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Just joined the club ! Had loan of a SW before but now just scored a project.
Quick question before I dive in - the R2 unit is gonna need to come out for some TLC .... is this pretty straightforward/obvious ?? or are there any top tips / advice that I should be aware of. I haven't read thru all 59 pages of the club posts 
P1080502 (resized).JPGQuoted from acidburn:Has anyone purchased the Sideboard Decals from Ministry? What is the quality of material like? How do they hold up to playfield scrapes?
https://www.ministryofpinball.com/en/catalog/product/view/id/6656/s/star-wars-sideboard-decals/
Highly recommend Retro Refurbs sideblades. They are anti scuff, anti scratch, super tough and look great. Many positive reviews on Pinballinfo forum. Plus they are in the UK !
Quoted from PACMAN:i HIGHLY disagree. They sent me the most horrifically bad Star Wars translite. Not to mention eat was xpensive and took over a month to ship it.
I was talking specifically about their Sideblades. Pete and Retro Refurbs have a very good reputation in the UK pinball scene. I can't comment on your bad experience - hope you got it sorted with them.
Just putting this Star Wars back together. Question - what is the point of the 2 lamps behind the Admiral Akbar part. I could understand if it was a regular plastic but it's solid metal so they don't illuminate it ??? Are they meant to reflect light back onto R2D2 ?? Just seems odd.
Quoted from wolfemaaan:It spins with R2D2, most of the time. If yours is sticking you probably need to reflow the solder on the relay below the PF or replace it. If it’s not spinning at all probably a fuse
OK - so only when R2 moves does the DS move ?
This one seemed to be rotating almost all the time. Certainly during multiball. I had a SW before just cant remember . I only had a quick test game/throwing balls round the table ...will check it again tomorrow.
Quoted from cabuford:It should spin all the time during a game. Much like R2s head spinning left and right. Not linked to when R2 jumps up and down.
Ah ok thanks. I just had another quick look and yes it's spinning constantly in the game.
Quoted from jgadzia:anyone know where i can pick up this plastic, mines broken..
http://www.pinball.center/en/shop/pinball-parts/playfield-parts/plastics/4141/plastic-for-star-wars-de-1?sAction=notify
The last month I have been looking all over Europe for that one. No luck so far 
Quoted from jdoz2:I’ve got my R2D2 motor removed because I wasn’t willing to buy a new one just yet. No judgement here
I bought a new one for my R2 ............ that was 6 months ago now and still haven't fitted it 
I think his head moving is over rated anyway
Hi guys
My Death Star is maybe a little noisy when turning, it could be normal but I had a SW here before and don't remember noticing it. Is it easy to open up the motor and lubricate it ? Any tips appreciated.
Apologies if this has been covered before - I haven't trawled through all the posts.
Quoted from mizzou:Ok, got the solenoid and phantom switch issues resolved. I'm now noticing that the dmd is acting funny..certain animation sequences will just go blank half way thru (like the death star being destroyed) and I'll just be stuck with a blank screen for a few seconds. Other times it will just display the current rom version at random times (not when in holding both flippers for status check) would I be correct in assuming this is a board issue? Anyone encounter something like this before?
I had strange DMD behaviour on a Star Wars before .... garbage on display, stuff cutting out, freezing, blanking etc. Turned out to be a flaky ribbon cable. A new cable sorted it out.
In the first instance try reseating / swapping ribbon cable ends over.
Quoted from Ive:I bought a new one for my R2 ............ that was 6 months ago now and still haven't fitted it I think his head moving is over rated anyway
Update - I finally fitted the new one
It's actually pretty cool having it move again.
Quoted from Ive:Hi guys
My Death Star is maybe a little noisy when turning, it could be normal but I had a SW here before and don't remember noticing it. Is it easy to open up the motor and lubricate it ? Any tips appreciated.
Apologies if this has been covered before - I haven't trawled through all the posts.
For the record - I opened up the motor, cogs were all pretty clean. There was a bit of sticky gunk where the shaft entered the casing. Gave everything a good clean. Re-assembled. So much quieter - cant hear it with the glass on. 
Quoted from vec-tor:Data East Star Wars had three types of video modes in the game.
1) laser fight.
2) trough shot.
3) speeder bike.
All gone.
Huh ?
Do you mean the laser fight with the stormtroopers ? And the skill/launch shot to hit a tie fighter ? Last time I played my game they were still there 
Quoted from wolfemaaan:By the way, the early rom I have has Jabba saying “Pinball Ha Ha Ha” instead of just “ Pinball” when you hit the start button with no credits. This seems to have been removed in later revisions
I have Chads ROM revision in mine and "Pinball Ha Ha Ha" is def in there during gameplay. Always makes me laugh.
I have it on Freeplay so no idea what happens with start button / no credits.
Quoted from Psw757:Any idea where these apparent video modes trench run and light saber battle were to be implemented in the game?
Are there any hidden eggs still in the code that are sort of like placeholders for these?
This latest discussion this week is the first I've heard of them.
With the playfield as it is I'm guessing it would be a Force award ? Seeing that you need the ball to be held up whilst you do the video mode.
Quoted from ChadH:Once I am done with my Data East Star Trek update (coming soon!) , I will take a stab at integrating Speeder Video Mode into this game. No guarantees as I need to clear up a decent amount of ROM space, but fingers are crossed.
Incredible news !
Quoted from Pahuffman:You'll love it if you're a Star Trek fan. The code is meh but the layout is fun. I'm sure Chad's update will breathe fresh air into another classic.
Yep - standard DE for the time, shallow rules but enough going on to have a lot of fun. Artwork is great, all round a great package, the transporter effect in the backbox is awesome. The star Trek sound effects, the crazy high octane DE take on the Trek music I always enjoy playing it.
Quoted from MotorCityMatt:I get alot of airballs to. Just got some new glass and you can see scratches already from the ball. I think it is just the design of the game.
I get airballs from the posts either side of the Death Star lane - especially the right hand one. Strange ...the post is fine - solid, vertical. Occasionally it can end up back in the shooter lane
Quoted from DJY2J:Having issues with my flashers not working and back box lights being dimmed at times. I can jiggle the wires and the lights either work fully or turn off. I was advised to change the connector and repin the wires.
The picture shown is that of the correct/old connector. I took that then cut the wires. What I didn’t realize Until after cutting is that some of the wires are the same color.
I traced everything back the best I could and repinned and reconnected but now the top half of the back box lights are off and none of the flashers are still working. I believe I have 2 wrongly placed pins.
What I am asking is if anyone familiar with the order and knows which pin controls those 2 issues?
In case it’s unclear that is the connection at the bottom left inside the back box.[quoted image]
If you only did the connector you could still have issues with the header pins. Remove the board and reflow solder at the pins, or replace.
Worth checking the fuse clips also - common fail point on these DE.
GI (resized).JPGflashers (resized).JPGQuoted from koops:its even local to us so shipping is cheap.
https://www.rtbb.com.au/product/star-wars-de-cpr-reproduction-plastics-set-w-3d-desktop-display/
Considering what individual plastics sell for .... that seems a good price
Quoted from DJY2J:Having a sudden sound issue. I remember reading about someone else having a similar issue.
M-m-May May May m m m may the force be w w w w may the force be with you. Over and over usually until the sound cuts all the way out and game play is silent.
Do I have a lose wire somewhere or a sound rom issue or something else?
Power to the sound board is flaky.
In the first instance reseat the power connector on the sound board a few times and see if that helps - it's the one on the lower edge of the board as you look at it.
Quoted from vec-tor:Over the years... it seams like Jabbas Bounty Assembly is the one thing
that gets messed up and goes missing on this pinball machine.
I think I read somewhere in this thread that its possible to snag/damage the Jabba lamp assembly when the playfield is lifted and tilted back for maintenance.
Quoted from jtaudio:Mantis Amusements just released the ramp.
https://mantispinball.com/product/star-wars-de-main-ramp/
Nice. Unfortunately shipping to the UK is more than the ramp 
Quoted from Seth1977:how cool would it be to actually have a two piece Death Star. outside be the gray and an inside clear with all the windows displayed. I don't see any point in the lights it has in it now. serves zero purpose. lets correct that!
It is possible to illuminate the stock death star - a friend did it to his. If you carefully sand the high parts on the inside the death star with fine wet/dry paper (1200 or so) this will remove the paint/coating allowing light to shine through. Looks great.
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