Interesting thread. Just referencing it because i am gonna build my own #TAFG at some point with gold rails, trim, and legs. gold pinballs too. i have been talking with other members about this in private, but i also wonder how much the transformer goes for. any help with transformer pricing so i can source it for my build, or any ideas on how to make one would be appreciated. this thread has shown me its possible. great community to be found by everyone who has gone through the thread at some point.

i agree that the right iron for the job is something required. an auto solder feeding attachment would be nice but that's a convenience

nice. hopefully you have an led kit you enjoy. personally when i build, i will use cointaker leds. they were the kit i got for my machine, but since im doing custom im thinking chair gets bayonet bubs just to make the leds look better

yes, indeed. i have seen the underside of a taf. gonna build my own gold version, but irts for personal reasons

looking good, just do it well for wiring

what boards do you still need? for sound, the pinsound will be used. driving a dmd? use a suitable replacement. you also need a fliptronics board.

https://mattsbasementarcade.com/product/the-addams-family-pinball-gold-rom-upgrade-set-u6-u15-u18-ballywilliams/ is what you will need for your machine

gold is mostly fun, but if you want original set good luck finding sound roms

Side note: i know gold is fun because i have watched a game get played on youtube. original sound roms are basically missing. if you want original, you need a pinsound as i know it

note im clueless. just saying. you can also turn off buy ins.

agreed. just get all you need from a supplier at the same time.

if your worried about proper feed solder, then get a solder feeder. i want one because i think its a nice to have

is the text on U4 upside down? if so then yes its correct.

you are looking good for backbox. from what i know, i think the metal plate is screwed in with the same style screwss as under the playfeild.

ok, i didnt know, was just trying to help.

indeed. Pinball Decals is downsizing their range of products so yeah. i snagged a brass shooter rod assembly.

cable tv dvr box, grabbing that hard drive?

does the dmdlux have built in high power for good ol orange dmds/plasma fed dmds?

is it possible to get a controller that is built for colordmd support out of the box? im not gonna install a plasma dmd

so it has the connection to power the colourdmd? if so then i can just make my own cable to run to the dmd

topper lights are completely different, and fully flashers. you will need to look up the voltage.

i have seen some acyrlic options, but i dont klnow how you would find them.

buy a new image for it then/new translite sheet.

makes sense. i think i saw some of my family's games with too liong screws, but i may be seeing things

when your trying to service the cpu board, from experience with other family members the panel gets in the way. considering doing maybe a flush/wood embedded nut when i build. its fun reading this build to prepare for mine.

looks good. bottom one is kindof just a plate to just be there

those flat head should also be able to dig into wood to not stick up against the problem mentioned

i have an idea what it is buit i dont want to spoil it lol

its meant to be there, just turned 90 degrees as i know there but vertical

and i never knew this machine series was in super hifh demand until i looked at my marketwatch email. (it was a special collectors edition gold, was sold when i saw the marketwatch email0

i also know this isnt a gold build but it means addams family is under higher demand. could probably talk to jima about it and work with them to build some machines up from the ground.

yeah. its an easy fix, this may be being hawked at by potential butyers but i know its your keeper. super easy fix, flat black with bondo inside the hole or something

what is this for? we are pinball pepole, and this is kindof an off topic thing

what he said is important ^

i was considering just doing one custom, could work quite well, and makes it less elusive. maybe could do a nice backlit one.
but yeah, will be rare.