Burlington, WI
awesome mod. one of the best mods out there. If I liked CFTBL, i'd get this. This ranks up there with the Tron arcade. nice work.
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Creature from the Black Lagoon
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Quoted from CaptainNeo:awesome mod. one of the best mods out there. If I liked CFTBL, i'd get this. This ranks up there with the Tron arcade. nice work.
Thanks Neo
Ok, so I’ve receive several inquiries regarding how the MOD is powered. The MOD consists of two powered parts (1) the TV and (2) the CPU.
The TV is powered via the games 12VDC circuit. We get this power from the coin door interface board. Our MOD eliminates several of the game’s 12VDC consumers (for example the hologram light), so the TV’s load is somewhat offset by the removal of other powered items in the game. Again, we tested the MOD in two different machines, but I cannot guarantee that your power driver board is in the same condition as the ones in the two machines we tested the MOD in.
On a separate note, we are developing several other MODs. One of these MODs is called the “Universal MOD Power Supply.” It is designed to work in any WPC/WPC95 machine. With MODs becoming more and more common in machines and everyone fighting to use the same (12VDC and 5VDC) power sources, we felt this was a valid product for pinball collectors. This MOD would basically function as a separate transformer, powered independently from the games electronics. This will allow “modders” the ability to power a multitude of MODs (including multiple 5VDC, 12VDC, etc. connections) form an independent power source.
Back on topic
The CPU is powered via the flasher circuit. We did this because we didn’t want to overpower the 12VDC circuit (for the reasons listed above). I’ve been running our prototype (which is what the GLM boards are based on) for over a month with no issues. Hope this helps.
Wow, I can't believe I didn't see this sooner, that is an AWESOME mod!
For your next assignment I suggest taking an AC/DC Premium playfield, putting it in an AC/DC pro, and substituting an awesome concert LCD video show mod for the lower playfield. That would get rid of the face and make for an incredible and unique show. Just do it.
Mike
Quoted from Pinballmike217:Wow, I can't believe I didn't see this sooner, that is an AWESOME mod!
For your next assignment I suggest taking an AC/DC Premium playfield, putting it in an AC/DC pro, and substituting an awesome concert LCD video show mod for the lower playfield. That would get rid of the face and make for an incredible and unique show. Just do it.
Mike
Hi Mike,
I'd love to do that, but not sure anyone would want to install a MOD that complicated. We are scheming on an ACDC MOD though 
Ok, that was odd.
I installed the first unit in my father-in-law's machine yesterday. I shot video of the entire installation and took some pics as well. It will definitely take me a few days to deinterlace/edit all the video footage, so here are some pics of the install.
I'd received some questions via email on how the TV stand mounts in the cab and how the TV is powered. Here you can see that the stand uses the existing mirror motor 8-32 mounting holes and the TV is powered via J2 at the coin door.
Update:
I should be getting the first batch of boards from Tony sometime next week. I'll be out of pocket for a few days on business, but we'll begin building harnesses next weekend. I should have the install video completed by then as well. Then we'll start contacting folks on the list. Thanks for your patience.
Brisbane
1 week later
Quoted from PinballMikeD:Update:
I should be getting the first batch of boards from Tony sometime next week. I'll be out of pocket for a few days on business, but we'll begin building harnesses next weekend. I should have the install video completed by then as well. Then we'll start contacting folks on the list. Thanks for your patience.
I can't wait! 
1 week later
Just started loading up the video installation guide for the MOD on YouTube (there are 3 videos in total). They will walk you step-by-step through the entire installation process.
Here's the first video:
Don't know if this has been asked before or not, but does this mod include the "Pinball Mike D" branding by default? If so, is there a way to remove it? Not that I don't understand the reason behind doing so, but at this price point it would be nice to have the option. Thanks 
The logo is only displayed for roughly 4 seconds every 2.5 minutes when the machine is in attract mode. Sorry, but that was how we put the attract video together.
Quoted from Keebler:Ok, thanks Mike! Hopefully you might consider making it optional in the future. I think it would make the mod fit more seamlessly with the machine, and appear to be factory to those that wouldn't know otherwise.
I second that...
Quoted from burningman:I second that...
I third that. I'd prefer not to have my lagoon window be used as an advertisment for the mod makers.
Are the video files on an SD card in a common format so they can be replaced/edited?
Fourth....also Mike I know you said we could tweak the video clips later ourselves but only thing IMO that was not perfect was the move your car video....I would have used a shot of the drive in for that instead of the movie promo.
I wasn't trying to be over critical...for me its like having an ad for the color DMD mod maker coming up on the DMD from time to time. Put some stickers all over that TV and the control board...that way if someone wan't to know who did the mod its right there on the mod. just my opinion...but honestly, I think you would sell more of them without the ad vs. with the ad...
EXTREAMLY killer mod Mike, very well done 
...I have been seriously considering this...
Long live the Creatch!
I would prefer without, or maybe just once during startup. That said, not a deal breaker because I don't leave my games sitting in attract mode anyway. I just wish I could buy this NOW!
If you want no ads in your LCD mod go and get this one,
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/creature-lcd-mod-update-version-2
It's cheaper, it includes the LCD that mounts in the same place as the hologram went and not on the cabinet floor and I think overall it fits the theme better.
Features;
*Animated lagoon
*Animated Creature
*Attract Mode including sound.
*Video of a original NOS hologram if you don't want the animated creature.
I think what MikeD has done is great but his LCD mod is not for me just giving you guys other options if you don't want to see his ad.
Both have pro's and con's.
Quoted from Pinballfantexas:it includes the LCD that mounts in the same place as the hologram went and not on the cabinet floor..
ummm.....the original hologam IS mounted to the cabinet floor.
Quoted from yzfguy:ummm.....the original hologam IS mounted to the cabinet floor.
The mirror is on the floor, not the hologram.
Sorry, but no modifications will be made to any video files or program logic at this time.
In our eyes this is now a finished product. We have taken great care to clearly advertise exactly what we are selling via the product demo and installation videos posted on our website (as well as here on PinSide).
PLEASE DON’T PURCHASE THE MOD (OR REQUEST TO BE ON THE WAITING LIST) IF YOU DO NOT LIKE WHAT YOU SEE.
If we have contacted you regarding payment and you want to cancel your order please let me know ASAP (I’ll personally refund you in full). Bottom line, I don’t want anyone to be unhappy with their purchase. If you are already on the waiting list and have decided you don’t want the MOD, simply decline to purchase once we contact you requesting payment. No worries.
Quoted from perryd:This is great mod! Can't believe few nit pickers out there complaining about a few sec. shot with
his logo....Geeeessshh, gimme a break!!
It's not nitpicking, we're talking about a $450 mod, all I'm asking for is the option to remove it. The original hologram doesn't have a big logo on it, neither should the mod. If every mod had the creator's logo on it you could potentially have a pretty tacky looking machine.
I agree with Keebler. I think it looks a bit out of place in an otherwise great looking mod.
I had one on order already and just sent email to Mike and he says a refund is no problem. So if you were on the waiting list, an extra one will be available.
I think the mod's strong points easily outweight the few seconds the logo is on during attract mode, this doesn't phase me in the least.. IF someone was that much of a purist, why consider the mod at all?? just deal with the original hologram... easy peasy.... I can't wait to install mine and yes, my hologram is green, I just like the other options during gameplay that is offered and I am told a few more things might be added in the future.
Per your requests, we've decided to remove the "pinballmiked" logo from the attract video. This will however postpone shipping of all MODs for a few days as we will need to reformat numerous SD cards.
The new attract video will be exactly the same as the original (still 720P HD resolution), but the logo will not longer appear in between loops. If you've already received your MOD (or been notified that your unit is in transit) and would like to have the new attract video installed please shoot me an email and we'll make arrangements to resolve the matter.
We've also received several requests to replace all of the "Standard Mode" creature files (i.e. MB video and FILM letter award images) with the original hologram. If you would prefer this option please let us know when you are contacted for payment.
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