FireSlash
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Flash Gordon restoration
So, on a whim, I went to check out a local ad for a pin "for parts or repair", listed at an absurdly low price.
It's now sitting in my apartment, in pieces. Not sure if I should be proud of my find or start crying. I love messing around with electronics, but this is a pretty big jump from the small kits I've messed with in the past.
Anyway, it's a 1981 Bally Flash Gordon. Lets start with the good:
Backglass looks good for it's age. At worst case, I can ebay the backglass for more than I paid for the machine. probably.
The bad:
Playfield is uneven... looks like decals were placed in various spots to cover up chipping. Due to this, there are several seams in the field. Not entirely sure how to attack these yet.
The ugly:
Previous op had his own, special way of doing things...
SBA coin op mech is a bit rusted and doesn't work. So the op was kind enough to snip this wire instead of just pulling the bulb
Slam tilt sensor was just too much of a hassle
Op just couldn't spring for a grounded plug.
So, as it stands I've yet to power it up. Op informs me that it's blowing 20A fuses (F1). Upon testing, BR1 has somehow shorted diagonally.
The poor old power module looks like it's seen better days. Ordered a rebuild kit.
The rear screw behind the transformer connector is stuck so solid I might have to drill it out. Fun times ahead.
So, on a whim, I went to check out a local ad for a pin "for parts or repair", listed at an absurdly low price.
It's now sitting in my apartment, in pieces. Not sure if I should be proud of my find or start crying. I love messing around with electronics, but this is a pretty big jump from the small kits I've messed with in the past.
Anyway, it's a 1981 Bally Flash Gordon. Lets start with the good:
Backglass looks good for it's age. At worst case, I can ebay the backglass for more than I paid for the machine. probably.
The bad:
Playfield is uneven... looks like decals were placed in various spots to cover up chipping. Due to this, there are several seams in the field. Not entirely sure how to attack these yet.
The ugly:
Previous op had his own, special way of doing things...
SBA coin op mech is a bit rusted and doesn't work. So the op was kind enough to snip this wire instead of just pulling the bulb
Slam tilt sensor was just too much of a hassle
Op just couldn't spring for a grounded plug.
So, as it stands I've yet to power it up. Op informs me that it's blowing 20A fuses (F1). Upon testing, BR1 has somehow shorted diagonally.
The poor old power module looks like it's seen better days. Ordered a rebuild kit.
The rear screw behind the transformer connector is stuck so solid I might have to drill it out. Fun times ahead.
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