Batman 66 - Official Club Thread

While waiting for the next code update, I replaced the stock start button (came crooked from the factory) with one of my own design.

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I pulled apart the original button and sanded the word "start" off using 800 grit sand paper. The new graphic was printed on transparency film and put on top of the green plastic insert then I popped the original transparent plastic dome back on and reassembled the switch. PM me if you want to buy the transparency insert. I realize not everyone is up to doing this and would sell the assembled switches if I could find a source for original ones, but I don't know where to get them as of now.

The plastic underneath is green and the transparent lens/dome is green. Thus you would have to replace both the plastic and the lens to make it another color. I know these must come in other colors because the same start button is on the Hobbit in yellow, but I don't know where to get them.

I think it might fit but this button is much smaller than the stock button so it wouldn't look right. This is the correct button for Sterns prior to BM66.

Here is what the pieces of the button look like when you take it apart

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Not all the parts are shown. All the parts inside the can including the part with the light and electrical switch is essentially the same as earlier Sterns and going back to the 90s BW games. It did have an LED in it but it was esssntially just a replacement for the bulb that would be there in earlier designs.

Probably not. The cabinet still needs to be recessed for the newer switch.

Just listened to K-----'s podcast where George Gomez was a guest. Gomez said the next BM66 code update will be Monday or Tuesday. Also said that Lyman is only working on the BM66 code right now and not splitting time between other games.

I've been doing a quick update with no issues. It isn't that quick though.

I don't know that one has to be an owner to have an opinion on this but it looks like his is for sale:

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The date for the SLE code was never updated when 0.70 was released. I remember joking with some friends about only the LE and prem owners getting an update when it was released. In reality the links from the 3 models go to the same file.

Source?

I modded my premium with a Bat signal topper I got custom made for $85. It is powered such that it says on whenever the game is on, but would be about as easy to make it on whenever the play field bat signal is on:

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I added the same copter that is on the SLE but put mine over the pops (where it is on the SLE blocks some of the inserts).

I put a larger Batmobile than is on the SLE and does not include the boat or trailer hitch over my shooter lane. The one on the SLE is readily available and could be mounted in the same way but I find the idea of towing a trailer in a jet powered car ridiculous.

I mounted both the car and the copter using a piece of polycarbonate I cut myself and the existing screws without modifying the playfield or plastics.

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For me it was more important to have a Bat Signal that looked like something from the show (unfortunately Stern's is very utilitarian and is clearly meant to be hidden from view). My ceiling over the game is fairly low so it wasn't as important to have a large bright logo projected so I am happy with how it projects. It would be possible to change the LED to a brighter one, although I would agree the LED isn't easily accessible.

Since the publicly available code (released in May) is 0.75 I guess they don't even update their own machines.

I asked on Stern's Facebook page when the new code would be released to owners. No response yet, but the question hasn't been deleted either.

The real question is why don't they just release the code? They have new code and people are playing it at Expo. They even mentioned that they would give you the code on a USB drive at the booth, so why not just make it available for download? Stern says this is a teaser release and is not meant to be public code - OK but all we've ever had for this game is basically teaser releases. I feel like Stern is essentially giving the finger to those of us that bought this game based on what they told us at last years show.

If anything the yelobird mod needs to be more off center to look authentic... I look forward to getting mine.

I just added my 2 cents to their Facebook:

"Over 2 weeks ago we were told there would be a BM66 update "very soon", or within a week, or 2 weeks depending on who was asked and where . Now it has been over 2 weeks and we don't even have the code that was good enough for the people to play at Expo. We trusted you when we ordered bought this game with unfinished code - if you can't provide the code that was promised perhaps at least a little honest communication with your customers?"

I don't care if I get banned from their Facebook - frankly I'm about to remove them from mine.

Did anyone get the Expo code on a USB drive, as they mentioned this would be an option? I'm starting to think they just don't care.

Installed my atomic pile today. Looks great, thanks yelobird

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Powder coated my left ramp red so now I have a poor man’s LE

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As far as I know none of the BM66 models have corner brackets and corner brackets were also never factory installed on previous Sterns.

Any word when this new code will be available for download?

True, but this hasn’t stopped them before.

I've never been happy with the stickers on the lock bar and have been working on a replacement. I finally came up with something I'm happy with on my own game. For the button I have 304 stainless steel that I have cut in 2 pieces (an upper and slightly larger bottom layer). These were bent to match the contour of the lock bar. The bottom layer is powder coated white and top layer is powder coated red. They are held on by the button itself although additional adhesive could be used. I tried to make it so it covered the original sticker completely, but as you can see there is a small area that is visible. This may not bother some people but I was going to re powder coat my lock bar and remove the sticker anyway. The bat comes in 2 variations - a plain one and one that says "GADGET SELECTOR". I also used the same technique to make a little sign that says "BAT GADGET SELECTOR" the same size as the original sticker. This would need to be held on with glue or double stick tape. We plan to offer these on our website, but my wife is getting ready for a dance competition with our daughters so it might be a few days. Feel free to PM me if you want one earlier, and I'll try to get a few in the mail tomorrow. The cost will be $49 for the Bat (either variation), and $19 for the "GADGET SELECTOR" sign.

I could also sell them in unpainted stainless steel (for those that prefer that look or want to do their own powder coating) or could do custom colors (for additional cost).

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Yes, the bat is bent about 8° to match the angle of the lockdown bar prior to powder coating.

Someone asked me how to attach the bat and and sign and I accidentally deleted the message before responding. The bat is held on by the button and because the curve of the bat matches the contour of the lockbar, no further adhesive is needed. The little sign could be attached in a few ways. I think the best would be to use an epoxy like JB weld (this is now the layers of metal are held together) but it would not be easily removable after that. This might be the best option if the game was on route, and probably also the best looking option. Double stick tape is also an option but at least the tape I have, has more thickness than I would like. If people can think of other options I'm open to it.

It looks like that turntable is jammed back into the playf ield and can't move freely. There are some adjustments under the play field that you might check.

Glad to see my parts made it to the UK!

We have them up on our website (chromecandy.com) now. The bats that go under the button are $49 each and the little sign is $19. For international and group orders it may still be easier to order via PM/Paypal.

Early pre-production pics had the prem with the cat woman on the side, but I've never actually seen a premium that was made this way. Has anyone seen an actual premium game like this?

True, but I added the LE art blades to my prem. Someone sold me a set at Allentown last year, but have no idea where he got them and haven't seem them for sale since.

Interestingly in these pictures the start buttons are smaller older style ones I would guess these are pre-production examples or renderings.

The future is now - BM66 premium is the only version they currently make.

Looks like it is still the 0.88 code we got in February at the moment

Put new powder coated armor on mine last night

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It was already released earlier today.

The ball flying off the left ramp was fixed with a kit they sent to owners. Probably installed on all new games. Same with the ball sliding down the Catwoman plastic into the outlane.
The rotisserie needs to be level. Mine was pretty far off out of the box, but once leveled stuck balls have been uncommon. These kind of tweeks are pretty much to be expected on any new game.