Quoted from Santis:

hi. Look I think is a plug. Switches are in the CPU is located on the left in backbox (it has the batteries) the bottom plugs. Unplugged them and replug them 1 at the time whit machine off Keep me posted. Good luck.

Quoted from Grandnational007:

Run a magnet test; if everything checks out, and the error doesn't clear, try a factory reset.
If that doesn't clear it, try cleaning the optos, or maybe even replacing them (they are cheap)

Quoted from Santis:

Hi. Is very common for the optos to get dust on them. First clean the optos in both side of the playfield (2 pockets). Then try to run a magnet test. Keep me posted. Good luck.

Quoted from CoolCatPinball:

Also a brand new owner here. I have finally worked through all the bugs on my machine except for one. Each time the machine is powered on, it does a normal initial test, but reports "Magnet unload error". The game then proceeds to the normal animation screen, and seems to play 100% error free. The mist magnet carries the ball across the playfield no problem. Any ideas? Thanks!

Quoted from allsportdvd:

Just rejoined the club! Looking for a couple of parts if anyone can help out?
Right clear plastic lift ramp
Clear Speaker Panel
Left building popper short wire form
Thanks in advance

Quoted from allsportdvd:

How is the quality compared to an original?

Quoted from paulie484:

Medisinyl isnt running the switch covers anymore ...maybe if we get a bulk order he may run again one day??? !! would love that mod !!
Morpheus is still doing the tombstone cover it is quality stuff !
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Quoted from Mr_Outlane:

First, I downloaded the Firmware update and copied it to the USB stick and installed it. Pinsound system will automatically remove those files from your stick after it's done updating. Then I copied over the unzipped sound file folder to USB stick and installed it. I plug the USB stick into the Pinsound board with game off, then turn it on to install.
See post #8373 above. I installed only this one so far. It's the 4th one on the download list. I didn't buy the software preinstalled.

Quoted from Gorgar666:

Are y’all using a 2.0 or 3.0 Flash Drive?

Quoted from Mr_Outlane:

I couldn't turn the volume down below #8 on coin door setting. I found that in "Standard Adjustments" A1-28 "Min Vol Over Ride" has to be set to YES which is NOT the factory default setting. Now it allows me to turn down to Zero.
** Also. Not able to register with the Pinsound Community to download the other sound sets! They will not send me the email confirmation link to finish registration. I was only able to download the Dracula Original and Dracula Remix sound libraries as these didn't require registering. WTF?!
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Quoted from Mr_Outlane:

Kay's arcade wanted an extra 60.00 to copy files to a USB stick!!! No thanks. I'll get it resolved. I have two sound sets now. No biggie!

Quoted from mollyspub:

What were the totals shipped?

Quoted from hool10:

Got a question for you folks. I'm thinking of selling my BSD to aid in the funding of Sterns Godzilla Premium. What is the high end and low end for a game based on this condition?
1) It was routed heavily of at least 1 known location.
2) A Sun Process playfield filled with planking. It has a playfield protector on it however.
3) A Color-DMD display with new clear speaker panel.
4) Converted to NVRAM.
5) Rottendog Power Driver board and 10 Opto Switch Board. I have the old boards still that I was told can be fixed but the previous operators did a hack job on it and it caught fire. No battery acid damage on it. I just got new boards to reduce a potential headache.
6) New repro ramps installed. I still have all the old ramps but they are chipped, stress cracks, etc.
7) New plastic set installed. I also have all the old plastics.
8) Pinnovators kit installed in the coin door.
9) Pinballbulbs Ultimate LED Lighting Kit. I was too lazy to get bulbs and liked the style they did. https://www.pinballbulbs.com/products/bram-stokers-dracula-ultimate-led-lighting-kit
10) Orange plastic protectors.
11) Titan pinball rubbers including red feet protectors.
12) Art blades that are made for Monster Bash but they look like the town riot are going to Dracula's castle. Unfortunately have been torn a bit with lifting of the playfield. You take off the art blades and the entire sides are all scraped up.
13) Cabinet artwork is very slightly faded but it still looks pretty darn good. I have seen other BSD's and they are way worse.
14) Cabinet condition and decals are pretty good except the legs have dug into the cabinet on the front. I'm half surprised the underside doesn't have a galvanized plate underneath.
15) Flipper buttons are lit red with a Cointaker flipper button kit.
16) Bent plastic to prevent DMD glare on playfield glass.
17) Translite signed by Barry Oursler.
20) Purple flippers and purple pop bumpers that are lit inside the translucent pop bumpers.
21) Cliffys installed. Surprisingly enough the holes aren't really chewed up.
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Quoted from Mr_Outlane:

Another question
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Which of these coin doors in the original? I'm guessing the one without the bill acceptor slot.
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Quoted from Grandnational007:

The one with the dba is "domestic market", the one with the the three vertical stampings is "foreign market".
So if your example was a US game, then it should have the one with the dba, and if it was an export/re-import, it would have the one with the three stamps.

Quoted from freddy:

Why waste your time ?
Radcal that bitch!
Quick easy and awesome !

Quoted from Mr_Outlane:

Isn't this USA?
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1545 Rt 37W Suite 13
Toms River, NJ 08755
http://www.pinballsales.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=350&idcategory=43

Quoted from Elicash:

Guys, is it true that if you get through 10 video modes there is an animation of Dracula washing your car?
I searched pinside for this and didnt find anything.
I heard about this in a Keith Elwyn video on youtube.
If anyone has done this, do you have video? would be cool to see.

Quoted from mbaumle:

Is it just me, or does this game have unusually good DMD animations for the era? I'm having a hard time thinking of a game that looks better. Everything from making an Asylum shot and throwing Reinfeld into the bars, loop shots, and Altars just seems so... fluid, and the "ambient" flicker effect is so good. Hell, even the attract mode "Williams" animation is shadowed and different from other games.

Quoted from paulie484:

Just completed a full led and rubber change out...wow !! what a experience !!! .... I hope it's a while before I have to do that again !
Rookie mistake, changing leds and one of the first wedge sockets I ended up snapping the socket off this board trying to get the lamp in
I attempted to solder it back on but with limited soldering skills I don't think I have done a good enough job as now the centre and bottom lamp are not working (upper one is fine - as snapshot) - assume I've cooked the circuit to the centre and bottom lights ??
Can anyone confirm what this lamp/switch circuit board this is called ?? - I'm a bit lost looking in the manual for a part number. Then begs the question are these replaceable ? or should I be looking to try and repair my dodgy handy work by a professional if I have killed the circuit?
*borrowed pic of underside from the net for location (at work so unable to take pic of own machine) top pic mine showing the two lights out...
Shaming myself as everything else is working perfectly (and surprisingly !!) after 3 weekends on just changing the leds and rubbers ! You guys who do full shop outs are legends !!!!
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Quoted from Mr_Outlane:

Not sure why people think Titans are more bouncy. From my experience they're not. Their silicon is less bouncy than rubber. Especially the white rubbers. Titans give me better control. They also hold up better. Most guys I play with agree and they play all the time and are better than I am generally. Hard to keep up with these young bucks!

Quoted from ptrav1:

when installing color dmd do you remove the pcb light board? It doesnt seem there is enough clearance without touching the pcb board when mounting per the instructions. Does the ROM with the color DMD light those if removed?

Quoted from ptrav1:

thanks. yep im installing one of the older lcd versions. also where do you all get the clear speaker panel insert. just noticed the red tint as i was installing. thats not gonna work.

Quoted from dr_nybble:I think there was a ramp manufacturer looking at making the ramps. I got a set from a pinsider who made them, not sure if he has any more.
I have the mirrored backglass, it looks great.
I've fully restored two (both with RadCals). One I went so far as to completely rewire the playfield to remove all the hacks. I bought this set for all of the external hardare: https://virtuapin.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=9&zenid=hqlm75i5h4vgaufhj9qnsbprm0
Be warned that the RadCals are a double-edged sword. They look nice but your cabinet better not have rounded over corners/edges, or the RadCals with hang over. They go right to the edge of the cabinet.
Getting a set of WPC replacement stickers is nice too. Got mine from flashinstinct
Rebuilding the pop bumpers and flippers is a good idea. Depending on the state of your wireforms you might want to powder coat those. Getting the village/castle painted is a nice upgrade.
I avoided the staple-down lamp sockets for the pop bumpers on the second restore I did since it's such a pain if you ever want to remove the bumpers.
https://modfatherpinball.com/products/bsd-custom-painted-village-plastics?_pos=11&_sid=ad060e955&_ss=r
I really recommend the repainted village/castle, they look awesome and a very reasonable price.
I also replaced most of the tarnished / worn fasteners.
I referred to @HEP BSD restores and albums to see how certain things went back together and just to oogle and get inspired.

Quoted from lrosent345:

I'm doing NBA right, then Corvette, then the coffin cover for EATPM, then Dracula.

Quoted from Pinkitten:

Glam Stoker’s Dracula!

Quoted from Pinkitten:

Good! I’ve now done Radcals on Fish Tales, TOTAN and am finishing CV. I will do TAF next. Each time I’ve learned something and had a slightly better result. In my experience, Radcals aren’t a perfect fit on every side (I can send some pics of the edges) and require some tolerance and possibly a slight trim. For the legs, Radcals are much more durable and won’t get wrinkled or altered from the leg pressure. But, you must install those metal leg protectors that are common on new pins now, with the tiny screws to hold them in place. That builds up the corner just enough to protect the Radcal from leg damage. I think Mantis and Pinball Life have them, as you probably know. If you prefer a perfect edge and original look, you probably want decals, although I feel decals are a bit harder to apply, and really require an empty cabinet to work with. Radcals are more durable and result in a glossy finish, and are a little easier to apply. They are still a lot of work to do them right, and you’ll need a dremel to create the bolt holes and cut out the shooter rod assembly hole. There may be other ways to do it, but a dremel worked best for me. Plus, you don’t need to lay the cab on its side to apply Radcals. Feel free to message me if I can be of any help to anyone.

Quoted from Hans_Saris:

Thanks a lot Lloyd, believe I should take a closer look at switch #81 then? Kindest regards, Hans
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Quoted from McDoom:

Help with the multi-ball issues.
I’ll explain this the best way I know-how.
When I go into multi-ball mode, the game continues to load balls into the shooter lane and launches them into play continuously even if I drain. (basically multi ball doesn't end and won't time out).
My mist multi ball works as intended (carries ball across playfield) about 10% of the time.
Usually, when I go into mist multiball the balls just come down from the left lane and where ever else they are released from. 90% the ball doesn't travel across the playfeild.

Quoted from McDoom:

It happens on all multi-balls including mist

Quoted from Gorgar666:

It’s not counting balls correctly, Opto. Ball Through most likely.

Quoted from Grandnational007:

This right here.
Possibly in combination with shooter lane switch.
Switch edge test should tell you pretty quickly what it is. Good luck!

Quoted from Fletcher:

Hi all, I picked up a BSD a while ago that I'm restoring. I am going to convert to LEDs. My understanding is that I need a updated rom chip with WPC LED ghost patch. I don't plan on buying a rom burner so wondering if there is a source for these?

Quoted from s000m:

Hi Guys, bit of a wild punt, I own a BSD but the playfield isn't that great. I'm after a replacement one however the condition of it doesn't need to be mint.
My plan is to send the playfield off for professional repair without being without by beloved BSD to play.
If anyone has one on a wall or pulled from a trashed pin please let me know.
Cheers.

Quoted from CoolCatPinball:

Well, shit. Wish I would have noticed this weeks ago when they showed up.... I love the installation and fitment, but one of the head decals has a distinctive purple tint to the background which should be black like the rest of the set. I've already contacted Mirco. I'm sure they'll make it right.
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Quoted from s000m:

Is this the 'Radcals' from Mirco?

Quoted from s000m:

I Dodged a bullet with them then... thats dissapointing on the colour shift how does he not notice that and think its OK?
I was going to buy a Mirco playfield but went with a private restorer after the horror stories I read.
I spoke to CPR and they say they will be 100% making a BSD playfield this year for anyone interested.

Quoted from s000m:

Been watching playfield swaps the task looks really long and involved. T-Nut installations look like quite a bit of work.
I would inspect the clear on yours and probably leave it if you haven't already to cure as much as possible for as long as you can.
I know some people had their clear come straight off..

Quoted from mbaumle:

I have a mirco playfield swapped into my Attack from Mars, and one is being swapped into my Twilight Zone. No issues. As for quality, I beat on my AFM, and it still looks great. No quality control problems. You're good.

Quoted from dr_nybble:

According to the parts list -- 4 of each
https://www.ipdb.org/files/3072/Williams_1993_Bram_Stoker_s_Dracula_Parts_List.txt

Quoted from dddanielll:

I just replaced the mist optos on mine which were 2 pairs plus the castle locks which are 3 pairs and I think there’s at least 2 more pairs for the video mode loop and the left ramp.

Quoted from roffels:

What about the long-throw opto for mist?
I think some of the poppers/upkicks use optos as well.

Quoted from GoodManners:

Yeah - the powder coating looks good!
Do the cab protectors wrinkle that decal when you put the legs on?

Quoted from The_Pump_House:

The ole harbor freight transmission lift

Quoted from dr_nybble:

One bit of trivia about the radcals…the original decals don’t line up properly at the corners so the radcal front is ‘zoomed’ a bit so it lines up. But the Dracula logo was not repositioned so it doesn’t sit centered on the start button. You win some, you lose some…

Quoted from Da-Shaker:

My Mist multi-ball motor is pretty noisy. I’m wondering if there’s some maintenance I can do or maybe give it some oil. Anybody have recommendations.

Quoted from poppapin:

Cool topper I haven't seen before! Who does that one?

Quoted from Colsond3:

I resisted color DMD for a long time really liking the red and thinking it was fitting for the title, but finally caved and installed. Definitely a necessary upgrade.
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Quoted from Da-Shaker:Your old play field looks better than mine. I have some planking. I’ll have to try and swap play fields one day. This would be a good machine to try it on. I just don’t want to get stuck half way and mess it up.

Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:

I bought one and didn't care for it. When not lit, the reds were too orange.
I think the original looks way better.

Quoted from Pinash:

With all this PF swap talk, does anyone have a spare good/decent condition used PF they would part with? PM me!

Quoted from Wanderers:

Hi
I’m on with a Dracula, completed my cabinet, now due to start my playfield swop. Please can you give me any good advice/tips
Thankyou

Quoted from paulie484:

Speaker question;
Currently I have the original speakers in my machine and appear to work fine which is great
My question is - is there a major benefit swapping these out to newer speakers ? Will it be a noticeable difference in sound ? I'm sure there's home stereos out there with speakers 50+ years old that sound also just fine !
I'm not sure I can justify dropping big $$ on specific pinball sets ie like pinsound speakers (not the pinsound board, just speakers) but do know from research these seem to be to go to sets for most pinheads (plus shipping to Australia get's crazy)
Will a cheaper car audio set up (2x5" and sub) give a better output than the 30 year old ones in there now ? Am also interested in getting a lighted speaker kit eventually so prepping for that as well with what I do
Are these a straight swap out ? I note there is a capacitor on the tweeter (apologies if that's a noobie question !) And does the tweeter cutout need enlarging ?
Cheers

Quoted from Grandnational007:

Not really BSD specific, but I get the "slightest" bit of ball hop from the transition to the guide to the left flipper on mine. This DOES make the game play a lot harder (not being able to spam the coffin ramp repeatedly reliably), but I would like to correct it.
I've tried loosening the screws for the guide and sliding the whole assembly "up" as mush as it will go, and tightening everything back down, but it eventually works its way back down, and the hop returns. I'm thinking maybe taking a couple tooth picks in the 3 or 4 screw holes, and using them as shims may do the trick? Any other ideas? (I really think the flipper bat playfield hole was drilled slightly off from the factory, but I'm not going down that worm hole over something like this, haha.)

Quoted from Moomert1:

Need some knowledge here as im still learning. I wanted to take a look at my batteries. It looks like my board has no battery holders? Yet my scores and settings are saved. What am I missing here?
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Quoted from Moomert1:

Do NVRAM chips ever need to be replaced? If that time comes, is it as easy as pop the old one out and install a new one?

Quoted from ThatOneDude:

If someone has a serviceable playfield from a swap, I might be interested.

Quoted from lrosent345:

That's next on my list.

Quoted from DarlingLuci:

How has your experience been with the micro bsd playfield? I need to swap my bsd eventually but concerned with some of the reports of bad micro playfields pooling and cracking after a few months in another thread here on pinside.

Quoted from DarlingLuci:

Thanks for the feedback. Did you do the mirrored rad cals? I was looking at ordering both the playfield and mirrored rad cals in the next month or so.

Quoted from ClassicHornet:

Drac all finished, restored sun process; hand drawn decals, custom UV playfield toys, black with fleck powder coat etc etc, nickel plated everything, oh & I just broke the centre ramp [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from ClassicHornet:

Did you get an answer ? My BSD is dead in the water until I get a centre ramp.

Quoted from Pinkitten:

Recently my BSD started exhibiting some strange behavior, with a castle lock 1 opto and left ramp entry opto opening and closing repeatedly during test and during a game, and the auto launch coil is repeatedly firing. These hadn’t been any issue prior until all of them were. Anyone think they know what it might be? I had a diode go out in the right sling, but that was replaced and fixed it. After that, these new things appeared. Any help is appreciated!

Quoted from Pinkitten:

Thanks, Scribbles. I’ll check the connections and maybe U20? I wonder what would cause the auto-launch to randomly fire. Even when the game is sitting idle in attract mode, it fires. So odd. For the first 2 years this game was 100% glitchless.

Quoted from Pinkitten:

I will do that, thanks. By way of history, I had a diode fail on a slingshot switch. That was replaced, and the sling works fine. It was immediately after that these new glitches appeared. Something must have happened. If a diode is the wrong value, or backward, could it have caused damage to the board on power up?

Quoted from Pinkitten:

That pf is like a mirror!

Quoted from ClassicHornet:

Any word on those new Ramps ?

Quoted from Pinkitten:

The problem with my BSD I described above all appeared suddenly after a minor repair to a board. I couldn’t figure out why several things would suddenly go wrong. I went back to the board and found the cause. I love when the solution is easy.
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Quoted from mollyspub:

Where’s the best place to pick up pinsound? Should I just order directly from their site?

Quoted from Pinkitten:

That’s what I did. The pricing seemed identical whether you buy from their site or from Pinside marketplace. But I admit I didn’t check any other sources.

Quoted from Moomert1:

Anyone else have any advice they can offer? I reseated plugs J113, J115, J120, J121 and then plugged back in. Fuses F106, F107, F108, F109, F110 look good. Fuse 115 looks a little wonky but I has told 115 doesn't control the GI. I did notice the 3 GI bulbs listed in my previous post are daisy chained to about 4 or 5 other bulbs. Those too are not lighting. All wiring to each bulb looks secure. I don't see any broken wires. I checked all plugs on the board. Didn't see any burned plugs.
I am at a complete loss....

Quoted from Moomert1:

Anyone else have any advice they can offer? I reseated plugs J113, J115, J120, J121 and then plugged back in. Fuses F106, F107, F108, F109, F110 look good. Fuse 115 looks a little wonky but I has told 115 doesn't control the GI. I did notice the 3 GI bulbs listed in my previous post are daisy chained to about 4 or 5 other bulbs. Those too are not lighting. All wiring to each bulb looks secure. I don't see any broken wires. I checked all plugs on the board. Didn't see any burned plugs.
I am at a complete loss....

Quoted from mollyspub:

My pinsound arrived today ! Installation was a breeze . Question though, while the game is at idle ( on but not being played) there is a noticeable hissing sound coming from the speakers ( which are factory stock at the moment) is this normal? Also when going though the game adjustments, the sound is very low. The game volume is currently on 8.
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Quoted from Luckdragon100:

Hey all! I'm still trying to figure out this little issue below. I did a switch test and the ramp entry optos were registering. It clearly recognizes the ball going up the left ramp and gives me the first half of the graphic / sound, but it doesn't count the ramp toward bats or give the count etc.
Here is a video of it: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gwy1sb2x7sm6vfc/IMG_2870.MOV?dl=0
Many thanks if anyone else has any other thoughts!
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Quoted from gweempose:

There are actually two ramp switches. The entrance switch is an opto, and the exit switch is a micro switch (upper right corner). My guess is that the problem is with the exit switch. If it isn't registering at all in switch test, it could be broken, or it could just be a connection issue. Check the wires and the connector under the playfield. If the switch is registering during switch test but not during a game, the actuator may need to be slightly adjusted. Try tweaking it and then testing it with a ball.