Not enough!

I would love to beta test. Can someone point me in the direction of the rom burner or tools required to do it?

Hey Baywatch Fans. Over the weekend I had a chance to test a new version of the pinduino that works on Data East/Sega Version 3 board sets and develop some code for Baywatch. This is the alpha version of the code which is driving a set of addressable LEDs across the back top of the playfield and in the ball trough. I'm thinking of adding another strip of LEDs to the right ramp to create some lighting and chase effects. Here is a video:

Feedback is appreciated as I continue to refine the code. Also, in the video, you'll hear my mom and I chatting back and forth. Since you may wonder about that, she has Alzheimer's and I was really happy to get her engaged and "help" with making the video.

Absolutely Love the Video and Mom !

A big thank you to Professor Pinball, because that's actually my Baywatch i picked up about 4 months ago.
Full shop , full leds and now his killer Pinduino lighting system.
Oh baby can't wait to get it home .

That looks great!

Hey GolfingDad1 -- your game is awesome (one of the best BW I've seen) and thanks for letting me use it to test the pinduino for Sega System 3.

Any time Professor !

Cliffy is the man!
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/baywatch-shark-hole-cliffy-how-many-want-one/page/2#post-4010502

Baywatch before Pin Stadium is turned on:

Pin Stadium turned on with UV flasher connected to one under the left ramp. Way too much crazy flashing using this flasher!

Pin Stadium on with the UV flasher connected to the shark flipper flasher. Much better, but still some crazy flashing during a few sequences, but not crazy during gameplay.

My wife playing a game:

Shouldn't those LITE LOCK flag inserts on the playfield be green? I think green is the common "lock" color in pinball. Or maybe your video is just making them look blue.

No, those are blue LEDs in those inserts. Looking closely I can see the inserts are green - must've mistakenly put blues in there when I shopped the game out. Thanks for spotting that because I typically hate blue inserts.

If your machine was like mine, a nice solid shot to the left orbit for Squid Pops would end up bouncing off the gate flapper and coming right back down the left orbit resulting in no Squid Pops or turbo bumper value advancement. You can fix that problem by mounting a cabinet door bumper on the outboard edge of the gate flapper. It absorbs the kinetic energy and redirects the ball into the SPF lanes. Works 100% of the time and does not affect function of the gate to open.

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Wow amazing. Is pinstadium difficult to install.?

I will have this game one day. I *will*. It is decreed.

Nope, very very easy. My Mustang now looks dark compared to Baywatch and that was my brightest game!

We're all pushing for you wasp

<3

Update to the pinduino for Baywatch! Added in addressable LEDs to the right ramp. Kept the colors blue-white to mimic breaking waves. I really like how it came out.

Listed in my Pinside Shop for anyone interested in a Plug and Play (or PM me if you want to build your own): https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1025-professor-pinball/01342-pinduino-baywatch

Code is open source and easily modified: https://github.com/elyons/professor_pinball_pinduino_sketches/tree/master/Sega-Baywatch

Very slick looking with the fun lighting effects. Does the kit come with everything you need to install it?? Can you post pics of the kit in your ad...that would be helpful as to what it all entails to set it up.

The kit will come with everything you need. I haven't written up the install directions yet, but will get those together today and post them here and on the product page for the kit.

Instructions are now available: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sXzPgnfHnWHQ1W4h38i-_DonxNtjZhnBNWmJRDEqup8

Code for this game (as is all Pinduino code) is open source: https://github.com/elyons/professor_pinball_pinduino_sketches/tree/master/Sega-Baywatch
https://github.com/elyons/professor_pinball_pinduino_sketches

The forward mounting flange of the red plastic subway (under the lifeguard tower) gets high stress from impact of high-speed balls. The flange on mine was cracked and isolated from the subway, and no longer provided any support. I suspect this condition may exist on most Baywatch machines. Using acrylic glue or a plastic weld solvent would be futile - it would break again in no time. I fixed mine by making a simple metal reinforcement bracket and used epoxy (JB Weld) to attach it, along with the 2 broken plastic pieces, back onto to the subway. I also epoxied a small steel pin along the outside fillet for added reinforcement. Due to it's location, the repair, which doesn't look terrible anyway, isn't visible even with the playfield in the vertical position. One thing is certain, it will never break again.Inside (resized).JPGOutside (resized).JPGInstalled (resized).JPG

Looks good! I made a strap to support mine, shown in post 493. Haven't had any issues since.

Oh yeah, the subway is cracked on almost everyone's game - and if it isn't you should probably re-inforce it now. I also made a strap for mine to support it against the pf.

I would purchase one of these if you want to make extras.

As would I

Me too..

If I had known there would be interest for this bracket, I would have at least made a drawing while I had mine out of the machine and provided it to everyone. It's pretty easy though to take a few measurements off your own subway and make one. You just need basic tools (metal snips, pliers, vise, drill) and a piece of scrap sheet metal to make one. If I had the time I would make some more - perhaps there is someone else on this thread willing to step up and make some?

Yep, doesn’t look really that involved. Sheet metal, tin snips, drill. Also epoxy if needed.

seems like an ideal addon for cliffy if someone wanted to loan him a good example.

Now I'm parnoid my subway is broken, and it's a two hour drive away to look at it! ... but I'd buy a Cliffy for sure, looks like it could just be a protective metal scoop that sat inside the subway, and maybe a support strap to hold the broken plastic. ... or maybe just mold a ramp and stamp a repro from metal!

I'm def gonna fabricate one when I get home. I know mine is broke and glued together and I haven't checked on it since I glued it last year as I have not had any issues but that's a good idea to reinforce it.

I have not torn apart mine to see exactly how the ball interacts with the subway but wouldn't some nice foam padding/silicone sheet also fix this? to absorb any impact by the ball on the inside of the subway?

Looks like it's casual Friday at the lifeguard tower again - hope nobody needs any help today. Not a problem if its overcast - just activate the built-in Baywatch UV tanning lamps.
C.J., please!
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Here's a sneak preview of a minor adjustment to Shark Cove which I think does two things... first, it increases the possible points to be achieved for this previously underscoring mode (relative to the other main modes)... and second, it adds a new strategy to the mode.

Original Rules for Shark Cove:

During this timed mode, the SHARK TARGETS and the SHARK SUPER SCOOP are lit. There is a 10M mode start bonus. Each hit on the bank of SHARK TARGETS kills one shark for 10M. There is one shark at first, then a set of two, then a set of three, then finally a set of four. The first time the SHARK SUPER SCOOP is shot, all the sharks currently on-screen are killed (for 10M each). Subsequent shots to the SHARK SUPER SCOOP will only kill one shark. Killing all sharks grants a 50M Completion Bonus.

New Rules for Shark Cove:

During this timed mode, the SHARK TARGETS and the SHARK SUPER SCOOP are lit. There is a 10M mode start bonus. Each hit on the bank of SHARK TARGETS kills one shark for 10M. There is one shark at first, then a set of two, then a set of three, then finally a set of four. EVERY TIME the SHARK SUPER SCOOP is shot, all the sharks currently on-screen are killed for DOUBLE POINTS (20M each). Killing all sharks grants a 50M Completion Bonus.

You are truly amazing for taking on this code rewrite for all us baywatch owners. Do you think its easier to hit the scoop or targets? I find it easier to hit the scoop than the targets so I personally would find the mode much easier to complete if I just had to hit the scoop 4 times.

While I agree, you also risk the randomness of when it comes back out of the scoop which takes time, and could lead to a drain. Risk/reward.

Keep up the great work Chad!

touché

Let's talk about Tidal Wave.

During this timed mode, the Left Orbit, Upper VUK, and Spinner Lane feed the ball to the Upper Ball Launch and awards 20M. The ball is then kicked up around the Right Orbit to the Upper Left Flipper, from which the Side Ramp can be shot for a Rescue Award of 50M. Getting Rescue Award three times will complete this mode where you receive a 50M Completion Bonus.

That is original description of this mode... but in reality, this one is buggy! The way it currently stands, it is very hard to actually complete this mode successfully for a few reasons.

Here are the problems:

1) When the mode first starts it offers up a "Shoot the Side Ramp" along with the jet-ski girl animation. However, if you make this very first Side Ramp shot correctly the game does NOT count this as a successful shot! You still have to do this three more times!

2) If you are slightly late with your Side Ramp shots, the game will show a "Rescue Successful" animation... however, it does NOT count as a successful shot, very deceiving!

3) Every time you make the Left Orbit, Upper VUK, and Spinner Lane shot, this counts as one of the three attempts. After these three attempts (regardless of whether you successfully shot the Side Ramp or not) the mode ends! This means if you do not perfectly make all three Side Ramp shots then the mode ends and you do not get the completion bonus.

All the above issues are now fixed. Now every successful Side Ramp shot counts (even that first one). Also, the failed attempts at hitting the Side Ramp do not count against you towards the three attempts. The mode ends when either the timer runs out (unsuccessful mode completion) or you make the three combo Side Ramp shots (successful mode completion).

Another change is the upper gate will now open faster with the Left Orbit shot during this mode. I know in the current game, this gate often does not open fast enough and the ball doesn't get to feed down into the Upper Ball Launch. I have made this gate open as fast as possible so hopefully the amount of misdirected balls will be reduced. Similarly, the lower gate opens faster with the Spinner shot in an effort to allow the ball to properly make it into the Upper Ball Launch with this shot more consistently.

With all these changes above I think this mode now plays as originally intended by the designer, and the player has a fairer chance of getting a successful completion. (And remember, each successfully completed mode increases the amount that the Earthquake Jackpots are worth!)

These changes are going to make baywatch a way better game.

Tough to do, but I 100% agree.

I can't wait for @ChadH's code update. Awesome stuff!!

Just for clarification... are all side ramp shots good, or does it have to be a combo? I.e., lets say I have a ball randomly make it to the left flipper and I succesffuly hit the side ramp. Does that count? Or, would I have to make it after one of the 3 shots that feed the upper ball launch?

Original rule is it has to be a combo... and that's how it remains.

You reckon its possible to tweek the code to allow collecting sharks during modes? Does it sound like a good idea?
Or a way to collect letters and stack modes like addams family and monster bash

Stacking modes would be sweet, but I would say that is a ton of work.

You are correct. Plenty of other very nice changes that I think you will all enjoy... but no mode stacking.

It's happening! I will be joining the club soon!