Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1982-April - Vol 4 Issue 2

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STAR•TECH Journal APRIL 1982
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INVADERS
REVENGE


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Just when you thought the battle was over, we introduce Invaders Revenge
and the challenge continues. Invaders Revenge is a super new game developed
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in England. After months of highly successful collections, Americade Amuse- '

ment, Inc. purchased the exclusive manufacturing rights in the United States.
The game centers around different groups of Invaders trying to destroy your ship.
Their patterns get increasingly more difficult to destroy, especially when they
start shrinking and swelling.
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Be on guard for Invaders sneaking down and stealing your fuel cells.

If they're not destroyed before reaching the top of the screen they fuel the
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mother ship which will start moving back and forth, firing fast missiles at you.
If it's necessary to go around another object, hold your fire button and your ship
thrusts upward. If you are successful you'll have the chance to maneuver your
ship into position to dock with your base for bonus points and fuel before you
resume battle. But watch out, this time as you shoot the invaders, they will
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randomly fall toward your ship.
* Add new life to Space Invaders (Regular or Deluxe)
* Simple installation
* Exciting new sounds
* Kit comes with new game board, program chips, new main plexi and control
panel, plus easy instructions
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ORDER FROM:
Americade Amusement, Inc.
2009 Old Cuthbert Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
609-428-3869
(IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT AVAILABLE)
$550
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IN STOCK NOW
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ROWE RESPONDS
TO ERICKSON
We at Rowe consider yourjournal in the highest regard. I
must, however, complain about Todd Erickson's column
"Service Notes", and in particular, his column for
February 1982.
Mr. Erickson uses the irresponsible journalism that
has made daily tabloids infamous. He seeks sensationalism
and often does not have all the facts.
Regarding his February 1982 column on Rowe bill
changers being turned upside down, he is inviting trouble.
I respond with the following:
1. We repeatedly caution that all changers be bolted
to the floor or wall. I know of no situation where some
anchoring can't be done. What does he mean by
" .. .' securing to a wooden wall or floor is not the
complete answer."?
2. Why does he isolate Rowe changers? Our com-
petitors are just as vulnerable. Any vending machine.for
that matter, will give product or money if tipped over.
I would like to see Start Tech maintain its stature as a
fine technical journal. There is no need to resort to this
type of writing.
We at Rowe are always willing to listen to suggestions
for improvements, but not in this manner.
Joe Vitale
Manager, Field Services
Editor's Note: Whew! Have you written to the right
journal, Joe? Todd Erickson will respond, I'm sure, next
month.
STAR*TECH Journal APRIL 1982
ATARI
MONITOR TECH TIPS
Wells-Gardner Color X-Y Display
For optimum reliability, three picture parameters must
be periodically checked, as well as always checked
after transportation. These three parameters are the
size, centering and brightness. Proper adjustments will
prolong the life of the yoke driver transistors and help
prevent a fuse from popping.
Use the size and centering procedures listed on
Sheet 2, Side B of the Tempest schematic D P-190-02.
For brightness adjustment, refer to page 4 of the
X-Y display service manual TM-183.
Electrohome G07-904 Color Monitor
You may have found the video B+ Diode D503 to be
burned. The cause could be on the CRT PCB. Check
and make sure that capacitor C 107 is not touching the
adjacent terminal.
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MURPHY'S IA W #402
When all else fails,
read the instructions.

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