Jady's killer snackbar mod w pink el...Very, very nice!!!

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I've long had the lit speaker-panel mod in my Creech but decided to add ColorDMD finally - they both point to using J116 - what did everyone else do just further tie into J116 or move the speaker panel mod to J117? Thanks!

J115, 116 and 117 all tie to the same 5v

you can pigtail off of the same one connector or just use another, however CftBL is a game that is known to have issues if you attempt to run too many extra "features" (aka mods) at the same time

Thanks man!! I moved ahead and all is well....got to say..colordmd and lit speaker-panel looks amazing

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Has anyone tried the aftermarket chase light board? From the video it seems that it does not improve the handling of LEDs From a stock board. Disappointed.

Until I tried to play a game....damn't J_M_....apparently with the speaker panel mod and the colordmd (all tied to J116)- the flippers hardly flip at all....J116, J117 & J118 all are 12VDC.....J117 sends 12v (& 5v) to the DMD Controller Board....J118 sends 12v to the Chase PCB under the playfield ....and J116 powers the flipper opto switches AND coin door interface board - in one giant loop....and presumably having the speaker panel mod on there and the ColorDMD and I've got no flippers......WTF...how the heck are all these Creech's having both with no problems?

J116, J117 and J118 all share the same power source point and on a boardset that has been serviced you will be fine for a few mods but each mod starts to drain the 12vdc and it's available amperage.

Does your game have any other mods apart from the:
- colordmd
- speaker panel

as when you connect the following mods as well the game just starts to shutdown
- pinballmiked holo lcd mod
- swinks snackbar mod v1.0

Therefore with yours if the boardset hasn't been serviced for a while eg various capacitors / bridge rectifiers etc you will have power drain issues. The trick is to get a 12vdc power pack and plug in the available socket in the base of the cabinet on the inside close to where the power switch is on the outside to power a few mods and it won't affect the power needed for your game.

I wire an external power supply to all of my games for this very reason. Just about all PC's have a robust power supply...dirt cheap..( free if you`ve got an old pc sitting around, waiting for the trash)...

https://makezine.com/projects/computer-power-supply-to-bench-power-supply-adapter/

Guys, get a backup power supply and route all your mods to it. These games are nearly 30 years old. They weren't meant to piggyback 5+ mods especially the ones taxing the 12V circuit.

Getting my hands dirty on this beauty!
Does anyone know good stuff to fix the ball tracks in the ramps?...

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A good cleaning with novus 2 and a delicate flame polish and they will look new again. Just watch the heat!!!

clean them real well then you cant flame polish them out sometime. if you have no experience flame polishing, just buy new ones. its a tricky process that can go wrong quick.

When all else fails use fire.

I know it's a little silly if your ramps aren't busted, but MAN new ramps look great on 'da Creature.

Looking at your ramps I would clean than flame polish and they will look great.

if you don't feel comfortable attempting to flame polish, then don't. you're probably better off either:
- cleaning them with novus 3 and dealing with how they are
or
- cleaning them with novus 3, then sell them as used (you'll get slightly more if you take the time to clean up as best you can first)
- purchase and install a new set of ramps

either way, you'll be amazed at much different the game looks when the ramps are completely clear and you can see through them to the playfield!

I Believe they are just dead, I've also got some big cracks. Would that be possible to fix with also flame polishing?

no, once a flame hits a crack or hole It will split right open. also when flame polishing you have to make sure you hold ramp where there is no weight against it. because the ramps own weight will cause the ramp to bend as it heats up and softens, then you get all kinds of wrong angles on your ramps. to much heat will cause it to bubble. with the length and curve of most of those ramps, that would be one of the last machines you need to practice your flame polishing on. order some new ones and then just practice on the old ones that are cracked and no good.

you can go to you local autoparts supplier and buy car headlight cleaner / polish and this will greatly improve the look of the plastic

I think it would be just ordering new ones... Thank you for your help guys!

You cant go wrong with new ones.

I've done new ramps on both of my Creatures and always considered it money well spent... HOWEVER I will warn you, if you don't change the lagoon window at the same time it looks really shabby afterwards. Just sayin!

Thats right fiberdude120

Okay! gunstarhero expensive unfortunately but I'll sure know it will look way better!

I had the same problem. The LED base is a bit too small and loose fitting in the lamp socket.
Take the LEDs out and bend the contact wires straight out off the wedge base. Then cut some narrow strips of electrical tape long enough so you are able to make 1-1/2 to 2 wraps of tape around the LED base. (You are essentially making the base a little bit bigger) Now bend the wires back down over the top of the tape on the wedge base. Re-install the LEDs, they should now fit more snug and not come loose. I no longer have any issues with loosing contact, hopefully this will help you as well.

I’m looking for a tailight mod like the one Thompson made. If anyone has one they aren’t going to use send me a pm. Happy New Year

I believe the maker sells them on EBay. That’s where I found mine. Looks great.

Back in biz! I re-pinned J114 and J101 and replaced the J101 connector....put in an EZSBC 5V regulator and removed a few Z-connectors in the back box while I was in there.....so far so good....re-set free.....those regulators are fantastic....

Have you noticed any audio issues when powering off? Like the noise from the speakers becoming louder?

Can’t find it. Do you have a link Yelobird thanks.

Also where do I find the kit for lighting up the pops.
Who’s best for new ramps.

There is a kit for the pops for Creature as well as a few other nice Creech items.

http://www.pinbits.com/index.php?zenid=a49f7aa9d914943b547169c9e20ce307&main_page=advanced_search_result&keyword=Creature&search_in_description=1&categories_id=&inc_subcat=1&manufacturers_id=&pfrom=&pto=&dfrom=&dto=

jokerpoker ramps can be purchased from Nino at RTBB
https://www.rtbb.com.au/product-category/ramps/page/2/

will reply to your pm soon, off to the beach, dam hot

Wanted to give a quick shout out to fellow pinsider @60grit for his outstanding modification - the Chase Light Board that replaces the standard one that comes in our games. I hadn't really seen anyone here mention it other than him, so I took the plunge and bought it. Fantastic upgrade from the original. Comes programmed with 8 different sequences, and the 9th sequence plays all 8 sequences in a random setting. This happens in both attract mode as well as during FILM MB. Construction is solid - identical in size to the original, comes with the black mounting spacers, and all you need to transfer are the screws the mount the board to the underside of the PF. Colored instructions with clear directions are provided, and it was at most a 10 minute installation. Simple and user-friendly.

Here is a picture of old versus new - old board to the left and new on the right. Unfortunately, my camera viewed the angle taken as a vertical picture (no idea why), so apologies for the lack of detail.
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Yes, at $235, it is a bit on the pricey side. That being said, this is a low-run production unit, and there's no guarantee he will keep making them once the initial stash is depleted. Works with my LEDs 100% with zero issues as the video shows below:

I paid for it on Sunday, and it arrived on Thursday - during the New Year holiday - which was super quick.

Buy with confidence. You won't be disappointed.

That's pretty slick! I am assuming that's sequence 9?

Sure is!

Thanks for the recommendation - just ordered one.

Do you know if his chase light board works if game also has led ocd board?

Negative. Don't have the LEDOCR Board in my game.

Sorry, but I am disappointed.

That board does not solve the problem of the instant on/off of LEDs. The added patterns are nice. But the original pattern looks no different than the stock board. I was hoping someone would update the board to simulate the ramped on/off like incandescents, ala the OCD board. I will keep waiting.

This is a similar project that works properly with LEDs:

FYI - for those of you with a bad hologram and don't want to spend $300-500 for a new one...

I will not build kits (I have a job and there is no way to make enough to make this worthwhile) but I posted this on a CFTBL related forum on Pinside so I thought I would reference it here as well.

If you want help email me and I will offer some direction.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/hologram-mod-for-creature-from-pinballsp-is-under-development/page/19#post-4770392

That looks pretty bad ass, actually. Great job.

Check out my Creature that comes with an authentic full sized Creature ... the game is totally decked out. Powder Coated, Color Screen, New Ramps, Creature Shooter, Every Mod known to man kind, side blade art, you name it working perfect and shopped.

What do you think?

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1. The translite title is washed out with green LEDs.

2. I dont see the tail light speaker panel mod.

3. Same for MikeD's retired LCD mod. Then again, your hologram may be working just fine.

4. Swink's absolutely mandatory Snackbar mod is MIA.

Cool full sized creature!!!

Nice, but you still have a ways to go to get to "every mod known...". The two coolest mods for Creature (maybe for any pin--only thing that comes close is Eli's mod for Tron) are Jeff's speaker panel mod and MikeD's video mod. Not sure I see a reed switch on the bowl, which is a cool trick. Upgraded speakers and a powered sub really bring the sound to life if yours does not have this. Backbox lighting needs some help, as NPO pointed out.

Looks good dude. Love the Creature and the theater stanchions and velvet ropes.

Looks cool, but I don't think that velvet rope is strong enough to hold back the Creature and keep him contained.

And I agree: you can't claim it has every Creature mod if you don't have the lit taillight speaker panel (or MikeD mod).

Anytime I don't see an MRS on the bowl - I weep (that's because I created it...but that's besides the point)