Greetings !

New BSD owner and my very first pinball so very excited on both counts !

Purchased from a guy who had owned it for 20 years with HUO who wanted a more sedate version for his grandkids, but before that it was obviously used in our local arcade franchise as it still has the arcade tagging, coin box etc

I'm about half way through all the posts on this thread and can see it's a great community of support and some awesome mods !! ....the mod wish list is definitely getting long ! Leds will be a priority and also doing something with ol' Ron in the box eventually !! would love to keep it stock and enjoy as is but is such a cool theme it begs to be updated a little. Love what some of you guys have done on here

What a fantastic game and introduction to pinball ownership, I can honestly say I will be keeping this machine for as long as I physically can...can see why people keep coming back to it !

A couple of quick queries; can someone advise what size post this should be left at the castle gate ? looks like this one has been replaced as a longer version at some stage and whole castle is not sitting level

And I have seen on a couple of photos and videos there is a post that seems to go in the backboard near the graveyard ?? - there is a hole hear at the moment...no balls go to that area just wondering what it would have been for ?

Cheers and thankyou for the welcome to my home !!

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Ah cool...makes sense..cheers

this post ?

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thats the one !! cheers !

Thankyou !!

Cheers

Great mod from Morpheus all the way to Australia !!

Awesome quality product ! Thanks heaps !

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that is brilliant !! I've been thinking about how to tie in the castle and buildings with a updated paint system/re paint etc like others have modded on here and to then tie into the coffin like this is perfect !! Well done !!

Send Morpheus a DM....he is quick to respond, quick transaction and shipping

Shipping was also a consideration especially as I'm in Australia but you're buying a one off specific mod that isn't available elsewhere, so I put this mod above my other wish list mods...definitely worth the cost

Cheers

haha !! I'm with you !! noted !

....going down rabbit holes on the net for toppers !!

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He's in...he's dodgy, he's a Schliech copy and he matches Ron Jeremy perfectly !! ...the children of the niiiight !!

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Cheers Jakusu ! Yours is next level dude !!

Did you end up selling it ? Best looking BSD out there !!

Legend !!!

Wondering if anyone has sourced lightning flipper bats in blue ? Can only find official lightning bats in white, red, black, yellow ??

So, would assume they are/were not made in blue ....but are there copy ones out there ? Want to keep to the lightning size, and keen on light blue

TIA

Newbie question, is there a list of all cabinet bolt sizes on the net for this Williams cabinet?

...have searched the forum and not sure if I'm looking at the right info ! Plus not being imperial savvy is confusing

Looking at replacing all of mine that are a bit rusty rather than removing, prepping and painting !

legs bolts are all sorted, the main cabinet...from what I can tell there are a couple of different sizes

Fantastic! Thank you !!

Ramp and Chute Decals

Are there hi-res versions of the ramp decals kicking around ?

I remember seeing a post on here someone had made a version of this decal for the outside of the right chute (downloaded a copy at the time - can't find who's post it was otherwise would give a shout out !)

...keen to do the same (plan is to reverse print this section only if there's a decent version around...don't need the full set of decals just yet)

Quick search hasn't come up with anything solid

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Yep, seen those..only chasing the one decal

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 !

Dont forget your Mezel Mods lamps too !!

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I'd be very keen to see how these look installed ! Great job !

Would you be able to do these in blue as well ??

perfect ! I'll reach out to Tilt Graphics ! Cheers

I'm currently undertaking this exercise now ! Have started to use these pens:

https://www.posca.com/en/product/pc-3m/

I've chosen the dark red version, also tested the normal red but seems a little too light

I'm not 100% convinced I'm sold on using these at the moment ...from a distance they look fine but up close there are streaks in the dark red and are noticeable. I haven't tackled the main Dracula logo part yet....this is because the dark red pen doesn't seem to be available in the larger tip version of the Posca pens (7M). So not sure how I'll tackle this part

My machine isn't in collectors condition so maybe I'm expecting too much...as has been noted here before it doesn't affect the playing of the game but still, is nice to have nice looking things ! So I have figured this will do until I decide to replace decals later on

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that sounds like the way to go, definitely post up the results

and yes, the lettering comes out ok with the pens !

Newbie sad face question..machine has decided to trip out the power unit fuse (5A250V slow blow)
Tripped 3 so far
Any random things that could be the cause ???
TIA

Tech question:

I believe I may have a faulty EMI filter

Can I use a 10A version over the original 5A version ?

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Not 100% sure at this stage....will do some more testing on the weekend

Decals look mint !!

dropping full leds in, front bank of GI lights were working (with the new leds) but now only rear GI's are now operational....have i shorted something ?

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Perfect..yep, fuse gone...tho didn't look like it at first glance..cheers !

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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Awesome guys ! You've inspired me to take the board off and investigate! Some good solid advice there I'll def take on board Will get some pics up

And agree Titans are wicked ! So much more movement...I did order cheap rubber ones but after seeing Titans on mates Simpsons I knew I just had to have em !

And next is Pin2dmd..just waiting on the clear speaker panel to arrive from US !

Thanks again guys, gotta love this community!

Another newbie question

is this a 12v led strip or 6v ?

Cheers

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yeah....I would have thought 12v as they are flashers, but agree it's on the playfield circuit....

if you go by this they are same as the rest of the flashers which are 12v ??

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All sorted..used 12v...looks pretty good no pics yet, will wait for the pin2dmd install next week !

Random question...are there any current euro based BSD members who have used PU-parts.com for supplies ?

Are these guys good for service ?

I'm looking at getting some colored screws but these guys wont ship to Oz (can get the nuts here but not the longer screws they have)

So they have suggested using a forward posting service in Germany but that service is coming out waaaaaay over the top by the time it's posted all the way down under

...thinking if there's anyone willing to pass this parcel on I'll gladly pay them for the service (literally about 30 nuts/screws so should be a smallish parcel - no legs or lockdown bars !! ) and lucky if i'll crack the 30euro in value so minimal risk if it all goes pear shaped !

Cheers

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Cheers, yep already bought what Babak had available - bought nuts and the screws, he only has blue and red but are awesome as well - have used a couple !

..I'm liking the light blue to match the plastic on this euro site plus they have purple

I use this forum a lot for reference so thought I'd post some pics a of my led install, titan rubbers, pin2dmd and paint pen graphic fill in...in case others are inspired !

Was in two minds on changing some of these items especially the dmd but wow...it now brings the game to whole new dimension !!

Titan rubbers are the way to go as well !

Leds, plenty to experiment there and will no doubt try a few other things..currently upper spotlight is off, it takes away from the dmd so will re route that somewhere

Filling the graphic back in red I tried a couple of different pens and settled on a Pentel version, its not 100% but looks good

Also changed the legs to black as the old ones were pretty rusty..not OG but sets off the cabinet well I think

Will attempt to upload some video as well

Cheers

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See if this works !

Not the full attract mode

Haven't sealed it as it seems to pretty stable..obviously very close up it's noticeable its a touch up job. I have a few other scratches so eventually I may do new decals. If you're after a easy solution paint pens certainly look the part, otherwise as others have done on here they have air sprayed which looks very good

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this store on ebay - good service !

ebay.com link: itm

They suggest linking the letters in DRACULA I think but I linked it into the LND/ball saver globe (at centre bottom) - so it flashes more often and is lit whenever shooting

what a great idea !! I've got a color changing bulb in the Mystery lamp which works well as a eye catcher to aim at ! will def do this mod too !

Bugs my ocd that the target lamps are the only ones on the board without any text ???!!

Courtesy of the daughters new Cricut sticker thingy.....not sure how long they'll last !

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Next on my list !!

Try Manofa...its not exact but close

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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

try this post (if i have pasted correctly)

launch ball button comes apart quite easily, print on normal paper and add filter if needed....great little mod !

Has anyone thought of a mod that would light when there's two balls in castle lock ?

The coffin lock lights are great for reference (especially the Mezel Mod torches !) how cool would it be to see the castle eyes light up or similar on each ball lock ?

Would this be difficult as there's no physical notification in the game (apart from the dmd) ? Or is this part of a standard pinball thing, there's a certain element of having to remember the state of play ?

Loving this from LaBordeTechCustoms !!!

Check out Cameron's Etsy site....he has heaps of different titles !! Licensed product too !!

I added the clear plastic/playfield glass but he does now supply the units (and I'd say much better than my version !!)

Cheers

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https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LaBordeTechCustoms

whatya got going on here ?? flasher ??

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Help please !!

Any idea where these two green wires are to be located ?

Centre targets have stopped working (lights all ok, just the target recognition) so suspect it's these wires that have come off....bit of solder on the one side

Do they affix to this bank ??

Cheers

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That would be great, thankyou!

Brilliant !! Funny how the legacy bend of a wire kind of gives you the clues where it's supposed to be !!

That's perfect...thank you !

I am looking at putting in some upgraded 5.25" speakers in my BSD and also will add some diy led lights

Do I need to open up the smaller speaker cutout in the timber base board to match the larger speaker ?? - so that the led lighting effect is constant each side ? ?

- ie before if unscrew the old speakers, underneath are these are they two different sized circular openings ?

TIA

Ah, good points on sound quality!

Suppose its more to get some speccy lights on there for effect ! I like a good speaker light upgrade when you see them done right

Noted though !

Cheers

MODS !
For a long time after I got my drac I spent hours trolling through this feed in this group and got inspired and loved what people had done to their machines
Here's my current list and some last wish list items
I know some people are anti mods but if they make you happy it's good right ?!
List:
Red start button
Coffin cross plunger led..linked to LND ball save
Launch button insert
Art blades
Apron blue led
Drain lanes impaled skeletons
Rats !
Castle blue rocks print out on outside of ramp chute
Anodised nuts and screws
Green spotlight across mist track
Targets and decals
Vampire cross
Wolves
Miscellaneous vampire bats
Morpheus tombstone mod
Mezel mods lanterns
Graveyard green led strip
Scoop leds
To do: lighted topper, repaint coin door and lighted speakers (diy)

Cheers ! Love this game !!

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There was someone on this forum producing them a while ago but is no longer selling them so I sussed out a version myself...PM me and I'll send you the pdf (if I can still find it !)

Mine's not a decal sticker yet but will sort later (currently just printed on paper)

https://www.printablescenery.com/product/impaled-skeletons/

thought I'd try the vinyl wrap exercise to gauge if I want to eventually powder coat rails, lock bar and coin door etc

quite a simple process and only a couple of dodgy mistakes that aren't too noticeable !

not sure how it will hold up or if I want to lose the chrome for ever....but for $25 it was worth a go

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Stunning peoples !! ...some very sexy looking black powder coating there !!

Quick question, removing the door inner workings/harness etc, simple enough task ?

I followed some tips in this link;

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vinyl-wrap-lockdown-bar-rails-etc

Definitely use a heat gun and don't be afraid to give it some heat...the first corner I was hesitant and it didn't stretch so got a few creases, the second one was a lot better once I worked out it's limits and was easy to stretch. I have a spare piece that I kept as a back up

I sourced mine from here

https://www.printablescenery.com/product/impaled-skeletons/

picture hanging hook cut and bent out for the base

the idea is that they match the dmd graphic when the ball drains !

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your ruin walls look awesome !

I tried doing similar with a church gate but couldn't get it to work...yours looks spot on !!

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send me a dm, i have my version of it on pdf and i'll send it to you..not quite as good as the original as i was chasing one a while ago too

here's my graveyard....simple led strip inserted, connected to a gi

the way the plastic is molded it gives off the dripping effect

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i think from memory i cut a new access hole in as i had it removed doing the rubbers etc, only cut enough to feed the strip in and it pretty much stayed in position due to the molding inside

...and it's a clear strip - the plastic is green so was a fluke it ended up looking the way it does !

same here...stuffed it in and let it find it's own position ! no pics unfortunately either