Gammatron is a 1985 Pinstar pinball machine that originated as a Flight 2000 conversion kit designed by Harry Williams and Steve Kirk. The machine has become the subject of an extensive restoration project documented in the Pinball Shenanigans video series, where it is being systematically restored by Mike Dus at the Grasley Garage. The cabinet suffered severe water damage and is undergoing complete restoration including new LED displays, solenoid driver board repairs, sound system work, and custom cosmetic updates.
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Machine will not require 254V output section once LED displays are installed
Next restoration phase will involve installing the MPU
The Gammatron playfield is in immaculate condition with zero visible wear on the inserts
The Gammatron cabinet head deterioration may be beyond economical repair capacity
Previously restored game by Mike Dimes, used for rarity comparison (28 Pinside owners)
System 1 era machine returned to Silverwall Saloon rental rotation
Rare Pinstar conversion kit based on Flight 2000; approximately 125 made in mid-1980s; redesigned by Steve Kirk as narrow body; acquired by Zach at Allentown
Vintage pinball machine at Zach Sharpe's house undergoing restoration; features unusual engineering including Wicco flipper assemblies and non-standard leg bolt spacing.
Pinball machine on Steph's repair list with spinners/drop targets switch matrix issue; brought to venue for fixes
1985 Pinstar Flight 2000 conversion kit, subject of detailed restoration project documentation
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The Gammatron is missing a spinner bracket on one side despite having the spinner on the other side
GammaTron features non-standard engineering including Wicco flipper assemblies and leg bolt spacing different from modern Stern machines.
GammaTron was designed by Steve Kirk and made approximately 125 units
1985 Pinstar pinball machine being comprehensively restored; subject of multi-part video series; currently undergoing 'unhacking' (reverting hacks/modifications)
Original name for what became known as Garbatron; referenced in project history
1985 Pinstar pinball machine being restored across multi-episode project; subject of current episode 14
Pinball machine that Mike is modifying with speech board and Cyber Knot apron cards
Pinball machine previously worked on by Mike; received custom apron cards and coin door decal from Louser
Machine previously at Ron's bar; inspired RPC's circuit board business; played by Brian and Jared
Homebrew pinball machine previously for sale by Bruce; taken off market; local interest in purchase
1985 Pinstar pinball machine being restored by Mike Dus; primary subject of the Pinball Shenanigans series
1985 Pinstar pinball machine being restored in Pinball Shenanigans series, episode 12
1985 Pinstar pinball machine being restored; part 10 of ongoing restoration project series
Arcade machine awaiting polishing, has custom topper with Cartman figure (missing pieces), being restored at Grazley Garage
Severely water-damaged vintage cabinet undergoing complete restoration; custom paint job with white spatter effect completed
1985 Pinstar conversion kit, Flight 2000 reskin using identical software, designed by Harry Williams and Steve Kirk
Upcoming project mentioned as needing restoration work; will become next focus after Batman
Referenced in passing regarding letter spot mechanic
Conversion kit concept for Flight 2000 that Gary Stern tested; attempted to improve on original design