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Back to the Future flipper button help

By dpoolepcagc

9 years ago



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#1 9 years ago

Hi all,
I am new to this site and trying to help out a close friend. He has the back to the future data east pinball machine. He suffered and stroke at age 30 and after two years still has no use of his left hand. I told him there has to be a way to add a second left hand button but mount it on the right side next to the right hand button so he can use his right hand to control both buttons. My problem is finding the mounting bracket and also would the wiring be as simple as tapping into the current left hand button wiring? He wants to leave the left hand button for those that can use both hands.

I put a picture of the current RH button and want to copy it and put a 2nd button next to it that controls the LH flippers. FullSizeRender.jpgFullSizeRender.jpgFullSizeRender-2.jpgFullSizeRender-2.jpg

#2 9 years ago

Regarding the wires, Yes it is possible to tap it to the second RH button-switch. (parallel)
But how to install a bracket will leave it up to you, be sure the playfield doesn't touch the button or switch when it is lowered position.

#3 9 years ago

It's great that you're doing this for your friend. Here are the parts you'll need:

Flipper button bracket - http://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=baa&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=FP-535-5866-00

switch - http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/180-5067-00

button - http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/A-16883-5

nut - http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/53-9110-99

I don't know the length of the leaf that's attached to the bracket. You'll probably have to find a leaf switch and take it apart.

It makes sense that you should be able to wire your new button right in to the existing one.

Good luck!

#4 9 years ago

Thank you both for the help. I will let you know how it goes.

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