This isn't specific to Capcom games as the boards are obviously different and I believe Capcom pulses much faster but the general troubleshooting steps are still the same. First though make sure you don't have a bad socket or set of sockets that's creating a short. And make sure they are no LEDs installed unless you have the OCD board too. Good luck!!

Sorry, forgot the link: https://homepinballrepair.com/pinball-lamp-matrix-theory-and-troubleshooting/

Does anyone know what to call and/or where I can source the black trim that sits on top of the lower backbox panel that has the channel for the backglass? I picked up a project pinball magic that didn't have this piece included and can't seem to find it, any help is appreciated!

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Forgot to resign from the club, Magic left two weeks ago.

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/03-8265-1

Not sure what size capcom uses, but this should give you an idea of where to start.

This should work hopefully, thanks!

The first rule of resigning from Pinball Magic Club is that you don't talk about resigning from Pinball Magic Club.

Sorry you sold yours but no need to resign You've been a wealth of knowledge so please stick around!

Chris

My old machine came from Italy and it was exactly the same powered coat colour. I wonder if some came this way as powder coating wasn’t really a “mod” for operators back in the day.

Sorry if this was answered later in the thread but the Capcoms (and I think Sterns today) had a particular shooter housing with an oil impregnated bronze bushing called Oilite- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oilite

I bough a NOS one for my Airborne but you can buy the bushings from engineering type places.

I had to drill my old bushings out very carefully and tapped in the new ones. Made the world of difference.

Resurrecting an old point of discussion here because I've not managed to beat her yet and it doesn't really light any of the shots. Sometimes hitting certain stand-ups will award damage but it appears that if you wait too long between them she regains strength and fires her wand at you. I haven't been able to find a video stream of anyone beating her either so if anyone has pointers or tips on how to finish her off please share!

Why are so many people selling right now? This game is awesome!?!?

Mine didn't fit my collection, all either modern machines or Bally/Williams and older Sterns.

Can be a bit polarizing the repetitive rules too, if you really are wondering.

I keep kicking around letting mine go. I have owned it a few years. I owned another before that.

Maybe the prices games are fetching now? Capcoms don't seem to get too crazy, but they are still up there.

Chris

I have a NOS set of plastics for sale in the market.
These dont come up too often.

Are the 5 left drop targets supposed to pop back up after knocking all of them down? I noticed that mine remained down and only popped back up after a ball drain.

Yes, clean switches at drop targets first. One is not making good contact.

Plastics sold pending

Rats. That's what i get for drinking last night and sleeping in

Chris

Plastic set still available.

PM sent

Sold
Thank you.

See, drinking all night and sleeping in wins again!

Apparently so! LOL

Chris

for all those with spare plastics,
does anyone have a spare one of these you would be willing to part with?

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/AW00123-07

Ive been looking for one for my game for a while with no avail, this is the only plastic I need if anyone can help me out

Happened last night, this is the second post I've busted off on this game and I've never seen this happen on another game in my life. I tried turning the flipper power down a bit because I do think it's a bit high but then the already hard to hit ramp becomes REALLY hard to hit. I may need to lower the playfield pitch (it's about 6.8 now) and try the lower flipper power again. Some of these posts (I haven't checked this one yet) are basically impossible to find and you have to sub in something else.

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Have owned 4 capcoms, 2 pinball magics, and have not had that issue. Have had it on a couple of other games. Most likely someone overtightened it at some point in its life.

Bobukat, the game is 25 years old, things break. Like dung said, someone probably over tightened. Replace it and set up the game the way you like to play it.

Although I'll admit I had one break when I stripped the pf earlier this year. Couldn't find the exact part, so I had to move around a couple from the pf and replace a hidden one with a different part.

Hey Bob, what's the difference with the PM post and a regular old William's, like this one right here

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I agree that replacing the post with just a regular old Bally Williams post should suffice. It's only purpose is to host a post sleeve and if any generic post is serving that purpose then you are good to go.

My question is what flipper power do you guys have your Pinball Magic set to? Been working on my machine on and off for about a year and after solving the last major issue I finally just tonight got it on legs and starting to play test it really for the first time. This is a real special game and can't wait to explore the rules once I get it at 100%. Almost there.

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Trying to keep it OG as much as possible and they are different sizes than anything Stern or B/W used, why I have no idea.

Does anyone have any extra coil stops they would sell? A-00378

PPSA is out of stock

I think I read that the ones posted at marco are not what you get when you order them?

Or are you just doing the data east coil stops with the washers under them to adjust for the height difference?

Between the 2 flipper mechs on the machine and the 2 extra mechs I bought I have only 1 original coil stop.

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So I finally installed the stage doors I had made. They work great. See video. The issue I had is that due to the thickness of the repro doors the original hardware will not fit so you can either modify the doors or change the hardware (which is what I did).

I have 2 sets left and not sure if I will bother making anymore. Not sure the demand is there. $30usd shipping included.

Here is the video I took last night...

Anyone have one of these or know where to get one? Capcom Apron Decal...

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/CA-13E

I might have an extra one laying around somewhere, I will look after the holiday!

I thought I had a few of those but all I could find was the larger "CAPCOM" that is in the center of that decal, but it's way too big for the apron area.

Hopefully wackenhut can find one for ya!

Chris

That would be awesome thanks!!!!

Thanks for checking!

From day 1 I had flaky optos for the stage door.

I reflowed them and were good for a while then got flaky again

Replaced both optos with Bally/Williams ones and all was good for a while and now flaky again

They come on and off randomly and can be seen clearly in switch test.

Anyone else have this issue?

I could rebuild the whole harness, new wires and repin connectors if needed or does anyone happen to have a opto harness for the stage doors? Or any other suggestions?

Maybe the issue is further down the line?

Posted this earlier but try it.

I fixed several flaky switches by putting jumpers on the ground connection to known good ground spots.

The gauge of the ground wire is too small and I found many that had breaks causing intermittent and perm breaks in the circuit.

I did this after I reflowed my optos and it worked.

Thanks Black Knight. Ill look into this!

Just picked Pinball Magic up today

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Anyone have a Top Hat they would part with? Or know where I can get one? Out of stock everywhere I've looked.

Top Hat Pinball Magic GS-PM48HAT

Still looking for a replacement hat. Also is there a speaker light kit that fits this pin?

Edit: Speaker light

If you want to add brighter bulbs, I'd check for availability of the capcom LEDOCD board.
I'm not sure if pinstadiums work...

Yeah LEDOCD is an option, I've had a rough go with it though.

I am looking for a speaker light kit and a new hat for the skill shot. Thank you for your help.

ebay.com link: Lot of Capcom Pinball Magic plastic ramp parts

There is a TopHat in this bundle.

Picked up a PM a few months ago. It’s not quite as nice as my HUO Airborne, but I’m enjoying it.

Always thought PM was a visually spectacular game and the color LCD is a must for it.

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nice! The color DMD is great in Pinball Magic. I wish they'd do one for Airborne. @ great games!

Chris