I think you're right, the other times I cleaned the PC components I didn't test them on the wall outlet, this was the first time.
And thank you because you saved from doing this mistake again!

I used an ATX power supply to fix my SWE1. You just need to ground PS_ON (pin 16). You’ll also need one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZPWJBX

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thanks, I made an offer for an AT PSU, shouldn't I get one for a decent price I'll try the mod on an ATX

That should be the problem.
I just have bought a spare AT power supply.
It works with 110 V and 220 V , just a switch to push.

Silly question,
I replaced bulb in start button now the assembly seems not to stay in tight. What’s the secret?

Is it "start button" or "launch button" ?
The launch button clips in, if it's loose, just try pressing it a little harder in.

It is the start button. I push back in after a few times pushing to start a game it comes out or backs out enough that it doesn't make contact.

Smack dab in a resto and I love the art and colors. This title and BSD’s seem to always need more TLC.

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Would you like me to post a picture of my start button assembly?
Maybe it would help you understand what's wrong with yours?

Thank you but I also have a SWEP1 and looking under the hood I don't see any difference except that it's tight. I put a piece of tape around the sleeve of the bulb holder to take up the slack so wait and see at the moment.

[EDIT: solution to "RFM stuck in a reboot loop after updating to mypinballs game code v2.24/v2.50 found]

I've been trying to get RFM/nucore to use the mypinballs 2.50 updated code. I followed the instructions from the 'update_help' page on the mypinballs website to place the update rom files in the appropriate folder, and delete the nvram files. So far so good. However, when I reboot the machine, it gets stuck in a reboot loop. The game gets to the white screen with a few lines of blue text about checksums (last line is something like 'running update' - cant really read it because it flashes by so quick). And then... nucore just reboots. I tried v2.24 - same results.

I have done some digging around, and eventually got the below info from the nucore log file. Note that game code v2.50 seems to be recognized, but during startup there seem to be some non-fatal errors, and a fatal one "system reported reboot" - and then the process starts all over again.

After copying the nucore folder from my RFM machine into a virtualbox VM I was able to replicate the behavior in Virtualbox.

The game works fine with the v1.8 update roms that came with pinbox. Does anyone have any insights on what may be the issue here?

The solution: update the game with v1.8 roms. Start the game. This will recreate the nvram files. Then proceed with updating to mypinballs v2.50, but counter to the instructions, do not remove the nvram files. For me this resulted in the update working as expected (both in VirtualBox and on the machine itself). Yay! Next step: install shaker motor

Log file snippet
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Nucore Launcher V1.0
**************************************************************************
WATCHDOG INIT
Nucore USB update 2.0 running
-----------------------------------------
Checking for file updates
no update to n_update
no files to delete
-----------------------------------------
Done

<SKIP>

**************************************************************************
Nucore - Nucore version:2.25.3aR Copyright Big Guys Pinball LLC 2010, 2015, 2016

EMU Version: 2.25.3aR
Build Type : RELEASE
Build Date : Mar 26 2018 19:04:42

<SKIP>

Auto detecting playfield.
AUTO DETECT PLAYFIELD
Playfield:rfm_15

<SKIP>

Nucore IPL
**************************************************************************
Loading all ROM data...
nvram1 ok
Using Real Parallel Port

Initialization complete!

Starting Emulation....
***RESET***

[50070] Revenge From Mars - Version 2.50 -- ( Flash V2.50, Rom V0.80 )
**************************************************************************
getting real addresses
connecting to server 255.255.255.255, 2069, 2070
unable to send test message to server

Pin2000 Option ROM bootstrap loader - V3.4 - Thu Apr 01 09:30:02 1999

Probing the PCI bus...
Cyrix MediaGX PCI device # 0:
VID 0x1078 DID 0x1 (status 0x280 class code 0x60000 rev 0x0)
WMS PRISM PCI device # 8:
VID 0x146e DID 0x1 (status 0x280 class code 0x30000 rev 0x2)
Cyrix Cx5520 PCI device # 18:
VID 0x1078 DID 0x2 (status 0x280 class code 0x60100 rev 0x0)
WMS PRISM serial number: -1
Watchdog running
[ VALIDATING UPDATE BOOT DATA ]
Boot data structure:
boot_data_timestamp: "Fri Dec 16 14:49:46 2022"
boot_data_checksum: 0x3d5e6c9c
boot_data_version: 1.1
boot_data_size: 8192
im_sys0_size: 112651
im_sys0_checksum: 0x8558487f
system_version: 1.36
game_id: 50070
game_version: 2.50
game_reloc: 0x100000
game_code_size: 655232
game_code_checksum: 0xe260f95f
symbols_size: 196992
symbols_checksum: 0xd8bb5f6
im_mask0_size: 3045554
im_mask0_checksum: 0x9f1410bd
im_mask1_size: 4194304
im_mask1_checksum: 0x40f764fb
im_mask2_size: 4194304
im_mask2_checksum: 0xb1f84431
im_mask3_size: 4184362
im_mask3_checksum: 0x5745869f
magic_cookie: "13Dec96"
boot_state: 1
[ VALIDATING UPDATE SYS IMAGE ]
[ VALIDATING UPDATE GAME CODE ]
[ VALIDATING UPDATE SYMBOLS ]
[ STARTING UPDATE GAME CODE ]

XINA: V1.36 - Sun Oct 30 17:16:00 2021
(C) Copyright 1997-1999 Williams Electronics Games, Inc.
XINU: V7
Symbol Table Information: update 19038 symbols @ 0x122f5e2c
*** NonFatal: 1 Jan 1999 12:00:00
*** NonFatal: Last[XPid -1 APid -1 (none)] Current[XPid 0 APid -1 (prnull)]
*** NonFatal: Retrieve Resource (get & Failed, ID=

*** NonFatal: 1 Jan 1999 12:00:00
*** NonFatal: Last[XPid -1 APid -1 (none)] Current[XPid 0 APid -1 (prnull)]
*** NonFatal: Retrieve Resource (get & Failed, ID=

Allegro Graphics Library: V3.0 1997
ez0: port 0x300 irq 7 mac 00:00:c0:01:02:03 type SMC8216T (8 bit)
*** Fatal: 11 Jun 1999 13:08:31SYSTEM REPORTED REBOOT
*** Fatal: 11 Jun 1999 13:08:3
MAIN SHUTDOWN
NUCORE SHUTDOWN
0 frames in 0.00 seconds = -nan FPS

AUDIO SHUTDOWN
WATCHDOG SLEEPING DURING SHUTDOWN
LAUNCHER[5] Restarting Nucore.
Update_contents_just250 (resized).jpg

Turned my game on tonight and I have no sound. Nothing in sound test mode. If I try turning the volume up I get a dcs error. Test report is also showing a few issues.
Didnt see any obvious disconnection or anything like that.
Where should I be looking?

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The dreaded dcs prism card issue.. Try reseating your prism card in the motherboard slot and start praying!

What worked for me when reseating the prism card did not, was to reseat all the ROMs on the prism card itself. I also used stabilant 22 contact enhancer on the ROMs

I assume one of the chips on the PRISM card is responsible for DCS?

Had to look this up. This is good tip to know - Thanks!

Looks like your sound flash chip is not working properly anymore. Really weird to see this.

The adsp2104 is the DCS chip. It has its own flash memory and uses 2 of the rom chips. The u109 and u110 ones

applejuice, Ever thought about adding this animation? Not sure if it’s possible but definitely would be cool.

Good morning

I received my RFM but it remains stuck on this image.
Its seems to be the pc that died.
What to do ?

THANKS

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Flash update corrupted or bad. Force the machine to boot from the roms then rerun the update

How to do this ?
I tried to force a update but no result.
Thanks

Try to connect using the update manager and see if it will connect from this screen. If so rerun the update. (I have new update software that runs on windows 10 and mac see here: -> https://www.mypinballs.com/software/pinball2000/software_updater.jsp)

If this doesn't work, plug a serial keyboard in and see if the command line window opens.

If it does, type fupdate disable and press enter. This should allow the game to run form the rom card only and then you can try an update again. Beware though that you don't have rfm roms v0.1 otherwise turning off the update leaves you in a sticky posn.

Alternatively, send me the prism card (uk) and i will sort out it out here and update it for you

Discussed this many times in the past. The video is too low quality for use and we are very limited on flash ram space now for new graphics/video. The graphic screens i already added were squeezed in using alot of tricks and patience!!

Unless we move to 8mb prism flash and leave the emulation guys at the side of the road we can't add any new video. Supporting everyone is limiting it.

Reseat everything that could be. Did not use any kind of contact cleaner.
No luck.

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Use the serial Port and connect a (I believe) nul modem cable and use a laptop or conputer to capture the logging information sent to the serial Port during booting the system to see what is going wrong. That could help to solve it. Or switch to nucore / pinbox.

I had a similar problem once and I did use contact cleaner...... Problem was solved.
It's worth trying.

Many youtube influencers recommend Deoxit for retro computers.
https://adriansbasement.com/deoxit-d5/

I have Windows 10 64bit but when trying to open the executiable for your update software it bombs out. Ive tried it on my PC and Laptop - disabling my antivirus, running in compatibility mode and as admin. You have 32bit but not 64bit listed on the site - not sure if thats a biggy? Below is the error I get.
PB2K Updater Error.png

Just the on the slot or all the sockets too?

Just the sockets.

I would clean the PCI card edge. Also, you might want to try the other slot on the MB.

I only cleaned the sockets but cleaning the slots could help as well in my opinion.

I have a question in regards to what I need to adjust or fix...

The shooter seems weak... when the button is pressed it makes it to the top of the loop, but never to the far left into the lanes (if that makes sense). I recall that when I bought it it fired all the way.

The flippers also feel a bit weak at times.

Suggestions?

I have both for windows. the one listed just as Windows is for windows 10 64 bit. The 32bit version is not recommended and just for people stuck with windows 7.

There are 2 things that could solve your problem, I had the same problem and I adjusted the pins on the small board beside the coin door, check your manual and you'll see which of these pins control the flippers on that board, if the contact is bad, the flippers will be weak. the other time I had problems with one of my flippers was when the flipper button connector had bad contact as well, I adjusted the pins so that they are tighter and problem was solved.

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This could be a loose or cracked shooter solenoid bracket as my machine once had. Carefully inspect it to see if that is the case.

After converting to an LCD I’m 100% happy with the results. I am planning on selling the crt monitor, and was wondering if anyone knows how much they’re worth in working condition. Thanks

I just had my crt rebuilt. I think it was between 150 and 250 bucks. If yours is working fine and sometime it the monitors life had something refreshed I would go between 150 and 250.

Mine isn't installed and has no burn in... I don't want to put it in because people walk away and leave it in the middle of a game. I don't want burn in and my lcd is working fine as is... wish there was a screen saver feature!

applejuice ... make it happen.

Probably $75-$100. Easy to "rebuild" so not a high demand unless someone's tube is toast. I did a cap kit on mine and threw the tube on my rejuv a few years ago, has looked new ever since (with installed video amp).

Regarding a screen saver, if I recall there's an "auto-plunge" setting that can end games if someone walks away. Combined with a short ball save time, you could end those abandoned games in 90 seconds.

There could be an auto end game after a preset time of no action added for operator locations to save crt screens???

applejuice
Just wanted to check in to see if you had any luck looking into a way to disable all ball saves as an option. Thanks for the continued great work.

Does anyone know of a local US replacement for the back box knob? The black knob that rests against the side rails.

Part Number: 03-9992

Thanks

This may helps:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4898942

Never seen one for sale.

Regards Sascha

I have to get glasses as Im running Windows 11. Any chance of you updating for 11? Thanks applejuice

https://www.pinballspareparts.com.au/pinball-2000/03-9992.html Hi, they are available here from AU.

My kiddo was up to 195million (already his high score and close to mine) with 2 balls when RFM "glitched" on him (I wasn't there).

When I got home to check it out, I find that balls are going into the shooter lane, but they're not shooting. I did diagnostics and see the F100 fuse was blown.

I replaced it, and it blew again (still no shooter).

Where should I be checking first?

I would look at the coil first. If the fuse doesn't blow till you hit the launch button I would suspect the coil has a short.

I'd check the diode(s) and driving transistors first with a DVM for short.
Coils don't usually short closed unless they were locked on for a long time.
Sounds like the transistor or diode shorted in the middle of the game; which is the more likely scenario given it wasn't just a fatigued fuse.

Regardless; sounds like you have some troubleshooting to do.