Comet
Williams, 1985Quoted from Patzik:I should have included the file for making the ramp decal for those interested. I thought it would be best to use pdf format so there won't be issues due to scaling.[quoted image]
Did you mean to cut off the image halfway through the first set of heads (or is the problem on my end)?
It's my understanding that was intentional. Since this is just meant to cover the ramp protector and the protectors I've seen don't go past that point. I think you're supposed to print it and cut it down to the length you need. Thank you Patzik for providing these!
Just joined this week. Needs some love for sure. Ordered both ramps from @freeplay40. Does anyone know where I can get the cycle jump decal that goes on the ramp from somewhere other than Marco?
Quoted from yaksplat:I hate the pricing on stickers
Now I feel like I got screwed. Payed $20 for the stand ups. ♂️
Don't feel screwed, but here's another option... I printed these on sticker paper and laminated this. Cut them out and used a hole punch to make the holes for the targets. With the laminating process you also laminate the backside, but this doesn't matter as it peels off, because of the sticker paper.
I used a 1 inch hole punch for the outside, and a regular hole punch for inside of the round decals.
Worked really well for me!!
Comet Stickers 2.pdfComet Stickers.pdf
Both again in pdf to counter any scaling problems, one is in A5 and one is in A4 format but should print fine on any other size paper.
Quoted from Patzik:This one has a bit better resolution I think.[quoted image]
Awesome! Thanks @patzik!
Rookie question: Installing a new corkscrew ramp from @freeplay40. Does the tab on the left need to go under the lip of the ramp or is that to hold it down? Haven’t played the game yet but ran a ball through there a couple times and it wants to get stuck below the entrance.(I’ve played with adjusting the screws too so that’s out) Therefore, the ramp needs to be raised just a hair. Any suggestions?
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I have mine under the ramp lip. Works perfectly.
4C0E557D-E928-439F-ADAE-FADBF81BEBC2 (resized).jpegQuoted from goodypin18:Rookie question: Installing a new corkscrew ramp from freeplay40. Does the tab on the left need to go under the lip of the ramp or is that to hold it down? Haven’t played the game yet but ran a ball through there a couple times and it wants to get stuck below the entrance.(I’ve played with adjusting the screws too so that’s out) Therefore, the ramp needs to be raised just a hair. Any suggestions?[quoted image]
I know the clearance under that ramp is very close...I agree the ramp should sit on top of the metal bracket.....I suspect this metal bracket, just like ramp covers to keep the ball in the ramps, was an after thought when a problem was realized.
Mine's too far away to put under. I wasn't comfortable leaving it bent like that, so I put a double star post in the hole at the 6 o'clock position from the ramp. It sits on a rubber on the post.
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Quoted from pinballjah:Where does this decal go? Thanks.[quoted image]
On the back of the cycle jump ramp.
Quoted from goodypin18:On the back of the cycle jump ramp.
Yes thats the one
Quoted from goodypin18:On the back of the cycle jump ramp.
Ok, thanks. Decal came w my game but never installed.
So I got a bunch of parts from an old operator awhile back and finally started going through them. Turns out I stumbled into a stash of NOS Comet center ramp flaps. There are 10 total. I opened one to check them out since they still have the protective plastic on them. Anyway figured this would be the place to find them a home. Just looking for $25 + shipping on them I figured that’s about the price Cliffy would charge for something like this. If you want one just reach out to me via Pinside or email [email protected] or text 574-596-2668. There are pictures below to show them wrapped and the opened one.
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Quoted from rwilli82:Thank you for the heads up. This was more of a personal development project for me. Trying to learn some new skills like CAD while I'm holed up at home.
Nothing wrong with that at all. I'm sure we'd all like to see what kind of progress you make!
Joining the club today, picked one up that was I. Rougher condition than I thought by far. Doing the flipper rebuild and leds today and tomarrow. Clean and wax on sunday. Few questions.
1. The ramps are cracked and got tape on them but stickers are good, anything I can use to try to fix the ramps and later protect them? If not then who's got ramps for this.
2. In travel one of the 7 digit displays broke 5 leads at the beginning of the display, tried to sauder them back into place but it wasn't taking. First time experience with displays that are not dmd, so any help would be appreciated.
3. Anyone know a place that has the plastics?
Quoted from Freeplay40:These are available now. Center ramp is first up for the new heater. Plastic sets available at CPR
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These look SO good, Freeplay40 — thanks so much for putting that center ramp at the top of your list!
Quoted from BubbaPin:Joining the club today, picked one up that was I. Rougher condition than I thought by far. Doing the flipper rebuild and leds today and tomarrow. Clean and wax on sunday. Few questions.
1. The ramps are cracked and got tape on them but stickers are good, anything I can use to try to fix the ramps and later protect them? If not then who's got ramps for this.
2. In travel one of the 7 digit displays broke 5 leads at the beginning of the display, tried to sauder them back into place but it wasn't taking. First time experience with displays that are not dmd, so any help would be appreciated.
3. Anyone know a place that has the plastics?
Welcome to the club! Plastics....
https://classicplayfields.com/shop/pinball-plastics/comet/
And if your playfield is in rough shape you might consider this....
Quoted from Freeplay40:These are available now. Center ramp is first up for the new heater. Plastic sets available at CPR
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Count me in on the center ramp!
Quoted from Tsskinne:So I got a bunch of parts from an old operator awhile back and finally started going through them. Turns out I stumbled into a stash of NOS Comet center ramp flaps. There are 10 total. I opened one to check them out since they still have the protective plastic on them. Anyway figured this would be the place to find them a home. Just looking for $25 + shipping on them I figured that’s about the price Cliffy would charge for something like this. If you want one just reach out to me via Pinside or email [email protected] or text 574-596-2668. There are pictures below to show them wrapped and the opened one.[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
I only have 2 of the Comet center ramp entrance flaps left if anyone out there is still needing one let me know. I plan to go to post office on Monday to ship the current ones. Shipping has been right around $5.00 for everyone so I've just made them $30.00 even, paypapl friends and family. [email protected]
Please reach out to make sure I have one left before you send me money though. Pinside message, email, or feel free to text 574-596-2668. Have a good day everyone.
All Comet center ramp entrance/flaps are now spoken for. If anything falls through I'll update. Thanks to those of you who purchased them, I hope they make your machines pop a little bit more.
Nevermind. Figured it out with a manual.
But if anyone could post a picture of their flippers at resting position, so I know mine are at the right position. Recently did a rebuild on them and just want to make sure, it looks like the right one travels farther but I might just have them at the wrong orientation.
Aswell as a picture of the front of the center ramp. When I did the teardown on mine the from peice (the part with the three screws. Had a little metal bracket that I cant remember if it was under or over the plastic. The ramp is breaking at that area and just want to make sure I have it on right before I try to mend it.
Happy to be in the club. Love this thing.
Quoted from BubbaPin:Nevermind. Figured it out with a manual.
But if anyone could post a picture of their flippers at resting position, so I know mine are at the right position. Recently did a rebuild on them and just want to make sure, it looks like the right one travels farther but I might just have them at the wrong orientation.
Aswell as a picture of the front of the center ramp. When I did the teardown on mine the from peice (the part with the three screws. Had a little metal bracket that I cant remember if it was under or over the plastic. The ramp is breaking at that area and just want to make sure I have it on right before I try to mend it.
Happy to be in the club. Love this thing.
The metal goes on top of the ramp
Quoted from Pinbub:Don't quote me on this as I'm no expert but I believe flipper alignment will be correct if you drop straightened paper clips in the holes behind the flippers and tighten the flipper bats with them resting on the paper clips.
Here's mine[quoted image]
Thanks man
Anybody got an idea on a replacement for the ball kicker assemblies for this thing. Looks like previous ownder had some issues with the hinges for these things and mine finally snapped today. All I need is the hinge but assumed I'd need to by the whole crank assembly. Marco is out, maybe there's a game with a similar ball kicker I can use to replace or as parts? Right now I just wrapped wire around it and screwed it in (looks horrible, and doesn't function well at all) to hold the assembly in place. Please if anyone has any ideas let me know.
20200504_161012 (resized).jpg20200504_161026 (resized).jpg20200504_161034 (resized).jpgQuoted from BubbaPin:Anybody got an idea on a replacement for the ball kicker assemblies for this thing. Looks like previous ownder had some issues with the hinges for these things and mine finally snapped today. All I need is the hinge but assumed I'd need to by the whole crank assembly. Marco is out, maybe there's a game with a similar ball kicker I can use to replace or as parts? Right now I just wrapped wire around it and screwed it in (looks horrible, and doesn't function well at all) to hold the assembly in place. Please if anyone has any ideas let me know.
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Is it a right of left one? They have this right one in stock - https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/B-9361-R-1
I think I found it. Just have to 2ait till it gets here to find out. Thanks yall.
Also I have displays for comet for sale if anyone is in need. I have three numeric displays, the display control board, and the ball match display.
Latest addition to my comet. I had a non working score display and the ball/credit display wasn't working.
As I could not find a replacement for a reasonable price (sometime due to shipping fees), and the replacement led option are about $200 I looked into the option of making these myself. I found the design was already available and after some work, sourcing parts and having the pcb's made I finally soldered my own led displays. Designed and 3d printed the covers for the digits, and have to say, it looks GREAT. Happy to have it all in full working order again.
IMG_2088 (resized).jpegIMG_2079 (resized).jpegIMG_2080 (resized).jpegIMG_2078 (resized).jpegQuoted from Patzik:Latest addition to my comet. I had a non working score display and the ball/credit display wasn't working.
As I could not find a replacement for a reasonable price (sometime due to shipping fees), and the replacement led option are about $200 I looked into the option of making these myself. I found the design was already available and after some work, sourcing parts and having the pcb's made I finally soldered my own led displays. Designed and 3d printed the covers for the digits, and have to say, it looks GREAT. Happy to have it all in full working order again.
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GREAT work! You should consider making kits. I’d be all over it if i had more games that needed it. Plenty of guys out there with soldering irons.
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