Full Throttle
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I have a SE with the 27" screen on order and plan to order an Alien playfield when available. After reading all the back and forth on the Alien thread about what makes a LE special it seems to me that the SE is the way to go. Especially considering I went with the large screen. I would imagine I'll be able to display any art I want since it's all configurable.
Anyone add spotlights yet? I was going to point them toward the middle of the playfield above the display to highlight the artwork there. I'm thinking of using the open 12vdc headers on the main board. I checked with my DMM and they are always on - at least in attract mode. I think Molex mini fit jr square connectors will work so I ordered some from Great Plains and some 12vdc LEDs from Comet.
Quoted from Zampinator:No, definitely not. I did take my sign off though, because it blocks the view to the back right of the playfield.
I haven't noticed the ramp sign blocks my view but I'm 6 ft tall. Your photo pretty much shows my viewpoint. My 7 yr old son - yes! But then again most of the back 3rd is blocked for him by the ramps anyway.
I've noticed inconsistency in the auto launcher and the mpg lanes as well. I've tweaked the left loop lane guide a few times to keep the SDTM drains to a minimum but it still drains when the launcher fires at full power, maybe 1 out of 10 times. I only have 162 total plays so I'm still learning.
Quoted from Whysnow:have you replaced the bell armature? I bet the plactic is cracked. There was a bad batch (not just Heighway as I got a broken one of the same part number from a parts suppplier).
I would try that.
My plunger looks good
Cross posted from Russell's tech post:
Quoted from Jgaltr56:You have the timed plunger setting to on. Turn it off and it won't auto plunge on start. It's under Adjustments > Full Throttle > Adjustment 1.
Quoted from EJ:Has anyone had issues with the MPH lanes not always registering? Sometimes they do and often they don't. Also, sometimes I am able to change the MPH lights with my flippers, and other times I can't. Any ideas?
I'm definitely noticing the MPH lanes don't always register. Is this by design?
A few mods to share:
Replaced the stock bike with a proper MotoGP bike. Shortened the spring a bit an attached it to the bottom of the hinged bracket. Much better wheelie action now.
Also added a FV MotoGP bike above the pops.
Quoted from Pale_Purple:The game I was playing had it happen on almost every initial plunge. Probably 28 out of 30 initial plunges.
This happens maybe 25% of the time for me but it's pretty rare to not have a ball save in effect when it does happen. Need to do more tweaking I guess. I just hate bending stuff when it's connected to the playfield, can't be good long term.
I get a lot of air balls too. I think it's why I have had so many broken plastics. I find it happens more when the ball is out of control and coming back to the flippers fast and loose. It doesn't happen when I play better and keep the ball under control. I will try different rubber and see if that helps.
Quoted from Jgaltr56:I get a lot of air balls too. I think it's why I have had so many broken plastics. I find it happens more when the ball is out of control and coming back to the flippers fast and loose. It doesn't happen when I play better and keep the ball under control. I will try different rubber and see if that helps.
I swapped the factory flipper polyurethane with Titan silicone red. They are much less bouncy and don't cause the crazy spin which seems to help with airballs. This game definitely forces you to work on your ball control skills!
I'm getting quite a few intermittent missed switch detects from the inductive sensors below the MPH lanes and the fast inner loop. Happens during gameplay and in test. Heighway recommends adjusting the inductives closer to the playfield but no detail on what is involved to do that. Just wondering if anyone has had success with this before I start removing PCBs? Also wondering if the ball type makes a difference? I put PBL Super Shinys in on day one because they don't get magnetized like others. Maybe they reduce the range of the inductive sensors?
Quoted from Krakatoa:Inductive switches can be adjusted by placing a small screwdriver between the PCB and the playfield and pushing the switch out towards the playfield so it is sticking out at its maximum. See attached pic, hope this helps.
That did the trick. Thanks!
Quoted from txstargazer3:I set up my new FTh LE yesterday and the pop bumpers and the octane ANE targets don't light up. Since they are both on the right side, I was thinking it might be a single issue. Does anyone have any ideas? I have checked for loose connections with no luck. Thanks for any suggestions.
Maybe a fuse? People have mentioned double checking the USB hub too. Just guesses here, I have not seen a schematic which would be nice to have.
Quoted from take2-take5:1st pic - is this hanging metal supposed to be like this?
2nd pic shows metal sticking out at entrance to garage lock. was alot worse before but still catches balls when heading to the lock. Have tried to bend it back a little. Any ideas don't want to break anything.
I'm not near my game now so can't comment on 1st pic
As far as 2nd pic, looks like previous owner got a little aggressive and bent the lane guide to prevent STDM balls on launch. I would either remove and straighten a little or carefully use 2 small vise grips while in game. Be very careful to hold bottom tight or you may damage the playfield. I tweaked mine a little to prevent most STDM drains but still get a few. The ball save timer protects against most anyway.
Read thru the thread, there's lots of tips for tweaking the game to make it play better
I'm linking a post from bcd here for posterity. It confirms there is a path to upgrade our Full Throttle to better and less expensive hardware if our Utilite takes a crap. If it turns out Heighway can't support us in the future with a kit or upgrade then maybe we can work together to make this happen.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/rebirth-of-heighway-pinball/page/19#post-3816533
Quoted from Wickerman2:No idea if this is even possible, but is there any (easy) way to clone or create a mirror image that could be re-installed fresh if there are any problems? I am not a computer expert so this could be a completely stupid question.
There must be a way but Heighway would need to provide the files and some instructions. I don't think it's as simple as copying the USB stick (although that's not a bad idea in case it gets corrupted). I didn't see a SD slot on my Utility.
Quoted from PinballRulez:Care to explain the process and post some pictures?
I plan on removing the wheels, putting the mylar down, then carefully cutting around the inside of the wheel holes with a new blade. I have not removed the wheels yet. Is that a big deal?
Quoted from PinballRulez:Quoted from Jgaltr56:
I plan on removing the wheels, putting the mylar down, then carefully cutting around the inside of the wheel holes with a new blade. I have not removed the wheels yet. Is that a big deal?
I never did it so I don't know. I was just curious to see some pics as reference.
I ended up not removing the wheels. Instead I put mylar down and cut carefully around the wheel holes. That gave me 4 perfect round pieces of mylar that I put under the 2 ball drops at the bottom of the ramps and over the magnet. Here's a photo but it's probably not easy to see the mylar.
Quoted from libtech:Full throttle in red - saw the mock up pic, always thought it looked great, not sure if any actually got made so made it happen myself
Can you post a close up of your side blades? Did you make those too?
I just ordered spare parts from here:
https://www.free-play.se/en/game-specific-parts/heighway-pinball/
Quoted from dung:Yep, mine I traded a game worth 3200 for. It had sat for over a year. Mine had a few issues, but since I had alien next to it I could see what had been changed. For the price of some system 11's its a bargain, but it is more expensive to repair if things fail. It is also less relaible. I need to make clips for the induction switches.
Can you elaborate on the clips you mention? I need to adjust a few switches periodically.
Quoted from Tjohejsan:What is my options When not having the pc and USB stick?
The LEDs after the upper inlane "H" insert are out. I think the "P" is flakey. I have spare LEDs and replaced it and now they flicker. Any suggestions on how to bullet proof the LED socket? I think that might be the culprit.
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