How to Install RPU
Installing an RPU (Rev 4 or 102) board onto an MPU (Bally/Stern/Williams).
How to Build an RPU Board
Instructions on how to source parts and solder them together to make your own RPU board for cheap.
Diagnosing Sound Issues
A list of all the reasons you might not be getting sounds, and the ways you can fix those issues.
6820 PIA Chips
The 6820 PIA (Peripheral Interface Adapter) chips are how the M6800 talks to the outside world.
Overview of MPU
The Stern MPU-100 is identical to the Bally AS-2518-17 board. At least I think it is. I’ve worked on both…
What is Retro Pin Upgrade?
Installing new code on your machine is relatively cheap & easy. There are plug-and-play and DIY approaches available. You can write your own software too if there’s no new code available for your machine.
Big Game 2022
This is a fast, widebody, 4-flipper shooter from Stern (1980). The theme features big game animals (tigers, lions, etc.) and has 9 …
The Beginning
This project began with a need to fix an old Stern Stars. Once it was playable, the real work began.