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Pinfest 2020

The Newcastle Pinball Association is proud to announce...
PINFEST 2020.
Yes its on again for the 9th year!

Anyone keen on contributing a game to this awesome event, please send me a message. Only a few spots left.

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
MUST READ OR YOU...

VPGL 16 - Double Flip (Rules for the competition)

Hi Pinballers,

Welcome to the Visual Pinball Gaming League with VPGL 16 - Double Flip. This tournament is the 4^th of the new decade and part of the overall VPGL 2020 and all gamers worldwide are welcome to play. You can join in at any time and play.

Competition:
The player...

MGLXLV - ARCADE HAVE A GO - TOURNAMENT DETAILS

Hi Gamers,

Welcome to arcade gaming with MGLXLV- Arcade Have A Go. This is the third tournament of the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF ESPORTS for 2020. All gamers worldwide are welcome to game. You can also join in at any time.

Please watch the trailer below for the official tournament...

CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

I have taken a short break from my landscaping duties in the new house and just completed a Twilight Zone cabinet restore. As I have said before, there are many guys that do really nice resto work, and this thread is really to assist someone who is considering taking the step to have a go themselves....

Announcement: Western Australia set to have its very own Pinball Festival

Hi folks!

We’d like to share some exciting news with you all…

Western Australia is set to have its very own Pinball Festival 😊

With Western Australia starting to ease restrictions from tomorrow, we thought what better time to announce plans for a pinball festival...

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[VIC] - SEGA Monaco GP cockpit & Super Hang On Deluxe (US imports) by Vadership Started by Vadership, 22 June 2019, 04:46 PM	13 responses 853 views 0 likes	Last Post by Vadership Today, 06:32 PM
[VIC] - Centuri: Time Pilot cocktail (USA Import) by Vadership Started by Vadership, 13 February 2020, 08:22 PM	5 responses 403 views 3 likes	Last Post by Vadership Today, 06:29 PM
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Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb by jeff Started by jeff, Today, 05:36 PM	2 responses 36 views 7 likes	Last Post by iborg Today, 06:17 PM
Cps2 suicide battery change by Pac daddy Started by Pac daddy, Today, 06:16 PM	0 responses 7 views 0 likes	Last Post by Pac daddy Today, 06:16 PM
Flipper "Bounce" Gott EM by kayakkingoz Started by kayakkingoz, 22 November 2020, 06:01 PM	4 responses 74 views 0 likes	Last Post by kayakkingoz Today, 06:10 PM
[QLD] - WTB - Deadpool Pro by Andyj965 Started by Andyj965, 13 November 2020, 04:52 PM	3 responses 83 views 2 likes	Last Post by Andyj965 Today, 06:08 PM
[QLD] - Judge Dredd parts by Andyj965 Started by Andyj965, 1 December 2019, 07:00 PM	11 responses 129 views 0 likes	Last Post by Andyj965 Today, 05:35 PM
[NSW] - Rotary joysticks for Midnight Resistance by Nimmers Started by Nimmers, 22 November 2020, 10:38 AM	1 response 37 views 0 likes	Last Post by Autosteve Today, 05:23 PM

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Reply to SEGA Monaco GP cockpit & Super Hang On Deluxe (US imports)

by Vadership

SUPER HANG ON is now SOLD !

Monaco GP cockpit still available, price negotiable
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 06:32 PM
Reply to Centuri: Time Pilot cocktail (USA Import)

by Vadership

BUMP !
Priced dropped $850
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 06:29 PM
Reply to Centuri: THE PIT (USA Imported)

by Vadership

BUMP !
Price dropped to $1400
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 06:27 PM
Reply to SEGA: HangOn ! (USA Imported)

by Vadership

BUMP !
Still available
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 06:24 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
Today, 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
Today, 06:16 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by andy7272

NIIICCCCE pick up mate.
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 06:11 PM
Reply to Flipper "Bounce" Gott EM

by kayakkingoz

Was worse on the left but right was a bit ordinary.
Graham from the goat shed was here today & its heaps better now
He cleaned up all contacts & set transformer to the higher setting.
Thanks for all input
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:10 PM
Reply to WTB - Deadpool Pro

by Andyj965

Bump
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 06:08 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
Today, 05:36 PM
Reply to Judge Dredd parts

by Andyj965

I'll have a look through what I have. I might have one but not sure...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 05:35 PM
Reply to Judge Dredd parts

by Andyj965

I actually got mine repaired. Just need to chrome it now...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 05:34 PM
Reply to Rotary joysticks for Midnight Resistance

by Autosteve

Two brand new ones @ $80 each I can do. I have no need for them.
Send a PM if you want them.
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
Today, 05:23 PM
Reply to Vertical collapse woes

by AndrewY

Jagged it! I replaced the tube with a similar one and it’s working. Didn’t have much hope cos I was sure it was the chassis. It was the tube after all. Looking closely at the windings on the yoke, I could see the horizontal wire was snapped....
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 05:15 PM
Reply to Let's keep the dream alive, Melbourne meets 2020!

by thegrunta666

Consider it Locked and Loaded Cursed...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Today, 04:53 PM
Reply to JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by john17a
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 04:51 PM
Reply to Super Mario Game and Watch

by Pie Chucker

Makes sense. They should have been on there to start with....
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 03:48 PM
Reply to JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by allsportdvd.com

Damn you John! I would have paid that and bought it lol
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 03:44 PM
Reply to JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by Glenn70

Texting you now mate....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 03:33 PM
Reply to JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by john17a

40 posted ill buy it
thanks Glenn...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 03:29 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 9 ~ Scorpion - Closed

by RusstyT

For those who would like to play scorpion without super vacuum out-lanes and a post in the right lane to top field.

Other Fixes include,
Play-field physics adjustments. Reduced play-field friction to to 0.03, Elasticity to 0.02 and elasticity falloff to 0.01. The out-lane rubber...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Today, 03:27 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....
You do not have permission to view this gallery.
This gallery has 5 photos.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 03:14 PM
Reply to Super Mario Game and Watch

by namastepat

People are already hacking the hell out of it. Likely won't be long until you can get some versions of the original Game and Watch games on there I reckon.

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...tch-re-release
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 03:01 PM
Reply to Let's keep the dream alive, Melbourne meets 2020!

by Cursed

Consider Moyra and I in! Will be great to see you again, been too long.

Oh and please lock 2 in for Moyra and I. ...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Today, 02:54 PM
Reply to Super Mario Game and Watch

by Capp

I am still waiting on mine from Ozgameshop....
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 02:53 PM

Reply to SEGA Monaco GP cockpit & Super Hang On Deluxe (US imports)

by Vadership

SUPER HANG ON is now SOLD !

Monaco GP cockpit still available, price negotiable
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 06:32 PM
Reply to Centuri: Time Pilot cocktail (USA Import)

by Vadership

BUMP !
Priced dropped $850
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 06:29 PM
Reply to Centuri: THE PIT (USA Imported)

by Vadership

BUMP !
Price dropped to $1400
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 06:27 PM
Reply to SEGA: HangOn ! (USA Imported)

by Vadership

BUMP !
Still available
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Today, 06:24 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
Today, 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
Today, 06:16 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by andy7272

NIIICCCCE pick up mate.
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 06:11 PM
Reply to Flipper "Bounce" Gott EM

by kayakkingoz

Was worse on the left but right was a bit ordinary.
Graham from the goat shed was here today & its heaps better now
He cleaned up all contacts & set transformer to the higher setting.
Thanks for all input
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:10 PM
Reply to WTB - Deadpool Pro

by Andyj965

Bump
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 06:08 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
Today, 05:36 PM
Reply to Judge Dredd parts

by Andyj965

I'll have a look through what I have. I might have one but not sure...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 05:35 PM
Reply to Judge Dredd parts

by Andyj965

I actually got mine repaired. Just need to chrome it now...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 05:34 PM
Reply to Rotary joysticks for Midnight Resistance

by Autosteve

Two brand new ones @ $80 each I can do. I have no need for them.
Send a PM if you want them.
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
Today, 05:23 PM
Reply to Vertical collapse woes

by AndrewY

Jagged it! I replaced the tube with a similar one and it’s working. Didn’t have much hope cos I was sure it was the chassis. It was the tube after all. Looking closely at the windings on the yoke, I could see the horizontal wire was snapped....
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 05:15 PM
Reply to Let's keep the dream alive, Melbourne meets 2020!

by thegrunta666

Consider it Locked and Loaded Cursed...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Today, 04:53 PM
Reply to JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by john17a
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 04:51 PM
Reply to Super Mario Game and Watch

by Pie Chucker

Makes sense. They should have been on there to start with....
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 03:48 PM
Reply to JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by allsportdvd.com

Damn you John! I would have paid that and bought it lol
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 03:44 PM
Reply to JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by Glenn70

Texting you now mate....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 03:33 PM
Reply to JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by john17a

40 posted ill buy it
thanks Glenn...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 03:29 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 9 ~ Scorpion - Closed

by RusstyT

For those who would like to play scorpion without super vacuum out-lanes and a post in the right lane to top field.

Other Fixes include,
Play-field physics adjustments. Reduced play-field friction to to 0.03, Elasticity to 0.02 and elasticity falloff to 0.01. The out-lane rubber...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Today, 03:27 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....
You do not have permission to view this gallery.
This gallery has 5 photos.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 03:14 PM
Reply to Super Mario Game and Watch

by namastepat

People are already hacking the hell out of it. Likely won't be long until you can get some versions of the original Game and Watch games on there I reckon.

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...tch-re-release
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 03:01 PM
Reply to Let's keep the dream alive, Melbourne meets 2020!

by Cursed

Consider Moyra and I in! Will be great to see you again, been too long.

Oh and please lock 2 in for Moyra and I. ...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Today, 02:54 PM
Reply to Super Mario Game and Watch

by Capp

I am still waiting on mine from Ozgameshop....
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 02:53 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
Today, 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
Today, 06:16 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by andy7272

NIIICCCCE pick up mate.
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 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
Today, 05:36 PM
Reply to Vertical collapse woes

by AndrewY

Jagged it! I replaced the tube with a similar one and it’s working. Didn’t have much hope cos I was sure it was the chassis. It was the tube after all. Looking closely at the windings on the yoke, I could see the horizontal wire was snapped....
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 05:15 PM
Reply to Anyone here able to burn ROMS?

by john17a

Arcade King can will does...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 01:27 PM
Reply to Anyone here able to burn ROMS?

by wiredoug

Skybeaux is the sponsor who offers this service i think?
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 01:18 PM
Reply to Arcade Machine owners list

by felixthadog

Done.

Cheers,
Matthew...
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 11:58 AM
Reply to MVS 2 Slot Woes Sound Glitching Audio Issues

by TobiasRieper

. I swapped the op amps today and cleaned the slots again with iso n cotton swabs. After repairing a trace I get sound from speakers now on MV2F.

Odd thing is channelmaniac sometimes I get sound out of slot 2 and others I don't (both boards) UPDATE: I heard this was a problem with UniBios...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 08:02 AM
Reply to Sega Naomi 2 Motherboard faulty

by channelmaniac

You can fix the traces and run it without the supercap. That cap is well known for eating traces around it. Look and see how far the oily residue from the cap has leaked and use some naptha and QTips to clean it.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 07:41 AM
Reply to MVS 2 Slot Woes Sound Glitching Audio Issues

by channelmaniac

Thanks guys, glad you found those logs helpful....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 07:40 AM
Reply to 412 in 1 Game Elf with no controls

by Arcadenewb

How'd you go mate? Get it working? If you have access to another cabinet then at least you can begin the process of elimination by ruling out the unit. I've heard that these chinese things can come with some terrible solder joints. I've heard solder can be across multiple pins....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 05:48 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
Yesterday, 04:15 PM
Reply to Step-Down Transformer Ground Wiring Concern

by zetsurin

Yes the body (including the floor where this transformer is mounted) is made of a non conducting fibreglass type material Pentam I believe. So it's not grounded at all as a result.

toads, you're not wrong, I don't want to fiddle with this, but just saw the dangling earth spade connector...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:26 AM
Reply to Step-Down Transformer Ground Wiring Concern

by jbtech

Fair comment - Sorry toads, didn't notice your response till I had already replied. Regards, John
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:22 AM
Reply to Step-Down Transformer Ground Wiring Concern

by jbtech

Yes, I think we're getting to the issue here - are you saying the body of the transformer isn't connected to mains earth? I assumed it was bolted down to a metal 'floorpan' or is that plastic?

Likewise if the transformer was installed in a timber cabinet a ground wire would be required...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:16 AM
Reply to Step-Down Transformer Ground Wiring Concern

by toads

I think you should be leaving it to a licenced Electrician before you hurt yourself.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:10 AM
Reply to Step-Down Transformer Ground Wiring Concern

by zetsurin

Here's the photos. I was thinking I should either just tie up that spare connector in that cable clamp nearby so it's not loose, or perhaps connect to a grounding point nearby like the one at the rear of the metal coin tray enclosure. In the "Transformer2" pic it shows what I was talking about...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:19 AM
Reply to Step-Down Transformer Ground Wiring Concern

by zetsurin

Hi John,

Thanks for the detailed reply. That helps my slowly start to understand this. The IEC connect is just to connect to a PC which was run in the unit. I did a continuity test of the ground for the primary winding and it is connected to the earth connection on the chassis, but the...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:05 AM
Reply to Step-Down Transformer Ground Wiring Concern

by jbtech

Hi, I think I see the wire you are referring to - is that the other end visible down the bottom of photo? (Edit: yes, just re-read your post, sorry)

There's also an apparently unused IEC connector in the shot, does that have a purpose (just wondering if a power supply module has been...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 06:37 AM
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
Reply to The history of alien versus predator

by Mick80

A great game. So much happening on screen for the era.
- Channel: Arcade
22 November 2020, 08:24 PM
Reply to Which joystick for a MAME Raspberry Pi Bartop Cabinet

by felixthadog

Thanks Pat. My Astro has Zippy joysticks with the restrictor plate held on by screws. I will definitely replace those ...
- Channel: Arcade
22 November 2020, 01:21 PM
The history of alien versus predator

by patmanqc

The History of Alien vs. Predator arcade documentary - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com

The history of Capcom's fantastic 1994 game Please visit my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/pdbowl Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pdqc1971 Fo...
- Channel: Arcade
22 November 2020, 12:23 PM
Vertical collapse woes

by AndrewY

I recently posted about wanting a replacement chassis for a 14” arcade monitor, but I thought I would have a last-ditch attempt at fixing the old one. Still no luck, but I’m hoping for some advice here.
The monitor looks like a vertical collapse. There is a sharp white line down the monitor...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
22 November 2020, 11:19 AM

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
Today, 05:36 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
Today, 06:16 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
Today, 03:14 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
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
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
Yesterday, 04:15 PM
Official Williams and Bally software upgrades

by Pinoffski

This is a cut and paste from pinside

Planetary Pinball, the sole licensee for Williams Electronics Games, Inc is proud to announce that we will start to release software upgrades for Williams™ and Bally™ pinball machines.
Ever since WMS closed the pinball division in 1999,...
- Channel: Pinball
19 November 2020, 05:19 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
Hello From Chicago

by Maxrage

Just wanted to say hello. Big into M.A.M.E I also have a few dedicated arcade machines, pinball and dartboard. Pretty much an all around gamer of many platforms!
- Channel: Introduction Forum
21 November 2020, 02:07 AM
Williams CYCLONE pinball tidy working project machine

by jeff

Am selling my 1988 Williams Cyclone which is in good working order and can be played as is but needs a few things doing like general illumination lights on playfield dont light up (headboard lights light up), a row of segments are missing on lower 2 score displays, left hand ramp needs a repair as previous...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
21 November 2020, 08:05 PM
MVS 2 Slot Woes Sound Glitching Audio Issues

by TobiasRieper

Heya guys I sure hope someone can help me with my 2 slot problem. So I bought an MV2 A and MV2F to restore to sell one and keep 1 for myself.
MV2 A - Has audio distortion, please see video link:
Slot 2 outputs no sound at all, it outputted sound perfectly at one point then suddenly crapped...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
19 November 2020, 09:33 PM
Judge Dredd posts

by Plong

Could someone take a pick please of the posts behind the drop targets and if possible the part numbers of them....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
21 November 2020, 01:08 AM
DMD era parts

by pinball god

Here are parts mainly for a Theatre of Magic. Assume parts are used if not stated NOS or NEW. Prices do not include postage.

I have only included pictures of some parts, especially if my description is vague like pf plastic etc, but if you're interested in something not pictured I'm happy...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
18 November 2020, 07:22 PM
FS: CPS-3 Full Set of SIMMS, SuperBIOS cart and SCSI2SD

by djsheep

This full set is suitable for anyone with a CPS-3 motherboard.

4 x 128MB SIMMS (2 original, 2 Darksoft repro)
2 x 64MB SIMMS (original)
+ Converted SuperBIOS Cart (PCB)
+ SCSI2SD + Pre-flashed 4GB SD Card + SCSI Cable

Fully play tested, ready to plug and play....
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- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 10:48 PM
Big Buck Hunter Pro/Open Season/World Marquee

by Gehirn

Looking for a Big Buck Hunter Pro marquee as pictured below. Will settle for Open Season or World as they also come in the same size and shape.

Thanks!

...
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
Yesterday, 08:57 PM
SA - Getting the Victoria Treatment

by Crafty

Well here we go....

South Australia will enter a full Melbourne-style lockdown as authorities desperately attempt to stem an imposing second wave of COVID-19 cases.

Premier Steven Marshall announced on Wednesday that sweeping new restrictions will be put in place almost immediately...
- Channel: General Chat
18 November 2020, 02:12 PM
Need Scart RGB Mod done on a CRT Sony KV-AR29M31

by Emblem6

Request: I'm just looking for Someone who can Scart RGB mod my old Sony KV-AR29M31 CRT
I can get part's if required willing to PAY $125 for someone willing to install the modification for me. Wanting to use it for my retro game consoles. 😊 If someone could help me that'd be great 😀
...
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 03:59 PM
The history of alien versus predator

by patmanqc

The History of Alien vs. Predator arcade documentary - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com

The history of Capcom's fantastic 1994 game Please visit my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/pdbowl Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pdqc1971 Fo...
- Channel: Arcade
22 November 2020, 12:23 PM
Vertical collapse woes

by AndrewY

I recently posted about wanting a replacement chassis for a 14” arcade monitor, but I thought I would have a last-ditch attempt at fixing the old one. Still no luck, but I’m hoping for some advice here.
The monitor looks like a vertical collapse. There is a sharp white line down the monitor...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
22 November 2020, 11:19 AM
Rotary joysticks for Midnight Resistance

by Nimmers

Hi all,

Looking for 1 or 2 of these Seimitsu LS-30 sticks.

Let me know what you have!

Cheers...
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
22 November 2020, 10:38 AM
Rock-ola 490-1 mechanism problem

by SumOneWhoLuvzU

Rock-ola 490-1, gripper picks the record, moves to the turntable and places record. Tonearm moves to record then immediately moves tonearm back, gripper picks up record and puts it back into carousel. It goes through the motions but wont play the record. Also, all of this only happens when i have...
- Channel: Jukebox Repair Help
22 November 2020, 09:57 AM
Judge Dredd outer loop metal ball guide

by mame71

Hi,
I am looking for a Judge Dredd outer loop metal ball guide see pic.
Hopefully someone may have this, let me know if you do.
Thanks...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 12:56 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
Yesterday, 12:33 PM
Pinsound

by legin

Hi All
(I have also posted this on VPinball.com)

I have just installed a new SSD and I am reinstalling all of my programs again.

At the moment I am trying to get pinsound going again. I have it setup to run automatically with pinup popper's start script....
- Channel: Virtual Pinball Projects and Discussion
Yesterday, 12:06 PM
Sega Naomi 2 Motherboard faulty

by Mosfet

I have an issue with a Sega Naomi 2 Motherboard that I was hoping someone could help me with.

Machine worked fine when last powered up around 6 months ago. As I'm in the process of moving house, I thought I would advertise them for sale as they never get played and are taking up much needed...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
20 November 2020, 09:08 PM