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APOLLO 13 CLUB – Everyone Welcome

By PappyBoyington

9 years ago


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#301 6 years ago

Anyone in Europe selling their Apollo 13? Looking for one!

#302 6 years ago

I am selling mine...

#303 6 years ago

I've seen it on pinballowners but sorry, I want one with the original cabinet (no repaint, no new decals). I would rather like one with a scratch then with new cabinet decals. Hard to understand but that's the way I prefer it

#304 6 years ago
Quoted from DavidPinballWizz:

I want one with the original cabinet (no repaint, no new decals)

that's a deal breaker? They only made 2,000 of them, lucky if half of them in the world are left. I waited 3 years for one to pop up, jumped on it immediately, didn't care that it had issues.

#305 6 years ago

Yes I would rather wait.

1 week later
#306 6 years ago

Found my game and now waiting for it to arrive (intnl shipping)

1 week later
#307 6 years ago

I officially joined the club.

And finding them wasn't so hard. One a half hour away from me, one 10min away from me. One 200km away from me. And one 1300km away from me.
Some others too that were too expensive.

I actually bought two now... the close one was so nice for a good price it was hard to pass.

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#308 6 years ago

AA26

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#309 6 years ago

Can somepone confirm if the coil wrap of the up post assy is supposed to be white or black?

Thank you!

#310 6 years ago

Just picked up an Apollo 13 in decent shape. Mylar is faded and scuffed... I've read within this post that some have removed their mylar. Since I'm new to the club, is removing the faded and scuffed up mylar recommended? What about rom version? What verion should it be?

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#311 6 years ago

Hello. Please forgive if there is already a photo on this thread about my problem. Can someone please put a photo up here on the Moon where it connects under the PF. My machine got hacked and I want to do it up right. Thank you..

#312 6 years ago

Looking to pick up a players quality Apollo 13 Apollo 13 at a players price for a restore. If you know of one for sale, PM me. Bonus points if it's within a 4 hour drive of Chicago.

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#313 5 years ago
Quoted from TecumsehPlissken:

can anyone tell me when the song "Spirit in the sky" is supposed to play on this game ? my brother insists that its supposed to play in attract mode & we have checked the settings but never can get it to play

Ok so been awhile but back to this ... was @ my brothers house again today playing this game & ended up going thru a few things .... he insists that he heard the song Spirit in the sky when game was in attract mode when he first got it & I haven't had anyone else give me a confirmation that this game does that... Yet in the settings / Sega adjustment #30 it says attract music on/off & we have his turned on also if you watch the DMD animations its says first in digital stereo & the reads Spirit in the sky also in the trivia for this game it mentions that the game features the song by Norman Greenbaum ....... Anyone?? perhaps someone could ask Joe Balcer ? my brother insists game isn't right now because it doesn't play that anymore lol all other soundtrack seems Fine other than a lil glitch @ startup... BTW him buying this very game is what got me into & thus addicted to Pinball so I kinda feel like I owe him an answer on this lil riddle (yes it does play to the tune of Spirit in the sky during a mode but not like the recorded version he says it used to play in attract) ??????? am I chasing a ghost ?

#314 5 years ago

I only hear Spirit in The Sky during multiball. I only remember hearing the Apollo 13 movie theme during attract, and the Sega-THX-type sound. You are welcome to stop by sometime and take a look/listen to mine, since you are only 30-40 minutes down I4 from me. Just drop me a line here or on The Village.

#315 5 years ago
Quoted from mcjeremy42:

I only hear Spirit in The Sky during multiball. I only remember hearing the Apollo 13 movie theme during attract, and the Sega-THX-type sound. You are welcome to stop by sometime and take a look/listen to mine, since you are only 30-40 minutes down I4 from me. Just drop me a line here or on The Village

Thanks for the quick reply & the info. Thank you also for the offer I may take you up on it & you are welcome to play a few @ my place as well Jeff

#316 5 years ago

how much is a NOS launch handle worth these days? (yellow)

#317 5 years ago
Quoted from jake35:

how much is a NOS launch handle worth these days? (yellow)

I don't know but I could use one. I have the assy but the handle itself (the plastic part) is not original. Pm me if you are looking to sell.

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#318 5 years ago

Yea! I'm in the club. So what are some of your thoughts on the factory Mylar? Keep, remove?

#319 5 years ago

Picked one up Saturday. Cleaning it up.

Do you have any tips on making that mylar shine?
Man, it's cloudy from 23 years of wear and tear.
What's the first thing you do to an Apollo 13

#320 5 years ago

Is the shaker motor super aggressive if it goes for a few seconds?
On launch, it's a few light nudges. If it gets going, man, this thing makes an earthquake.

#321 5 years ago

How many times have you seen, “April 11” appear on a screen! It’s Apollo 13 launch day.

#322 5 years ago

Tried a Flame Bulb LED for the rocket in the backbox. Gives a neat effect to the rocket.

Flame Bulb

https://www.cometpinball.com/product-p/fire.htm

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#323 5 years ago

Does anyone know where I could find new labels for the lockdown receiver? If not, I was thinking about making some replacement “INSTALL 13 BALLS” labels.

#324 5 years ago
Quoted from Draegermeister:

Does anyone know where I could find new labels for the lockdown receiver? If not, I was thinking about making some replacement “INSTALL 13 BALLS” labels.

Bay Area Amusements has a set.

http://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GS-A13-820-6136-00

Also here...

https://coinoppartsetc.com/product/parts-sale-decals-and-headers-marquees-and-overlays/apollo-13-pinball-machine-game-partial-0

#325 5 years ago

Nasty lockdown receiverNasty lockdown receiver

I cleaned up my lockdown bar receiver and looked around. Titan made a Lexan cover with the images printed on them.
https://www.titanpinball.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=133
Just pick the Data East and "13 ball" option.

All shined up, waiting on USPS to deliver it.All shined up, waiting on USPS to deliver it.

#326 5 years ago

Cool! Those look great, thanks. Might have to get one myself.

#327 5 years ago

Just got mine back up and running. I got my rails, hinges, legs and lockdown bar powder coated and installed. I cleaned it up, replaced the cool white LEDs with warm white LEDs, put in a new power cord, and replaced the clear plastics. Just a few more things, and I'll be done.

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#328 5 years ago

Hey A13 people. Why not write in the A13 rocket for Best Toy on the This Week in Pinball poll.
https://goo.gl/forms/V2SPap54oRV8A5XJ3
Better than Groot, Sparky or the Genie from TOTAN winning.

#329 5 years ago
Quoted from Draegermeister:

Hey A13 people. Why not write in the A13 rocket for Best Toy on the This Week in Pinball poll.
https://goo.gl/forms/V2SPap54oRV8A5XJ3
Better than Groot, Sparky or the Genie from TOTAN winning.

Okay, done.

#330 5 years ago
Quoted from Draegermeister:

I cleaned up my lockdown bar receiver and looked around. Titan made a Lexan cover with the images printed on them.
https://www.titanpinball.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=133
Just pick the Data East and "13 ball" option.

I picked it up from Titan. It's much cleaner looking.

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#331 5 years ago

We got number 8!

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#332 5 years ago

And that, gentlemen, is how we do that.

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#333 5 years ago

Check out my launch handle cover I made for my Apollo 13 machine. The plate is an aluminum piece I had in my scrap bin and the boot is a cut down beehive shooter housing. It was a pain to install, but I'm happy with new look.

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#334 5 years ago

Well done, looks great!

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#335 5 years ago

Question for those in the club that installed a ColorDMD... where did you plug in the power adapter for power to the dmd?

#336 5 years ago
Quoted from mbott1701:

Question for those in the club that installed a ColorDMD... where did you plug in the power adapter for power to the dmd?

You need a Sega power adapter (or power tap) board that routes power to the ColorDMD. We include them with shipments of the Apollo13 ColorDMD. We also have them available for $15 + shipping. It's not listed on our site right now, so please contact [email protected] if you need one.

#337 5 years ago

When you get the ColorDMD, you get an extra tap that is perfect for white Brite Buttons. I have the ColorDMD Brite Buttons combo on all of my DMD machines.

#338 5 years ago

Thanks guys.

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#339 5 years ago

I finished up shopping my Apollo 13 and have been enjoying it a lot lately. Just thought I'd share with the club!

Video:

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#340 5 years ago

Several months ago I gave some opinions and improvement suggestions for Apollo 13 custom pinball cards. Now, I followed my own recomendations for my owns. Here is first!

Opinions and improvement suggestions are welcome!

"Apollo 13 Custom Pinball Card - Rules" (SEGA). Designed by Zona Arcade and Mikonos.
https://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/capturas/Apollo%2013%20Custom%20Pinball%20Card%20-%20Rules.%20Mikonos1.jpg

Details in "Apollo 13 Custom Pinball Card - Rules" (SEGA). Designed by Zona Arcade and Mikonos.
https://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/capturas/Apollo%2013%20Custom%20Pinball%20Card%20-%20Rules.%20Mikonos2.jpg

Details in "Apollo 13 Custom Pinball Card - Rules" (SEGA). Designed by Zona Arcade and Mikonos.
https://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/capturas/Apollo%2013%20Custom%20Pinball%20Card%20-%20Rules.%20Mikonos3.jpg

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*I take bigger screenshots and photos, click to enlarge images (and click again on display image mode if it is necessary) for avoid blur effect of pinside´s miniatures.

I redesigned original pinball card with more style.

Regards

#341 5 years ago
Quoted from mbott1701:

I finished up shopping my Apollo 13 and have been enjoying it a lot lately. Just thought I'd share with the club!
Video:
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Love that. I had my A13 and JP right next to each other too

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#342 5 years ago

And here my last custom card!

"Apollo 13 Custom Pinball Card - Free Play" (SEGA). Designed by Zona Arcade and Mikonos.
https://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/capturas/Apollo%2013%20Custom%20Pinball%20Card%20-%20%20Free%20Play.%20Mikonos1.jpg

Details in "Apollo 13 Custom Pinball Card - Free Play" (SEGA). Designed by Zona Arcade and Mikonos.
https://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/capturas/Apollo%2013%20Custom%20Pinball%20Card%20-%20%20Free%20Play.%20Mikonos2.jpg
Apollo 13 Custom Pinball Card -  Free Play. Mikonos1.jpgApollo 13 Custom Pinball Card - Free Play. Mikonos1.jpgApollo 13 Custom Pinball Card -  Free Play. Mikonos2.jpgApollo 13 Custom Pinball Card - Free Play. Mikonos2.jpg

*I take bigger screenshots and photos, click to enlarge images (and click again on display image mode if it is necessary) for avoid blur effect of pinside´s miniatures.

Regards

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#343 5 years ago

I printed first "Rules" card, and I order it in chrome vinyl.

What is chrome vinyl? See below:

This is chome vinyl:
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"Apollo 13 Custom Pinball Card - Rules" (SEGA) printed in chrome vinyl with gloss protective lamination (photo 2).
https://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/artes/Apollo%2013%20Custom%20Pinball%20Card%20Rules%20print2.jpg

"Apollo 13 Custom Pinball Card - Rules" (SEGA) printed in chrome vinyl with gloss protective lamination (photo 3).
https://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/artes/Apollo%2013%20Custom%20Pinball%20Card%20Rules%20print3.jpg
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*I take bigger screenshots and photos, click to enlarge images (and click again on display image mode if it is necessary) for avoid blur effect of pinside´s miniatures.

I hope you like!

Best regards!

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#344 5 years ago

Have any of you put in an LED OCD board? I have some serious ghosting with my LEDs and I figured I'd give it a shot. If so, any special settings you would recommend?

#345 5 years ago

I have one in mine. Default settings work pretty good.
I also have the GI board, but that doesn't work as well as I had hoped.

#346 5 years ago
Quoted from mbott1701:

I finished up shopping my Apollo 13 and have been enjoying it a lot lately. Just thought I'd share with the club!
Video:
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You know i Need that led Strip mod now, dont you ?

#347 5 years ago

So my magnet fuse was blown.
Put in a new fuse and magnet is activated on power on. (i only leave it like this for a few secs to not melt the moon)

First things to check is resistance at magnet?
Then the small driver board with the IRL540
Then the led display pcb with U2/U3 and the 3 transistors to create a full signal (grab) or the 10% hold signal.

I have spares of both pcb's so hopefully i'm back in business quite fast.

Any other tips?

#348 5 years ago

Resistance tests ok
Swapped out the driver board with the transistor with a spare I had and the magnet is operating correctly again.

The IRL540 test shows it is shorted so I will replace that one.

1 week later
#349 5 years ago

Replacing the IRL540 fixed my magnet coil problem.

Now on to the next (more strange problem) with my rocket flashers...anyone can help me on this?

I've created a seperate topic for it.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/sega-apollo-13-strange-rocket-flasher-problem#post-4652601

#350 5 years ago

Hi, hey I'm looking for a nos or good used plastic set for apollo 13, maybe even part set. Thanks, Nick

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