Folks,
got a problem with my AFMR - ball coming out of the scoop direction is very varied with the odd one going STDM. Whats the solution please? When I look at the papa videos of AFM its almost always to the middle left flipper.

Cheers,
Neil.

Just checked out your lineup. I think we have similar taste!

I'm considering a BM66, but would have to sell a game or two.

Need more time on it to decide though.

I have two sets of new AFMr pingraffix powerbladez. We (and Pingraffix) sell these for $299, but to bring in the new year, I’m going to offer a temporary discount on them, priced at $279 + $5 shippping within the US. To get this deal, you must pay via PayPal gift (I save on fees, you save on price.). Pingraffix is out of stock. Contact me if you want a set.

That's good background info. The balls hits the rubber so it's not a guide related issue. I can see how mastering the nudge is the way to counteract this but I might try a couple different homemade remedies and see how they work.

Loosen the scoop assembly from underneath the playfield and twist it more to the left and re-tighten it.
If you need more adjustment, open up the screw mounting holes in the scoop assembly a bit so that you can twist it a little more. 2mm of side-cutting does wonders,

I have mine jammed tightly against the wood after adjustment, it sits at a slight angle. It works perfectly now.
After adjustment fiddle with the power a bit.

At one point I had it shooting all the way onto the left sling.

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A failed lock ramp shot on AFM is risky, its part of the game.
Powerfully nudging the game to bounce it off the outlane rubber has always been the solution.

Part of fun of AFM is the discrete nudging here and there to keep the ball in control.

Thx. 1 left.

Failed lock shots do the same on mine. I noticed it right away when I got the game last July. Since then I’ve been looking to see if other copies of the game do the same. So far, they all do. Two originals and one remake.

I’m in the habit of nudging when the ball is rolling back out. I try to knock it away from the guide rail so that it doesn’t even hit the post rubber.

I hear you!

I used to have that problem on my machine when it was fresh out of the box. Then after a few months I removed the black post sleeve rubber and replaced with gray Titan sleeves at the ramp entrances. The post sleeves that I got from Titan were ever so slightly thicker/fatter than the factory sleeves, so when a failed shot rolls back down and hits the sleeve the ball now bounces further to the right, usually ending up at or above the Martian targets. Essentially the problem got solved by accident, but I am happy that it worked out that way.

I've got an "Eat At Eddy's" mod that I pulled from my game before I sold it.

$100 plus shipping if you're interested. Thanks.

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Sold.

Looks used!

Ya man; it’s full of holes....even burned too! Tsk tsk tsk.

Shhhh!

That's it! I actually was the one that requested it be made, and worked with Cliffy to make it so.

You'll be glad you have it. That edge will chip like a mo-fo!

Try loosening the screws that are holding the Cliffy down. Even slightly overtightening them can cause it to warp and lift up.

I installed a full set over the weekend but I left the SOL ones out for now. I don't have any sign of damage and the Mantis should be enough, plus I don't like how it covers up the artwork.

The outhole/drain protector is installed by removing the apron and loosening the ball trough, and it clips onto the playfield just like the lock protector. Again, don't overtighten the trough screws or the Cliffy will have a raised edge. Even with mine flush to the playfield, I've had one ball get hung up on the left side so it needs a little adjustment.

I'll try to post a couple of pictures tonight - I added a little something to my drain and lock...

If anyone is looking to leave the club, let me know. I'm looking for a HUO used AFMr. I live near Minneapolis. Thanks!

Here are a couple of pictures of my crappy knockoff Mantis protectors. I noticed some clear chipping in the drain from day one (along the back portion, opposite where the Cliffy is installed) so I cut some flexible copper, maybe 20 mils thick, and shaped it to the hole. The Cliffy is keeping the cut ends together, and I barely crimped it over the top of the drain, so it stays in place pretty well. It's probably not doing much, but it looks pretty cool I guess. I may double up on it at some point.

Also did the same thing for the lock hole. I did a slightly better job with that one.

Yes, I know I forgot to remove the protective wrap from the drain Cliffy... but I managed to get it off without having to take the whole thing out.

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I installed the eat at eddy’s mod today on my afmrle. I did a video install if anyone needs help. I always think videos help.

Finally moved the outlane posts down and wow, hardly any drains on those outlanes. About to install some new Ninja balls. Hope they help to get me to RTU

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Thanks for this! Will be installing soon.

Nice to see the video for a reference....but you don't have to take out the light. As per instructions on the Mezel website, just push the black tab and remove the connector from the GI. I hate removing wood screws when I don't have to.
I had this mod before I had my AFMLE. Only mod needed!

I read an old post that Nifty Leds were selling the GI bulbs in cool white and warm white. Are these bulbs available through Comet now? Would really like to have sunlight white for GI.

Thanks for the heads up. Only other mod would be cliffy protectors correct?

I always heard the term "Balls of steel" but I always thought that was just an expression. You have the balls from actual Ninja's? Those must be some really expensive and rare balls. Poor Ninja's

The things you can buy these days.

QSS

Unplug the knocker itself.

Your right. I guess i missed that part.

Yes. I ordered the Cliffy’s Dec 24. Still waiting on them. I guess he is super busy.

Yea ordered mine on 1/4/19 and still waiting, he is super busy. Cliffy is the man!

Hope to Have my AFMRLE soon. Mailed check on Friday. Super stoked to be able to get it number matched to my MBRLE.

My experience with Cliff is that he is a supremely nice guy, makes a wonderful product, and is a one-man show. He bends every single bit of sheet metal himself. You'll get a great product, but it will require patience. It will absolutely be worth the wait!

Yup, top notch guy.

Wait it out, and he'll get you what you need. My advice, play your game lightly until you get the protectors. These new games chip like paint on a Lada!

Finally got my Pingraffix side art in. I think it makes a huge difference. I am a little disappointed in that I got my first credit dot on this machine this morning. I got it HUO with only 89 plays on it. I'm about 500 plays it and I already have to fix something on the drop target (will look tonight). If NIB still has problems after less than a year of use I am going to be on the secondary market forever because I don't think it's worth the price. I still can't get more than 5 Jewels lit at once, but I will Rule the Universe someday. I just have to make it to Mars first.

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It's probably a simple fix. All machines need tweaks and fixes; same for NIB now and then, and same even for restorations. You'll rule the universe soon.

Anyone run into a problem with the eat at eddy's mod that the UFO is touching the building? It is like my ufo is slightly off center but there is not really a good way in the mechanism to adjust that. The holes for the UFO bracket are where they are. I've always thought that one alien was closer to the ship than the other, but it never mattered until now!

I had a related issue whereby the UFO knocker wasn't hitting the UFO. I used a couple of vinyl washers that I filed on one side and installed them where the spring connects to the base to tilt the UFO.

Thanks! I will try that!

Good News! Credit dot fixed itself. Apparently if you suck bad enough and don't hit the target for a few games in a row the game thinks the target is broken.

I have 2 problems with the right ramp.

1) right inside shot sometimes will fly/fall out of the ramp at the bend into the shooter lane. I have dialed the flipper strength back already and it's not too strong but a few times the ball will still fall out of the ramp (maybe one out of 10 times).

2) when making the right ramp shot the ball may drop into the in lane as normal but hop in the air and into the out lane and drain

I am thinking the second problem is from the position of the ramp maybe it's too high in the air and the ball drops too far (should I bend it somehow).

I think the first problem has to do with the configuration of the ramp as well, just seems like the outside wall of the ramp is not high enough so that the ball would rife up the wall and hop out. But I am unsure how to fix.

I had the dreaded hop from in lane to out lane problem too and just put a little foam at the end of the wireform and it hasn't happened since

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I had the same problem at setup and about 10% of time ball would end up in right drain. We loosened the nut and adjusted a millimeter or two to the left at exit. Problem hasn't occurred since and have made no flipper adjustments.

I have an Attack from Marsr on the way. I will be joining the club soon!