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Raw Thrills Jurrassic Park Arcade Machine Faulty Gun We recently received a service call for a Raw Thrills Jurassic Park arcade machine where Player 1's gun wasn't shooting accurately. The crosshair was jumping erratically across the screen, making the game unplayable. Our first step was to systematically diagnose the issue. We started by swapping the Player 1 and Player 2 gun connections to see if the fault followed the gun or stayed with the cabinet position. Since the problem remained with Player 1, we knew the issue wasn't in the wiring from the plug back to the game board. Next,...

Busy Weeks on the Road – Arcade & Pinball Repairs Across Sydney and NSW At Austin Amusements, the past few weeks have been nothing short of full throttle. Our team has been on the road across Sydney and Greater NSW, helping customers get their arcade machines and pinball tables back up and running like new. From private collectors to commercial venues, we’ve seen it all—faulty controls, display issues, power failures, and general wear and tear. No matter the problem, our focus is always the same: fast, reliable arcade machine repairs that get you back to playing. Arcade Repairs Across Sydney...

Welcome to Austin Amusements. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of flippers and bumpers, maintaining your pinball machine is crucial to keeping the fun rolling. Let's dive into the essential steps for servicing your machine, along with a handy fault-finding guide to help troubleshoot common issues. Getting Started: Removing the Glass and Lifting the Playfield Before you start working on your pinball machine, it's important to ensure safety and proper access. Here’s how to safely remove the glass and lift the playfield: 1. **Turn Off the Machine:** Safety first! Ensure your pinball machine is unplugged...

Welcome to Austin Amusements trouble shooting blog, where we dive deep into the world of arcade machines and tackle the common fault-finding issues that can leave you scratching your head. In this post, we'll explore a few specific scenarios: when your screen doesn't turn on but you hear game sound, when your machine seems completely unresponsive, and when the screen is on but the game won’t start despite the power supply light being lit. Let’s get into it! Scenario 1: Screen Doesn't Turn On, but Sound is Present This issue often suggests that the machine is partially operational. Here are...

Understanding the JAMMA Harness: A Guide for DIY Arcade Enthusiasts If you're diving into the world of arcade machines, you're bound to come across the term "JAMMA harness." First manufactured in the late 1980s by the Japan Amusement Machine and Marketing Association, the JAMMA standard revolutionised how arcade machines were designed and constructed. In this post, we will explore what a JAMMA harness is, its benefits, and how to work with it in your DIY projects. What is a JAMMA Harness? A JAMMA harness is a standardized wiring harness popularly used in arcade machines. This set of connectors and wires...