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Yes, fair point on saving the circuitry working so hard. As long as you like the look that's all that matters. Tbf I have never seen a pinball machine with LEDs on.

Re: pinball and LEDs. Agree, BUT…. …you can get ‘LED OCD’ devices that really help with this. Plus, the ‘daylight’ white colour temp of some LEDs really helps with the playfield insert colours - they’re the actual colour, not a very warm and dull version! I'm all for retro things looking original, but likewise I’ve spent a fair amount of time choosing the right LEDs for my pinball machines, then making sure they’re not too bright. They save a bit of power and are generally easier on the lamp matrix circuitry, and they last years so don’t need changing! A lot less heat too. pictures don’t really do it justice.

It's not clear from the photos of the schematic, but the date was April '79. It would presumably have gone into production soon after.

It's quite possible but, My guess is it could be the similar cabinet as Catch it. If I can find a picture I will post it being interested myself now as to what the machine was.

Thanks for that, Ron. Would it have the same sort of cabinet as a Bell Trail, with the opening top door at the front?

Although I have no pictures, I think Stop it was the MPU version of Catch It. The Stop it schematic shows virtually identical bulbs and button layouts etc, found on Catch It plus, According to the schematic Stop It has electro reel solenoids making it an early MPU machine released around 1979 the date of Catch it too.

Interested in any maygay M1 spares. Thank you

Just added the schematic for Bell Fruit 'Stop It' machine to tech docs. I don't think I've ever seen one, so if anyone has a photo, or better still owns one, I'd love to see it.

Another update. I scanned and uploaded some more pdf docs yesterday. I've also just tried photographing some schematics, but I'm not that happy with the results. I might see if I can get them scanned professionally. They range in size from A2 to A0 and beyond. The largest being 'Hot Dog', which measures 180 x 82 cm. 😲

I agree. Same with pinball machines. LEDs look a bit too bright

Myself personally I wouldn’t put led’s in an old classic it just wouldn’t look right the fluorescent tubes give it the warm light look as it should have been ,,

But have you seen the cost??? Scandalous! Much better to buy from cowboys or Indians from sheds, garages, lockups or outhouses. Maybe even oasthouses. And what's this after market service that you speak of. Is it a warranty of sorts??? Ooh it's so intriguing! 😁

Nice one pete and yeah phil does help out with rare bits .

I bought off a fellow cowboy. I wish I could afford to buy off licensed sellers for peace of mind with full after market service 😉

Yes, it’s in the bottom.

Very nice and super rare too.look forward to the restore .

Did it come with other prize decals john ? Better on 20p /£200 i reckon .

Ah, but was it stored in a shed by a cowboy or an Indian? Do Indians even have sheds. Come to think of it, do cowboys??? Eeeeh im all confused now! 🥴

New into the “Johncade” showroom. Been abused as was stored in a shed. Will be bringer her back to her former glory using my cowboy techniques.

Have you any roms flyers etc for emulation

I now have some reels and a display. Many thanks to Phil1974. He is your top man for sru bits...

Leds might be a bit kinder on the plastics. Less UV and heat. I guess it depends if you have a colour temperature of led that you like....the old flos were kinda warm white

Hi all I have done some searching about changing from fluorescent to LED but cannot see any posts about it. So I assume it's not a done thing? If it is, is it just a case of exchanging the tubes and T10's bulbs for equivalent LED values? I am thinking of the below. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BZYTZB2M/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=AIF4G7PLKBOZY&th=1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01F997D7E/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=A96J3TAO0KGI4&psc=1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0DHGHM7QN/ref=ewc_pr_img_3?smid=A1MF16TBP9H4MP&th=1 I am doing this on my Royal Exchange. Cheers

Welcome to the MPU Mecca, and thank you for your kind offer sir. PM sent 👍

Welcome to the MPU Mecca, and thank you for your kind offer sir. PM sent 👍