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[Jazzi]

I'm on my way out in a minute to pick up my first (hardware) machine. I was involved a while back in the Emu scene - but it's been a while for both!

I know the machine is a JPM. Anybody fancy naming it for me, telling me if it's worth restoring etc...?!



All I know is that it's old and needs attention. When switched on nothing happens. Takes 10p, 20p, 50p (all old style) and £1 coins. Key for back but not front (requires circular key).

Thanks!

Jazzi

[ady]

Hiya Jazzi,

Erm i'd say its called Super Exchange lol..the Pic is a give-away.

This was from the era I grew-up with, i'd say its well worth looking at mate...

For FME....dump those ROMs and get some images

[todd1970]

I recognise this machine from the wild..when would you say this was out 88-90 ?

[Zoltar]

Hiya Jazzi,

Erm i'd say its called Super Exchange lol..the Pic is a give-away.

This was from the era I grew-up with, i'd say its well worth looking at mate...

For FME....dump those ROMs and get some images

These types of JPM's tend to have the machine name as the jackpot symbols. So I'd go with Ady and also say Super Exchange. Looks like a 'switchback' type game. Quite enjoyable to play. Well done on your 'aquisition'.

[ady]

'switchback'

Put me out of my misery mate thanks...been picking my brains for that name!

[Deano]

Great machine in its day.Brings back so many memories(not all of them good)
The no4(shoot) was a big boost that could sometimes go massive high up the board and the "mystery" feature could be good at times.

[Jazzi]

Well... I managed to get it home in one piece - although moving it by myself resulted in the glasses popping into the case! No serious damage done thankfully...

However, when I powered it up for the first time (with the back off) I saw a power light and error indicator (?) showing '0'. Then the PSU died - smoking too! The previous owner told me that it hadn't turned on for a while, so I'm assuming the move simply pushed it over the edge!

Super Exchange would seem to be right - it appears on the top glass and the reels. The QA sticker inside says 1989. I'd be delighted to dump the ROMs if somebody can guide me through it! HQ photos aren't a problem either...

I just find the whole machine fascinating - the way all the lights are wired for example, in a pre-PCB way that is almost artistic! I'd love to get it back to its former glory...

So - anyone got an Owner's Manual for this era/case? Any thoughts on what I can use to replace the PSU?

[jamesb99_1999]

I'd get on to the guys at the mecca for help straight away - as you might make it worse if you don't get some advice.. This was indeed a classc from mid/late 90s that I personally really liked so good luck and get somebody to dump the roms ;-)

Mecca link on the left - post the machine and some pictures/ description on there and they will give some fantastic advice.

[superbank]

Nice to see another classic saved from the scraphead Jazzi!!

The smoke coming from the PSU is probably the capacitors - they have a habit of doing this on the old JPM MPS machines. They are fairly easy to change.

The '0' on the MPS board should be there - or at least parts of it should. They indicate what's happening. They chose this method rather than a load of LEDs.

There is a manual here :-

The MPU Mecca

Worth downloading that to take a look.

Good luck, and let us know how you get on

Whereabouts do you live??

[Jazzi]

I'd get on to the guys at the mecca for help straight away - as you might make it worse if you don't get some advice.. This was indeed a classc from mid/late 90s that I personally really liked so good luck and get somebody to dump the roms ;-)

Mecca link on the left - post the machine and some pictures/ description on there and they will give some fantastic advice.

Great link - thanks! I'll be posting there shortly...

The smoke coming from the PSU is probably the capacitors - they have a habit of doing this on the old JPM MPS machines. They are fairly easy to change.

Yup - it was. I've pulled the offending cap out of the PSU board - now all I need to do is track down a replacement from somewhere like Maplin!

There is a manual here

Awesome! Much appreciated...

Whereabouts do you live??

I'm in Harlow, in Essex.

[superbank]

If you post over at The Mecca regarding this machine then you will get all the technical help that you need.

I know that Ploggy has expressed an interest in this, so any hi res pics of the glasses would be great if you do get a chance. Also there are plenty of people available to dump the ROMs for you too if required.

[ady]

Hiya Jazzi,
For FME....dump those ROMs and get some images

any hi res pics of the glasses would be great if you do get a chance. Also there are plenty of people available to dump the ROMs for you too if required.

And I can assure you they are returned safe and sound.....

[superbank]

Excellent!!

[nails]

call it frank.

[Jazzi]

HQ glass shots wont be a problem... I've got a brand new 10MP camera just begging to be used!

So what (roughly) is involved in doing a ROM dump? Would it be done via the RS232 interface on the mainboard, or would I require an EPROM programmer of some sort? I'm quite excited at the prospect of adding something new to the Emu scene - even if the hardware version never rises from the dead!

call it frank.

I was thinking that it looked more like a 'Betsy' than a 'Frank'.