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THESE ARE SOME OF THE NEW FEATURES AVAILABLE WITH PINBALL 2000:
GAME PLAY
The video display allows dynamic interactive features.
The video display allows many playfield devices to occupy the same position at different times in the
game.
Video can clearly lead the player through the game, making clear what is happening each time that a
target is hit. You see the result at the point of impact with the ball.
The video 'mechanisms' allow for simpler 'real' mechanisms on the playfield. The result is reduced
service problems.
ELECTRONICS
The backbox contains a commercial motherboard, housed in a PC style case, and a monitor. The
system will become more powerful as new motherboards are introduced.
The Power Driver board is located in the cabinet and is connected to the PC via a standard parallel
printer cable. A laptop or a service computer can use this connection for powerful troubleshooting.
The PINBALL 2000 Power Driver board is secured with two screws and has 17 uniquely keyed
connectors allowing for easy replacement. The WPC-95 Power Driver board, on the other hand, was
secured with nine screws and had 39 connectors.
Each fuse has its own LED indicator.
Blown fuses and bumt out bulbs are shown by built in diagnostics on the video screen.
A PC connector at the coin door allows for advanced diagnostics, (a laptop computer can become a
portable test fixture), data transfer and software updates.
The operator may add a low cost modem to the PC for remote data retrieval, an Intemet connection
and software updates. A revenue sharing system could be implemented on this platform.
SOFTWARE UPDATES
There are no EPROMs in the system. Software updates are done using a PC connected to the front
door or via a modem and phone line.
There will be a chip based updated method available for a low-tech customer that is similar to
updating a 'video game hard drive program.
All software resides in the backbox section. The system has been designed such that the software
can be updated without uncrating the backbox.
CABINET AND BACKBOX FEATURES
The attendant can gain access to playfield through a key-released front molding. Playfield glass may
be removed by location attendant for minor problems) such as trapped balls. Playfield remains
locked by passive latch built into coin door.
Computer Case is an easy pull-out drawer in the backbox. This allows for easy access for
troubleshooting and service. Entire CPU section may be swapped out in 60 seconds.
Backbox locks provides higher security than previous design and secures CPU case for transit.