Thursday, 2 October 2008
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| Re: Pictures from Wednesday Night at Expo Lloyd Olson 20:57:53 |
| | ****nice**** as in enjoy it this year because they may not want us back
there next year ? Thank you for the Panoramas Steve, your work always
amazes me. And we get to see events we missed or couldn't get to.
I saw my 2006 Pinball Circus is still up there, anybody wanting to see the
Pinball Circus machine now residing at the Pinball Hall Of Fame in Las
Vegas, check out the last couple panoramas on the lower right.
Thanks Steve ! LTG 
"pinsane" <nospam4me2day@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Here are a couple of panoramas from Wednesday night. This is a ****nice**** hotel!!!!! more pics to come.... steve SDTM
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| Re: Bally Solenoid Driver Test Board Popbumper1 20:47:23 |
| | Load wise, you are correct, this is why the factory Bally solenoid driver
tester has a full complement of actual coils to energize. I suppose a
resistive "simulation" would be adequate, but you are also talking about
coils, which are inductive loads.
Chris
"Steve Kulpa" <stevekulpa@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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I don't know what or how you're designing this device, but please keep
in mind to properly test a solenoid circuit, and a lamp circuit for
that matter, you need to apply a load that's considered normal for the
circuit. My first bench tester simply used LEDs with a current
limiting resistor, which worked fine, or so I thought. I had a lamp
driver once that did not work 100% in my machine, but tested perfect
on my bench. I then realized that the SCR was working, but was weak
and under a normal load would fail. I assume the same could happen w/
the driver transistors, so now my test bench has testers with the
proper load applied to each circuit to help weed out those pesky so-so
drivers.
just my thoughts,
steve
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Hermitage, TN
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On Oct 2, 11:04 am, kenny_ii <kenny_...@yahoo.com> wrote:
As Pinpoint Electronics, I am in the process of testing a similar board right now. I designed it to operate like the Bally tester, but without a lot of the complicated circuitry. I'm planning on offering it as a kit, to keep the cost down and allow the user the option of enclosures, indicators, etc. I will post again when testing is complete. K2 / Tim
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| Re: And Some More Expo Pics Lloyd Olson 20:16:10 |
| | Thank you for sharing. I liked the EM line up, Funland, Royal Guard, 2001.
And the next picture a Time Machine. Expo is looking good even before it's
in full swing. LTG
"PinAffliction" <s.torpe@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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Some broad views of the new location, very nice venue. Probably about 75 pins this early, many still needing setup, got busy after the buffet. Dark knight appears to be the tourney game. Scott
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| Re: TZ left flipper occassionally double flips Lloyd Olson 20:05:48 |
| | Crappy solder joint on coil, broken tiny wire coming off the coil to the
lug. Just one coil I'd be thinking that and not flipper button opto problem
which would effect both left flippers. If no problem at coil, then check the
power and hold transistor on the fliptronics board for a break or bad solder
joint. LTG
<eric@stevemoyersubaru.com> wrote in message
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Occassionally the left flipper on my TZ will do a really quick double- flip where it flips fully open, releases about half an inch, then opens fully and holds. Ideas?
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| Re: FS NIB Stern Pinball Machines to anyone at Expo Lloyd Olson 19:42:21 |
| | I'm sorry you won't be there Jack, was looking forward to finding you. Maybe
next year for Expo's Silver Anniversary. LTG
"PinballSales Jack" <Jack@pinballsales.com> wrote in message
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Well - I was too tied up in NJ to get to Expo. I feel bad that I missed everyone so to make up for it I am offering anyone at Expo that wants to buy a NIB Stern in current stock a real discount price - without freight to your door!! Please e mail me - you will need to prove you went to Expo - I will beat anyone else's deal!! No matter what as long as you can provide written proof. FGY, SM, POTC, WPT, WOF, BDK, IJ4, Shrek, Also taking pre orders for Steve Ritchie's next game - "24" I have about 3 NIB Simpsons available from next production - November 2008 - those will reflect a price increase from Stern after 10/17 - order quick as they will be gone!! Thanks, have fun, Jack Jack@PinballSales.com
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| Re: anyone else see that Orbitor 1 in Mr.pinball today? Lloyd Olson 19:38:42 |
| | I haven't seen the ad, but check where it's for sale. Bill Kurtz in Ohio did
write pinball books and has sold some rare games in the past. There is also
a Bill Kurtz in Florida who sells pins. Check the ad and Google the names to
see if it's either one, or a new Bill Kurtz. LTG
"alphajerk" <jennyandreed@mac.com> wrote in message
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On Oct 2, 9:29 am, Captain Neo <nwoj...@hotmail.com> wrote:
Last sterns electronics made? Magnets? WTF. Does he even own this game? 
Didn't Bill Kurtz write some pinball books or something?
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| Re: What's the latest with Python Angelo? Lloyd Olson 19:35:49 |
| | http://www.pinballexpo.net/seminar.php Check it out. Python is doing a noon
Saturday Pinball is not Dead talk. Expo just keeps getting better. LTG
"MatchFeature9%ByDefault" <generalemailaccount@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Is he still designing? Heard he is making a speaking appearance..
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| Re: Whats the latest with Pat Lawlor? Lloyd Olson 19:31:05 |
| | That one.
"Eric Schmitt" <erics.pinball@gmail.com> wrote in message
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did I miss the boat on something? --Eric
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| High Speed - Flippers get weaker over time Matthew DeSantis 18:50:51 |
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Hi,
I've been collecting vids for a long time, but this is my first post
over here at r.g.pinball. I've had a Williams High Speed for quite some
time and I've noticed that the flipper action gets weaker the longer the
game is on. I replaced the flipper coils correctly about a year ago
because one was dead, but I'm still seeing this problem. I'm guessing
that it could be a power board issue and I'm sure some of you have seen
this is the past. The game functions well otherwise. Any ideas?
TIA,
Matt
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| FS: Project WhirlWind Rick Furniss 18:14:48 |
| | Whirlwind for sale in
Prospect, Ohio 43342.
Complete, needs some board work, playfield has wear. $600.
Thanks,
Rick
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| FS: Revenge From Mars Rick Furniss 18:05:01 |
| | Posting for a friend:
For Sale, Revenge From Mars, needs monitor work.
game is located in Columbus, Ohio
Call Ron 740-927-3308
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| Re: DMD back cover material (where can you get it?) For Amusement Only 17:47:36 |
| | I have one of these left in stock, $7. plus shipping.
Dave
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For Amusement Only
943 Butte Pass Drive
Fort Collins CO 80526
970-282-8282
970-223-2372 fax
Paypal payments can be made to
Paypal@foramusementonly.to
Please visit our website for your pinball needs
http://www.foramusementonly.to
<linn140@verizon.net> wrote in message
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I have a couple 90s DMD pinballs I'm restoring which the "cardboard" back cover to the DMD which looks like crap and I would like to replace with similar material...anyone know where I can buy this stuff?
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| FS: 1934 Rockola World's Series - can bring to PPE this weekend Audihere 17:38:34 |
| | I'm selling another completely restored 1934 Rockola World's Series. Some
info and a ton of detailed photos can be seen at www.audihere.com/ws3
I'll be going up to the Pacific Pinball Expo on Saturday and can deliver the
game there or ship if necessary. Local pickup in Orange County, CA would be
great too.
If you have any questions about this game, please email me at
pinball@audihere.com
Thanks,
Chris
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| Tech: HH Cellar Misbehaving Scj 16:32:54 |
| | Trying to finish up my HH restore and have run into a bit of trouble
that I can't seem to figure out. When the ball is on the main or attic
PFs all is well. However, when it drops into the cellar is when things
go awry. First thing I notice is that the 5-bank reset coil partially
energizes. Not so much that it actually contacts the coil stop, but it
kinda hums. If you manually reset the bank and the plunger makes
contact with the coil stop it's pretty well stuck there. I checked the
corresponding transistors, Q14 on the driver board and the larger under
PF transistor and the U45 was bad. So, I went ahead and changed them
both. Got the same result when I powered the game up. I haven't gone
back and checked the new Q14 though.
Additionally, when the ball is in the cellar the if you activate either
of the lower PF kickers they fire once, but then power seems to be cut
to them and the 5-bank reset coil, as it no longer hums. Finally, if I
flip the right green button it actually activates the right attic
flipper and kills the power to the lower PF. Also, the up kicker never
seems to fire. I can activate the switch manually and the K relay
activates, but the kicker coil doesn't do anything.
I can actually get all this to happen without entering the cellar. If I
close the 877(gry/pur/pur)-044(blk/yel/yel) contacts at the U relay the
same set of conditions described above occurs. I'm not sure if this
problem is originating at the U relay as I think its functioning
properly, but I could be wrong. I'd appreciate any troubleshooting tips
anybody may have on this one. Thanks.
-Scott
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| WTB at York: Early 70's Bally 100/1000 pt Bell Assemby Paul A. Lanciotti 16:14:10 |
| | Looking for an early 70's Bally 100/1000 point bell assembly (Bell, bracket,
coil, etc) for a Big Valley that I will be bringing to York for free play.
The game was produced without the bell assembly attached. It is the German
version so not sure if that was the reason.
I will be at the show starting on early Friday morning. Please let me know
if you have one you can bring.
Thanks
Paul Lanciotti
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| Re: wii - pinball hall of fame AndHeExpectsABuyer! 15:52:10 |
| | In article <b606c633-94d7-4a34-8c4f-36471819695b@l42g2000hsc.googlegroups.com>,
pinballzmylife says...
will make it free shipping to an RGP member.. Only a couple minutes left.
Do you have any idea whatsoever how stupid you look?
"Only a couple minutes left" - how wide a Usenet audience did you expect to
reach?
Idiot.
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| Re: headin out for expo tomorrow afternoon and excited as hell Lloyd Olson 15:31:55 |
| | Keep the excitement up. You have the time of your life coming up. Enjoy
every second of it ! LTG
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if you see me there shout out, ill be the one driving the red and white ford f150 and unlaoding the sky jump, stunt pilot, and battlezone
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| Re: DMD is "dim" in bottom right corner... Lloyd Olson 15:30:44 |
| | Outgassing Vince. Change it before it hurts your HV section on the DMD
driver stuff. LTG
"PinMan" <vince@birdsley.com> wrote in message
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Is this a sign its going out or "outgassing"? I'm assuming so, just a small area (bottom corrner) just looks faded or less bright, for lack of a better way to describe it. Crossed my mind it might be a connection thing but I figure an entire row would just be out if that's the case. Thoughts?
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| Re: What does WPC stand for . . . as in Williams WPC? Borygard 10:15:27 |
| | That's FUNNY!!! 8-)
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Rob Anthony
borygard at gmail dot com
Pinball Classics
www.LockWhenLit.com
Quality Board Repair - In Home Service
314-766-4587
<americannleaguer@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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On Oct 1, 4:07 pm, Dan.Marti...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks in advance
Lloyd The Great-all the letters are silent.
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| WTB: Pinball Lizard TZ clock boards Robert Winter 09:39:23 |
| | Email me if you have one you'd like to sell.
Robert
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| Re: And Anyone repairing boards at Expo? Borygard 08:03:00 |
| | Email or call me when you'll be hear and I'll get it going for you.
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borygard at gmail dot com
Pinball Classics
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Quality Board Repair - In Home Service
314-766-4587
"badbilly27" <maddog2827@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I have a T3 that only has sound coming out of the cabinet bottom speaker. I've been advised it may be the sound board. Anyone coming to Expo able to repair boards on Friday? Suggestions on troubleshooting also appreciated - but local tech advised likely board issue. Thanks in advance
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