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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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NRI G-13 not working help by Jupesa Started by Jupesa, Yesterday, 08:44 PM	0 responses 9 views 0 likes	Last Post by Jupesa Yesterday, 08:44 PM

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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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Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by RichyS

Score for JoeyS - 23050

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 04:01 AM
Reply to Cv Translite trims and lift channel

by Ballypinball

yep different as mentioned
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:21 AM
Reply to Cv Translite trims and lift channel

by Pinoffski

https://shop.mrpinball.com.au/produc...nnel-suit-c-v/

https://shop.mrpinball.com.au/produc...ding-suit-c-v/

https://shop.mrpinball.com.au/produc...ding-suit-c-v/...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:01 AM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by megaderek

24,700

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 11:43 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by megaderek

6,440

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 11:41 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by bensweeneyonbass

lol that was literally the first thing I noticed. But I stink at this game so maybe not noticing is some indicator of aptitude....
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 11:25 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by terencew

Embarrassing admission...

This was one of the first games I really worked hard at... almost 40 years ago. The machine in the arcade across the road when I was a kid was easier, but I still managed to top 100k even then!

But it's only in the last decade or so that I actually...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 11:11 PM
Cv Translite trims and lift channel

by Boof Head

Can anyone point me to where I can get some trims and lift channel for my CV?
I got a set of wpc-95 trims but they seem too narrow. Do they use a different trim?...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:30 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #5 at Dickys

by Replay

ad me as a willing participant...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 10:09 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #5 at Dickys

by namastepat

Sign me up, please.
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 09:57 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by Charlie Milne

66150

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 09:55 PM
Removing crt touchscreen

by narf_

Wondering is it easy to remove a touchscreen glass off a crt and reuse

Ive got a worn out crt in a merit touch benchtop and a good 14 inch vga crt i can strip down maybe

But dont want to ruin things if its a risk of damage
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:20 PM
Reply to US to AUS cabinet voltage

by zetsurin

Which bare step-downs transformers do you guys use, if mounting internally? I have an external tortech 1000w for running a couple of cabs off, but thinking of mounting toroidal step downs internally (wired from after the power filter circuit which is rated to 250v). Toroidal are supposed to generate...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:16 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #5 at Dickys

by ncb74

Yes please! Thanks Dave
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 09:14 PM
Reply to Namco to CPS2 kick adaptor

by zetsurin

This one is designed to convert in the direction you described: https://www.arcade-projects.com/foru...rness-adapter/

it looks like it’s defaulting to cps1 conversion but you can also just use a cps1 to cps2 harness as well for that which are...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:09 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - SCOREBOARD

by OOO

After Day 48 ...

To see the complete scoreboard, right click and select "open image in new tab".

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 09:02 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Day 6 of 17 ...

There's panic in space ...

Control your nerves and take the fight to the alien invaders.

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:58 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Day 6 of 17 ...

What can you say about SWAT?

IT'S DIFFERENT.

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:53 PM
NRI G-13 not working help

by Jupesa

I have a coffe expending machine, with a nri g-13. 1313/2 there is nothing about repairing this thing on the internet, i saw some answer on this forum about it so im searching for someone who know about this thing.
The coffe machine starts and wait for the coins, til here all is right, but now...

3 Photos
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

Flap your way to victory. Maybe even get your family to play?

It's fun....
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:22 PM
Reply to What retro stuff did you add to your stash this week?

by narf_

Had a old wanted advert on fb for old computers

Guy said had this free down south

Appears tube is on way out...
- Channel: Console and Handheld
Yesterday, 08:21 PM
Reply to Greetings from Country Vic.

by angs1957

Welcome to AA Stephen
- Channel: Introduction Forum
Yesterday, 07:51 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

Day 13 of 17 ...

Joust makes for a big challenge ...

Try your best.

Only 4 days to go until this game is closed.

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 07:51 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #5 at Dickys

by Tonjo

Hi Dave, I’d like to come if possible please...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 06:59 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by Replay

internet connectivity & Wi-Fi update tutorial

...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 06:48 PM

Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by RichyS

Score for JoeyS - 23050

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 04:01 AM
Reply to Cv Translite trims and lift channel

by Ballypinball

yep different as mentioned
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:21 AM
Reply to Cv Translite trims and lift channel

by Pinoffski

https://shop.mrpinball.com.au/produc...nnel-suit-c-v/

https://shop.mrpinball.com.au/produc...ding-suit-c-v/

https://shop.mrpinball.com.au/produc...ding-suit-c-v/...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:01 AM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by megaderek

24,700

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 11:43 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by megaderek

6,440

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 11:41 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by bensweeneyonbass

lol that was literally the first thing I noticed. But I stink at this game so maybe not noticing is some indicator of aptitude....
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 11:25 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by terencew

Embarrassing admission...

This was one of the first games I really worked hard at... almost 40 years ago. The machine in the arcade across the road when I was a kid was easier, but I still managed to top 100k even then!

But it's only in the last decade or so that I actually...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 11:11 PM
Cv Translite trims and lift channel

by Boof Head

Can anyone point me to where I can get some trims and lift channel for my CV?
I got a set of wpc-95 trims but they seem too narrow. Do they use a different trim?...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:30 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #5 at Dickys

by Replay

ad me as a willing participant...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 10:09 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #5 at Dickys

by namastepat

Sign me up, please.
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 09:57 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by Charlie Milne

66150

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 09:55 PM
Removing crt touchscreen

by narf_

Wondering is it easy to remove a touchscreen glass off a crt and reuse

Ive got a worn out crt in a merit touch benchtop and a good 14 inch vga crt i can strip down maybe

But dont want to ruin things if its a risk of damage
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:20 PM
Reply to US to AUS cabinet voltage

by zetsurin

Which bare step-downs transformers do you guys use, if mounting internally? I have an external tortech 1000w for running a couple of cabs off, but thinking of mounting toroidal step downs internally (wired from after the power filter circuit which is rated to 250v). Toroidal are supposed to generate...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:16 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #5 at Dickys

by ncb74

Yes please! Thanks Dave
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 09:14 PM
Reply to Namco to CPS2 kick adaptor

by zetsurin

This one is designed to convert in the direction you described: https://www.arcade-projects.com/foru...rness-adapter/

it looks like it’s defaulting to cps1 conversion but you can also just use a cps1 to cps2 harness as well for that which are...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:09 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - SCOREBOARD

by OOO

After Day 48 ...

To see the complete scoreboard, right click and select "open image in new tab".

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 09:02 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Day 6 of 17 ...

There's panic in space ...

Control your nerves and take the fight to the alien invaders.

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:58 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Day 6 of 17 ...

What can you say about SWAT?

IT'S DIFFERENT.

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:53 PM
NRI G-13 not working help

by Jupesa

I have a coffe expending machine, with a nri g-13. 1313/2 there is nothing about repairing this thing on the internet, i saw some answer on this forum about it so im searching for someone who know about this thing.
The coffe machine starts and wait for the coins, til here all is right, but now...

3 Photos
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

Flap your way to victory. Maybe even get your family to play?

It's fun....
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:22 PM
Reply to What retro stuff did you add to your stash this week?

by narf_

Had a old wanted advert on fb for old computers

Guy said had this free down south

Appears tube is on way out...
- Channel: Console and Handheld
Yesterday, 08:21 PM
Reply to Greetings from Country Vic.

by angs1957

Welcome to AA Stephen
- Channel: Introduction Forum
Yesterday, 07:51 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

Day 13 of 17 ...

Joust makes for a big challenge ...

Try your best.

Only 4 days to go until this game is closed.

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 07:51 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #5 at Dickys

by Tonjo

Hi Dave, I’d like to come if possible please...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 06:59 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by Replay

internet connectivity & Wi-Fi update tutorial

...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 06:48 PM

Removing crt touchscreen

by narf_

Wondering is it easy to remove a touchscreen glass off a crt and reuse

Ive got a worn out crt in a merit touch benchtop and a good 14 inch vga crt i can strip down maybe

But dont want to ruin things if its a risk of damage
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:20 PM
Reply to US to AUS cabinet voltage

by zetsurin

Which bare step-downs transformers do you guys use, if mounting internally? I have an external tortech 1000w for running a couple of cabs off, but thinking of mounting toroidal step downs internally (wired from after the power filter circuit which is rated to 250v). Toroidal are supposed to generate...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:16 PM
Reply to Namco to CPS2 kick adaptor

by zetsurin

This one is designed to convert in the direction you described: https://www.arcade-projects.com/foru...rness-adapter/

it looks like it’s defaulting to cps1 conversion but you can also just use a cps1 to cps2 harness as well for that which are...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:09 PM
NRI G-13 not working help

by Jupesa

I have a coffe expending machine, with a nri g-13. 1313/2 there is nothing about repairing this thing on the internet, i saw some answer on this forum about it so im searching for someone who know about this thing.
The coffe machine starts and wait for the coins, til here all is right, but now...

3 Photos
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by thegrunta666

Gotta be real happy about that !!!! This is a great score...will have to play it one day in person
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
Yesterday, 06:45 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by Gemini2544

Got my colour test monitor to work on Up Scope. Good to see no colour problems.
...
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
Yesterday, 04:50 PM
Reply to Cruisin USA no screen

by micky

Thanks for all your help guys. This problem is way beyond my knowledge when it comes to arcade machine chassis and tubes.
I will be getting rid of it tomorrow.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
20 October 2020, 08:42 PM
Reply to Cruisin USA no screen

by micky

I have now very sheepishly swapped out the beeping sharp image chassis for another one. There is now neck glow but still no image on the screen....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
20 October 2020, 08:15 PM
Reply to Cruisin USA no screen

by namastepat

A beeping chassis usually means it is in some kind of protect mode to prevent it from starting properly.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
20 October 2020, 08:04 PM
Reply to Cruisin USA no screen

by micky

Thanks for the help guys. I wired it up without the transformer but now the chassis is making a beeping noise....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
20 October 2020, 07:37 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by Gemini2544

Battle shark is ok but played as an underwater game where Up Scope is more of a surface attack & dive theme....
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
20 October 2020, 07:12 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by ddstoys

Very cool mate...
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
20 October 2020, 02:48 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by mR_CaESaR

Managed to get some a few hours worth of work on the weekend.

First had to spray the decal residue with some IPA

The next 3 hours were spent on hand sanding/feathering on all the areas that had flaking.

...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
20 October 2020, 02:03 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by Gemini2544

1986 so it's 34 years old....
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
20 October 2020, 09:30 AM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by ddstoys

That’s come up really well how old is it?
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
20 October 2020, 05:49 AM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by Crafty

Looking awesome mate. Well done
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
19 October 2020, 11:18 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by narf_

This has an ancestor to taitos battleshark feel to it

Love it
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
19 October 2020, 08:45 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by Gemini2544

Sure why not, it's the only one in Australia as far as I can find out. Only 13 still in the USA. So she's pretty special & worth a trip to play.

Klov- There are 15 known instances of this machine owned by Up Scope collectors who are active members. Of these, 13 of them are original...
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
19 October 2020, 08:06 PM
Namco to CPS2 kick adaptor

by iroczvinnie

Hi all

My cabinet is wired up with a Jamma + Namco kick harness and currently has running a Teken tag tournament board.

I'd like to use some CPS2 boards (super street fighter etc) but would like to get a kick harness adaptor rather than change the wiring.

I've...
- Channel: Arcade
19 October 2020, 07:58 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by Noob-A-Tron

I agree that's why i loved it as a kid. Played that back in Adelaide at Timezone in the City or Magic Mountain can not remember. Might have to get to a meet of yours just to play it.
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
19 October 2020, 07:36 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by Gemini2544

It's a better game compared to Wolf 1 & Wolf 2. This game is in colour, stereo sound, has speech & the periscope scans 180 degrees. I love the sonar pinging during the game, it remindes me of the "Voyage to the bottom of the sea" tv show. It has the same sonar sounds....
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
19 October 2020, 07:28 PM
Reply to Cruisin USA no screen

by redferatu

Man that is sketchy. I love fixing bad wiring. I think it is a desease of some kind.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
19 October 2020, 07:18 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by Noob-A-Tron

Nice work i loved this game back in the day.
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
19 October 2020, 07:16 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by Gemini2544

More pixs-

...
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
19 October 2020, 07:04 PM
Reply to UP SCOPE find

by Gemini2544

Saw the artwork files today....Unbelievable. I've given the OK to print the decals. Also got the Marquee & instruction box red lighting rewired & working. Man this machine is looking a million bucks.

...
- Channel: Video and Electromechanical Arcade Restoration Forum
19 October 2020, 06:51 PM

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.
Yesterday, 04:57 PM
Cv Translite trims and lift channel

by Boof Head

Can anyone point me to where I can get some trims and lift channel for my CV?
I got a set of wpc-95 trims but they seem too narrow. Do they use a different trim?...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:30 PM
Cruisin USA no screen

by micky

Hi Guys. I have a Cruisin USA that was running fine up until about 6 months ago. I turned the machine off on a Friday night with everything working and turned it back on Saturday morning with no screen. The game still plays like normal but it is obviously not much fun with no screen.
I'm just...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
18 October 2020, 03:46 PM
Covid Project Grunta's Mancave Sign

by thegrunta666

So, I now have had a bit of spare time to make some things, so decided to make myself a Mancave/Pinny room sign ! Came up pretty good I think !...

Grunta's Mancave Sign - YouTube

https://youtu.be

So a little Covid project of mine. made a Mancave Sign for my Mancave/Pinny room. Uses and arduino and picaxe to run it
- Channel: General Chat
18 October 2020, 10:47 AM
Greetings from Country Vic.

by Scramble81

Hello all,

Thanks for the add to this forum.

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

I'm pretty handy with timber work and electronics/computers but I'm sure...
- Channel: Introduction Forum
20 October 2020, 07:53 PM
MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Tunnel challenge …

MGLXLV – Game 9 ~ SWAT

Nominated by gamer: DaLar

ROMSet 106: swat (315-5048)

Game Story:
Destroy aliens before they complete a tunnel system that connects the top and bottom of the screen together. Destroy or...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
15 October 2020, 08:01 PM
MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Docking sequence …

MGLXLV – Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta

Nominated by gamers: BandontheRun and SMK

ROMSet 106: MoonCrst [Nichibutsu]

Game Story:
Aliens swarm at the top of the screen, swooping down on your spacecraft. Your craft begins...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
15 October 2020, 08:16 PM
Removing crt touchscreen

by narf_

Wondering is it easy to remove a touchscreen glass off a crt and reuse

Ive got a worn out crt in a merit touch benchtop and a good 14 inch vga crt i can strip down maybe

But dont want to ruin things if its a risk of damage
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:20 PM
NRI G-13 not working help

by Jupesa

I have a coffe expending machine, with a nri g-13. 1313/2 there is nothing about repairing this thing on the internet, i saw some answer on this forum about it so im searching for someone who know about this thing.
The coffe machine starts and wait for the coins, til here all is right, but now...

3 Photos
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
GOTG - Side Rails & Hinges

by nick18121

Hi All ,

For sale is a NIB set of laser cut GOTG Side rails and Backbox hinges (Powder coated)

Purchased from the Pinball Centre in Europe

Still in box and ready to go , I just sold my machine and no longer need to install

$325 pick up or $350 posted...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
20 October 2020, 08:32 AM
WTB: Last Action Hero - Data east double scoop assembly

by judgeboz

looks for a Data east double scoop assembly for Last Action Hero. Let me know if you have one for sale....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
17 October 2020, 08:12 PM
VPGL 16 - Game 5 ~The Flintstones - Closes 1/11/2020

by JustAnotherRat

GAME 5.... And we're Yabba-Dabba-Doo...

VPGL 16 - Game 5 ~ The Flintstones
Nominated by VPGL legend, Wob

The Flintstones was released by Williams in 1994 and is a Dot Matrix Display pinball machine.

Design by: John Trudeau
Art by:...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
15 October 2020, 10:08 PM
Stern Galaxy

by pinballcreature

I have finally got around to getting my Galaxy up and running and I need a shooter rod cover/shooter gauge.

I got the machine to boot up and I can play a game (minus sound) but I would really appreciate being able to plunge the ball without it dropping into the bottom of the cabinet 😁...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
18 October 2020, 08:05 PM
Group purchase from CPR... anyone interested?

by flynnyfalcon

Hi all,

Putting the feelers out there to see if there is interest in organising a group purchase from CPR. Purchasing one playfield is quite cost prohibitive, but shipping costs drop considerably when purchasing in multiples. At this stage confining orders to Melbourne based peeps makes...
- Channel: Pinball
18 October 2020, 09:33 AM
SEGA Jurassic Park - Single Drop Target Coil Housing & Coil stop

by Rich

As you can see in the pic it has had a 'mod' done to at least make it work somewhat, but no coil stop, the plunger hit's the mounting screw for the smaller coil assembly that sits above.
This happening broke the bottom from the target.
It now has a new target but that 'mod' just ain't right....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
20 October 2020, 07:49 AM
Custom Launch buttons

by KJS

Original parts, not vpin cheapies.
$13 plus post. cheers Kurt. ...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 04:10 PM
Thanks For The Memories Holden And GM.

by Autosteve

Being Holden's last year, I had to watch the Bathurst 1000. Holden won and being their last race, sad and happy at the same time. Chev Camaro for next year. Won't be quite the same but as long as the winner has a GM motor, nearly as good as watching the homegrown Holden win.
34 wins for Holden...
- Channel: General Chat
18 October 2020, 04:54 PM
Firepower Sound Issue

by AxedBandit

Hi,

I have a Firepower which has an interesting sound issue that I am looking for advice.

Sound test works fine with all sounds coming through loud and clear as expected, but when playing the game at different times the sounds don't sound right and change from what you expect....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
20 October 2020, 03:52 PM
Hello from the Blue Mountains

by jbtech

Hi all,

I'm in the Blue Mountains, just West of Sydney. Over the last couple of years I've gathered a small collection of arcade machine 'projects' as well as a few consoles.

My main interest is repairing neglected or non-working machines, retaining original components and...
- Channel: Introduction Forum
17 October 2020, 05:10 PM
Stern pinball virtual experience 2020 factory tour

by borgattard

I was just watching this and had to share couldn't help notice one of the names on the wiring test rig interesting...
- Channel: Pinball
20 October 2020, 06:37 PM
Thanks for the entry

by mitchell36

Howdy all looking for a pinball any seller suggestion or recommendations
- Channel: Introduction Forum
18 October 2020, 12:45 PM
William's Sorcerer fuses: noob question

by joecullen

Hi All,
I own a William's Sorcerer pinball machine and the display doesn't work. The fuse has blown again. A relatively easy fix you'd think.
I've managed to get a pdf copy of the manual from https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=2242 ( a scan). The circuit diagram and part #'s are on the...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
19 October 2020, 09:59 PM
Ok, I now have a Pandora knockoff, now what?

by danny_galaga

So I built my upright cab with a CRT for mame on a PC. I thought ahead and wired it with a jamma harness. A couple of questions though. Even as I put them in originally, I knew wiring in PC speakers might be a problem. Having a look at it, I have a two speaker, one bass PC speaker jobbie. Sound goes...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
17 October 2020, 10:00 PM
Mr Pinball Next Gen MM Decals

by Shock_And_Awe

Just looking for a bit of feedback....

I have repro decals on my Addams, FT and WH2O and they are excellent quality and you can feel texture or layers of printing when you run your hand over them - I'm guessing they're screen printed or similar process??

I just bought a set...
- Channel: Pinball
16 October 2020, 08:47 PM
Change of name

by Scotty T

Hi All.
Please note, my user name on AA is now Scotty T....
So if looking for posts or to contact me to "Savage" it's now Scotty T....
Also Savage Restorations will be now "Restore by Scott" or RbS for short.

That is all...
Cheers
- Channel: General Chat
20 October 2020, 12:49 PM

Reply to NRI G-13 not working help

by Jupesa
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
Reply to NRI G-13 not working help

by Jupesa
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
Reply to NRI G-13 not working help

by Jupesa
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
NRI G-13 not working help

by Jupesa

I have a coffe expending machine, with a nri g-13. 1313/2 there is nothing about repairing this thing on the internet, i saw some answer on this forum about it so im searching for someone who know about this thing.
The coffe machine starts and wait for the coins, til here all is right, but now...

3 Photos
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
Reply to [VIC] - Soul Calibur II Limited Edition Universal Arcade Stick XBOX PS2 GC

by magnumpi
- Channel: For Sale - Console
20 October 2020, 08:24 PM
Reply to [VIC] - Soul Calibur II Limited Edition Universal Arcade Stick XBOX PS2 GC

by magnumpi
- Channel: For Sale - Console
20 October 2020, 08:24 PM
Reply to [VIC] - Soul Calibur II Limited Edition Universal Arcade Stick XBOX PS2 GC

by magnumpi
- Channel: For Sale - Console
20 October 2020, 08:24 PM
[VIC] - Soul Calibur II Limited Edition Universal Arcade Stick XBOX PS2 GC

by magnumpi

Soul Calibur II Limited Edition Universal Arcade Stick for XBOX, Playstation 2 and GameCube in original box.

Features:

Officially LIcensed Soul Calibur II Arcade Stick

Button Arcade Layout

Turbo Action Button

Programmable...
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- Channel: For Sale - Console
20 October 2020, 08:24 PM
Comment on VPGL 16 - Game 4 ~ Big Hit - Closes 25/10/2020

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

by PPLBob

160,540 Gotta love those power inlanes..... One of the few games that I can actually Shatz the left inlane on purpose - not that it really does any good since it doesn't go quite far enough to go up and over the roll-over switch.

1 Photo
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
19 October 2020, 11:25 PM

3 Nov

Sneaky Wednesday November - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is the last event in this seasons fixture. Sneaky Wednesday is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly IFPA listed club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

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