turbosub2005
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In Search of BOUNCER .... Now with audience participation
As some of you know I've been actively searching for a Bouncer machine for many years, Along the way I've documented some of the findings on my website www.turbosub.com
I remember first seeing an article about 'Bouncer' in 1983. I was very excited by the graphics and was naturally disappointed when it never showed up. Years went by but it was never forgotten. As I started getting into collecting in the early 90's, I was always inquiring about Bouncer as I raided many operator's warehouses. During the initial building of the KLOV (which literally started as a list), my interest was again renewed. By 2003, I started a serious search for a 'Bouncer' machine.
During my search I've tracked down the majority of the employees of Entertainment Sciences and got a lot of information along the way. It's actually a really interesting story. Some of the information has been posted on my website, much has not! While it has been my desire to locate a Bouncer machine for myself, I've decided it's time to share my research with the goal of trying to locate either a machine or EEPROM images of Bouncer before it is lost forever to bit-rot. The goal is to ensure that 'Bouncer' is preserved and available to all.
I am looking for members to join me in the search who agree to abide by our team charter.
1) To work collaboratively towards our common goal of locating a machine or valid rom images for Bouncer
2) To faithfully share with the team new findings and research conducted
3) Agree that new information be released publicly only as agreed by the team, likewise sensitive existing research should not be shared
publicly without team consent. The primary purpose is to protect the privacy of individuals who have/are assisting us, if they start getting swamped with contacts
the level of cooperation may be affected.
4) Do not abuse the research already done, Some who have been contacted, do not want to be contacted by anyone else. These people
will be identified as (Do Not Contact)
5) Do not harass previous contacts, many will not need to be recontacted as their information has already been collected and will
be shared on this site. If follow up is needed lets discuss as a team.
6) If anyone comes in possession of EEPROM images for BOUNCER they should be shared with team for validation on a RIP2000 boardset, and
then be formally released to the MAME team for inclusion into MAME. Likewise, the images will be made available publicly unless someone is able to prove ownership of the intellectual property.
Bases on numerous conversations with the former owners and officers of the company, I believe this will not be an issue.
7) If anyone comes in to possession of a complete cabinet or populated PCB, the EEPROMS should be immediately dumped in accordance with
provision 6. Likewise as a member of team, there is a reasonable expectation that the cabinet be made available to other members to
purpose of documentation and reproduction. Also any team member in possession of cabinet should make a reasonable effort to make the
cabinet available to other collectors either through planned visits, or public exhibition.
To fasciliate this effort I've setup a hosted collaboration space. The site will serve as an archive to research and documentation that has been uncovered to date,
as well as new findings.
I will initially be opening this up to a small team of people (consider it a beta) to test the waters. In time, I anticipate adding additional members.
If you would be interested in joining the initial team, please send me a PM with the following information
1) Name
2) E-Mail
3) KLOV name
4) Location
5) Reason why you would like to participate and any special skills you may bring to the team.
I've already reached out to a few people on KLOV who have worked with me in the past, if you've been selected you will receive an email with information on accessing
the collaboration space. I will try to make selections within the next 1-2 weeks.
Thanks,
Chris
(turbosub2005)
As some of you know I've been actively searching for a Bouncer machine for many years, Along the way I've documented some of the findings on my website www.turbosub.com
I remember first seeing an article about 'Bouncer' in 1983. I was very excited by the graphics and was naturally disappointed when it never showed up. Years went by but it was never forgotten. As I started getting into collecting in the early 90's, I was always inquiring about Bouncer as I raided many operator's warehouses. During the initial building of the KLOV (which literally started as a list), my interest was again renewed. By 2003, I started a serious search for a 'Bouncer' machine.
During my search I've tracked down the majority of the employees of Entertainment Sciences and got a lot of information along the way. It's actually a really interesting story. Some of the information has been posted on my website, much has not! While it has been my desire to locate a Bouncer machine for myself, I've decided it's time to share my research with the goal of trying to locate either a machine or EEPROM images of Bouncer before it is lost forever to bit-rot. The goal is to ensure that 'Bouncer' is preserved and available to all.
I am looking for members to join me in the search who agree to abide by our team charter.
1) To work collaboratively towards our common goal of locating a machine or valid rom images for Bouncer
2) To faithfully share with the team new findings and research conducted
3) Agree that new information be released publicly only as agreed by the team, likewise sensitive existing research should not be shared
publicly without team consent. The primary purpose is to protect the privacy of individuals who have/are assisting us, if they start getting swamped with contacts
the level of cooperation may be affected.
4) Do not abuse the research already done, Some who have been contacted, do not want to be contacted by anyone else. These people
will be identified as (Do Not Contact)
5) Do not harass previous contacts, many will not need to be recontacted as their information has already been collected and will
be shared on this site. If follow up is needed lets discuss as a team.
6) If anyone comes in possession of EEPROM images for BOUNCER they should be shared with team for validation on a RIP2000 boardset, and
then be formally released to the MAME team for inclusion into MAME. Likewise, the images will be made available publicly unless someone is able to prove ownership of the intellectual property.
Bases on numerous conversations with the former owners and officers of the company, I believe this will not be an issue.
7) If anyone comes in to possession of a complete cabinet or populated PCB, the EEPROMS should be immediately dumped in accordance with
provision 6. Likewise as a member of team, there is a reasonable expectation that the cabinet be made available to other members to
purpose of documentation and reproduction. Also any team member in possession of cabinet should make a reasonable effort to make the
cabinet available to other collectors either through planned visits, or public exhibition.
To fasciliate this effort I've setup a hosted collaboration space. The site will serve as an archive to research and documentation that has been uncovered to date,
as well as new findings.
I will initially be opening this up to a small team of people (consider it a beta) to test the waters. In time, I anticipate adding additional members.
If you would be interested in joining the initial team, please send me a PM with the following information
1) Name
2) E-Mail
3) KLOV name
4) Location
5) Reason why you would like to participate and any special skills you may bring to the team.
I've already reached out to a few people on KLOV who have worked with me in the past, if you've been selected you will receive an email with information on accessing
the collaboration space. I will try to make selections within the next 1-2 weeks.
Thanks,
Chris
(turbosub2005)
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