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- Sat Feb 27, 2021 1:26 pm
- Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
- Topic: Where's Brett?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 141
Re: Where's Brett?
Fathom and Space Shuttle projects have been on hold for a while. I just recently got all the parts needed and will resume soon. In the meantime I bought a game and several others have visited, just wasn't motivated to post about those. Perhaps we will meet again at one of Craig's outdoor events afte...
- Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:21 am
- Forum: Ottawa Pinball League
- Topic: How do I join this league in Ottawa?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 892
Re: How do I join this league in Ottawa?
Welcome! There are lots of fellow pinball enthusiasts in Kanata and sometimes even games for sale. I hope you will find something to start your collection for the winter, and perhaps next year we will all be able to meet again.
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:54 am
- Forum: Pinball and Videogame Tech
- Topic: Gorgar voice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 285
Re: Gorgar voice
You mentioned cleaning the volume pot but there's actually two pots involved in this, one for master volume, and another one on the speech board itself for "balance control".
- Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:32 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1981 Bally Fathom
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2588
Re: Shop Log: 1981 Bally Fathom
Thanks for the thread , your one was in nice condition before you started to take it to the next level :) any progress / updates ? Sure some parts are nice but soon would be ruined by playing with filthy rusty mechs! :) This project is still on hold along with a couple of others due to problems wit...
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:07 pm
- Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
- Topic: Black Knight issues
- Replies: 56
- Views: 1606
Re: Black Knight issues
At this point with power on I would test for DC solenoid voltage using a multimeter. First at the power supply test point, next at both sides of the fuse, then under the playfield on any coil lug. Next step would depend on what is found.
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:33 pm
- Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
- Topic: Black Knight issues
- Replies: 56
- Views: 1606
Re: Black Knight issues
You've given some conflicting information which makes it hard to imagine what is going on. You say "no coils operating" but also "flippers work" and "The coil lockout relay does click on". So clearly some of the coils are working. Not sure why you are focused on the K1 relay - the manual describes i...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 6:55 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
- Replies: 17
- Views: 978
Re: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
Finally some nice weather! I spent about 3 hours soldering outdoors today. New rectifier kit is completely assembled. rectifier assembled.jpg Transformer assembly rebuilt and reinstalled. Test point voltages all check out. transformer rebuilt.jpg The other two connectors were missing key pins and it...
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:33 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
- Replies: 17
- Views: 978
Re: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
Knocker rebuilt. knocker rebuilt.jpg I scuffed the solder pads on the rectifier board using a lamp socket cleaning stick . It seemed to help, but I was still struggling a bit to get nice solder joints. scuffed pads.jpg Did not get far with soldering before it started to rain again. :( I sure wish I ...
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:22 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
- Replies: 17
- Views: 978
Re: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
It's been too rainy to get much soldering done, so I proceeded with the next step - prepare the transformer assembly.
Teardown complete.
Transformer and wires all clean, colors actually visible now. 
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 1:30 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
- Replies: 17
- Views: 978
Re: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
Rectifier kit arrived today from barakandl . At first I wondered why there were no instructions, but it's pretty clear how to assemble from the printing on the board. kit parts.jpg The sun came out so I setup the soldering station, but did not get far before the rain returned. kit progress.jpg Solde...
- Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:55 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1984 Williams Space Shuttle
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1247
Re: Shop Log: 1984 Williams Space Shuttle
Drop target assembly rebuilt.
prototype decals are on order.
The targets really snap now, I look forward to playing again after the board repairs are complete.
New - Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:01 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1984 Williams Space Shuttle
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1247
Re: Shop Log: 1984 Williams Space Shuttle
I got this replacement for the drop target lift plate, wasn't sure if it would fit. Only later System 11 games are listed as compatible, so that was a bit of a gamble, but it looks good - time to tear down the drop target assembly. drop targets removed.jpg Typical items of note: dirty, missing screw...
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 1:06 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
- Replies: 17
- Views: 978
Re: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
Returning to this project, I was a bit embarrassed to find my own test results ignored and some confusion resulting in previous posts. TP1 on the rectifier board is feature lamp power, no voltage, no surprise the feature lamps are not working. :FP: However the GI problem was just a loose cable, so u...
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 12:58 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1984 Williams Space Shuttle
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1247
Re: Shop Log: 1984 Williams Space Shuttle
Board pulled, to replace the faulty lamp transistor. Now it's possible to test the pre-driver transistor as well (can't reach from the front). Sure enough, it's blown, and I don't have an equivalent on hand. :( Well at least there's not too many hacked connections. board back.jpg This board uses a b...
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:19 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1984 Williams Space Shuttle
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1247
Re: Shop Log: 1984 Williams Space Shuttle
Sadly after only a few games, the ramp has broken. It obviously wasn't a great repair job.
replacement is available.
Fortunately a - Wed Sep 02, 2020 2:01 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1984 Williams Space Shuttle
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1247
Re: Shop Log: 1984 Williams Space Shuttle
With Slap Fest concluded, and a new parts order arrived, it's time to return to projects at home! :D This one has been bugging me for a while. I finally gave up trying to remove the tapered rubbers non-destructively, and just cut them free. cut free.jpg Posts get chucked into the drill for a quick c...
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:07 pm
- Forum: Stuff Sold and Old Ads (>6months)
- Topic: 5 EM's For Sale
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2160
Re: 5 EM's For Sale
That's a sweet Volley! 

- Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:07 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Final Results: Craig's Covid Slap Fest
- Replies: 64
- Views: 4111
Re: Pinballers Presents: “Craig's Covid Slap Fest" - August 25th to 30th
To be clear: the game in the middle of the picture (Stranger Things) will be moved to another location. There will be lots of room between players.
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:59 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
- Replies: 17
- Views: 978
Re: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
I decided to go ahead and test with playfield installed since things have been going fairly well. It lives! it lives.jpg It's not thriving though. First problem: noisy buzzing from the lockout coil on the coin door. coin lockout coil.jpg Coin lockout is not a useful feature in a home environment. So...
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 1:10 pm
- Forum: Pinball Machines WANTED / Machines à Boules Recherchées
- Topic: WTB Dracula Pin
- Replies: 13
- Views: 572
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 1:07 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
- Replies: 17
- Views: 978
Re: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
Time to deal with the head. No key, lock has been drilled, can turn it with a flat bladed screwdriver. Not sure whether I have a replacement the correct length, head locks usually have an extra long barrel compared with coin doors. head lock.jpg Backglass looks decent. Some missing art around the pl...
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 3:33 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
- Replies: 17
- Views: 978
Re: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
Let's look underneath the playfield. playfield underside.jpg The flipper hardware and switches are filthy and worn out, these will have to be rebuilt. underside top.jpg Elsewhere things look remarkably clean. underside center.jpg Hardly anything amiss at first glance. I hope the beauty is not only s...
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:55 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
- Replies: 17
- Views: 978
Re: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
For those drag damages, I wonder how you are going to tackle restoration. Is this the case where someone could fill the damage with some kind of epoxy, then actually match the paint colors and, with a fine brush, redo the missing art.. or could sections of the playfield art be replaced with some so...
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:12 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
- Replies: 17
- Views: 978
Re: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
Bottom of cabinet repaired, armor removed. cabinet bottom repaired.jpg First look at the playfield. Dirty and somewhat worn. playfield.jpg Worst damage is near the flippers - some drag, some screw holes, some ball wear. Apron and lockdown bar pretty good. apron.jpg Inside the cabinet, less of a mess...
- Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:03 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
- Replies: 17
- Views: 978
Re: Shop Log: 1980 Stern Big Game
Finally got a minute to look at this project. Let's start with the bottom of the cabinet. Surprisingly clean and solid overall. Some areas of note. cabinet bottom.jpg The red button on the left is probably an add credit mod for home use. Not sure what the armored speaker cover is for... rodent prote...