Thanks for posting that! My gf is big into hockey, and after pinheadpuckguy got one, I've been thinking it would be fun. I didn't know they had these. I'll be looking out for a used one!

I want one team to be the characters from Disney's Frozen.

Well how expensive are new players so you could have a "stock" set and painted set?

I think I could squeeze one into my game room. I'm already planning on downsizing my couch to fit more pins. These are fun and take abuse of little kids. My hockey liking gf, didn't really like it the few times she played though :/

I couldn't find any either. They seem pretty serviceable like a pinball board. I was going to ask Clive @ coin op cauldron if he fixes them.....

TNT Video!

raspberry pi to add your own goal horn

http://tablehockeyheaven.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=23396&highlight=

I couldn't sleep last night as I was dreaming of he schematics to make the raspberry pi run the whole thing lol

Anyone know where, who or a kit to rebuild the board and power supply for the original 83 chexx?

Ah ok. I emailed chexx and haven't heard back. I've heard their support could use some improvement. Good to know about the psu.

I'd call chexx
or
http://www.nowcomponents.com/parts/MM54104

Here ya go! This helped me a ton!

http://www.pinrepair.com/arcade/chexx.htm

so from my minimal knowledge while looking for a chexx....

Original Chexx are like 500-1200 tops. They are old, lack some parts, old parts, old sound.

The superchexx can run 1200-2000 pretty easy. They offer better sound, shots on goal counter and are newer.

So yes, 1600 for an original 83 is over paying. Unless I am wrong, someone correct me. Brand new home versions of super chexx are 2500, so 1600 :s yikes, sorry man

the home (no coindoor) usa vs can is only 2495
http://www.icechexx.com/p-2-ice-super-chexx.aspx

Then you can add the coin door or split base.

You can paint your own or buy new figures for other teams like usa vs russia or nhl teams etc.

Although I kind of agree, that is waiting worth xyz? At the same time, used superchexx are going for 1300-1600, why pay 1600 for the original with less features and old parts? for 800$ more you can go BRAND new. I know that is a lot, but it for sure is something to consider. I've over paid on pins, and in the end it doesn't matter what we say on this forum, it is how you feel about the deal and if the cost was worth it to you. If that was the only game available for months in the area, then sure it for sure could be worth it. But I started looking for one, finally found a original broken one for pretty cheap, it would cost a lot to refurb it and be in the 1500 dollar area, so I kind of decided against it. If I really want one, I'll wait for a used superchexx or get a new one. Sometimes ICE has scratch n dent deals, just have to ask.

you can use headlight (from car) polish, or I think any plastic polish to buff the dome. I don't think you'll be able to get the scratch out.

You can however buy a new dome.. Wonder if theres a way to fill in the scratch then buff?

well that looks a heck of a lot better!

Here is a good guide
http://www.pinrepair.com/arcade/chexx.htm

Depends if it is original or super chexx. If original, check that the sound works, each goal registers, look at the boards and verify they are not nasty. Also make sure the scoreboard works.

On the superchexx, make sure the same as above, but also the shots on goal works and the music for a goal is good. Otherwise it is quality of the ice, dome and players.

$307 from ICE
http://www.icegame.com/p-24263-asy-dome-chexx.aspx

Hmm, are the back of the nets warping? The theory is they should angle them into the hole beneath....but I could see if the puck was angled up, or the net was warped...

You could try a new net or puck I suppose.... maybe someone with more knowledge will throw some learning our way!

I do like this mod.... Actual net
http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-64/

do you mean, like the plastic has a "net" look in it?

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Oh oh oh. I thought you mean, does your "net" have a curtain in it" if not, order this...which is true, BUT I thought the net curtain was just the "net" looking plastic.

Ah thank you for the information! I was unaware they had a thin piece in there to absorb! It makes sense.

Sweet!

http://video.wild.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=849&id=829252&lang=en

Ahhhh good idea!

Nice! And it's your team!

I was going to say, they are simple but tough as heck!

Isn't that cool!? I think some people say they have issues, but usually it works well.

Just picked mine up! Needs a lot of work. Try to figure the insane wiring hacks and get it operational, then recondition what is needed. Exciting!

Aahhhh the score board plug was burned, so they tapped the wires at the next spot. I'll have to order a new molex plug and cable.

But before that it doesn't even power. I get 120vac after then fuse in the psu but no DC voltages.

There's a small board in the psu box. Anyone replace that cap?

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Well I pulled the fuse and my dumb ass thought it was a half height.... And it looked fine, tested and wasn't going so finally figured I'll pull it and sure enough it was bad.... Power works!!!

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Played a few games with the neighbor Needs a couple gear boxes looked at, and a good clean up but she'll be in business shortly!

So what does everyone clean the ice with and what about the dome?

Mine is pretty dirty!

Thanks! Need to clean this puppy up and throw it on route!

3m headlight restoration is okay for a scratched/dirty/used dome?

http://www.amazon.com/3M-39008-Headlight-Restoration-System/dp/B001AIZ5HY

need it to look better and there are some scoffs

Did anyone add these? Props to boston pinball company for continuing parts for chexx!!

ebay.com link: Goal Net Enhancement Style 3 use on Chexx or Super Chexx Bubble Hockey SET of 2

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EDIT: They actually make a handful of different versions; Round, square, full just the front edge, etc.

What are people doing when the "OH" sensor on original chexx breaks or is missing a reed switch? The new version doesn't look to have the same pin out....but that is just a picture so it may be different. I was about to order new reed switches and solder them in. One of my boards is missing a reed switch.

New version on ICE site
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Original
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I ordered one. I'll post when I try it.

So my ICE has a plastic protector like film on the back side....is that supposed to be there (it is flaking/pealing off) or should I remove it?

No, on the underside of the ice. I'll see if I can get a pic.

Underside

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Ok good. Yeah, I thought so too. Game has lots and lots of plays on it. Kinda nasty looking plastic

Boston pinball new score board

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I was redoing the dome with the 3m auto headlight kit.....1 kit is NOT enough, you'll need 3-4, also a corded drill. Not coming out perfect but there was a NASTY large scrape in my dome and $50 for a 90% good dome is cheaper than $500 for a new one. I'll post pics once it is done.... Large part order from chexx is on its way as well. Should be here Wednesday.

You may need to make two trips.... it is just awkward large.
Size 60"d x 36"w x 54"h Weight 130 lbs that is the entire unit

Bring a trailer. I have an escape, but brought a trailer to haul the base. Bubble fit no prob in the rear hatch.

Problem is fitting both the base and the top at the same time....... You think it will fit? I thought a tahoe fit it all.... I started a thread about this but no one posted.

There's a stripped screw kit that may work. I've used it on my cars before

Oh split base? Ah ya you may fit it in the cx9 then

The power switch is in the coin door.

Always could do an automatic power with Belkin wemo stuff or just a power strip with a switch

How is the game working out!?

http://chexxfan.proboards.com/thread/1125/led-light-upgrade

should help some.

Otherwise a new stock bulb should help some, the bulb is probably yellowed some.

What do you guys do so the coupler doesn't wear and break the ribbon?

All I could think of was angling it, tape it down. Or cut in between the wires to make it more flexible and tape it down.

It doesn't line up straight to the hole :/

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Game all done with led scoreboard and now goals don't increment on the score board :/ cheers still happen when goal is made though.

Score board lights up and looks like it works but there was a hack to the ribbon at the coin door cpu board side. Ribbon wear at the collar must of shorted out the board so they cut the ribbon and used wire and wire nuts to the back side of the board to make a connection as the connector has some burns at two pins :/

Looking at buying a new header/connector for the cpu board. Emailed bostonpinballcompany as well as I'll be buying their upgraded cable.

Question for any original 83' Chexx owners. The 8 pin header on the cpu, is there all pins? Or is one cut?

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i think pin 1 is at the top.. Here is the schematic. in that case it would be a "shield" aka ground? I ordered a new BPC ribbon, should be here this week, that will rule out the ribbon.

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Boston Pinball Company is amazing! Got my new ribbon cable, working great. He also threw in the pin header for my cpu board. WORKING! Original chexx hole to the cab doesn't line up.....sooo still trying to decide how to route the cable.

I have 2 brand new OH Sensors, they are not working. The one original still works (has one broken sensor). Anyone know why it wouldn't work? The pin outs are the same.....Has anyone ordered new reed switches from digikey or somewhere and swapped them out on the original boards?

Sort of, hard to hold them all... but it is a brand new puck. The puck(s) make the old reed's click, the new ones are sooo damn close, I got one out of 4 on one of the sensors to work once.....

Playing phone tag with Ice support now. Reed switches for old boards on order....see about those.

Seems both new sensors are bad. Only one reed switch on one sensor will get the "ohhhh" every so often.

Ice called me, getting them warrantied.

Hopefully the extra reeds I ordered can repair the originals

Ha, dug in today. Continuity tested the wire harness and oh sensor boards. Spliced two wires that had the pinch in them and then one old and one new oh sensor board had the oh sensors in full contact all the time so they didn't work.

Ice already sent warranty replacements I'll test those and hope to have two new working ones.

Freaking header burned up today :/ anyone know a place or person that rebuilds or repairs original Chexx boards? The moog ones. Otherwise it is time to retro fit the game with a super Chexx or pi :/

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I'll call my guy there and ask about rebuilding. If they cannot. I can try to see what I can do, but the back side is bubbly....I think id' have to scrape up the top material to see any traces or where it is having the issue.

If they don't....I'll be diving into a Pi solution and then make sure to have a how to and the code.

Speaking with my nerd friend. He thinks an Arduino would be better as Pi's have issues with hard shutdowns. All that video out stuff should be doable with the Arduino as well. I'll have one person look over the board, then call ICE and if those two solutions don't work. I'll be making a project

I haven't either, it was just something he mentioned. Which os do you run?

So, Rob Anthony repaired my chexx moog board out at MGC. The quote was like "what the @$#@$# happened to this". I was showing chris s the led score board when the damn thing lit on fire. ugh. Any who, he got the board cleaned and fixed. I put it in the game the other night and it is running! No issues so far but only one for a few minutes. I'm not sure I trust this to be on route, powered on 24/7, but it will be great at home now. Still going to try to get this SOC system going. Have some big ideas for features.....soooo it could get wild

It's alive!

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Look at the pins the scoreboard header plugs into. They usually burn BAD. Mine was black, burned bad on the back and had a hack done. Rob Anthony fixed mine at MGC, but it only had a bad header pin for the scoreboard.

cheaper more home style version. It does not play the same as a chexx. I wanted to get a chexx and I couldn't find any cheap so I was going to get a knock off, was highly recommended to me by MANY people not to, if you want the chexx play. So I didn't and found a broken 83 chexx and fixed it The chexx is well worth the price.

you only get x boo presses a period, but you'll have to check to make sure the buttom works. HOw is the sound otherwise?

When you start a new game, the boo button will skip the anthem. way to test the button.

During a period the button will boo, if it doesn't but does skip the anthem, could be a board issue. The chips I think are all soldered on. MOOG did the sound on the board. You will want to check where the scoreboard header plugs into the main board for scorch marks, it starts there. Mine was burnt real bad.

Mmmm. Ok so open the coin door and check where the ribbon goes to the board from the top part. You will want to verify that isn't burned out bad. MANY are. Mine had some crazy hacks, big ole burn/scorch mark on the header pin. Once you verify that header pin which you may have to remove the board and check the backside, you'll be able to tell.

Also, I went with boston pinballs led score board...expensive but oh so nice.

Man did anyone put a kit together to do a rebuild? I would of done that instead, HOWEVER the boston kit gets rid of all the cluster and mess the original had. It also allows the fan to not be used, if wanted. It was a great way to keep an old machine but update. Now I just need to get back to working on the arduino as the main board.....

Holy sheet! I've rarely seen these. Post this on KLOV they'd eat this up

Also, they can take a giant beating. I have a 1983 chexx and it is amazing how they can be on route for 20-30 years and still work. I love they keep the game pretty much the same so 90% of parts are the same You'll love it and it will last!~

mmm good price. If my chexx buyer didn't back out I woulda scooped that up.

Have a post?

Lots of times the teeth of the gears wear as well.

Sega's came out in the 70's it says?

Chexx was 1983. I have an original chexx and it is sometime from 1983. If you open the sega up you should get pics of the boards and such!

you guys use the white grease in the player gear boxes, or graphite?

My 1983 was and is like that too. Graphite just clumped but almost permant stuck to stuff.

I have some new gearboxes though and was going to lube them all again. I have white lithium grease for gear boxes in pinball, saw someone mention it above. Curious if that would work. Real stringy and sticky so shouldn't throw off and stay on.

sun?! what is that?

They pull up, but there is a wire thing...mmm lemme see if I can find a pic

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I know old chexx are differernt then the super. Superchexx has a pin behind you can take out and the goalie comes off. Old chexx I want to say you have to get under the ice to disconnect then it can be removed... If no one posts I'll look at my goalie when I get home, my chexx is at a friends house.....

I just looked at my two spare goalies, they do just pull up. They also have a tiny hole for a "cotter pin" or some pin, but mine did not come with them. So just pull up, if you don't see a pin in them (between the legs)

Ya! Tiny hole though, I'll have to get new mini pins. I never even noticed it before. Now I'm curious if my original goalies have them as I remember they seemed odd to me when I pulled them up....

I have a 32" door and yes the single base can fit (when separated from the dome). It has to go sideways (2 people) and you have to twist/turn but it will fit, given you have some space on the inside/outside of the doorway.

Where did the players come from?

The clear washer goes above the gear box, under the ice. Then you push the player through. Yes it is tight, new washers make it feel almost impossible but it works.

oh ya. Well you are pushing a square object through a circular hole. After a few in/out's it gets easier. Remember these are on route so they don't want the player popping out. Freaked me out when I got new washers too!

Maybe could get away with 1 layer of electrical tape? but drag, wear etc and it isn't super sticky...

I don't think my goalies had the washer..... yeah no pin/cotter on mine either, they stay, however mine is in a home use so not a big deal if it came off.

Which chexx version do you have?
chexx original
super chexx early
super chexx recent
They each have different boards. Mmm wonder if someone over rode the volume or a component on the board failed.

do you have that MOOG board?

Does your board look like a so?

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Interesting! Yeah when you get your manual, that should help. May want to scan some and we can all help. Should only be like 3 wires to the pot but there will be some components on the board side.

Sorry it could be two, I was working on a potentiometer on my arduino recently and it was 3.

My chexx is at a friends house but I have my manual. I can go take a peek.

Looks like it might be the lower right of the schematic sp in/out?

I don't know anyone that fixed chexx boards, but anyone that can do board work including yourself could see the part and schematic and replace caps, transistor, resistors etc. the schematic I think showed the parts in that section

From what I heard and such, they are shying away from original 83' boards. And chitownpinball has a non ice board.

That was only what I had heard. I hope(d) they still fix them as it in theory is the only option left. Mine lit on fire...big ole ordeal. It is currently fixed but I had rob anthony fix it.

Glad to hear they are still working on them!

nope. Mine was all the day down and was still very well heard. You may have to add a switch or cut the speaker :/ I got complaints with it being on route haha

Oh good price

I would sell my chexx and get this super chexx for sure!

However I have a project for the original chexx. Working on retro fitting the arduino as a plug n play replacement for the moog board.

So, not sure how long this project will take BUT my goal is. To get the arduino to drop into a chexx and replace the Moog board. I have the boston pinball upgraded score board. I do have the original still in a box.... The original uses shift registers and the boston board uses a newer chip that is cheaper/easier then the old 74 chip, so mmmm maybe both displays however the boston one may be even easier as you can just pass a number to those chips and they do the logic.

Once I get the game back in my basement I can order the plugs and make harnesses etc to start testing the displays.

I thought the silver collars under the playfield were just Allen heads.

Congrats on getting one!

I "think" the original games don't have the boo eject but the super chexx stuff does. Face off is based off the original chexx right?

I order from ICE a lot. is it in stock? Otherwise they ship usps so it can take 5-7 days.

don't forget about bostonpinballcompany's goal mod!

ebay.com link: Goal Net Enhancement Style 4 use on Chexx or Super Chexx Bubble Hockey SET of 2

Hey chexx fans! I'm looking for a used but I'm okay shape ice. Before buying new. Let me know if you have any you'd sell. Thanks

Anyone have any dome buffing tips to get it clear again?

Reminds me I need to order ice, no luck on a nicer then mine used local.

Perfect. Thanks guys. I did the 3m headlight kit, but still see swirls. I'm not s buffing expert and I bet my drill wasn't fast enough. I have a car detail friend that said he'd help. Just wanted to make sure!

OH really? ughhhhhh man the detail guys I spoke to said you want it fast so it creates "heat" to help "melt" the scratches away... at this point I should go by hand hahaha...mmm be one strong arm.

I am not on FB but I know there are local garage sale groups.

Do you have an original chexx '83? Im betting your data harness and wires are badly grounded, cut and grounding out. If you go under the ice, the hole the original used for the data down to the cabinet was offset so it rubbed and cut open mine grounding it out. Caused some light melting on the CPU board too at the plug....

Here is the odd two board

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So I went to fix one of the gearbox collars (rod came off the gearbox) and put new Ice on the game.....

One played pulled off....well the player came up but the metal rod and square section stayed in the gearbox....ugh...

Then went to unscrew the set screws on the collar...allen head on one was blown out. Sawed the screw so I could remove the collar, the threaded part stuck inside the collar. $20 a collar...nice.... Uffda! Luckily I bought a bunch of the new square set screws...No more stripped allen heads!

If anyone has 1 USA 83' player to sell. I'd like to keep my set complete...

I used the 3m headlight kit with a drill, left some swirl scratches... didn't like it. I had my car detail friend finish up the dome and it turned out nicer. You'll need like 1000, 2000, 3000 grit, wet sand the crap and take lots of time. It never comes out perfectly clear but man it is better

Uhhh no, never heard of the next one. K bet it’s lcd

I see an lcd but is that a goal replay clip?!?

You looking to sell onesies or all? I just pulled all my players and one of the guys shafts broke in the gear box :/

No joke right? Can't wait to see it!