Quoted from Smart_Bomb:

Hello,
I live in New Orleans and I have a Diamond Lady resto going on at the moment. Currently all i get are playfield lighs and attract mode theme music. I have installed all new rubbers, replaced some missing decals and just received a new pcb today. The original one has massive alkaline damage so it had to be replaced. I may try to save it as an experiment in mitigating pcb damage.
Also I need to replace the A1-J1 edge connector and it is on order right now.
The pin is in immaculate condition but has a midway coin door on it..im looking for a gotllieb door and have posted in the want ads for one.
When my edge connector comes in and i install it i will post again to give an update.
Looks like a fun game if i ever get it working.

Quoted from Smart_Bomb:

I would not be opposed to seliing it once its fixed.

Quoted from Smart_Bomb:

Fixed..come to find out the leaf switch for the spoon was touching..i bent the bottom arm slightly back with my leaf switch took and now the game is 100% working!
Just gotta clean it up, led it it up and decide what to do with it...sell it?...try putting it on location?...or trade it...id be up to trade it for a flash gordon if anyone has a working one.

Quoted from zimjoe:

Yeah, it's pretty fun. It has lots of stuff to shoot at and a three ball multi-ball. The sounds kinda stink, but it was the 80s

Quoted from northvibe:

They are expensive but I think the only led/new option?

Quoted from supermoot:

I feel like it's a fair price for what they had R&D. I ended up putting some in a victory and they look like a million bucks. They are a tiny bit larger and look awesome.

Quoted from JodyG:

My GW in mid rebuild a couple years ago. Probably my favorite 80B at this point. This was before I started making the ramps for it...my original was actually pretty decent.[quoted image]

Quoted from mrm_4:

Damn $10!
I wish I got mine for that

Quoted from Drussksu:

Hey Pinsiders,
I am thinking about getting a Genesis. Does anyone know if it's still possible to find the clear replacement lamps/pop bumper caps for this game?
Thanks,
Dan

Quoted from phototamer:

Get a regulated adjustable power supply from eBay for 5 bucks .
I did it for my robowar and things run super smooth for the last 2 years

Quoted from phototamer:

It’s been a long time ...
Do a search for “ DC-DC Step Up Down Boost buck Voltage Converter Module ” .
Usually the price is below 5 dollars
Typical specs are ...
Specification:
Input Voltage :4-35V
Output voltage: Continuously adjustable(1.25-25V unload adjust)
Output current: 3A Max(If more than 15W, please install the heat sink)
CC range :0-2A (adjustable)
Minimum voltage difference: 2V
What you need is turn the unregulated 12v input from the transformer to a regulated 5 to 5.2 regulated output from the module.

Quoted from phototamer:

Bingo !
The output voltage remains constant , regardless of load.
Before you order ask if it can regulate down ( 5 volts ) . Some modules can only regulate only upwards from input until their max nominal volt output.

Quoted from radial_head:

Just ordered adhesive versions and non-adhesive versions of the pop bumper caps. Thanks for all the help. Next up....
I'm about to triple thick my OG Haunted House Backglass. The part with the most flaking is the on the lower end right next to the lift channel. The lift channel is so ungodly tight that I'm not sure I'm going to be able to get it off....
Should I try harder or just triple thick it with the lift channel on?

Quoted from Ed150:

Just picked up an Arena today! Super excited! I'll get her in the basement this weekend and get her going!
(Sunlight is hitting the backglass/translite)
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Quoted from radial_head:

Hot take: 90% of Sys80B games wouldn't get as much flack as they do if they had better art packages.

Quoted from Cherga:

Anyone have the measurements of the Backbox glass for Bad Girls?

Quoted from chuckwurt:

All mechs rebuilt/cleaned, top side cleaned and waxed. Just waiting on the boards to come back from being repaired![quoted image]

Quoted from stumptown:

Yeah those look like generic breakaway header pin strips. I'd take a flush cutter and just remove the one broken pin and replace it with a single pin off another strip, lot less soldering that way.

Quoted from Friengineer:

Same thing happened to me. I emailed pinitech to ask for the replacement header pin part number. Bought some, cut out the broken one and soldered in a new one .
Now, once you buy a new one or repair this one, buy some SIPs and cut them to length. Your piggy back board should sit on SIPs then clip into your 80b board. Then you can easily remove it off of your board with a small screw driver, prying the SIPs off of the board socket.
If you end of buying a new one, I'll buy this one from you and fix it.
Edit here's the part
ebay.com link

Quoted from acebathound:

Unfortunate to hear this happened.
The instruction sheet has two key suggestions..
1. For installation (or for that matter, removal) it's best to remove the MPU from the game. The MPU will flex too much otherwise and you'd also be working at a vertical angle. So if it was hard to install & you're trying to do it without removing the MPU, that's likely why. You'd need to support behind the IC socket while also inserting the board and it's not an easy thing to do with just two hands.
2. There's a line in the instructions pertaining to removal.. "To remove the PIGGY DEUX, grab the board at each edge and gently pull out, working one side, then the other. It should come out of the socket easy this way due to leverage."
Any IC chip will have the same issue when installed in a socket. Just the nature of ICs and parts that have headers that fit into IC sockets. If the headers were the robust 2.54mm square headers like used to connect harnesses to MPU boards, then they would be SUPER difficult to push in and also damage the IC socket. So there's really no getting around using these round pin SIP types of headers. That's why you see them on NVRAM modules, etc.

From the looks of your board, you can straighten the pins that are just bent. That'd leave you with one broken pin, which unfortunately looks like it's needed so it'd have to be repaired or the connection would have to be re-established somehow (jumper, etc). If you're not technically inclined to do that type of thing, then send me a PM & I can have you send the board back -- I'll see what I can do.
In regard to the PIGGY DEUX being OOS, I just got another small batch assembled, so should have more in-stock on the website within the next week or so.
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http://www.pinitech.com - "Pinball Inspired Technology"
NVRAM, Bally/Stern LED Displays & Mods for pinball machines

Quoted from PinPilot:

BAD GIRLS TRANSLITE: DO I GO WITH NOS OR AN ALTERNATE?
Restoration & LED conversion is complete. One last decision to make:
1. Alternates (3 choices): https://www.pinball-translite.com/contents/en-us/d1052_Bad_Girls_Pinball_Alternative_Replacement_Translite.html
2. NOS - Shown in attached pic
Wife, believe it or not, prefers the alternates.
What say you, Pinside 80B club members???
Also, does anyone have any experience dealing with member "Pinstein" who sells alternate translites? He's $95 shipped, whereas the guys in the Netherlands (the ones I linked to) are more like $115 shipped. The NOS will be $120 shipped.
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Quoted from FLASHBALL:

Joined the club today. Nothing is plugged up, all the boards were removed from the head. But Ive got it mostly back together and ill be sorting out the harness later.
Supposedly it works, just had a flasher lock on and the last owner broke it down and never messed with it after that.
Wish me luck!
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Quoted from pinballjah:

Thanks, I checked that and it was turned on, so must be broken. Appreciate the reply.
Are there any programs to change the sounds in the original ROMs? Thank you.

Quoted from pinballjah:

Does anyone know what the bolt types are to lock the Gottlieb head in place? Thanks for the help!

Quoted from BleacherBum:

I have had this display for awhile. I do not remember when or where I obtained it. I guessing it is for a Gottlieb pin. Thus my posting it here. Apologies if mistaken.
The display is a 20 digit display that is 10.25 inch long and 1.75 inches wide at its widest points. There are two sets of ten pins on the edge with the glass nipple and two sets of nine pins on the other edge. This has never been installed. So I assume it is NOS. I do not know if if functions properly. (See attached images)
I’ll let it go for the cost of shipping. I just ask that this is something you need and will not be selling. If your interested, let me know.
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Quoted from bigguybbr:

Anyone have pictures of the translite lock mechanism. Is there a lock bar on the top of the trans light?

Quoted from bigguybbr:

Cool. Is there a locking channel on the top of the translite or does it somehow just slide over the top of the glass?

Quoted from Robotworkshop:

The plastic trim for the translite on my Genesis (system 80B) was falling apart and the lift edge on the bottom was damaged. Just received a fresh set and it holds the translite in place so much better.
I seem to have one minor issue to resolve. It seems that the new plastic lift edge on the bottom is just a little thicker than the original lift edge. Because of that it barely will go in the slot and I can’t lock it in place. Has anyone else run into this?
It looks like there are a couple options. I could slightly widen the slot so to new wider molding fits in or try to sand the back edge of the new lift channel but I’m concerned about weakening that. Seems like the best option may be to slightly widen the slot. It would still work with the

Hardware store for $5, I had to cut one for mine when I broke it.

Quoted from Nick_C:

I am giving my genesis a much needed repaint. It will go back to original paint.
The bolt heads/hardware on head and cabinet, are they painted?
What are the names of colors used or something very similar.
Are there any stencils of any kind for the cabinet? (Original)
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Quoted from FTN_Ferry:

Hey guys and girls..
Anyone happen to own a Monte Carlo that has the 'roulette wheel' sticker on the apron?
I am looking for a decent picture of it.
May be any one willing to make a picture? So I could try to reproduce it?
It's worth a try..
Further more ... the MC I bought has a bag of black star posts.. the ones on the playfield are transparent. And a lot of pictures I see has also transparent ones. Which one's are original?
Br
FTN_Ferry

Quoted from Snowtrooper:

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