Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1982-April - Vol 4 Issue 2

5
Strong·,
Reliable
Joysticks
TAITO
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"OIX"
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• Will fit in Upright

and Cocktail Tables
• We ship from stock
MIDWAY
Newport
"GALAGA" & "KICKMAN"
Model 125
PCB LOCK-UP MODS
Made in the U.S.A. for the
needs of the American Market.
Will replace joysticks in im-
ported and domestic machines.
Interchangeable gateplate for
two, four or eight positions.
Engineered and built to last!
All parts easily replaceable.
FAST SERVICE.
Ideal For
PAC•MAN Games
Joysticks ordered at A.M.O.A.
should be reordered direct from
us.
CALL TODAY
STAA*TECH Journal APRIL 1982
SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED
Newport Machine Design
P.O. Box 418
Bishop, CA 93514, U.S.A.
(714) 873-4431
Cal's
Coin
College
School for
Electronic Games
Electronic pinballs -
one week, video games
- one week, by
SCHEMATICS! Our
11th year! CAL'S
COIN COLLEGE,
P.O. Box 810, Nicoma
Park, OK 73066.
Phone: 405-769-5343
Taito "QIX" PCB Lock-Up
Subject:
Intermittent lock up, data/sound board
(Revised 81-19)
Solution:
Cut NMI and jumper DINT 1 and
DINT 2 together on data board
Parts Needed:
One wire 1 ½" long, one wire 5" long
Procedure:
On the etch side of the data/sound
board, cut four traces. Trace from U2
pin 2, U2 pin 3, then trace J6 pin 16 to
the feed through, and cut the trace
between J 6 pin 18 and U22 pin 7.
Add a jumper wire from U2 pin 3 to
the feed through hole that was con-
nected to J6 pin 16. Add a jumper
from U2 pin 3 and U22 pin 7 ( on the
etch side of the board, since U22 is
in a socket).
Midway "Galaga"
PCB Lock-Up
Subject:
Lock up and Ram/Rom test condition
while playing
1. Check for +5.2 VDC voltage set-
ting measuring across capacitor
C 1 at location P7 of CPU Board
(A084-91404-B508).
2. +5.2 VDC at Cl will insure +5
VDC on the Video Board (A084-
91405-B508).
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Midway "Kickman"
PCB Lock-Up
Subject:
Video lock up condition and loss of
coin door lights
1. When the audio and coin door
light fuse (2 amp.) blows, it will
cause a video lock up condition
(12 VDC).
2. This lock up condition is due to
the AC sync. and power reset
circuits on the power supply (PC
A082-90412 -000) which uses 12
VDC.
NEW GAMES
Program
Automation, Inc.
385 Main Street
Suite Number 2
Metuchen, NJ 08840
201 /494-3330
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STAR*TECH Journal APRIL 1982
MICRO-SYSTEMS
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"All Kits Are Unconditionally Guaranteed For 30 Days After Shipment"
QIX "TOURNAMENT PLAY" CHIPS
This new Tournament program allows the operator to set
the parameters for the appearance of bonus markers.
Bonus markers appear in upper right corner of screen
when player fills 85·100% of the screen . Percentage is
operator controlled.
New, brilliant graphics in silver and burgundy.
Increase profits.
* 16 ROMs, plug-in conversion.
QIX "TOURNAMENT PLAY" KIT- $150.00
* * * * $50 credit with return of old Proms****
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ASTEROID CONVERSION KIT FROM LUNAR LANDER
Installing this kit will convert any ATARI LUNAR LANDER
to ASTEROIDS. The kit consists of an electronic module
that plugs on to the LUNAR LANDER PCB, and includes
an ASTEROIDS control panel overlay to cover your LUNAR
LANDER control panel.
New plexi·panel, fire-button, switches, brackets, and
hardware.
ASTEROIDS control panel overlay.
Includes "accu-shoot" feature .
Game will sound and play exactly as ASTEROIDS does.
Complete and easy installation instructions.
Converts a non-income producing game into a proven
winner.
LUNAR LANDER TO ASTEROIDS KIT - $650.00
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DONKEY KON& ENHANCEMENT
This new memory kit is designed for your 4-PCB type
DONKEY KONG boards.
* Eliminate easy racks
* Speeds up game play
* Barrels fall on man on ladder
* Increases ·collections, limits excessive high scores
DONKEY KON& KIT - $75.00
* * * * $25 credit with return of old Proms****
POP.MAN KIT
This new program will give your maze game renewed
interest and a new challenge for players.
* First Rack has new maze configuration and six warp
tunnels.
* Second Rack features invisible barriers after eating
power pill .
.
* Third Rack has eight warp tunnels and no barriers ; a
great challenge!
* Optional ch ip features Popeye.
* Easy plug-in installation.
POP.MAN KIT: 4 Chip Set: 1-4-$80.00
5-9-$75.00
10 and up-Cal l
SUPER MOONCRESTA KIT
This new memory kit will convert your original
"Mooncresta" to the new hit "SUPER MOONCRESTA", a
much faster and superior game. Complete, easy
installation instructions.
* Rapid fire laser base.
* Attacking aliens fly faster and are much harder to hit.
* Aliens now fire missiles at your laser base.
* Unplug eight memory chips.
* Replace with new memory.
SUPER MOONCRESTA KIT- $120.00
* * * * $25 credit with return of old Proms * * * *
SUPER EARTH INVASION KIT
Convert your regular or "Deluxe Space Invaders" with this
exciting new program designed to revitalize player interest
and collections.
New video display and graphics.
Invading aliens move much quicker and multiply as the
game continues.
New UFO fires "cruise missiles" at laser bases.
New six-digit scoring .
To order: Specify 9316 or TMS2716 Roms in your Mother
board . we will ship exact replacements.
SUPER EARTH INVASION KIT - $75.00
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SUPER &ALAXIANS KIT
This plug-in memory change increases the speed of your
rocket and its rate of fire. The aliens fly and fire faster, and
in larger formations. Creates a whole, new challenge.
SUPER &AWIANS KIT - $65.00
EAGLE UPDATE KIT
This inexpensive plug-in memory chip will make the
docking portion of the game very difficult and speeds up
game play greatly. Stops players from hanging on game.
EAGLE UPDATE KIT- $15.00
ASTEROIDS UPDATE KIT
This easy to install kit will greatly increase the accuracy of
the small UFO and stop players from racking up
excessively high scores and increase cfJl/ections. Specify (OJ) or
(02) version, (the memory chips are stamped (OJ) or (02).
ASTEROIDS UPDATE KIT - (01) or (02) version - $30.00
RAPID FIRE MODULES
Th is easy to install kit enables the player to get continuous
fire action when he holds down the fire button (similar to
auto-fire on ATARI CENTIPEDE).
RAPID FIRE MODULES - $10.95
STAR CASTLE SPEED-UP KIT
New Memory Chips Plug-In Installation - $45 .00 per kit
POWER SUPPLIES
These top quality American made Power Supplies are an
excellent choice for your video conversions. They have
short circuit and over-voltage protection , and all voltages
are fully adjustable.
Dual Output: +5V @ 3A, +12V @ 1 A - $75.00
Triple Output: +5V @ 3A, +12v @ 1A, - 5V or -12V @ 1A
- $85 .00
Quad Output: +5V @ 3A, + 12V @ 1 A, -12V @ 1 A, -5V @ .5A
- $95 .00
* Kits are shipped promptly C.O.D.
via UPS.
* All kits are in stock now and
available for immediate shipment.
PRE-PAID ORDERS WILL BE
GIVEN SPECIAL PRIORITY!

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