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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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AA's JOKE OF THE DAY please add to daily. by Arcade King Started by Arcade King, 2 August 2020, 04:23 PM	25 responses 576 views 0 likes	Last Post by micky Yesterday, 09:22 PM
MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct) by OOO Started by OOO, 8 October 2020, 09:01 AM	70 responses 724 views 1 like	Last Post by OOO Yesterday, 08:45 PM
MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov) by OOO Started by OOO, 15 October 2020, 08:16 PM	39 responses 322 views 2 likes	Last Post by OOO Yesterday, 08:34 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 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by RichyS

156,600 - no improvement for ages and then BOOM!

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 02:18 AM
Indoor Paint Sprayers for Interior Walls

by JonsonLeroy

Which indoor paint sprayers are the best for interior walls? Please help me.
- Channel: Prototyping
Today, 02:02 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by Autosteve

Have you tried tracking down the machine's origin though Taito America?. All the stuff here come in through Taito Australia, ( was eaten up by AMF Bowling), but I do know there was a Taito America as we here at Taito Australia bought in parts from Taito American when Japan couldn't supply.
The...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 11:39 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by Scared Stiff Pinbot

I'm surprised one has come this quick. Love to come down and play it...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 10:44 PM
Reply to Thanks For The Memories Holden And GM.

by Ballypinball

The old and the new...
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 10:30 PM
Reply to For Sale : SNK Neo Geo MVS

by juswri

Hi,
do you have cart/board pics? Are these original or bootleg?
Thanks
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 10:25 PM
Reply to 6264 / 62256 Battery eliminator

by cwispy

Finally got some 62256 chips. Have made up about 8. Just waiting on some more pin headers to finish making up some more.

...
- Channel: Prototyping
Yesterday, 09:36 PM
Reply to AA's JOKE OF THE DAY please add to daily.

by micky

Four married guys go fishing. After an hour, the following conversation took place...

First guy, "You have no idea what I had to do to be able to come out fishing this weekend. I had to promise my wife that I will paint every room in the house next weekend."

Second...
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 09:22 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

Know your games. And it's a great one too. Look at what went into the thinking behind this classic.

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

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:45 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Day 7 of 17 ...

Crescent of the moon ...

Make it happen. It's not meant to be easy.

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:34 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Day 7 of 17 ...

Not your average game. It's quite something ...

After your games, reward yourself ... ...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:27 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by cwispy

Sorry, I have not received a PM from you?...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:25 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 4 ~ Big Hit - Closes 25/10/2020

by kane

Nah, ignore them, go for the top 5k corners....
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 08:23 PM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by poidapoida

That cabs in good nick and sounds like it plays. When I first got into arcades I was really hung up keeping things original as well, but most cabs in Australia were generic and when a game stopped earning it was swapped out. Your cab is a survivor and has history, Ms Pacman was released in 82. I wouldn't...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:23 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

Almost really nice. I hope you can double your score? ...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:21 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by CrazyKongFan

139800

less than 1 egg from another extra life...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:18 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

Day 14 of 17 ...

J_O_U_S_T dot dot dot

You can play this game well. Repeat, you can play this game well.

Learn to flap, hover and play great. Why not?

Only 3 days to go until this game is closed.

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:15 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by sztojanov

cwispy PM sent to you...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:03 PM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

Hi again, there's a long answer to that and it's just my own opinion so please feel free to disagree - it's your choice entirely. It does no harm to take your time, see what's available and be sure before you proceed, especially if your machine is working as it stands.

Personally, I would...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:53 PM
Reply to Pinball parts cleanout

by furballx

BUMP guys, just the three items in the edited main post body left.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:45 PM
Reply to American Civil War wargaming lead figures

by furballx

On the way as of yesterday afternoon!
- Channel: Freebies Corner
Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Super LOL ... ... ...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #5 at Dickys

by Dicky

Yeah that’s fine Roland
I’m sure there is still room to ad a few more...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 07:39 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

Go Joey ... ...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 07:36 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by DJ-pinball

Lol - I watched that ghostbusters boat - nearly lost my mind when it went past Sydney and doubled back!!
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 07:34 PM

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

by RichyS

156,600 - no improvement for ages and then BOOM!

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Today, 02:18 AM
Indoor Paint Sprayers for Interior Walls

by JonsonLeroy

Which indoor paint sprayers are the best for interior walls? Please help me.
- Channel: Prototyping
Today, 02:02 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by Autosteve

Have you tried tracking down the machine's origin though Taito America?. All the stuff here come in through Taito Australia, ( was eaten up by AMF Bowling), but I do know there was a Taito America as we here at Taito Australia bought in parts from Taito American when Japan couldn't supply.
The...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 11:39 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by Scared Stiff Pinbot

I'm surprised one has come this quick. Love to come down and play it...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 10:44 PM
Reply to Thanks For The Memories Holden And GM.

by Ballypinball

The old and the new...
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 10:30 PM
Reply to For Sale : SNK Neo Geo MVS

by juswri

Hi,
do you have cart/board pics? Are these original or bootleg?
Thanks
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 10:25 PM
Reply to 6264 / 62256 Battery eliminator

by cwispy

Finally got some 62256 chips. Have made up about 8. Just waiting on some more pin headers to finish making up some more.

...
- Channel: Prototyping
Yesterday, 09:36 PM
Reply to AA's JOKE OF THE DAY please add to daily.

by micky

Four married guys go fishing. After an hour, the following conversation took place...

First guy, "You have no idea what I had to do to be able to come out fishing this weekend. I had to promise my wife that I will paint every room in the house next weekend."

Second...
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 09:22 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

Know your games. And it's a great one too. Look at what went into the thinking behind this classic.

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

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:45 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Day 7 of 17 ...

Crescent of the moon ...

Make it happen. It's not meant to be easy.

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:34 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 9 ~ SWAT (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Day 7 of 17 ...

Not your average game. It's quite something ...

After your games, reward yourself ... ...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:27 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by cwispy

Sorry, I have not received a PM from you?...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:25 PM
Reply to VPGL 16 - Game 4 ~ Big Hit - Closes 25/10/2020

by kane

Nah, ignore them, go for the top 5k corners....
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 16
Yesterday, 08:23 PM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by poidapoida

That cabs in good nick and sounds like it plays. When I first got into arcades I was really hung up keeping things original as well, but most cabs in Australia were generic and when a game stopped earning it was swapped out. Your cab is a survivor and has history, Ms Pacman was released in 82. I wouldn't...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:23 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

Almost really nice. I hope you can double your score? ...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:21 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by CrazyKongFan

139800

less than 1 egg from another extra life...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:18 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

Day 14 of 17 ...

J_O_U_S_T dot dot dot

You can play this game well. Repeat, you can play this game well.

Learn to flap, hover and play great. Why not?

Only 3 days to go until this game is closed.

...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 08:15 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by sztojanov

cwispy PM sent to you...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:03 PM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

Hi again, there's a long answer to that and it's just my own opinion so please feel free to disagree - it's your choice entirely. It does no harm to take your time, see what's available and be sure before you proceed, especially if your machine is working as it stands.

Personally, I would...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:53 PM
Reply to Pinball parts cleanout

by furballx

BUMP guys, just the three items in the edited main post body left.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:45 PM
Reply to American Civil War wargaming lead figures

by furballx

On the way as of yesterday afternoon!
- Channel: Freebies Corner
Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 10 ~ Moon Cresta (closes 1-Nov)

by OOO

Super LOL ... ... ...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #5 at Dickys

by Dicky

Yeah that’s fine Roland
I’m sure there is still room to ad a few more...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 07:39 PM
Reply to MGLXLV - Game 8 ~ Joust (closes 25-Oct)

by OOO

Go Joey ... ...
- Channel: MGLXLV - Arcade Have a Go
Yesterday, 07:36 PM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by DJ-pinball

Lol - I watched that ghostbusters boat - nearly lost my mind when it went past Sydney and doubled back!!
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 07:34 PM

Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by Autosteve

Have you tried tracking down the machine's origin though Taito America?. All the stuff here come in through Taito Australia, ( was eaten up by AMF Bowling), but I do know there was a Taito America as we here at Taito Australia bought in parts from Taito American when Japan couldn't supply.
The...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 11:39 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by cwispy

Sorry, I have not received a PM from you?...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:25 PM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by poidapoida

That cabs in good nick and sounds like it plays. When I first got into arcades I was really hung up keeping things original as well, but most cabs in Australia were generic and when a game stopped earning it was swapped out. Your cab is a survivor and has history, Ms Pacman was released in 82. I wouldn't...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:23 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 / 054986A Reproduction Board

by sztojanov

cwispy PM sent to you...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:03 PM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

Hi again, there's a long answer to that and it's just my own opinion so please feel free to disagree - it's your choice entirely. It does no harm to take your time, see what's available and be sure before you proceed, especially if your machine is working as it stands.

Personally, I would...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:53 PM
Reply to Sega Blast Cities

by Crafty

Looking awesome so far. Will definitely be worth the effort
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 05:31 PM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by FeedTheCoinMech

Another quick newb question. So I clearly have a bootleg PCB. I count 36 contacts -- 18 on each side. If I wanted to get a legit Bally Midway Ms. Pac-Man PCB I know I'd need to adapt it as the connectors and pin-outs are different. I see adapters for sale that adapt non-JAMMA PCBs to JAMMA connectors...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 05:01 PM
Reply to Namco to CPS2 kick adaptor

by iroczvinnie

zetsurin
Great, thank you, that looks like what I need. I did originally look at JNX site, but didn't find the product you've linked to, but have emailed them to see if they still make them. Thanks heaps for the link....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 11:57 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

I have to agree, if the maze is burnt into the screen it would be less obvious to leave it as is. At least in Ms. Pacman the screen doesn't scroll (is that right? I think Pacman Jr. scrolls...)

I have a machine where a previous owner sliced into the button 3 and coin wires with a knife,...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 11:32 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by FeedTheCoinMech

Thanks for the reply! Guess I'm better off just keeping it as a derelict Taito cocktail with Ms. Pac-Man or maybe adding a Raspberry Pi and programming a game of my own. Of course, with all the Ms. Pac-Man burn-in, eh, maybe just better off keeping it a Ms. Pac-Man, though thinking I should be legit...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:57 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

Hi again FeedTheCoinMech, looking at the remains of the control panel overlays in your photos it probably is a Space Invaders Part II machine after all, which used a different version of the 3 board set. Regards, John
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:51 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

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Yesterday, 07:41 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

Hi FeedTheCoinMech, I'm new here too but think I can answer that question - The Japanese made Taito cabinets are more common here in Australia (both upright and cocktail or TT) as we didn't get the licensed Midway versions - at least not originally anyway.

After the original monochrome...

John's Retro Workshop * Projects, Collections - jbtech.linkpc.net

http://www.jbtech.linkpc.net
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:38 AM
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
21 October 2020, 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
21 October 2020, 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
21 October 2020, 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
21 October 2020, 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
21 October 2020, 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
21 October 2020, 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

Indoor Paint Sprayers for Interior Walls

by JonsonLeroy

Which indoor paint sprayers are the best for interior walls? Please help me.
- Channel: Prototyping
Today, 02:02 AM
Houseball 2020 #5 at Dickys

by Cranky Dave

Hot on the heels of a fantastic Houseball #4 we have the next one for the year. This time it will be at Dickys and Angelas place at Mount Cotton.

Date is Saturday November 7th.

Comp details.
4 hours of qualifying with a 2 p.m start. Finals to be held after dinner. Please...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
21 October 2020, 04:57 PM
Pinball Parts for sale

by luke

I have the following parts available.

4 x Williams Bally DMDs $250 each (all working)
1 x Stern LED DMD $200 (perfect)

Translites:
T2 $95
WH20 $95
Star Wars Pro $95
Houdini $95

Monsterbash Plastics Set $90

Deadpool Art...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 05:16 PM
For Sale : SNK Neo Geo MVS

by MegaIndo

Hello, everyone.

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

(All in US$)
Street Hoop $42
Puzzle Bobble $26
Puzzle de Pon $27
Power Spike 2 $45
Karnov's Revenge $57
Sonic Wing 2 / Aero Fighter 2 $40
Stakes Winner $32
...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 05:56 PM
Bally Bingo Miss America 75 Lockdown Bar buttons

by PeterFeltham

Hi all I am refurbishing a newly purchased Miss America Bingo machine. I am at present trying t find new or good lockdown bar buttons with the "ABCDE" etc engraved into the top of the button. Any Ideas when and a cost? Thx
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 10:26 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
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
21 October 2020, 10:30 PM
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 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
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
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
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
Empty project cabinet- Hankin 33"

by Mick80

Selling a Hankin 33" (I believe) empty cab which will suit conversion to mame/console use. 1995-ish manufacture 18mm MDF/PLY.

Gutted of original wiring but Includes:

*4 speakers (original Belgian made ones) with wiring to dual volume controls

*240v/110v AC...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 08:36 AM
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
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
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
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
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
Bally speaker panel logo system 11

by Pagey

Hi Guys, just wondering if anyone has a spare Bally speaker panel logo for system 11 games like Black Rose, EATPM etc that they can sell me.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
19 October 2020, 04:42 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
Spiderman

by Edencraft

Spiderman perfect condition home use only 1096 total plays $8750
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- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
19 October 2020, 04:33 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
21 October 2020, 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
21 October 2020, 08:44 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

Comment on Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:41 AM
Comment on Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech
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Yesterday, 07:41 AM
Comment on Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:41 AM
Reply to Wondering about a Taito cabinet

by jbtech

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Yesterday, 07:41 AM
Reply to NRI G-13 not working help

by Jupesa
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
21 October 2020, 08:44 PM
Reply to NRI G-13 not working help

by Jupesa
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
21 October 2020, 08:44 PM
Reply to NRI G-13 not working help

by Jupesa
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
21 October 2020, 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
21 October 2020, 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

3 Nov

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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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