 3 is scheduled...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 07:22 PM
Reply to How many amps can I get out of my Stern Power Distributor Board?

by Autosteve

Might not want to go to overboard on that 12vDC supply. The chip they are using, ( after seeing the diagram supplied by Zzap, thanks mate), is working it arse out. It's max input voltage is exactly what Stern are feeding it, 46volts, and it's max current output is 3amps but that would be when the unit...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 06:59 PM
Reply to How many amps can I get out of my Stern Power Distributor Board?

by thegrunta666

Yep that's the one ! Woo Hoo 3 amps !!!!! Thanks Zzap ...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 06:18 PM
Reply to Classic Stern pinball parts wanted

by ocyen

I looked all over for some slingshot armatures while restoring my Stars but came up empty. I ended up using Gottlieb slingshot armatures which I haven't installed yet, but they look like they should work well. Might be worth a try if you can't get original Stern ones.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 06:10 PM
Reply to Judge Dredd parts

by gapmaster

Copy that...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 06:06 PM
Reply to How many amps can I get out of my Stern Power Distributor Board?

by ocyen

So Stern won't give out the info over the phone, but has it freely available on their website?...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 06:05 PM

The History of Castlevania part four documentary

by patmanqc

...
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 01:27 AM
Reply to Spooky Pinball - Rick and Morty.

by razorsedge

...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Today, 01:22 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - NEON ARCADE - NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

by Wan1993

I agree with you Tracey! It is always good to know more about these old games.

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 12:27 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - NEON ARCADE - NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

by Tracey

yes One thing i like about this is that it gets me playing different games that I might not have tried otherwise...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 11:46 PM
Reply to What pins have been coming thru the Dedshed

by Dedrok

Fathom soldering started
...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 11:08 PM
Reply to Spooky Pinball - Rick and Morty.

by razorsedge

Casual gameplay, at least can see the screen sometimes now. About 6'10" camera height.

I'm 5'10 it looks great after the adjuustments, not all washed out. I'm on 20 brightness there in that next vid, with 80 contrast and gamma ON....
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 10:59 PM
Reply to BPAC 2020 - Tiltin' in Milton

by RMacauley

Sorry for jumping the gun. It wasn't my intention

I realized it is way too soon for any announcements considering that the fixture was only released today. It'll happen when it happens. Considering someone I work with has already booked most of July and August off work I may not...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 09:39 PM
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
Yesterday, 09:11 PM
Transformers Human Alliance

by nick18121

For sale is a Transformers Sega Arcade Shooter, I purchased 4 month ago from local Distributor

* Price to sell $2,750

*42inch LCD Screen with Back lit topper
and Bumblebee add-on

*Genuine Ringedge 2 Sega Hardware

*Upgraded 2.1 Speaker system...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 09:10 PM
Reply to High Scores - Avengers Infinity quest (Pro)

by Replay

Kick it off before it gets knocked off 😅

3 ball factory reset...
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Yesterday, 08:59 PM
Reply to Card Machine

by ddstoys

Or do mean the break open / bingo card machine??
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 08:56 PM
Reply to Connector help - DE WWF

by Boots

This ...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:36 PM
Reply to MGLXLVI - NEON ARCADE - NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

by OOO

Nominations are closed and the randomizer is getting a workout ...

The games nominated are outstanding!

Get ready, get set ... ...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Yesterday, 08:35 PM
Reply to BPAC 2020 - Tiltin' in Milton

by Jimmy Nails

Too fast Mr Macauley!!

Sir Lambo and I are on it. Will be setting up a meeting at Newstead next week. Hopefully have some news then!!...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 08:25 PM
Reply to LED FLICKER ELIMINATOR ADAPTOR KIT BALLY/STERN SS

by alby34

Big thanks to thegrunta666 not only did he make the LED flicker eliminator boards for me but they were also delivered to me today . Great work on the boards , installed and working . No more strobing lights on my Stern Stars ....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 08:23 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Double Flip (Rules for the competition)

by RusstyT

I could update the scores if that would ease he load. Are there other major aspects that could be shared. Maybe selecting games and rolling out and closing games. That would free you up to play a bit and give you some breathing space to oversee the comp. did you take over from Jed. I read a few of...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 08:02 PM
Reply to Classic Stern pinball parts wanted

by Defender

All these threads looking for bits makes me want to make sure you buy a complete machine. It’s getting hard to find parts. 🤫
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:40 PM
Reply to Super Pang JAMMA board for repair

by Mick80

Sold PP.
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 07:33 PM
Reply to Flinders Ranges Pinball Pub - Open For Holidays 12-12-2020

by VON

Hey Ray,

I would normally jump on this, as ticks all the boxes:

- pub I haven't drunk beer at (need to check that stat)
- beer
- road trip (few pubs for a beer on the way)
- Gary & Amity (make social pinny meets entertaining) gazzy mcgaz
- beer...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 07:24 PM
Reply to BPAC 2020 - Tiltin' in Milton

by RMacauley

The NRL 2021 fixture is up.

Matches at Suncorp Stadium in July:

Sunday July 4th Broncos vs. Sharks
Sunday July 18th Broncos vs. Wests Tigers
Friday July 30th Broncos vs. Cowboys

Edit:

Wednesday July 14 State of Origin Game 3 is scheduled...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 07:22 PM
Reply to How many amps can I get out of my Stern Power Distributor Board?

by Autosteve

Might not want to go to overboard on that 12vDC supply. The chip they are using, ( after seeing the diagram supplied by Zzap, thanks mate), is working it arse out. It's max input voltage is exactly what Stern are feeding it, 46volts, and it's max current output is 3amps but that would be when the unit...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 06:59 PM
Reply to How many amps can I get out of my Stern Power Distributor Board?

by thegrunta666

Yep that's the one ! Woo Hoo 3 amps !!!!! Thanks Zzap ...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 06:18 PM
Reply to Classic Stern pinball parts wanted

by ocyen

I looked all over for some slingshot armatures while restoring my Stars but came up empty. I ended up using Gottlieb slingshot armatures which I haven't installed yet, but they look like they should work well. Might be worth a try if you can't get original Stern ones.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 06:10 PM
Reply to Judge Dredd parts

by gapmaster

Copy that...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 06:06 PM
Reply to How many amps can I get out of my Stern Power Distributor Board?

by ocyen

So Stern won't give out the info over the phone, but has it freely available on their website?...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 06:05 PM

The History of Castlevania part four documentary

by patmanqc

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

by wiredoug

zax or suzo happ
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 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
Reply to Repairs for a Silent scope and driving machine midnight max tune 3

by junjun0802

Thanks for the info
I have a feeling its something simple but just not sure may try to reach out to paul

cheers
H
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
25 November 2020, 04:41 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by jeff

ok thats a pretty cool moving variant of Afterburner as well, feel free to pm me if theres any particular board (s) your after Berty, thanks...
- Channel: Arcade
25 November 2020, 03:05 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by Berty

Love it. I have the Afterburner Commander cab. I can confirm that the standard Afterburner II PCB is the same between all variants. I do have spare PCBs but you'd need to twist my arm and I am only interesting in trades....
- Channel: Arcade
25 November 2020, 01:25 PM
Reply to 412 in 1 Game Elf with no controls

by Columbo

I haven't got it working yet. I have a feeling that somehow the SD card has become corrupt. I heard that there is a SD card image that gets around the issue of the SD card having to have a matching serial number but I can't find out where to get it. If I could find an image like that I could re write...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
25 November 2020, 01:22 PM
Reply to Noob chassis repair question

by namastepat

How savvy are you with chassis repairs? It's not particularly easy and things like cap kits often introduce further issues.

Most of us just send the chassis to Jomac to service. He charges around $100 for a service and it will come back good as new.

Not trying to put you off...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
25 November 2020, 01:18 PM
Reply to Noob chassis repair question

by Newo

Thanks guys. It is blowing the fuse on the chassis instantly on power up...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
25 November 2020, 12:50 PM
Reply to Noob chassis repair question

by Vadership

Is it blowing the Fuse on the chassis or is it a cabinet fuse ?
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
25 November 2020, 12:25 PM
Reply to Anyone here able to burn ROMS?

by Kool65

I can also do it for you. I'm in NSW....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
25 November 2020, 12:19 PM
Reply to Noob chassis repair question

by buttersoft

You need the anode cap, the yoke connector, the neckboard, and ground connected to the tube, i reckon. Which is basically everything, as it's not going to be the video input shorting anything....
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
25 November 2020, 09:40 AM
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
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by Newo

Cheers. This one was definitely listed as not turning on but the gamble paid off. A quick look last night and everything is there. Had a blown main fuse so got it to power up after changing it but the monitor chassis fuse blows on power up. Otherwise I get game sounds and it coins up ok just no screen....
- Channel: Arcade
24 November 2020, 09:24 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by jeff

Thanks mate, i seen that one at Lloyds and may have been a bidder for the board had i known i was getting this one but i thought that one was advertised as working and sold with no reserve (assuming its the same one) so maybe just has an on/off switch turned off...
- Channel: Arcade
24 November 2020, 08:59 PM
Reply to Cps2 suicide battery change

by Newo

Wow that long? If that’s the case I think I’d rather just solder directly to the board instead of all the extras. Gotta be more reliable...
- Channel: Arcade
24 November 2020, 08:59 PM
Reply to Cps2 suicide battery change

by Pac daddy

Hey mate the majority of people say once the battery is out you have 45mins-1hr but its the first time I've done it and I had it done with in 5minutes just had my things ready to go

All I used was a desolder manual pump and have solder wick on standby
People say the batteries in parallel...
- Channel: Arcade
24 November 2020, 08:43 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by Newo

Oh man I’m soooo jealous!!! That’s a dream machine for me! I was lucky enough to play one of the machines that spun all the way upside down when I was a kid back in 1993 at Disneyland. Wanted my own machine ever since. Mine finally arrived yesterday too. Got nothing on yours mate but I’m still...

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- Channel: Arcade
24 November 2020, 08:39 PM
Reply to Cps2 suicide battery change

by Newo

Hey! Cheers for the post. I’ve got a CPS2 super street fighter 2 and only recently found out about this suicide battery but have had my machine for 15 years and who knows how long the previous owner had it before me but I know he never worked on it himself so possibly over 20 years since being changed....
- Channel: Arcade
24 November 2020, 08:27 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by iborg

I remember when that was new at the arcade just down from the Hungry Jacks in Brisbane city
- Channel: Arcade
24 November 2020, 06:17 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
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by andy7272

NIIICCCCE pick up mate.
- Channel: Arcade
24 November 2020, 06:11 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

JOKER POKER WANTED

by ALK

Im after a Joker Poker, Centigrade37, Abra ca Dabra, Cleopatra, Close Encounters
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 06:55 AM
How many amps can I get out of my Stern Power Distributor Board?

by thegrunta666

Hi All

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

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

I have asked Stern and they wont tell me !!!! and they said it will...
- Channel: Pinball
25 November 2020, 05:37 PM
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
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
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
Yesterday, 01:57 PM
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
Yesterday, 09:11 PM
Transformers Human Alliance

by nick18121

For sale is a Transformers Sega Arcade Shooter, I purchased 4 month ago from local Distributor

* Price to sell $2,750

*42inch LCD Screen with Back lit topper
and Bumblebee add-on

*Genuine Ringedge 2 Sega Hardware

*Upgraded 2.1 Speaker system...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 09:10 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
Yesterday, 04:16 AM
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
Yesterday, 06:54 AM
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!

Sling shot arm - I need an arm, either just on it's own, or with mounting pivot or even a complete assembly.

1 x 4 drop target...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
25 November 2020, 12:10 PM
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
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
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
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
Flinders Ranges Pinball Pub - New Years Eve

by razorsedge

NYE at the F.R.P.P.!!

There will be 8-10 games to play! ... more details soon...

Show interest early, registration essential and places limited... per restrictions.

https://www.aussiearcade.com/forum/g...20#post2178528
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 04:15 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
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
Yesterday, 01:26 PM
MGLXLVI - NEON ARCADE - NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

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
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
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
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
Step-Down Transformer Ground Wiring Concern

by zetsurin

Hi all,

I just picked up an Astro City cabinet, and it has a nice big 220-110v step down transformer inside.

What I have noticed however is that there is a spade connector coming out of the secondary ground which is just hanging loose. Seeing things hanging loose always worries...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
22 November 2020, 10:10 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
Anyone here able to burn ROMS?

by DRAGONKZ

Is anyone able to help direct me to someone on here who can burn ROMs?

I’ve recently got a few Mortal Kombat boards and want to upgrade the versions of ROMs on some of them.

Thanks
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
23 November 2020, 04:15 PM
Flipper "Bounce" Gott EM

by kayakkingoz

It seems as though the flipper is weak on a gottlieb Sure Shot EM. When the flipper is pressed the flipper collapses when the ball hits the activated flipper & seems weak when ball is hit when rolling out of the return lane onto the flipper.
What would cause this?
Thanks
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
22 November 2020, 06:01 PM

Comment on WWF RR Data East Coil Issues

by Holty
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 07:42 AM
Comment on WWF RR Data East Coil Issues

by Holty
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 07:42 AM
Reply to WWF RR Data East Coil Issues

by Holty

Hey all,

GIBO - it was the 7408 that was the problem, checked and fixed, now the trough area works perfectly - thank you!

I have now found another issue.. all pop bumpers and slings don’t work (except for the RHS sling) I’ve gone though the same exercise and traced through...

2 Photos
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 07:42 AM
Comment on Noob chassis repair question

by Newo
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
25 November 2020, 08:04 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...

1 Photo
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
25 November 2020, 08:04 PM
Comment on Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by Newo
- Channel: Arcade
24 November 2020, 08:39 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by Newo

Oh man I’m soooo jealous!!! That’s a dream machine for me! I was lucky enough to play one of the machines that spun all the way upside down when I was a kid back in 1993 at Disneyland. Wanted my own machine ever since. Mine finally arrived yesterday too. Got nothing on yours mate but I’m still...

1 Photo
- Channel: Arcade
24 November 2020, 08:39 PM
Reply to JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by Glenn70
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
24 November 2020, 03:14 PM
Reply to JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by Glenn70
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
24 November 2020, 03:14 PM
Reply to JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by Glenn70
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
24 November 2020, 03:14 PM