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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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[Wanted] - Early SS Bally / Williams Parts WANTED by pinball classics Started by pinball classics, 6 November 2020, 03:16 PM	3 responses 86 views 0 likes	Last Post by markc Yesterday, 11:43 PM
[Wanted] Revenge From Mars cabinet by Limorange Started by Limorange, 21 November 2020, 01:44 PM	1 response 28 views 0 likes	Last Post by markc Yesterday, 11:42 PM
[Wanted] - A-15769 Judge Dredd Ball Popper & Opto Assembly or Mounting Bracket 01-9794 by mame71 Started by mame71, 23 November 2020, 12:33 PM	1 response 27 views 0 likes	Last Post by mame71 Yesterday, 10:26 PM
[SOLD] - JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL by Glenn70 Started by Glenn70, Yesterday, 03:14 PM	5 responses 61 views 2 likes	Last Post by Glenn70 Yesterday, 10:13 PM
[SA] - Williams CYCLONE pinball tidy working project machine by jeff Started by jeff, 21 November 2020, 08:05 PM	5 responses 209 views 4 likes	Last Post by Arid J Hills Yesterday, 10:07 PM
(For Sale) - Willy Wonka LE by jordano8 Started by jordano8, Yesterday, 08:29 PM	2 responses 57 views 5 likes	Last Post by Cooked71 Yesterday, 09:47 PM
Sticky: Let's keep the dream alive, Melbourne meets 2020! by Cursed Started by Cursed, 17 October 2017, 10:46 PM	280 responses 9,873 views 0 likes	Last Post by AxedBandit Yesterday, 09:47 PM
Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb by jeff Started by jeff, Yesterday, 05:36 PM	5 responses 87 views 8 likes	Last Post by Newo Yesterday, 09:24 PM
[SOLD] - Theatre of Magic by Fairground Started by Fairground, 8 November 2020, 12:53 PM	10 responses 794 views 18 likes	Last Post by Fairground Yesterday, 09:06 PM
Cps2 suicide battery change by Pac daddy Started by Pac daddy, Yesterday, 06:16 PM	3 responses 21 views 0 likes	Last Post by Newo Yesterday, 08:59 PM

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Reply to Early SS Bally / Williams Parts WANTED

by markc

have some, all will be listed in myself second hand section as I get time
thanks
mark
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 11:43 PM
Reply to [Wanted] Revenge From Mars cabinet

by markc

they come up from time to time , Sold one a couple of months about for $1650 had all hardware included
was stripped ready for new decals...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 11:42 PM
Reply to A-15769 Judge Dredd Ball Popper & Opto Assembly or Mounting Bracket 01-9794

by mame71

Bump...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:26 PM
Reply to JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by Glenn70

SOLD.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:13 PM
Reply to Williams CYCLONE pinball tidy working project machine

by Arid J Hills

Nice pin Jeff...

not in a position to buy it myself... but a man can dream... ...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:07 PM
Reply to Willy Wonka LE

by Cooked71

Fantastic game.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:47 PM
Reply to Let's keep the dream alive, Melbourne meets 2020!

by AxedBandit

Please count me and matty in !...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 09:47 PM
Reply to Willy Wonka LE

by Jfed

PM sent
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:42 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by Newo

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

by Fairground

Sold pending payment.
Thanks to everyone here for your nice comments
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:06 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by jeff

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

by Newo

Wow that long? If that’s the case I think I’d rather just solder directly to the board instead of all the extras. Gotta be more reliable...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:59 PM
Reply to Let's keep the dream alive, Melbourne meets 2020!

by Ryza

Sweet.
Games should be something like

Tron LE
Metallica LE
Rick and Morty
Avengers AIQ
ACDC
Woz
Stars
Sea witch
Harlem
Quicksilver
Star trek Le
Lord of the rings

Everything else is out of order 🙏...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 08:53 PM
Reply to Let's keep the dream alive, Melbourne meets 2020!

by DrCurlytek

Double new pins, how good is that! Plus the many sweepable drop banks of the Stern Electronics era, I'm in for that, if space allows....
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 08:48 PM
Reply to Let's keep the dream alive, Melbourne meets 2020!

by DrCurlytek

I'd be keen for this, can't miss an opportunity to challenge on the Battle Pinny!...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 08:45 PM
Reply to NOW SOLD - William's DMD screen from T2 $100 Northside Brisbane QLD.

by gapmaster

SOLD....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 08:45 PM
Reply to Cps2 suicide battery change

by Pac daddy

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

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

by Newo

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

1 Photo
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:39 PM
Reply to PCBs for sale will update this thread constantly

by DiGiTaLJaM

Bump updated...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 08:39 PM
Willy Wonka LE

by jordano8

Willy Wonka LE - Jersey Jack Pinball in as new condition $13,900

Located on the Sunshine Coast, can arrange interstate transport with Bill....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 08:29 PM
Reply to Cps2 suicide battery change

by Newo

Hey! Cheers for the post. I’ve got a CPS2 super street fighter 2 and only recently found out about this suicide battery but have had my machine for 15 years and who knows how long the previous owner had it before me but I know he never worked on it himself so possibly over 20 years since being changed....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:27 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
Yesterday, 06:32 PM
Reply to Centuri: Time Pilot cocktail (USA Import)

by Vadership

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

by Vadership

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

by Vadership

BUMP !
Still available
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 06:24 PM

Reply to Early SS Bally / Williams Parts WANTED

by markc

have some, all will be listed in myself second hand section as I get time
thanks
mark
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 11:43 PM
Reply to [Wanted] Revenge From Mars cabinet

by markc

they come up from time to time , Sold one a couple of months about for $1650 had all hardware included
was stripped ready for new decals...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 11:42 PM
Reply to A-15769 Judge Dredd Ball Popper & Opto Assembly or Mounting Bracket 01-9794

by mame71

Bump...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:26 PM
Reply to JD TRANSLITE USED ORIGINAL

by Glenn70

SOLD.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:13 PM
Reply to Williams CYCLONE pinball tidy working project machine

by Arid J Hills

Nice pin Jeff...

not in a position to buy it myself... but a man can dream... ...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:07 PM
Reply to Willy Wonka LE

by Cooked71

Fantastic game.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:47 PM
Reply to Let's keep the dream alive, Melbourne meets 2020!

by AxedBandit

Please count me and matty in !...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 09:47 PM
Reply to Willy Wonka LE

by Jfed

PM sent
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:42 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by Newo

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

by Fairground

Sold pending payment.
Thanks to everyone here for your nice comments
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:06 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by jeff

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

by Newo

Wow that long? If that’s the case I think I’d rather just solder directly to the board instead of all the extras. Gotta be more reliable...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:59 PM
Reply to Let's keep the dream alive, Melbourne meets 2020!

by Ryza

Sweet.
Games should be something like

Tron LE
Metallica LE
Rick and Morty
Avengers AIQ
ACDC
Woz
Stars
Sea witch
Harlem
Quicksilver
Star trek Le
Lord of the rings

Everything else is out of order 🙏...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 08:53 PM
Reply to Let's keep the dream alive, Melbourne meets 2020!

by DrCurlytek

Double new pins, how good is that! Plus the many sweepable drop banks of the Stern Electronics era, I'm in for that, if space allows....
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 08:48 PM
Reply to Let's keep the dream alive, Melbourne meets 2020!

by DrCurlytek

I'd be keen for this, can't miss an opportunity to challenge on the Battle Pinny!...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Yesterday, 08:45 PM
Reply to NOW SOLD - William's DMD screen from T2 $100 Northside Brisbane QLD.

by gapmaster

SOLD....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 08:45 PM
Reply to Cps2 suicide battery change

by Pac daddy

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

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

by Newo

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

1 Photo
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:39 PM
Reply to PCBs for sale will update this thread constantly

by DiGiTaLJaM

Bump updated...
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 08:39 PM
Willy Wonka LE

by jordano8

Willy Wonka LE - Jersey Jack Pinball in as new condition $13,900

Located on the Sunshine Coast, can arrange interstate transport with Bill....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 08:29 PM
Reply to Cps2 suicide battery change

by Newo

Hey! Cheers for the post. I’ve got a CPS2 super street fighter 2 and only recently found out about this suicide battery but have had my machine for 15 years and who knows how long the previous owner had it before me but I know he never worked on it himself so possibly over 20 years since being changed....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:27 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
Yesterday, 06:32 PM
Reply to Centuri: Time Pilot cocktail (USA Import)

by Vadership

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

by Vadership

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

by Vadership

BUMP !
Still available
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 06:24 PM

Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by Newo

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

by jeff

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

by Newo

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

by Pac daddy

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

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

by Newo

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

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- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:39 PM
Reply to Cps2 suicide battery change

by Newo

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

by iborg

I remember when that was new at the arcade just down from the Hungry Jacks in Brisbane city
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 06:16 PM
Reply to Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

by andy7272

NIIICCCCE pick up mate.
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 05:15 PM
Reply to Anyone here able to burn ROMS?

by john17a

Arcade King can will does...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 01:18 PM
Reply to Arcade Machine owners list

by felixthadog

Done.

Cheers,
Matthew...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 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
23 November 2020, 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
23 November 2020, 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
23 November 2020, 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
23 November 2020, 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
23 November 2020, 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
23 November 2020, 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
23 November 2020, 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
23 November 2020, 08:05 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
Yesterday, 05:36 PM
Willy Wonka LE

by jordano8

Willy Wonka LE - Jersey Jack Pinball in as new condition $13,900

Located on the Sunshine Coast, can arrange interstate transport with Bill....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 08:29 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
Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 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
23 November 2020, 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
A-15769 Judge Dredd Ball Popper & Opto Assembly or Mounting Bracket 01-9794

by mame71

Hi,

I am after a A-15769 Judge Dredd Ball Popper & Opto Assembly or Mounting Bracket 01-9794.
Its also used on White Water if that helps.

Let me know if you have one you can part with.
Appreciate any help.

Thanks...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
23 November 2020, 12:33 PM
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
23 November 2020, 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
23 November 2020, 08:57 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
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
23 November 2020, 03:59 PM
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
23 November 2020, 12:56 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
23 November 2020, 12:06 PM
Wanted - Sega/DE/Stern parts

by Stevej

Hi all,

Looking for the below parts for a Sega Twister;

Side rails
Coin door
Plastic Trim set for both back glass and side rails
Set of legs

Thanks
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
23 November 2020, 10:19 AM

Comment on Picked up a special Sega grail game, may need another pcb

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

by Newo

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Glenn70
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 03:14 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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This gallery has 5 photos.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 03:14 PM
Reply to FS: CPS-3 Full Set of SIMMS, SuperBIOS cart and SCSI2SD

by djsheep
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
23 November 2020, 10:48 PM
Reply to FS: CPS-3 Full Set of SIMMS, SuperBIOS cart and SCSI2SD

by djsheep
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
23 November 2020, 10:48 PM