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Vallyr
Posts : 323 Join date : 2012-09-01 Location : Washington, USA
| Subject: dart machine advice Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:16 am | |
| which of these two soft tip machines is better? Found them both for local pick up in my area same price. Advice? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] |
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spat66
Posts : 619 Join date : 2012-07-31 Age : 58 Location : Middle Georgia, USA
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:25 am | |
| Probably the Valley board, they are easy to getparts for. That's what is in the bars around here that we play on. Not real familiar with the other ones. |
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Vallyr
Posts : 323 Join date : 2012-09-01 Location : Washington, USA
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:40 am | |
| yeah thats what i figured. Didn't really like the idea of a small tv screen either |
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nnj
Posts : 52 Join date : 2013-01-05 Location : USA
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:54 am | |
| the valley cougar by far...especially if it has "ernie" ;) |
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Vallyr
Posts : 323 Join date : 2012-09-01 Location : Washington, USA
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:02 am | |
| yeah called the guy he has six cougars and 2 english pubs. Going to buy one maybe two cougars. He's delivering them tomorrow.
Only catch is that they are missing the keys for the cabinet, but work great. Might drill out the lock and just put on my own |
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spat66
Posts : 619 Join date : 2012-07-31 Age : 58 Location : Middle Georgia, USA
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:33 am | |
| They are good boards, and as nnj said especially if it has Ernie. He can be a pain though! :-) |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:46 am | |
| Whoa!!! Those early Arachnids are ancient. I used to restore and rebuild them back in 2002 and the were old as dirt then. I don't even think those ones have a split bull. The bullseye is just solid red I think. That's how they came anyway. There were upgrade chips and parts you used to be able to buy for them though. I posted some pics of the upgrade parts a couple weeks ago.
In this case, like everyone else said... Valley's by a mile. |
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Vallyr
Posts : 323 Join date : 2012-09-01 Location : Washington, USA
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:53 pm | |
| okay, so still being a noob about soft tip, what points would you guys recommend to use on these machines for playability while helping to extend the life of the machine? |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:57 pm | |
| Lippoints have been the most durable and best i've used on Galaxy boards. They have a special coating that allows them to be pulled free a little easier. |
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Vallyr
Posts : 323 Join date : 2012-09-01 Location : Washington, USA
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:29 pm | |
| do you think it would be necessary to bolt it to the floor and anchor it to the wall like some i've seen? |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:05 pm | |
| - Vallyr wrote:
- do you think it would be necessary to bolt it to the floor and anchor it to the wall like some i've seen?
Some vendors do that as a safety precaution. I don't think it's necessary unless the floor is on a slant or something. I've never seen one tip over in all my life. |
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loopdogg
Posts : 142 Join date : 2012-10-25 Location : Wadsworth, Ohio
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:54 pm | |
| have you checked with your local coin op association? there has to be a company that manages the pool tables, jukebox, bar top video games and darts. This is where i went and bought my machine. They do a look over and the machine was good as new (face). And the great thing is that they have the know how to repair it if something went bad. Just a thought, I would rather purchase off a reputable Co. with knowlagable staff and extra parts in stock....good luck, it is alot of fun to have your own machine in the house! [img] [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.][/img] |
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loopdogg
Posts : 142 Join date : 2012-10-25 Location : Wadsworth, Ohio
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:12 am | |
| here is link [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] these list seveal orgs...depending where you are located |
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Vallyr
Posts : 323 Join date : 2012-09-01 Location : Washington, USA
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:49 am | |
| Got my machine today and it does have ernie....and it is freaking AWESOME....the woman hates it though because of the noise.....well that and I started pounding the bull just for the sound fx! |
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spat66
Posts : 619 Join date : 2012-07-31 Age : 58 Location : Middle Georgia, USA
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:01 pm | |
| Nice! You got a good machine- enjoy |
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getagrip
Posts : 8793 Join date : 2012-01-09 Age : 54 Location : North Yorkshire
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:27 pm | |
| Cool! get some pics up of it or even better a vid of it in action |
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jamie373
Posts : 886 Join date : 2012-08-30 Age : 46 Location : glasgow
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:10 am | |
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spat66
Posts : 619 Join date : 2012-07-31 Age : 58 Location : Middle Georgia, USA
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:23 am | |
| ernie is the computer you play against on these machines. He's a beast! |
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jamie373
Posts : 886 Join date : 2012-08-30 Age : 46 Location : glasgow
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:24 am | |
| oh makes sense now cheers |
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Vallyr
Posts : 323 Join date : 2012-09-01 Location : Washington, USA
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:50 pm | |
| uploading video as we speak. Btw if any one knows what the different dip switches do let me know. |
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Vallyr
Posts : 323 Join date : 2012-09-01 Location : Washington, USA
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:53 pm | |
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getagrip
Posts : 8793 Join date : 2012-01-09 Age : 54 Location : North Yorkshire
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:32 pm | |
| LOL honest Ernie, I dont believe it, no PC is honest, just look what happened with Skynet and the Terminators |
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loopdogg
Posts : 142 Join date : 2012-10-25 Location : Wadsworth, Ohio
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:53 pm | |
| great get! these mold machines are just sitting in storage and need to be rescued. |
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Vallyr
Posts : 323 Join date : 2012-09-01 Location : Washington, USA
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:04 pm | |
| called the company that bought valley today and got the dip switch codes. Video was taking too long to upload. Either way I can upload the dipswitches and programming manual if any one needs it. Also the guy I bought mine from has five more. |
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getagrip
Posts : 8793 Join date : 2012-01-09 Age : 54 Location : North Yorkshire
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:58 pm | |
| I knew I had seen one on Ebay, they must have re-listed it here: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:45 am | |
| ^^^ That appears to be in great condition cosmetically. Sounds like an easy fix as well. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] |
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getagrip
Posts : 8793 Join date : 2012-01-09 Age : 54 Location : North Yorkshire
| Subject: Re: dart machine advice Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:19 am | |
| Good buy for someone who can collect it then. |
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