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Re: Yep I am after a BAYWATCH
« Reply #30 on: July 15, 2016, 08:43:30 PM »
some before and after pics, still a looooong way to go before I will be happy. Lots of tweaks to be done and thanks to Swinks past posts have now got the skill shot working 60% there is a ton of fun in this beast and some nice big dots too  &&
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Re: Yep I am after a BAYWATCH
« Reply #31 on: July 15, 2016, 08:47:37 PM »
Re chromed the wireworms ( didn't like the brass ) didn't pull mylar yet just polished with Treasure Trove kit and she is sweet as. ALL and I mean ALL the ball guides were rooted and a bit of Autosol and elbow grease has made a huge improvement, Ramp flaps were rusted so used a small wire brush and Ranex then hand polish. ( A skill I have yet to learn, later )
Also need to learn how to capture better shots with the camera.
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Re: Yep I am after a BAYWATCH
« Reply #32 on: July 15, 2016, 09:48:11 PM »
looking good mate, I haven't seen those shark target stickers before and looks like they need a little adjustment..

but looking sweet, nice work
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Re: Yep I am after a BAYWATCH
« Reply #33 on: July 15, 2016, 11:35:35 PM »
Looking great Andy ,
 As swink said straighten up the targets , A few of the single stand ups are crooked too, you need to loosen up the targets screws , make good , then tighten them up again , tighten the top screw first and make sure you check the gap too after ...
 good pics  though , try using the flash for more wow factor ..
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Re: Yep I am after a BAYWATCH
« Reply #34 on: July 16, 2016, 11:53:09 AM »
What a difference a little elbow grease makes !

Playfield looks  great now  ^^^
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Re: Yep I am after a BAYWATCH
« Reply #35 on: September 20, 2016, 10:37:17 PM »
Okay, had BW for a while now and it has some ghosting on the LED's from obviously faulty diodes.
Now the question, is there a QUICK way to trouble shoot as there is a lot of lamps in this beast and it appears over 2 columns?
Don't want to disconnect ALL the individual diodes on the lamps to test, any help please?
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Re: Yep I am after a BAYWATCH
« Reply #36 on: September 21, 2016, 09:42:56 AM »
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Re: Yep I am after a BAYWATCH
« Reply #37 on: September 22, 2016, 10:29:48 PM »
Quote from: oldskool1969 on September 20, 2016, 10:37:17 PM
Okay, had BW for a while now and it has some ghosting on the LED's from obviously faulty diodes.
Now the question, is there a QUICK way to trouble shoot as there is a lot of lamps in this beast and it appears over 2 columns?
Don't want to disconnect ALL the individual diodes on the lamps to test, any help please?

Trouble shooting LEDs and lamp matrix = STOP !

Go back to incandescent globes and see if the problem persists. Now you know there's no problems with the game.

Invest in Ghostbuster LEDs. Expensive, but they are a much better solution. I learnt this the HARD way with a collector that bought cheap junk LEDs. He was told the problem was with his game, not the junk LEDs. Replaced with GB LEDs and the game is perfect.
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Re: Yep I am after a BAYWATCH
« Reply #38 on: September 23, 2016, 08:00:17 AM »
Cheers all. Fault not showing with incandescent lamps, I use GB LED's ( always ) Only certain lamps remain on ( dull )
which make no real sense on the matrix, so i t is a couple of diodes ( somewhere ) I was just hoping there is an EASY way to test the diodes without taking out of circuit. Or a special trick the experts use to fix.
Looks like a frustrating road ahead to amend. Bugger 
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Re: Yep I am after a BAYWATCH
« Reply #39 on: March 13, 2018, 11:21:16 PM »
Little update, there is a NEW code 4.01 that has been written by another pin freak and it completely changes this game to something rather special. I was contemplating selling it, but am refraining now as it is the deepest game I currently own.
Anyway, while changing the EPROM there was a leg bent in the chip and this is probably why I was having some ghosting issues as after putting in the NEW chip it has solved 95% of these issues I was having. Who would have though to check that, not me.
Back to give her another whirl as I am starting to get into it, might even see if the $$$ is there for the new colour DMD?
" Baywatch will be right back "
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Re: Yep I am after a BAYWATCH
« Reply #40 on: March 14, 2018, 12:27:55 PM »
Looks like the game is going to be more attractive ;

https://mailchi.mp/dab3143dd067/colordmd-x-led-preview
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Re: Yep I am after a BAYWATCH
« Reply #41 on: July 20, 2018, 06:17:11 PM »
Now I am truly a Baywatch fan.
Needed some help with ghosting issues and non working rows on lamp matrix. This has been ongoing and driving me firkin nuts.
The lamp matrix had 5 x pre drivers that were screwed and had to replace 7 diodes on the play field lamps.
       
WHAMMIE, works like a dream now. Some final minor tweaks and what a player she is.
Bit of a naff theme but it certainly grows on you.
Some absolutely fantastic shots on this game and a very cool rule set.

And this is the end of this thread only another 7 projects to go!  ^&^
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Re: Yep I am after a BAYWATCH
« Reply #42 on: July 20, 2018, 07:50:10 PM »
have you achieved all 3 skill shots in one game?
it does have good shots
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