Animated launch ball button

Standard Launch button profile.
Built in lcd display.
Launch Ball animation.
Attract mode animations
Specials e.g Bomb animations. Not all versions.
Flashing internal led.
External mod lighting for future releases.

£190 UK GBP each delivered.

Alien

TBL

R&M

AFMR

Yep good suggestion. Will check out if the font is out there.

I will make others up. Just need to make sure this is bullet proof before making a batch up.

PCB is completed for various pins but it does not cater for all.

Closest text I could find.
The version classed as R&M had issues on Blender so cant use it.

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Just added one extra vid

Ive not looked at the CGC pins due to not having one.
I would need info on the shooter lane switch wiring etc.
If you want to help out in that PM me.

OK one hurdle for all that want one of these is you'll have to un wire the Spooky soldered button and add spade connectors.

spooky button wiring (resized).jpg

This looks like a great option for adding power for mods.
https://www.pinballlife.com/accessory-power-supply-for-spooky-pinball-p-roc-system-machines.html

Its a standard 60mm Launch button.
Going to be programmed with pre-set animations.
Price wise Ive not totalled as still sourcing parts.

Looking at increasing flash for more anims.

Probably could do that.
Theres a nice mod for the pop already.

Have cleaned up and made videos more vibrant in color.
Button used to emulate shooter lane switch.

Four synced videos.
1.Plain warp
2.Pickle Rick finger
3.Rick finger
5.Launch ball anim

Final proto being made for test on friends pinball before I make the first batch.

Its not a straight fwd thing to do on this type of display due to the size of the device and its connections.
At least not for someone with no experience of doing so.

Here's a test for AFM launch button. Just the background loop animation so far.

Lucky to find one that fits so no not really.

So far Its been fine on the desk.
Proto just sent today to a friend who's going to connect to their Pin to test out.

I cant really say 100% yet as just really got started in the final build.
Most time spent on PCB and software.

I'v tried to make it easier for people to install but there is an element of fiddly ness

Yep after the AFM.

Added logo anim

Yet to look at the start button thread size.
Have loads to do to finalize this version.

Just hit a possible hurdle on the input switching so may be redesigning the circuit.
Whilst thats been manufacturered will continue the animations for the rest of the pins.

I think I will be ale to also cater for the later Bally pins that have the same launch button.
Indy 500 being one that a mate has so will be making that also.

Test for beaming up of cow. looks like I need to magnify that part up.

Yep going to bring the ship closer plus a closeup of the cow

but logo will be going.

Just a slight pause in the project as new pcb's on the way

Its already been thought about and in progress just waiting for pcb's to arrive.

I have that already implemented in the next pcb which is on the way.
I have the option of shooter lane switch and lamp input.
So hopefully all covered.
Animation size is limited but Im looking into expanding that also.

Then reliability testing is the next step before I release

No point in going any further if it pegs out on usage.

OK my pcb works OK so progress is good.
Software to be continued.

One warning for all.
This is not a plug and go device.

There is some disconnecting and plugging in of connectors internally that can be frustrating to do.
During the assembly the user may damage when handling.

I will try and make it as robust as possible but cannot guarantee the device due to this. Please note.

So buyers if your OK with that then the first batch will be started when the first unit is tested out fully.

Sorry to have to post this message but theirs a lot crammed into this button.
Wires routed out , LCD display and regulating/switching circuitry that normally wouldn't be in there.

Small update.
Hopefully last pcb change.
Boards are made and on the way .

nor me . Only one pin in the house.
Going to be delayed for a bit whilst I finish off a few other mods.
Have one more hurdle to jump on this one.
Will be asking a few favours for some tests etc.

Thanks

Project just on hold due to other projects but still being worked on.
Just had a new pcb delivered which has PWM lamp sensing added.

Tests to be done so will be a while yet.

This will be a limited run for friends and not a production item

Well I have a working model.
Switch input works
Lamp PWM sense works

But I'm not happy with the complexity of the build.
Just too much to go wrong.

So have decided that the mod is not going to be released at this time.

I will make a few up for friends that have helped.

Project closed.

Still not forgotten I owe you one

I will be starting this mod up again after I finish the one Im designing now.

Its the only one out there

I'm going to restart it and yes I still owe you one....

Just finishing off Ultraman mod and then jump onto this.

UPDATE

Have redesigned the button circuit which I'm tesing out now.
So far looking good and should now make user installation easier.

Still have interfacing to pinball to sort out but getting closer for completion.

AFM remake version will be the first to be released.

No official logo though.

UPDATE...

Made a big step regarding the build.
FYI...
Previously had to bore out the lamp section of the switch and had 5 wires stuffed through that section.
Not a pretty sight and button not free in movement.
Worked but was never happy with the result hence me originally shelving the mod.

Well now its free and and no wires with a bit of magic inside.

Had already invested in a test of the button pcb and that has worked really well.
Now just waiting for the main pinball interfacing pcb to arrive and an updated button circuit.
Hopefully no cock ups on the main pcb.

Spending bit of time updating the AFM animations.
Fancied some motion on the UFO's body.

Will have launch ball, Launch Bomb modes with some free running animations seamlessly playing in attact mode.

Short vid of UFO' departure movements.

And a TBL version started

Just like a standard launch button

I will show pictures of what I had originally and the current version thats to be released.
Soon as my main playfield pcb is tested will reveal all.

Taken me two days to build that.
Big learning curve on Blender.
Still have a few more to make for TBL.

AFM is pretty much finished .
I'm struggling in decision of "quality of video".
At present its as crisp as you can get regarding the display size.
I can fit more animation if compressed but does add bad artifacts which shows up quite a bit due to resolution of screen.

Will test out closer to the final version.

You know theres no wiring involved with that button.
Removing lockbar would be probmatic.
May look at it though

Heres a test for the TBL pin.
Almost finished off videos. No copyright assets.
Standard Launch button housing. video shows the complete button.
Have yet a few more videos to do and testing on pinball to do.
This video shows the launch button and small bowling alley section activating.

Tests have been completed on CGC Remakes so AFMR will be ready soon.
TBL will be next test.
New pcb's arriving next week.
Pushbuttons stuck in customs due to UPS broker cockup on Duty.

Not long before contacting all requests!!

It's a beaut of a game. Whens it due?

Thanks Chris for the post and Pictures/videos glad you liked the mod.
Yep noted and cable will be made longer in future.

Limitations on the displays flash storage limits the number of anmations I can add.
Shame as I would like to bump the number up.

Going to be an add on mod for the future which I will send to you to test out.

AFMR Completed and in production
TBL Completed being tested
Ricky & Morty Animation adjusted
Alien version now in the works.

TBL tested, Will contacting you soon

Have started the animations will update you in a few weeks as want to make it pretty special.

Im also working on Ricky and Morty at the same time as it will be a fun visual.

Thanks for the support!

A few TBL Pinball test videos provided by Will2.0.

Video done by Stumblor. Thanks Davey.

Cheers Tom

Mid way on the animations. Will post a snippet tomorrow.

zebpin61 wow that was quick on the delivery .
Thanks for posting and for the pictures.

Test vid

Thanks arzoo for the large zip file of install pictures. Really appretiated .

Hi, only on the remake so far.

The hardware is compatible for both but due to numbers of enquiries not started.
Have a list of pins to do so will get all done.

Update on the Alien version.
Have decided to scrap the animations I had done and started again.
But just finished the last one recently.
Will post a snippet later on and will be contacting people .

Sorry for delay.

Alien Version tested.

Thanks

Shame there's not a Mars Attack Pinball

Not really.. Sorry but I think it would cause problems in the long term.

At present only for the remakes

Yep it will work with PB and the Heighway original version.

Glad you like it. Yep those connections on the bowling alley can be tricky to do, but I have no option around this due to the location of those connections.

But saying that it is plug and play.

TBL is the only version that has that situation.

Yes in stock at the moment

Not at the moment.