(Topic ID: 137778)
Saskatoon, SK
Quoted from northerndude:Hey Folks! Anyone recommend someone in Canada with a good rep for board repair and a reasonable price? I don't want to ship to the main guys in US because I will get hammered at the border/customs fees.
I need to get a system 11c from my Game Show and the MPU from my WPC FT looked at before I go any further.
Thx if you have "a guy" and can pass anything along!
northerndude
You can try Devron gibbon from absolute pinball in sK
Quoted from Boat:dw3000 to your question, same as above. Devron Gibbon may be able to help
Sure, I’ve known Devron forever, I’ll have to drop him a line and ask. Didn’t occur to me at first since lately I’ve mostly seen him selling machines predating the 90’s B/W machines. Thanks!
Haha, at least I hope someone has a WPC backbox silkscreen to lend/rent/etc, mainly because once I’m finally to the point of of refinishing the cab, I’ll end up biting the bullet and buying a set otherwise. Save me from this poor financial decision I’ll inevitably make! 
Thx, I called Devron and asked a few weeks/month back, he basically had no interest, he pretty much said he would only fix a board if he had the corresponding pin at the shop, or if I brought the entire unit down. I'd rather walk over across the road from work to the post office and mail then than haul two pins to saskatoon.
Quoted from DW3000:Sure, I’ve known Devron forever, I’ll have to drop him a line and ask. Didn’t occur to me at first since lately I’ve mostly seen him selling machines predating the 90’s B/W machines. Thanks!
Haha, at least I hope someone has a WPC backbox silkscreen to lend/rent/etc, mainly because once I’m finally to the point of of refinishing the cab, I’ll end up biting the bullet and buying a set otherwise. Save me from this poor financial decision I’ll inevitably make!
Maybe we can go halfsies? I will need to spray my Fish Tales in the coming months
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Man hope I can make it
Anybody do board work in Edmonton? I'd be willing to pay for good work. It's nothing major....replace a blown transistor. I just don't trust myself to do it.
Quoted from pkrobin:Good news, the GoC has a new business venture to earn back the $4.5B they lost on the last one. Looks like a winner. [quoted image]
We don't need political BS on this thread. Let's keep things impartial please.
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Anybody do board work in Edmonton? I'd be willing to pay for good work. It's nothing major....replace a blown transistor. I just don't trust myself to do it.
Here is a link to one of the best "learning to solder" PDF documents:
https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/downloads/pdf/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering.pdf
It's a great beginner's guide with some really helpful photos of both good and bad solder joints.
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Anybody do board work in Edmonton? I'd be willing to pay for good work. It's nothing major....replace a blown transistor. I just don't trust myself to do it.
What game is it? are you sure its the transistor. If you are ever in Calg and its still not done, I can do that for a 6 pack.
Quoted from Boat:What game is it? are you sure its the transistor. If you are ever in Calg and its still not done, I can do that for a 6 pack.
That's good to know! But you get the 6 pack after the work is done lol
It's my TFTC....transistor/board pic enclosed in post
IMG_20171210_2105332.jpgQuoted from klr650:Here is a link to one of the best "learning to solder" PDF documents:
https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/downloads/pdf/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering.pdf
It's a great beginner's guide with some really helpful photos of both good and bad solder joints.
Thanks! I'll take a look at it...but I'd still prefer someone with some soldering skills to work on my board.
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Thanks! I'll take a look at it...but I'd still prefer someone with some soldering skills to work on my board.
I fired off my two boards to Johns Jukes yesterday, the MPU from the Game Show I have was in bad shape, couple too many problem items for my to tackle as a greenhorn, and I want it done right. Git 'er done!
Quoted from ImNotNorm:That's good to know! But you get the 6 pack after the work is done lol
It's my TFTC....transistor/board pic enclosed in post[quoted image]
I’ve done a few transistor swaps, Doesn’t look that bad. Was the component (Solonoid, flasher, or whatever was tied to this transistor working at some point? Also is this your original driver board? Did you swap in the xpin.
Quoted from Boat:I’ve done a few transistor swaps, Doesn’t look that bad. Was the component (Solonoid, flasher, or whatever was tied to this transistor working at some point? Also is this your original driver board? Did you swap in the xpin.
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Quoted from ImNotNorm:Anybody do board work in Edmonton? I'd be willing to pay for good work. It's nothing major....replace a blown transistor. I just don't trust myself to do it.
Why don't you spend a little less time ***Moderated-Be nice! SMH 
Quoted from gmkalos:Why don't you spend a little less time making trolling t-shirts, tote-bags, crappy photoshop pics and spend a little more time learning how to solder. SMH
The fact that you're stalking me on Pinside is kinda creepy. But not as creepy as you constantly coming to the defence of convicted child molesters and then blaming their victims.
*first time someone made my ignore list
Quoted from northerndude:Maybe we can go halfsies? I will need to spray my Fish Tales in the coming months
That might be an idea, yeah.. I’m still a little ways off from doing my cabinet, but it could be a possibility.
Next Thursday is Queen City Pinballs 4th tournament. It will be held at the Black Arrow Social Club at 639 Victoria ave. Regina, Sask. Games go on freeplay by 6 and tourney matches start at 7. Great food from Pho Milu which is attached and great local beer from District Brewing for only 5$. Hope to see you guys out there. Come support local Pinball. 10$ entry fee, all skill levels welcome.
Quoted from Pinhead306:Next Thursday is Queen City Pinballs 4th tournament. It will be held at the Black Arrow Social Club at 639 Victoria ave. Games go on freeplay by 6 and tourney matches start at 7. Great food from Pho Milu which is attached and great local beer from District Brewing for only 5$. Hope to see you guys out there. Come support local Pinball. 10$ entry fee, all skill levels welcome.
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Uh, city/province?
Quoted from northerndude:The Queen City
Rhymes with fun
Lol could have been Victoria too.
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Anybody know if there are pins in Jasper?
Go get married. Forget about pinballs for one weekend..lol
Quoted from Adib:Go get married. Forget about pinballs for one weekend..lol
Thanks Adib! It would actually be for photos, the missus wants wedding pics with a pinball machine if it's do-able.
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Anybody know if there are pins in Jasper?
I was there in April for the kids hockey tourney, I saw NO pins.
Quoted from northerndude:I was there in April for the kids hockey tourney, I saw NO pins.
Bummer
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Bummer
Here is my Idea
Order a NIB Iron Maiden or whatever you like from Nitro.
Have it shipped directly to your hotel.
Take the pictures with it.
Have it at the reception and let people play it.
Take it home afterwards as a wedding gift to yourself
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Thanks Adib! It would actually be for photos, the missus wants wedding pics with a pinball machine if it's do-able.
How about a imamaculate baywatch?
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Thanks Adib! It would actually be for photos, the missus wants wedding pics with a pinball machine if it's do-able.
invite a edm pinhead to the wedding. free food and booze might intice someone to throw a game or 2 in the truck.
Quoted from dirkdiggler:invite a edm pinhead to the wedding. free food and booze might intice someone to throw a game or 2 in the truck.
That could be risky lol
Was there anybody in Canada last night that didn’t watch the Humboldt / Nipawin game and ceremonies on TSN?
Quoted from northerndude:Was there anybody in Canada last night that didn’t watch the Humboldt / Nipawin game and ceremonies on TSN?
it was on at the bar. no one else even noticed 
Quoted from Dee-Bow:4th QCP monthly tourney is what's up! Another good turn out and some real close battles! Next event is Oct.18th. #realsocialgaming #makingpinballgreatagain #supportlocationpinball
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The next event is actually October 11th!
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