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'''Note:''' the Hyperball documentation incorrectly states the setting values for functions 32 and 35. Easy and Hard are reversed in the documentation. Also, functions 37 through 41 are not used. | '''Note:''' the Hyperball documentation incorrectly states the setting values for functions 32 and 35. Easy and Hard are reversed in the documentation. Also, functions 37 through 41 are not used. | ||
| − | + | == Hyperball Shop Guide == | |
Ed Cheung has an excellent Hyperball "improvement guide" located [http://www.edcheung.com/album/album07/Pinball/hyperball.htm here]. | Ed Cheung has an excellent Hyperball "improvement guide" located [http://www.edcheung.com/album/album07/Pinball/hyperball.htm here]. | ||
| − | == System | + | == Ball Collection System Images == |
| + | <center> | ||
| + | <gallery widths=300px heights=400px perrow=2 caption="Various images of a <b>complete</b> Hyperball"> | ||
| + | File:Hyperball1.jpg|<center><b>Auger assembly</b></center> | ||
| + | File:Hyperball2.jpg | ||
| + | File:Hyperball3.jpg | ||
| + | File:Hyperball4.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | </center> | ||
| + | <br clear=all> | ||
| − | + | == Miscellaneous Notes and Improvements == | |
| − | + | [[File:Hyperball5.jpg|300px|thumb|left|The Hyperball shooter coil, normally 11 ohms of resistance.]]<br> | |
| − | = | + | The image at left shows the proper configuration for the shooter coil. Note that a washer has been added to the top "post" on the shooter coil. This helps raise the actuation arm up slightly to prevent binding on the screw heads. |
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| − | + | [[File:Hyperball6.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Shimming either/both sides of the ball collection tray helps return balls to the auger.]]<br> | |
| − | < | + | Over time, the ball collection tray wears into the cabinet supports. Shimming them with the material of your choice can encourage the balls to return to the auger better. |
| − | < | + | <br clear=all> |
| + | [[File:Hyperball7.jpg|300px|thumb|left|The ball collection board must be BEHIND the black fascia board.]]<br> | ||
| + | Playfield reinsertion is nearly impossible unless the ball collection tray is positioned properly. As shown at left, it must be behind the fascia board. | ||
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Return to [[Williams_System_3_-_7#Games | Williams System 3 - 7 Games]] page. | Return to [[Williams_System_3_-_7#Games | Williams System 3 - 7 Games]] page. | ||
Revision as of 23:24, 3 March 2017
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| Manufacturer | System | Year | Model | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams | System 7 | Dec 1981 | 509 | 4,500 |
IPDB.org page for Hyperball
Notable Features: Sound (Type 2) / Fires up to 4 balls per second, and uses 3/4" 'pinballs' (uses 55 total) / No Flippers / Playfield is apparently made of Acrylic Plastic
- Designer is Steve Ritchie
- Normal System 7 MPU Board with special jumper settings
- Custom Driver Board which is not compatible with other games
1 Hyperball Playing Tips and Rule Sheet
Playing Hyperball on factory settings can be a very quick game and really, not much fun. But, change the game to these improved settings, originally suggested by Mark Schneider and the game is much, much more fun.
For convenience, the "improved settings" table has been replicated below.
| Function | Description | Recommended | Factory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Plum Bob Tilts | |||
| Energy Center (standard play) | |||
| Additional Energy centers (extended play) | |||
| Reflex Wave Difficulty (00 = Easy, 09 = Hard) | |||
| Extra Energy Center Award Level (02 = 200,000 etc) | |||
| Initial Bolt Speed (How Fast Bolts Attack, 00 = Hard, 40 = Easy) | |||
| Bolt Feed Rate (How many bolts attack at once, 00 = Easy, 09 = Hard) | |||
| Flashing Bolt Initial Difficulty (How Often the Flashing Bolts "The Baiter" Appears, 00=Easy, 09=Hard) |
Note: the Hyperball documentation incorrectly states the setting values for functions 32 and 35. Easy and Hard are reversed in the documentation. Also, functions 37 through 41 are not used.
1.1 Hyperball Shop Guide
Ed Cheung has an excellent Hyperball "improvement guide" located here.
1.2 Ball Collection System Images
- Various images of a <b
Auger assembly 
1.3 Miscellaneous Notes and Improvements
The image at left shows the proper configuration for the shooter coil. Note that a washer has been added to the top "post" on the shooter coil. This helps raise the actuation arm up slightly to prevent binding on the screw heads.
Over time, the ball collection tray wears into the cabinet supports. Shimming them with the material of your choice can encourage the balls to return to the auger better.
Playfield reinsertion is nearly impossible unless the ball collection tray is positioned properly. As shown at left, it must be behind the fascia board.
Return to Williams System 3 - 7 Games page.