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Pinfest 2020

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

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

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
MUST READ OR YOU...

VPGL 16 - Double Flip (Rules for the competition)

Hi Pinballers,

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

Competition:
The player...

MGLXLV - ARCADE HAVE A GO - TOURNAMENT DETAILS

Hi Gamers,

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

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

CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

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

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

Hi folks!

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

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

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

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[VIC] - Gottlieb Haunted House (1982), excellent original condition by solar value Started by solar value, 2 December 2020, 09:55 PM	4 responses 193 views 6 likes	Last Post by Muzac Today, 11:31 AM
Sticky: Pinfest 2020 by Sartana66 Started by Sartana66, 18 September 2020, 10:10 PM	56 responses 1,763 views 11 likes	Last Post by Sartana66 Today, 11:22 AM
SOLVED! System 11 Opto Drop Target Issue - Whirlwind by Muzac Started by Muzac, 29 November 2020, 11:14 PM	4 responses 47 views 0 likes	Last Post by Muzac Today, 11:22 AM
New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash by Replay Started by Replay, 12 July 2019, 09:39 AM	640 responses 20,953 views 1 like	Last Post by wiredoug Today, 11:11 AM
High Scores - Avengers Infinity Quest (Premium/LE) by toads Started by toads, 25 October 2020, 12:54 PM	2 responses 18 views 0 likes	Last Post by symonz Today, 11:07 AM
[SA] - Flinders Ranges Pinball Pub - Open For Holidays 12-12-2020 by razorsedge Started by razorsedge, 25 November 2020, 10:51 PM	13 responses 179 views 3 likes	Last Post by razorsedge Today, 11:03 AM
Scam or not ? by Rob1966 Started by Rob1966, Yesterday, 10:04 PM	9 responses 131 views 0 likes	Last Post by Gemini2544 Today, 10:28 AM
[VIC] - Gemini2544's 5th Pinball meet saturday 20/3/2021 by Gemini2544 Started by Gemini2544, 28 October 2020, 07:54 AM	18 responses 231 views 4 likes	Last Post by Gemini2544 Today, 10:17 AM
[Wanted] - SWEP1 Slingshot Plastics by Skylersz Started by Skylersz, Today, 02:49 AM	2 responses 17 views 0 likes	Last Post by DAG Today, 10:11 AM
Sticky: MGLXLVI - SCOREBOARD by OOO Started by OOO, 29 November 2020, 10:18 AM	4 responses 104 views 1 like	Last Post by OOO Today, 10:10 AM

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Reply to Gottlieb Haunted House (1982), excellent original condition

by Muzac

Amazing example! GLWS
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 11:31 AM
Reply to Pinfest 2020

by Sartana66

Pinfest 2021 confirmed for the 13th and 14th of November 2021.
Pinfest 2022 confirmed for the 3rd weekend in September 2022.

Pinfest 2021 will be our 10th event so I’m hoping to see a bigger contribution turnout than usual... hint hint...
- Channel: Pinfest
Today, 11:22 AM
Reply to System 11 Opto Drop Target Issue - Whirlwind

by Muzac

UPDATE: Solved!

Thanks for all the help everyone, it turned out to be a dodgy opto. I replaced it and all the targets are now registering perfectly. The connector to the opto board is a bit touchy but it seems to be pretty solid now.

Stay safe and sane AA, pinball is definitely...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 11:22 AM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by wiredoug

30ish if its a 20 footer.

(im making up the numbers here but you get the idea)--> if they were making 300 'day1' games in batches of 10 at a time would you want them to launch the first 30 or wait until all 300 were built? you cant have it both ways...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Today, 11:11 AM
Reply to High Scores - Avengers Infinity Quest (Premium/LE)

by symonz

Factory 3 ball, 0.94 game code

...
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Today, 11:07 AM
Reply to Flinders Ranges Pinball Pub - Open For Holidays 12-12-2020

by razorsedge

Contact Caltowe Hotel on 0400 916 623

Brett can answer venue queries, and take bookings for Accomodation, there are several rooms available.

The Saturday events on 12/12/20 will open from 11am.

The games are on Free Play until the event!...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Today, 11:03 AM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by Alias86

Do these containers only have like 10 machines in them or something? I'm sure alot of us ordered day 1 but how are we now in the 3rd+ container to arrive?...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Today, 10:57 AM
Reply to Scam or not ?

by Gemini2544

I always say "Strictly cash, no exceptions & scammers will be shot & buried on site." Works for me!
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 10:28 AM
Reply to Scam or not ?

by iborg

Another thought is, money talks and bullsh1t walks.
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 10:18 AM
Reply to Gemini2544's 5th Pinball meet saturday 20/3/2021

by Gemini2544

...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Today, 10:17 AM
Reply to SWEP1 Slingshot Plastics

by DAG

RaoulJuke...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 10:11 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - SCOREBOARD

by OOO

After Day 8 ...

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 10:10 AM
Whirlwind Topper and Triac driver board

by flynnyfalcon

Hi y'all,

Looking for a Whirlwind topper in new/close to new condition along with the triac board for an upcoming resto. RTBB is out of stock so trying you kind folk.

Thanks,

Chris
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 10:08 AM
Reply to Scam or not ?

by DAG

Can someone please tell me which part of F U C K O F F people don't get???
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 10:06 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 3 ~ Zoo Keeper (closes 20-Dec)

by OOO

Day 8 of 24 ...

The fastest of the animals.

It gets very fast.

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 10:06 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by OOO

Day 8 of 17 ...

The Burger Place ...

No basketball. Take it easy on the egg.

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 10:00 AM
Reply to New Arcade permits or council approval?

by Niggle

I've since talked with the council and there seems to be no restrictions or requirements to get any sort of approval for arcade machines. I have no idea what that supplier was on about. There is absolutely zero on google about the subject because there is no need to be. I believe there are some states...
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 09:55 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by OOO

Day 8 of 17 ...

Busy on the roads today.

But is it a good year? ...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 09:54 AM
Reply to Gottlieb Haunted House (1982), excellent original condition

by OurManinOz

Nice example, looks quite a lot like mine. Had in storage for quite a few years. I'm working on it at the moment, doing new rubber everywhere and got a couple of solenoids to swap out. Look forward to it being 100% soon.

GLWS
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 09:27 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 3 ~ Zoo Keeper (closes 20-Dec)

by OOO

Exciting jump ... and a very exciting game. Nice score!

When you keep trying, only good things will happen ... ...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 09:17 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by OOO

Good stuff!...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 09:14 AM
Reply to Scam or not ?

by Boots

Cash on pickup weeds out the scammers
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 09:06 AM
Reply to Wanted - DE Speaker Housing 545-5180-01

by Boots

These are hard to get hold of as they are easily broken.
I did look into making some steel ones similar to the older half size dmd games had but there wasn’t any real interest....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 09:04 AM
Reply to Empire Alternacade Cairns Lineup + Comps to come

by xb74

I am unsure on the pinball scene. I live south of Cairns, driving distance. I thought that Empire had arcade cabs as well?...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 09:04 AM
Reply to SWEP1 Slingshot Plastics

by The Pinball Shed

I think I still have these for sale, only wanted $50 for the lot. ...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 08:51 AM

Reply to Gottlieb Haunted House (1982), excellent original condition

by Muzac

Amazing example! GLWS
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 11:31 AM
Reply to Pinfest 2020

by Sartana66

Pinfest 2021 confirmed for the 13th and 14th of November 2021.
Pinfest 2022 confirmed for the 3rd weekend in September 2022.

Pinfest 2021 will be our 10th event so I’m hoping to see a bigger contribution turnout than usual... hint hint...
- Channel: Pinfest
Today, 11:22 AM
Reply to System 11 Opto Drop Target Issue - Whirlwind

by Muzac

UPDATE: Solved!

Thanks for all the help everyone, it turned out to be a dodgy opto. I replaced it and all the targets are now registering perfectly. The connector to the opto board is a bit touchy but it seems to be pretty solid now.

Stay safe and sane AA, pinball is definitely...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 11:22 AM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by wiredoug

30ish if its a 20 footer.

(im making up the numbers here but you get the idea)--> if they were making 300 'day1' games in batches of 10 at a time would you want them to launch the first 30 or wait until all 300 were built? you cant have it both ways...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Today, 11:11 AM
Reply to High Scores - Avengers Infinity Quest (Premium/LE)

by symonz

Factory 3 ball, 0.94 game code

...
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Today, 11:07 AM
Reply to Flinders Ranges Pinball Pub - Open For Holidays 12-12-2020

by razorsedge

Contact Caltowe Hotel on 0400 916 623

Brett can answer venue queries, and take bookings for Accomodation, there are several rooms available.

The Saturday events on 12/12/20 will open from 11am.

The games are on Free Play until the event!...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Today, 11:03 AM
Reply to New Guns N Roses pinball coming....announces Slash

by Alias86

Do these containers only have like 10 machines in them or something? I'm sure alot of us ordered day 1 but how are we now in the 3rd+ container to arrive?...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Today, 10:57 AM
Reply to Scam or not ?

by Gemini2544

I always say "Strictly cash, no exceptions & scammers will be shot & buried on site." Works for me!
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 10:28 AM
Reply to Scam or not ?

by iborg

Another thought is, money talks and bullsh1t walks.
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 10:18 AM
Reply to Gemini2544's 5th Pinball meet saturday 20/3/2021

by Gemini2544

...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
Today, 10:17 AM
Reply to SWEP1 Slingshot Plastics

by DAG

RaoulJuke...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 10:11 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - SCOREBOARD

by OOO

After Day 8 ...

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 10:10 AM
Whirlwind Topper and Triac driver board

by flynnyfalcon

Hi y'all,

Looking for a Whirlwind topper in new/close to new condition along with the triac board for an upcoming resto. RTBB is out of stock so trying you kind folk.

Thanks,

Chris
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 10:08 AM
Reply to Scam or not ?

by DAG

Can someone please tell me which part of F U C K O F F people don't get???
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 10:06 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 3 ~ Zoo Keeper (closes 20-Dec)

by OOO

Day 8 of 24 ...

The fastest of the animals.

It gets very fast.

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 10:06 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by OOO

Day 8 of 17 ...

The Burger Place ...

No basketball. Take it easy on the egg.

...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 10:00 AM
Reply to New Arcade permits or council approval?

by Niggle

I've since talked with the council and there seems to be no restrictions or requirements to get any sort of approval for arcade machines. I have no idea what that supplier was on about. There is absolutely zero on google about the subject because there is no need to be. I believe there are some states...
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 09:55 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 1 ~ Frogger (closes 13-Dec)

by OOO

Day 8 of 17 ...

Busy on the roads today.

But is it a good year? ...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 09:54 AM
Reply to Gottlieb Haunted House (1982), excellent original condition

by OurManinOz

Nice example, looks quite a lot like mine. Had in storage for quite a few years. I'm working on it at the moment, doing new rubber everywhere and got a couple of solenoids to swap out. Look forward to it being 100% soon.

GLWS
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 09:27 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 3 ~ Zoo Keeper (closes 20-Dec)

by OOO

Exciting jump ... and a very exciting game. Nice score!

When you keep trying, only good things will happen ... ...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 09:17 AM
Reply to MGLXLVI - Game 2 ~ BurgerTime (closes 13-Dec)

by OOO

Good stuff!...
- Channel: MGLXLVI - Neon Arcade
Today, 09:14 AM
Reply to Scam or not ?

by Boots

Cash on pickup weeds out the scammers
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 09:06 AM
Reply to Wanted - DE Speaker Housing 545-5180-01

by Boots

These are hard to get hold of as they are easily broken.
I did look into making some steel ones similar to the older half size dmd games had but there wasn’t any real interest....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 09:04 AM
Reply to Empire Alternacade Cairns Lineup + Comps to come

by xb74

I am unsure on the pinball scene. I live south of Cairns, driving distance. I thought that Empire had arcade cabs as well?...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 09:04 AM
Reply to SWEP1 Slingshot Plastics

by The Pinball Shed

I think I still have these for sale, only wanted $50 for the lot. ...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 08:51 AM

Reply to How to Mod/Fix Ms Pacman PCB to run on 64kb EPROMS and not old 2532

by Arcade King
Everything you really need is already on that page

Converting a PacMan board to Ms.Pacman using two EPROM's, and Two Game Pacman Hack.
by MowermanNecessary equipment:
- wire wrap wire.
- (2) 28 pin sockets.
- (1) 27256 EPROM (or a 27512 EPROM for the 2 game conversion).
- Row 5 Ms.PacMan
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- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 08:35 AM
Reply to How to Mod/Fix Ms Pacman PCB to run on 64kb EPROMS and not old 2532

by francoisadt

My first idea was to built an adaptor and not to hack at all but I was not sure where what wire goes and therefore I opted to seek any information that do show where the wires would go.

See my attached Excel attempt. It is based upon reading on potential adaptors for Commodore 64 ROMS....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 07:23 AM
Reply to Willioms Defender board pcb

by extendo

Yuk battery acid on that board, needs a proper clean or bin it.

If the I/O board is unplugged and you are seeing the same errors chances are that your main big CPU board isn't reading the interface board.

Try this for me please, use a brush or very fine sand paper and gently...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:21 PM
Reply to Willioms Defender board pcb

by dragonlee

Maybe!!
Need to check my diary if I can fit you in atm.
Working on this soon.....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 03:40 PM
Reply to Netherworld Ultimate Denizen 2020 - Saturday the 5th of December

by Jimmy Nails

One more sleep mates

Grab tickets via events.humanitix.com/ultimatedenizen20

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- Channel: Arcade Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 03:26 PM
Reply to Willioms Defender board pcb

by appleDesign

It dose yes...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 02:47 PM
Reply to Willioms Defender board pcb

by Vadership

So it scrambles when the small widget board isn't plugged in as well ?
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 01:33 PM
Reply to Willioms Defender board pcb

by appleDesign

Can you please help me ;-)
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 11:48 AM
Reply to Williams Defender board pcb

by dragonlee

I have fixed 2 and have a spare unit needs to be fixed.
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 11:24 AM
Reply to Usefull pinouts

by channelmaniac

Here's the X-Men 054544 hybrid module's circuit connections. I pinned this out while repairing an X-Men with ripped traces from under the hybrid.

Hope you find it useful!

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- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:30 AM
Reply to Usefull pinouts

by channelmaniac

Here's the pinout for the 054538 custom from Konami, as used on an X-Men PCB. There are a lot of unused pins in this application that might be used elsewhere.

Here's the circuit connections for the 054539 custom as used on the X-Men PCB. If you have damaged traces or corrosion...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:36 AM
X-Men Repair Log

by channelmaniac

With the modules from cwispy at hand, I pinned out all of the circuit connections for the hybrid module in hopes of repairing a board that had a different aftermarket disaster of a module on it. Needless to say, I like cwispy's MUCH better.
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Sorry for the big pic, but I wanted...
- Channel: PCB and Monitor Repair logs
Yesterday, 09:25 AM
Reply to Willioms Defender board pcb

by appleDesign

No that didn’t work dam these things are very temperamental.

is there anyone out there that could help me out on repairing this for me
cheers
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:13 AM
Reply to Willioms Defender board pcb

by appleDesign

Hey thanks for the update I ended up replacing the ribbon cable a couple of weeks ago and the board started working for a short period of time and then it just

stopped working again creating the same issue.

I thought I’d try to diagnose the problem again and I found one of...
- Channel: Arcade
3 December 2020, 06:10 PM
Reply to Willioms Defender board pcb

by Defender

I had that problem too, but never got back to look at it...
- Channel: Arcade
3 December 2020, 03:58 PM
Reply to Willioms Defender board pcb

by extendo

Hi,

Love fixing the Williams boards!

The Williams ribbon cables are notorious for having issues.

Remove the ribbon cable that goes to the I/O board ( interface board ) this is your control board and re seat the cable.

The header pins ( the white plastic...
- Channel: Arcade
3 December 2020, 01:15 PM
Williams Defender board pcb

by appleDesign

Hey guys can someone direct me to someone that can fix Williams Defender boards PCBs

I have a button problem where it just won't read the control board, in test mode its scrambles when the boards plugged in or not....

YouTube Video

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- Channel: Arcade
3 December 2020, 12:00 PM
Reply to Netherworld Ultimate Denizen 2020 - Saturday the 5th of December

by Jimmy Nails

Still tickets available mates. Do not miss out

Players must be at the bar for a 10am start
- Channel: Arcade Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
3 December 2020, 07:10 AM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Cool to know. So I got 5v at the chips so I'm sure the voltages are probably fine. I think there is some deeper failing issues, but it's ONLY the graphics side of things, the game 'plays' well when most things are showing. Last attempt had the front end screen missing, so I gave up. Really, at this...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
2 December 2020, 06:16 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by Autosteve

Yer, 4.8volts isn't enough so those chips on the board that were only getting that voltage will not have been working correctly if at all. One thing that come about through using the Jamma standard was it allowed board designers to run larger supply rails to all parts of the board a lot better than...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
2 December 2020, 06:12 PM
Reply to LAI cabinet refurbishment

by gsuttor

Tried re-seating the socket IC's without pulling them right out. Power on... no change.
Measured a few IC's at the far end of the board at 4.8v, brought the voltage up until they were exactly 5.0v with the edge connector around 5.02v and down at the PSU was around 5.10v.
Th harness is is...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
2 December 2020, 05:14 PM
Reply to Ghosts n Goblins Bootleg Repair Log

by poidapoida

Good to see you back!
- Channel: PCB and Monitor Repair logs
2 December 2020, 05:06 PM
How to Mod/Fix Ms Pacman PCB to run on 64kb EPROMS and not old 2532

by francoisadt

Hi CAG'ers

I need some help. My MsPacman PCb do have rom erros.

My aim is to play a perfect pacman this year and get a good run on mspacman in upper range between 700K and killscreen this year - all normal speed.

First I want to fix mspacman PCb just to run normally...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
2 December 2020, 03:06 PM
Reply to Sydney to Jomac freight times lately

by Newo

You are right about that mate. Booked the courier on Monday and only just been picked up now........

the worst part is I keep looking at my street fighter machine with evil eyes thinking I could probably rip its monitor out and throw it in my new after burner so I can at least have a go.😜...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
2 December 2020, 01:11 PM
Reply to Ghosts n Goblins Bootleg Repair Log

by Silver Surfer

Good to see you back in the saddle mate. 👍🏻
- Channel: PCB and Monitor Repair logs
2 December 2020, 10:07 AM

Whirlwind Topper and Triac driver board

by flynnyfalcon

Hi y'all,

Looking for a Whirlwind topper in new/close to new condition along with the triac board for an upcoming resto. RTBB is out of stock so trying you kind folk.

Thanks,

Chris
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 10:08 AM
Scam or not ?

by Rob1966

I’ve got my Rowe ami 100 CD jukebox for sale on gumtree and face book market
I sent some pictures to an interested party and says he’s coming down tomorrow (Saturday) to pick it up for my asking price of $2800
Ok so my question is in the meantime some other guy has been messaging me...
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 10:04 PM
(SOLD) Ghostbusters Walking Stay Puft Mod - NEW

by swinks

This has been SOLD, thanks for looking

Selling my Walking Stay Puft Mod for the Stern Ghostbusters Pinball - never installed, new and just clearing out alot of gear.

The mod allows Stay Puft to walk (Sway side to side) in certain mods for a timed period - looks...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:04 PM
SWEP1 Slingshot Plastics

by Skylersz

Looking for NOS, reproduction or excellent condition Star Wars Episode 1 Pin2k slingshot plastics. Thanks!
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 02:49 AM
Touch Screen Video/Audio Jukebox

by correva

Hey all,

I am looking for a video/audio jukebox that someone may have built. Looking for something with a touch screen. It is only for home use, so doesn't need to be visually fantastic.

I can pick up anywhere from Port Macquarie to Sydney (I am in Newcastle). Will consider...
- Channel: Wanted - General
Yesterday, 07:24 PM
Xmas give away. Flyers

by Pop Bumper Pete

EDIT
All gone now

I have a pile of pinball flyers here I would like to give to Aussie Arcaders for xmas
flyers are from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s

if you would like 5 randomly selected flyers posted to you just send a PM with your name and address
(first 10...
- Channel: Freebies Corner
3 December 2020, 02:58 PM
TOTAN motherload

by Whitewater

I've discovered why its so hard to find TOTAN's .... people collect TOTAN's only

Never thought I would see 3 next to each other in a private collection.
It sure is a great game, but not sure I would get 3 times the pleasure by having 3 in a row ha ha
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- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 09:48 AM
Wanted: LCD ColorDMD

by ozdave

Looking for one for my WMS Indy, if anyone is thinking of selling or has a spare let me know!!
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 02:28 PM
Williams Defender board pcb

by appleDesign

Hey guys can someone direct me to someone that can fix Williams Defender boards PCBs

I have a button problem where it just won't read the control board, in test mode its scrambles when the boards plugged in or not....

YouTube Video

...
- Channel: Arcade
3 December 2020, 12:00 PM
Wanted - DE Speaker Housing 545-5180-01

by Stevej

Hi, If anyone can help I am looking for the plastic speaker housing the suits Data East/Sega era of LW3, TFTC, Jurassic Park, LAH, Royal Rumble, Twister etc. Do not require speaker grills, dmd etc, just the housing. Thanks. Steve.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 12:41 AM
DE shaker motor + board

by judgeboz

sell my working Data East shaker motor and board - $150 local pickup only....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:10 PM
1985 Pinstar Gamatron Pinball Machine

by ribbo835

Hi Guys,

I have a mate that has a rare 1985 Gamatron pinball machine that is looking at selling. The machine is in very good condition but only needs new rubbers as its been in storage

How much do you guys think this machine are worth??
- Channel: Pinball
3 December 2020, 03:49 PM
Wanted Zaccaria MPU

by robm

Chasing a working original or aftermarket Zac gen2 mpu for a robot
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
3 December 2020, 06:43 PM
KIWI PINCADE 4th to 7th March 2021

by rocky2

Hi everyone

We've decided to hold a skinny version of Kiwi Pincade next year due to the Covid-19 situation. This will be the 14th annual year that this event has been organized and we've usually had over 25 Aussies and other overseas visitors join us each year but due to the pandemic, I'm...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
2 December 2020, 09:13 PM
Happy Birthday @wrxrick

by Fairground

wrxrick

Celebrating today from the ‘National Trust’ town Childers.
Happy Birthday Rick, hope you have a great day. ....
- Channel: General Chat
3 December 2020, 04:55 AM
Star Trek LE #76

by Timbo

Star Trek LE

Checkout previous sellers thread for great pics and description. https://www.aussiearcade.com/forum/t...8-star-trek-le

Nothing has changed since I bought it. Hasn't had much play considering how long I've...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
3 December 2020, 01:18 PM
Rust Invaders

by jbtech

I've been wanting to look into the non-working Space Invaders Colour board set since I bought the Taito upright machine but needed the time and space to set it up properly. Once removed from its metal frame the 3 board sandwich unfolds to become 3-in-a-row, still interconnected by the ribbon cable ...
- Channel: PCB and Monitor Repair logs
1 December 2020, 12:16 PM
Mini pinball Australia

by Chaza73

On Facebook. Any good?
- Channel: Virtual Pinball Projects and Discussion
Yesterday, 11:00 AM
New Arcade permits or council approval?

by Niggle

Hello all. I am looking to open a Cafe/Arcade early next year. I was chatting with a pinball distributer via email last night and they were trying to tell me that in NSW, Australia there was more than just council development approval that I was required to have to open an arcade. They were telling...
- Channel: General Chat
3 December 2020, 06:28 AM
wurlitzer carnegie cd jukebox

by Barry Childs

Hi, I have a wurlitzer carnegie 50cd jukebox. When plugged in, I only have a single zero on the display. The other three are blank. Nothing seems to work. Any help would be great. Barry
- Channel: Jukebox Repair Help
Yesterday, 07:48 AM
Empire Alternacade Cairns Lineup + Comps to come

by jason_giant89

G'day Legends. Today i took over as the games operator for Empire Alternacade and Events - Cairns. In 2021 i plan to host monthly tournaments. if you have friends who could be interested please let the know. Cheers!

Current Lineup:

- Doctor Who
- Jurrasic Park Pro...
- Channel: Pinball
2 December 2020, 12:51 AM
Gottlieb Haunted House (1982), excellent original condition

by solar value

Gottlieb Haunted House Pinball Machine.
Best original playfields I have seen, no mylar, no touch-ups, Cliffys and playfield protector fitted.
Cabinet in excellent original condition.
Backglass is a CPR reproduction. Plastics all original, no cracks, plastic protectors fitted.
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- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
2 December 2020, 09:55 PM
Pinball project Willaims Phoenix.

by madal

Pinball project Willaims Phoenix. not working no transformer.
Comes with just severed & working board set. MPU, Diver, Power. There is a sound card never tested. What you see in the picture is whats in it, Playfeld looks as missing a coil or 2. Head box is from world cup. So may need sone...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 05:09 PM
wanted SFF (small form factor)

by coptic

looking to buy a small form factor, must be a minimum of i5 or i7, and either has a slot and enough room for a Video card, or has a video card, ram 4gb or 8 gb

would prefer a hdd with windows but doesnt matter if it has a hdd or not, as i plan on using it for emulators

please...
- Channel: Wanted - Computer
Yesterday, 03:15 PM
2 x sammy atomiswave cabs 1x toy skill tester

by coptic

Gday fellow arcaders,

So up for sale are the below:

1x challenger cab, with a complete internals sammy atomiswave extreme hunting, is fully working, theres a little dark path on the screen, but only sometimes happens, doesnt affect gameplay at all $700 make an offer
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- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 03:03 PM