Brand new to the pinball world and to this forum. Recently grabbed a BTTF machine and want to outfit it with LED's. Not sure if this is the right sub-forum to post in, and if not, please direct me to the right place.

I came across an LED kit from both CoinTaker and PinballBulbs and there is about a $50 difference between the 2. I don't mind spending the money, just wondering which of the 2 is a better option and why.

Also, I keep seeing "non-ghosting" versions...im assuming these eliminate the subtle flickering some bulbs get when theres a small amount of voltage passing through?

Thanks for the help!
Jim

Yeah I was also considering buying individually as well but I just have no idea what size/type/brightness I need for the machine. I know there are different size incandescent bulbs in the machine now, I just don't know how determine how many of which ones I need (without just taking them all out). Is there a reference somewhere that shows the bulb style, size, and placement on the machine?

Even if it is one type of socket...arent there still different sizes of the bulbs themselves I would need to figure out? Also, what is an OCD LED?

Wow what great and quick response! I am not looking to get into this hardcore...I really got the pin as a BTTF collection piece (as opposed to a pinball piece). I doubt I will get any other games so this is all a one-time thing. Game works perfectly but Many of the incandescent bulbs as just burned out, and I am a huge fan of the look the LEDs give to the game so just looking to do a simple upgrade to get everything evenly lit!

Thank you all!
Jim

I poked around on comet...I guess its not as confusing as I was expecting. I think I am good to work through this. Thanks again everyone!
Jim

Hey guys, so as a general rule of thumb...do you guys buy colored LEDs to match the insert color? Or do you just use white and let the color of the insert take care of the color. I know its user preference, but just wondering which is more common.

Thank you guys for all your feedback! This forum rocks!

The notes about actual yellow/orange LEDs makes sense! Ill go with a warm white for those. Thank you!

Per most people’s suggestions, I ended up going with Comet and couldn’t be happier! They have been very responsive, polite, and accommodating. I highly recommend them!

Jim