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Going by the manual they should be DIN 41612 type C connectors. RS, Farnell etc.

Picked up another old Black Box yesterday. An original machine that i had been after for over 8 years. Long story to do with MDS Mike. Anyway i finally got my hands on it yesterday. Its basically a Bell-Fruit version of Supa Stepper more or less. Anyway im pleased to get hold of this. And hopefully will be working in the next few days 🙂

Well this post is my 100th it has taken 8 years. I am glad to say the special reserve project is complete with the only bits required are display lamps. Which I have been offered some so hopefully next week they may arrive. I will post a video of the machine running tomorrow. just two pics today front and back. I would like to install the jpm sticker back inside. Does anyone have these? The only other thing is I have cut The old one out so could fix it in. hope you enjoyed the project considering I was going to refurbish my double up but when I bout a spare cab this old machine was rotting away so decided to buy it for £180. it has cost me about £150 to make and repairs. This does exclude the powder coating I got this done for free. the double up is the next one but I am hoping to just make the sides.

Hi I’m brand new to this forum unlike my ‘ The Italian job machine’ Anyway this machine has huge sentimental value but has stopped working and I’m looking for someone who can overhaul/ repair/ service this machine. I live in the North east of England and s as my help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks TJ

Amazing work wayne. Ive just read the whole thread. Very clever and dedicated. Im amazed at the quality put into this 🙂😍

Superb job, looks outstanding you must be so chuffed with the way it looks 🙂

Wayne ive got some blank stickers made with that jpm.logo on .I can send you one if you want one .

top job

Very nice Wayne top job mate 👍👍👍👏👏

A lucky punt for me. Was just the 5 Amp 50 Volt fuse had blown. And re seat of the Rom cart and the plugs. And is a runner 🙂😆

Lovely! Another addition Steve, you're on fire at the moment. You really are the Black Box king!

Ive had this a few weeks now. I thought i had posted this but i must of forgotten somehow. It was a random Facebook group buy. But was pleased to get hold of it 🙂

Thanks, yours also looks great I had a special reserve a long time ago, great game, This JPM cab was only 18mm chipboard and I too used flooring panels I found they had a smooth side (top side) than the other side. Like I said it looked bumpy under a test piece of vinyl so I coated it with scrubbale emulsion paint ( 3 coats) then wet sanded it smooth, It looks really good. If I ever done it again I would use MDF for sure. When I get the cash door done and the other bits (probably spring time) I will post some pics

Thanks I was watching your restore too, mine is not perfect I had trouble closing the gaps with those thick dowels! It's all back together and working but I need to remove the bezel and re do it as the paint finish is not good enough, also have new t-moulding to fit Cheers Ronnie

Straight out the factory in Cardiff Wales DN 24 12 2020 signed bye Wayne 👍👍👍

Cheers guys for the great comments. Regarding the lamps yes it’s the small twist ones. I managed to sort the 10p tube got the sleeve out so now running on old money. I will make the door after Christmas. The post finished job. couple of pics attached and it running for the first time. Amazingly only 6 lamps needed replacing. still bits to do but have a great Xmas IMG_3346.MOV

Vid,hope it works. 20200910_203257.mp4

Been busy again today! new base made from scratch Made it a bit stronger with corner posts glued and screwed and then painted Whilst the cab was still on it's side I cut the groove for the moulding on that side Picture with new base fitted And now she stands on her own feet!

Been cracking on with this today! Here is the new side to replace the cracked one, it's fitted with the new vinyl to the inside, I won't do the outsides until machine is fully rebuilt And here is the new lower back panel covered with new vinyl The new lower bottom base panel covered and in situ for comparison And here is the new side marked for dowel and hinge location And the side with the dowel holes drilled The other side waiting to be done

Next up is another global from me this time in the form of Bat Outta Hell set on £25/25p 86% as with a fair few globals of this era it has a good soundtrack including meat loaf's famous track I give thanks to Ady for which he sent me this flyer amongst others a while back. to reg for some lamp identifcation help The Global Button is missing from the flyer and not sure if it even does anything but it is added where the global logo is above the reels The reel bands are homemade so may not be the clearest but are near accurate. Not sure how the tips of the tridents are lit so lit em as standard and red Shortcuts are as standard, hope everything plays as it should! Enjoy and Happy Gaming!!! layout updated thaks to wearecity for spotting the lamping errors Bat Outta Hell £25 Dx v2.zip

It went fairly well! Apart from a few bits where the router bit sunk in a bit deeper due to the poor template being the old side, Also when I was cutting the back I never had it clamped tight enough so it took a 25cm stretch about 4mm deeper than it should have! So spent ages filling and sanding those bits, but I'm now happy with that side. Cutting the other side should be better as I have the new cut side to use as template.