Have you done the ground mods? If you don't know what the hell I'm talking about, see this on PinWiki: http://www.pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gottlieb_System_80#Ground_updates

I should have mentioned i did do them today hoping it would help correct the sound issue, but no luck. But thanks, ill re read that guide and see if i missed anything.

after reading the manual, i found a couple of fuses bad.The game was mostly working i didnt even to think to check for a fuse for the ramp. Fuse was bad.

Got Raven working 99%. The only issue i seem to be having now is sound cutting out mid game.

Clean the board edge connectors, (I use a rubberized abrasive stick called Cratex) Also, Inspect the molex terminals inside the connector housings. Those connectors have a tendency to get crushed over time, which causes them to no longer make good connection to the boards. They also get corroded after all these years...once again causing a bad connection to the boards.

thanks everyone, will check everything regardless, however i discovered that the bottom right pop bumper was the cause of the sound issue. When the ball bounced around that bumper, it would kill the sound. I disconectted the bumper and played a bunch of games with no problem.

any ideas on what could be the cause? ill rebuild the bumper, check for shorts..ect. Is there an aux board associated with each bumper?

In the meantime i decided to remove the mylar as it was bothering me, lots of lifting around inserts.

i cant find any spots of wear on this game. Mylar came off no problem. Absolutely gorgeous. Its possible it was HUO but no proof.

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Huo adds $10 to a Raven

My playfield looks pretty nice except some insert lifting. I bought a NOS playfield for mine. It came without mylar, so it will need clear before going into the game. That will add $5 to the total value

Toss in some leds and really watch that value rise

Mine is fully LEDed. I really enjoy the game. It keeps me on my toes.

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That looks really cool. I'd be interested in trying it out in mine if you're willing. What format is it in & what did you print it out on? Backlit poster paper?

Bought it (already printed) from a graphic artist in Texas, not sure if he wants to sell and print more, you can search for Chaz Hawkins on Facebook and ask him directly.

Thanks for the info.
How's it look in the game with the light on?

Looks cool uncle_jose . I didn't know you were a fellow Raven owner; it's a sign of good taste.

In the past I have just sent off .png files to a printer. The results are really good, usually.

There is a guy on here called stpcore that prints translites. His colors look great and the black parts are actually black. I used to use PrintMoz, but their dark colors bled a little when backlit.

I don't have the art for this one, but I do have the art for the cartoon version of the translite and the one inside a helicopter if you want either. stpcore can print either.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/raven-members-only/page/4#post-3782219

Not there yet, the machine is still in the "works"

LOL! Would I get more points if I tell you that I also have a Bad Girls? LOL!... shhhhh....

Thanks zimjoe. I had done one up during a slow period at work & like the looks of it, but it's only 96dpi. It's a little blurry up close but looks good in the machine. Mind you, I plotted it on an OCE printer using bond paper & had to double up on it as it let too much light through.

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Here's a link to it in the game.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/my-raven-translite-pop-bumper-clock#post-2299299

Bad Girls is a great game!

Well, for all you members waiting to get your own Raven, here is your chance. I'm getting rid of a few games.

SOLD!

Machine - For Sale

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If you just want a working one, see my above post.

PM Sent...! LOL!

GTB Raven. Game boots partially: playfield feature lights come on and go into attract mode. Displays do not come on, game will not accept credits and will not start a game. Must an 80b have a battery in or connected to the CPU to fully boot? Any other suggestions?

Thanks,

Al

Have you done the ground mods? I know it's a noob question, but sooo important.

Beyond that is the 5v adjusted correctly? I have found that to be a big contributor to problems with my 80b games. Both Genesis and Victory were adjusted wrong when I got them.

The pinwiki has a great guide for checking this. http://pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gottlieb_System_80#System_80B_Power_Supplies

http://pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gottlieb_System_80#Recommended_Repairs_for_the_System_80B_Power_Supply_Board

The dead displays might be the display itself. The way those are mounted makes for a weak point between the board and the display glass. My Victory came with a dead display and when I pushed on the glass it would come on. It took a little solder to fix.

Here is a pinwiki article on the displays, but just getting the power right is a good place to start.
http://pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gottlieb_System_80#System_80B_2

Smarter people than I will jump in if you create a topic in the Solid State tech forum. Just be prepared to answer questions

Are there any Raven owners going to the White Rose Gameroom show in York Pennsylvania, I am going to have a completely updated Raven on display with a kit available for a new Translite and wrap for the whole machine.

Oooh, I'd love to see that! Unfortunately, I'm unable to go. Passport, money...

I will post some photos and a link to purchase the wrap kit or translite when I start the show September 28th.

Is it a new translite or one of the existing Alt ones? What does the wrap kit look like? I was just going to re-camo mine but a wrap might be cool.

Everything's a completely new design, total color change with some excellent graphics on the sides and the back box of the machine. Completely redesigned Translate. I'm hoping everyone can wait until I bring it to the show on September 28th.
It will be worth the wait.

If I show anything now it would totally give it away, I will post some pictures the day I put the machine on display at the York pinball show. We have created a kit that I believe will be affordable for what I would consider a family with an average income to own a really nice looking machine, and not have crazy money invested in it.

Yeah, what up? Show em if you got them. Anyone go that took images?

Did no one take pictures?

Need some photos of this new kit!

I’m a member now! Just look at the custom Ramp that came with my Raven! Wait till I get that thing Chromed or Powder Coated!

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Looks interesting. How about a photo from farther away? I can't even get up the ramp so I'm a little frustrated with my Raven at the moment.

That is neat looking, I second the request to pull back and take a better pic. Does it work well at splitting the ball either way?

I switched back to red rubber on the flippers and I have a good rebuild on them. I think the factory flipper setting looks a little drooped when installed. They are not flat with the inlane guides. I can make it pretty consistently now, but it used to be pretty impossible.

Will do! I’ll post it this weekend as I’m just now tearing into the game. Haven’t even reseated/burnished the contacts or ground mods.

Game lights and boots up goes into attract mode

Display doesn’t come on

Push start and the game tries to start, but goes back into attract mode. Might be the blown trough fuse
No sound

All the fuses under the PF look blown. I’m assuming those are Pop Bumpers, Slings, Etc.

Helicopter works in attract mode!

My Raven has these same symptoms. I tried a known good board with the old Raven ROMs and it helped but still would not fully boot and start a game. I tried the good MPU with Diamond Lady ROMs and they game worked fine except many things were wacky because of the wrong ROMs.
All ground mods had been done along with slam switch modded but reflowing the daughterboard had not been done. I sent the whole thing to John's Jukes for repair and possibly new ROMs.

Don't forget the 5V. It is often off and adjusting it will fix a lot of wackiness. (TNT has a few great videos on this topic) When I got my Genesis, it had a ton of weird issues. Someone had cranked up the 5v potentiometer on the power supply too high. Guess they didn't have a decent meter?

Once it was properly adjusted, it fixed everything.

On my Victory, I ended up buying the schwemmer MPU with fresh roms; it worked great. Originally, I sent the MPU out and it lasted a short while before dying again. Something else had gone bad and I didn't feel like fiddling with anymore.

Once you get these games right, they tend to stay fixed.

Got Raven to work.
Re-seated all connectors
Made sure the tilt-bob was Level
Brushed the Sound Board Connector and backed it off just a little- that worked!!!
Flippers work
Display Works
Ramp and Helicopter works

All the Pop Bumper fuses are blown so I’ll replace those and see what happens

Unreal!

Here’s a couple of photos of the custom wire ramp that came with the game

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Any pics yet Ashwood486 ?

I'm actually impressed by the sounds and the pf artwork. How do I get a Predator Translite for this thing!?

OK, I think this is the style of translite I want

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Predator transite would be brilliant. Maybe a whole Predator re-theme.

Do you have good artwork for that print? I found the figures in the middle here if you want to make a new background http://orig02.deviantart.net/73fb/f/2008/084/4/7/predator_by_malevolentnate.jpg I'm guessing this is the original art. The one you posted I found on a wallpaper site.

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I don't love the camo part. Making a cool background is tough. I made a custom BG for my Raven and the background doesn't thrill me either.

If you want to print something that large, you could hit up stpcore on here or send it out to printmoz.com. I've had good luck with both, but I think the stpcore stuff has better color saturation when back lit.

Yes, this pin screams for a Predator theme. I got that from a wallpaper site.

What should I be paying for an average working raven?

If this thing was sitting in a Costco or Sams Club, people would pay $2,000 for Christmas.
I just got this and love it, but I like the sound of Helicopters and Machine Guns! The PF has amazing art.
This thing has "Snipers", actual Snipers, are you kidding me!
People pay $8,000 for MM just to hit pop up trolls, this is JUST LIKE THAT

Now in the real world-

If it's working, from $600 to ? (depending on condition)

Now ask:
Will it need a new Translite?
Will it need a new Rubber Set?
Light Bulbs?
Etc, etc it all adds up

I threw some Grenades in my Raven!

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Man I love those custom wire ramps!! Opens up the playfield. Very cool.

Raven is a tough sale. I've put mine up several times over the last 4 years and it just doesn't move. The game is better than it's reputation, but most only know the reputation and haven't played a solid example.

Any progress on that Predator translite?