Update in Atari's
Interchangeability
Chart
Vol. 4, No. 12
June 30, 1978
Staff
Publisher and Editor:
Ralph C. Lally II
Managing Editor:
David Pierson
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David Snook
Editor, Coin Slot
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Game Doctors
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Gene Seley
Dick Welu
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Debbie Barnes
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Ralph C. Lally II
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PLAY METER , June 30, 1978.
Volume 4, No. 12. Copyright 1978 by
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There has been an update with minor changes in the chart outlining the
interchangeability of pinball manufacturers' coils with Atari devices . The
outdated chart appeared in PLAY METER's Update Edition for May 26 .
This information is based on current games from the manufacturers; so
it is possible there may be other coils from older equipment that would
work . However, without adequate testing on a particular part , Atari cannot
recommend random replacement.
It is important that all the footnotes be read and heeded .
On all coils listed below (except Bally coil #AQ-25 -500134-5050) diodes
must be replaced with 1N4005 diodes before installing these coils in Atari
machines. Before remov ing coil from Atari machine identify harness wire
connected to coil terminal on the striped (cathode) end of diode. Connect
th is wire to similar terminal on replacement coil.
INfERCHANGFABll..ITY CHART WITH ATARI DEVICES
MANUFACTURER I Part Number
ATARI DEVICE
GOTfl..IEB
BALLY
Sf ERN
Wll..LIAMS
. ..
AQ-25-500/
34-5050 #
. . .
. ..
Sling Shot
A-5195
AN-26-1200
J -25-1050
G-25-1100
Thumper Bumper
A-5195:t:
AN-26-1200
:t:
J -25-1050
G-25-1100
....
. ..
J -25-1050
G-25-1100
Flippert
Drop Target
#
Not necessary to replace diodes , but the coil is wound opposite
therefore when installing it in Atari machine swap the harness wires going
to the two outer terminals of the coil. May not be used for an extended
period because it is likely to shorten life of the flipper button switch
t Interchange only with Atari part no. A020470-01 (Orange wrapper)
coil. DO NOT REPLACE the retrofit flipper coil (Red wrapper) Atari part
no. A020498-01 with any other coil
:t:
Thumper Bumper action will be noticeably weak
• • • DO NOT USE- Tested and found unacceptable for use in Atari
machines