Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1982-April - Vol 4 Issue 2

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STAR*TECH Journal APRIL 1982
MICRO-SYSTEMS
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393 EAST 198 STREET, BRONX, NY 10458/212-220-3644
"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 .
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* 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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MIDWAY
"KICK"/"KICKMAN" NOTES & MODIFICATIONS
Subject:
The name "Kick" will be changed to "Kickman" as of Serial Number (U/R
#1600, CIT #650 & Mini #126)
1. The "Kick" game CPU and video board Proms must not mix with "Kickman"
Proms, CPU and video boards.
2. The sound and 1/ 0 board Proms are not affected by the name change.
3. Repeat; check for proper Proms in "Kick" and "Kickman".
NOTE: The cocktail game glass will be the "Kick" type but as of serial number
#650, the Proms will be "Kickman".
Game:
"Kick" or "Kickman"
Subject:
Capacitor CP34 on Sound l/O Board (A082-90908-GOOO)
1. Capacitor CP34 on the Sound l/O Board has been inserted with polarity
reversed due to incorrect labeling on the P.C. Board. This can cause a loss of
+5 VDC when CP34 finally breaks down.
2. Remove capacitor CP34 or reverse its polarity on the Sound l/O Board.
Game:
"Kick"
Subject:
Interchanging Logic Boards between the upright, cocktail and mini models
1. Mini and cocktail boards are the same, the only difference is the dip switch
setting of SWl (located on the sound I/O board).
A. SWl switch #7 ON for mini, OFF for cocktail.
2. To install cocktail or mini boards in an upright game:
A. SWl switch #7 to the ON position.
B. Reverse vertical yoke wires.
1. Using an Electrohome monitor, reverse the brown and gray wires on
yoke.
2. Using Wells-Gardner, reverse the green and yellow wires.
3. Installing upright boards in a mini game:
A. No switch change is needed.
B. Reverse vertical yoke wires.
4. Upright boards in a cocktail game are not interchangeable. Repeat: are not
interchangeable.
EXIDY
"MOUSE TRAP" AUDIO BOARD MODIFICATION
The "Mouse Trap" Audio Board utilizes a Z-80 microprocessor. To insure
proper operation of the Audio Board, the following modification should be made:
1. Solder a 470-ohm resistor to PIN 1 of the 74LS74 at position C-1.
2. Solder the other end of the resistor to PIN 6 of the same 74LS74 at position C-1
This pull-up modification results in a better clock signal for the Z-80 and if not
done can cause some Zilog Z-80 microprocessors ( especially those with a date
code of 8152) to malfunction.
PIN 1
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470-ohm resistor {
74LS74 at
position C-1 on
audio board
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