Time 2000
Atari, 1977I've been looking for a pin for awhile... I'm trying to get a cheap (1k-2k) but fun DMD, but I picked up an Atarti Time 2000 for free from someone nearby.
Its just sitting on a carpet right now, and the glass and head are not connected, but upon hitting the switch all of the lights, flippers, and poppers start going off. It scared the crap out of me! Why is it doing this?
I can't be positive because I don't have the manual but I think they are right... I am in the process of trying to find a manual for cheap. I can't justify $50 for a manual when I got the machine for free.
Quoted from SlayAndChay:I can't be positive because I don't have the manual but I think they are right... I am in the process of trying to find a manual for cheap. I can't justify $50 for a manual when I got the machine for free.
The Time 2000 manual can be found in digital form here: http://arcarc.xmission.com/Pinball/PDF%20Pinball%20Atari/Time%202000/Time_2000_TM-099_1st_Printing.pdf
If you look closely, there are a few pages missing (i.e., pages 37-46). However, the boards in all of these Generation 1 Atari games are pretty much the same (although some transistors and ICs may not be populated if not used), so for the pages that are missing you can reference one of the other manuals, such as the Airborne Avenger manual (which can be found in the same site as listed above). The main difference between the games is the wiring harness to the playfield, but all other wiring (i.e., between boards) and the boards themselves are pretty much the same.
Did this game work (other than the displays) when you picked it up from the "seller"?
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