I joined the club this weekend. Loving the challenge so far.

The only problem is that the launch ball button will not work. The settings have to be set to launch ball with the flipper buttons. Can anyone confirm that my launch button is wired correctly?
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The switch is definitely seated correctly and all connections are solid. When I press the button I can hear the "click" of the switch. Where in the backbox do the start button wires connect?

It does not. It’s what’s causing my credit dot, which in turn causes my OCD to explode. Haha

I’ve tried shorting the launch ball switch in switch test mode. It doesn’t register. Can someone tell me where the launch ball button wires connect to the board? I’m guessing it’s J212 but I’d like confirmation.

Thanks.

Ok, now I’m really confused. There is nothing plugged into my j207 or j209 on the board.

Everything on the game works except for the launch ball button.

This is a re-import from Germany. Would that make any difference in the wiring??

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So you’re saying I can unplug j206 and j208...then plug them into j207 and j209? What is the reason for having equivalent connections?

Thank you for that link. I haven’t dealt with tracking down a switch matrix issue before but that link is pretty easy to understand.

I jumpered the pins that correspond to the launch ball switch and it registers. So, I assume that means my issue is under the playfield with either a broken diode or a broken wire?

I’ve took a paper clip and jumpered the launch ball switch at the connector of the launch button. It registers in switch test mode. So, I have either a faulty switch or it is wired wrong. Can someone please visually compare my switch wiring to theirs?

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I found my launch ball switch problem. The non banded side of the diode wasn't a solid connection to the WHT/YEL wire. I desoldered, cleaned and soldered it back together. It seems to be working fine now. Thanks robertmee for all your help.

However, the credit dot remains. I have a “check switch f6 UR flipper but” error. The previous owner told me about this but what does it mean and can I get rid of this error?

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My mist ball recently started acting up. The game doesn’t load a mist ball at power up.

When I go into test switch mode, I break the long opto beam and it only registers if I first trip the “opto mag Lpocket” opto. Then, I can break the long opto beam and it registers as “ball on magnet”. Immediately after, if I try to break the long opto beam again it does not register unless I first break the “opto mag LPocket” opto.

Is this how the long mist opto is supposed to act in switch test mode?

I hope you’re understanding what I’m trying to explain here. Haha.

Anyone? I would think every time I block the 24 inch long opto in switch test mode, it should register. Can someone please confirm that on their game?

I had this on my BSD when I bought it a few weeks ago. I took my flipper boards out and cleaned the optos on them (the boards under the flipper buttons). Haven’t had that error since the cleaning.

I recently got mine from ClassicArcades on eBay. It’s a reproduction speaker panel cover but has clear DMD plastic instead of the original red color.

There are 3 GI bulbs and 2 flashers. All are the wedge style base.

I recently installed these on mine. Shipped from overseas and took a while to receive but totally worth it in my opinion. They look great and match the cabinet perfectly. Super thick material too.

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Does anyone know where to get a set of black lightning flippers?

I need to replace my connector that controls the launch ball button. It’s the “cabinet switches” J212 on the MPU. Can someone link me to the correct connector on Marcos website? I’m not sure what size to order.

Hey Bryan_Kelly is the center 3 target bank plastic one of the singles you’ll be selling? That’s my only broken plastic at the moment.

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Thanks again! You rule!!!!

Does anyone still sell a complete ramp set for BSD? Hardware already installed would be a plus but not necessary. I'd like to refresh my BSD as my winter project this year.