Ghostbusters Club - We Got One!!!

Quoted from Lamprey:
Sweet! Welcome Back!
Not sure if you know about Swinks "upgraded" target brackets, but I'd highly suggest getting some:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/GRBNG4DQK/stern-target-bracket-v2-5deg2mm?optionId=63971960&li=marketplace
They seem to solve 99% of the air balls from the targets on either side of the left ramp. So, no need for an unsightly plastic air ball protector.

Great to know will do

Edit - I'm assuming I need to buy two or do they come as pair and how hard to install?

#6602 4 years ago

DJB

delt31

Pinside+ Frequent

Quoted from Budman:
Did you go LCD or LED ?

No question LCD. I go LCD as the LED, although brighter is just not as nice and you lose the options of dots display

#6603 4 years ago

JCC

nitrojcrawf

Pinside+ Frequent

Garrettsville, OH

12y 64,150 1,031 16

Quoted from Budman:
Did you go LCD or LED ?

Looks like LCD

#6604 4 years ago

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MANTO1975

Pinside+ Frequent

Brisbane City

6y 60,800 362 71

Quoted from cpr9999:
Think of selling my GBLE. Lots mods too.
In great shape. On the fence since new code is coming out (someday)!
Not sure - thoughts on what I should do? Any interest if I sell, PM me. If I sell it will be through Pinside.[quoted image][quoted image]

Hi there,
where did you purchase the green T MOULDING from?

cheers
Trevor

#6605 4 years ago

TOM

freddy

Pinside member

10y 131K 5,636

Quoted from MANTO1975:
Hi there,
where did you purchase the green T MOULDING from?
cheers
Trevor

T moulding. Com

#6606 4 years ago

JCH

Rager170

Pinside member

Does anyone know if you can change the auto launch strength? I was looking last night and couldnt find the setting.

#6607 4 years ago

CNY

TheCnyPinGuy

Pinside+ Addict

Sherrill, NY

11y 123K 3,584 10 54 2

Okay GB fans ...

So I Own a Pro Model and played a Premium on location

I enjoyed the lock and slimer moving left and right

Never saw the etco goggle feature work unless the tiny display was broken ..

Explain the Pros and Cons on to either keep my current HUO loaded Pro Vs a Prem

I love my Pro - no regrets

If there is a section in this post please lmk

We’re ready to believe you !!

And Go !!

#6608 4 years ago

OOD

spidey

Pinside+ Frequent

Plano, TX

12y 92,300 2,023 9

Quoted from TheCnyPinGuy:
Okay GB fans ...
So I Own a Pro Model and played a Premium on location
I enjoyed the lock and slimer moving left and right
Never saw the etco goggle feature work unless the tiny display was broken ..
Explain the Pros and Cons on to either keep my current HUO loaded Pro Vs a Prem
I love my Pro - no regrets
If there is a section in this post please lmk
We’re ready to believe you !!
And Go !!

Magna Slings are awesome and they suck. Great most of the time because they do crazy stuff. But when they throw the ball STDM or set the ball there and it drops, you feel cheated. Maybe center post resolves this.

Also the right ramp has to use a lower hex post. It's still a tough shot but feels great when you make it. I can sometimes backhand it from a cradle.

Metal left ramp is great. Moving Slimer is great.

Premium is harder overall but has more wow factor when playing.

#6609 4 years ago

JCH

Rager170

Pinside member

Quoted from delt31:
some really cool mods on there. where did you get the subway car and ghost in electric chair?

Ive seen that subway car being sold before. its really nice looking but couldnt get it because it completely blocks the PKE letters.

#6610 4 years ago

JCH

Rager170

Pinside member

Quoted from spidey:
Magna Slings are awesome and they suck. Great most of the time because they do crazy stuff. But when they throw the ball STDM or set the ball there and it drops, you feel cheated. Maybe center post resolves this.
Also the right ramp has to use a lower hex post. It's still a tough shot but feels great when you make it. I can sometimes backhand it from a cradle.
Metal left ramp is great. Moving Slimer is great.
Premium is harder overall but has more wow factor when playing.

Interesting. Ive never had my magna slings throw it down like that. Lower hex post on the right ramp? is this for the Pro? Ive never had to do that on my premium..

And agree with everything else. Also to note, my octo goggles almost always shows something.

#6611 4 years ago

DJB

delt31

Pinside+ Frequent

Quoted from spidey:
Magna Slings are awesome and they suck. Great most of the time because they do crazy stuff. But when they throw the ball STDM or set the ball there and it drops, you feel cheated. Maybe center post resolves this.
Also the right ramp has to use a lower hex post. It's still a tough shot but feels great when you make it. I can sometimes backhand it from a cradle.
Metal left ramp is great. Moving Slimer is great.
Premium is harder overall but has more wow factor when playing.

can you or someone post a pic of the hex that needs to be removed?

#6612 4 years ago

JCH

Rager170

Pinside member

Quoted from delt31:
can you or someone post a pic of the hex that needs to be removed?

Im curious why people feel this needs to be done. If its simply to make the shot easier, then thats not for me. I dont like changing how the game is supposed to play.

#6613 4 years ago

OOD

spidey

Pinside+ Frequent

Plano, TX

12y 92,300 2,023 9

Quoted from Rager170:
Im curious why people feel this needs to be done. If its simply to make the shot easier, then thats not for me. I dont like changing how the game is supposed to play.

It doesn't make the shot easier. I believe the issue is that, like many owners, I raised the angle of the flippers to be even with the return lanes. The result is the right ramp is now so far at the end that the ball speed is slower, so it can't make it around the loop. One game I had 7 ramp rejects in a row. The ball would almost make it around, then fall back.

If you're not having that problem, then no need to make a change. But if you are, the hex post under the ramp on the right side can be replaced with a shorter one, 1 5/8".

#6614 4 years ago

JCH

Rager170

Pinside member

Quoted from spidey:
It doesn't make the shot easier. I believe the issue is that, like many owners, I raised the angle of the flippers to be even with the return lanes. The result is the right ramp is now so far at the end that the ball speed is slower, so it can't make it around the loop. One game I had 7 ramp rejects in a row. The ball would almost make it around, then fall back.
If you're not having that problem, then no need to make a change. But if you are, the hex post under the ramp on the right side can be replaced with a shorter one, 1 5/8".

Its a hard shot but it will make it with a good shot. I feel like people really like to mess around with this table, changing flippers and adding posts and stuff...

Thanks for the explanation.

#6615 4 years ago

WOZ

PanzerFreak

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14y 123K 12,934 19

Quoted from TheCnyPinGuy:
Okay GB fans ...
So I Own a Pro Model and played a Premium on location
I enjoyed the lock and slimer moving left and right
Never saw the etco goggle feature work unless the tiny display was broken ..
Explain the Pros and Cons on to either keep my current HUO loaded Pro Vs a Prem
I love my Pro - no regrets
If there is a section in this post please lmk
We’re ready to believe you !!
And Go !!

Premium / LE is probably Sterns most loaded game to date, can't go wrong it. Metal subway ramp that drops underplayfield with physical ball lock, magna slings, moving Slimer, PKE ramp, actual 3D molded features, and more.

#6616 4 years ago

IGY

Lamprey

Pinside member

Renton, WA

8y 40,300 871 5

Quoted from delt31:
Great to know will do
Edit - I'm assuming I need to buy two or do they come as pair and how hard to install?

Yeah, you need two.

Pretty easy install. Maybe 10-15 minutes from start to finish.

#6617 4 years ago

MLC

billsfanmd

Pinside member

Bethany Beach, DE

11y 88,300 5,896 5

I’ll be listing a Pro soon for 4350 OBO soon. Couple led mods and slime plastic protectors. New slimer and slimer motor

#6618 4 years ago

TCB

Multiballmaniac1

Pinside member

6y 97,800 3,388 2 15

New code?

#6619 4 years ago

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UrethraFranklin

Pinside member

Dallas, TX

6y 37,050 241 2

Someone asked me to make some slime for the top of slimer's assembly. I just had the latest file crash but this was just an initial design. Even after I design it I have to print it first before I list it.

Anyway what do you think of the first draft?

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#6620 4 years ago

JDS

swinks

Swinks Pinball

12y 136K 10,555

Quoted from delt31:
Great to know will do
Edit - I'm assuming I need to buy two or do they come as pair and how hard to install?

You need to order 2

#6621 4 years ago

WLT

wtatumjr

Pinside member

Corolla, NC

10y 87,050 2,058 8 9

Quoted from spidey:
It doesn't make the shot easier. I believe the issue is that, like many owners, I raised the angle of the flippers to be even with the return lanes. The result is the right ramp is now so far at the end that the ball speed is slower, so it can't make it around the loop. One game I had 7 ramp rejects in a row. The ball would almost make it around, then fall back.
If you're not having that problem, then no need to make a change. But if you are, the hex post under the ramp on the right side can be replaced with a shorter one, 1 5/8".

It's frustrating to have the ball go 1/2 way up the ramp then come back down on the premium. I removed the hex post entirely and the game play was much better but the ramp was a bit wobbly so I got a shorter post from Marco - it's been a while but I think it was about 3/4 inch or so.

#6622 4 years ago

MWR

sethi_i

Inactive member

6y 47,650 711

Quoted from wtatumjr:
It's frustrating to have the ball go 1/2 way up the ramp then come back down on the premium. I removed the hex post entirely and the game play was much better but the ramp was a bit wobbly so I got a shorter post from Marco - it's been a while but I think it was about 3/4 inch or so.

I bought 1-7/8", 1-3/4", and 1-5/8" to see which one gave the best mix of made shots and roll backs. Let's face it, the shot should be hard but not impossible. The 1-3/4" made it on good shots and rolled back on iffy ones. That's what I stayed with. The shot is consistently makeable, but not a sure thing.

One thing that really helps is wax. I can always tell when it's time to clean. I get rollbacks when the shot looked good. A fresh coat of wax makes a big difference.

#6623 4 years ago

MSB

mbelofsky

Pinside+ Member

Newburgh, IN

11y 90,550 888 11 1

I love my GB Prem. Bought it NIB. I never really know what ball I am on. But I enjoy the game so much that I really don’t care.

When multiball starts and the game goes into Mass Hysteria mode, I don’t always know when it happens. Is there a sound or something I am missing? Sometimes I see it on the display but usually not looking. It also appears that the flippers switch back and forth so I am constantly loosing balls.

Is this just me or is this something that new code may fix? I like the code as is. But will appreciate new code when provided.

#6624 4 years ago

M G

miga

Inactive member

10y 33,400 72

Not sure if this has already been posted but it can’t hurt seing it again can it?

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#6625 4 years ago

OLI

oradke

Pinside+ Frequent

5y 50,050 460 5

Quoted from mbelofsky:
It also appears that the flippers switch back and forth so I am constantly loosing balls.
Is this just me or is this something that new code may fix? I like the code as is. But will appreciate new code when provided.

You activate MH when you captured 100 ghosts (watch the center ladder above the outhole). And since the latest FW update (1.13), there‘s a distinct sound announcing the flipper switch. Listen for it, it‘s easy to miss with all the mayhem going on!

See here: https://sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ghostbusters-1_13-README.txt

#6626 4 years ago

JDS

swinks

Swinks Pinball

12y 136K 10,555

Quoted from mbelofsky:
I love my GB Prem. Bought it NIB. I never really know what ball I am on. But I enjoy the game so much that I really don’t care.
When multiball starts and the game goes into Mass Hysteria mode, I don’t always know when it happens. Is there a sound or something I am missing? Sometimes I see it on the display but usually not looking. It also appears that the flippers switch back and forth so I am constantly loosing balls.
Is this just me or is this something that new code may fix? I like the code as is. But will appreciate new code when provided.

yes that is a frustration for many people, hopefully they implement the outlane red inserts when flippers are switched and a more distinctive sound and even an option in the menu to turn the flipper swap off.

#6627 4 years ago

TOM

freddy

Pinside member

10y 131K 5,636

Quoted from mbelofsky:I love my GB Prem. Bought it NIB. I never really know what ball I am on. But I enjoy the game so much that I really don’t care.
When multiball starts and the game goes into Mass Hysteria mode, I don’t always know when it happens. Is there a sound or something I am missing? Sometimes I see it on the display but usually not looking. It also appears that the flippers switch back and forth so I am constantly loosing balls.
Is this just me or is this something that new code may fix? I like the code as is. But will appreciate new code when provided.

mike its hard to hear so just keep practicing switching your hands!

#6628 4 years ago

PSG

PeterG

Pinside member

The flipper switch when you hit the scolary brother ball.

#6629 4 years ago

YZF

yzfguy

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12y 146K 11,173 7

Quoted from PeterG:
The flipper switch when you hit the scolary brother ball.

Never realized that!

#6630 4 years ago

M G

miga

Inactive member

10y 33,400 72

I reckon the sound is distinctive enough
for me. I never understood the issue with this feature. Its part of the game. Switch hands works best for me.

Quoted from swinks:
yes that is a frustration for many people, hopefully they implement the outlane red inserts when flippers are switched and a more distinctive sound and even an option in the menu to turn the flipper swap off.

#6631 4 years ago

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UrethraFranklin

Pinside member

Dallas, TX

6y 37,050 241 2

Just finished the prototype for Slimers bash assembly. If this fits I'll post the shapeways link soon.

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#6632 4 years ago

DNA

dnaman

DNAMAN

10y 83,850 1,863 26

Can someone share a picture of the center captive ball and gate(s) area where there is a black nylon spacer? Just putting everything back together and this fell out when disassembling this area.

Thanks!

#6633 4 years ago

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UrethraFranklin

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Dallas, TX

6y 37,050 241 2

It fits except the front screwhole. And I can't tell which way it should go so I think I just need to make them wider for whatever tolerances you guys have. Also since it's on the bottom and you won't see it I don't see an issue taking a drill bit to it until it fits. My fix should take care of it though.

My suggestion is to order the green, then airbrush slime green for the highlights then hit it with some gloss clear. We'll see how it turns out.

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#6634 4 years ago

JCH

Rager170

Pinside member

Quoted from Rager170:
Does anyone know if you can change the auto launch strength? I was looking last night and couldnt find the setting.

Bump.

#6635 4 years ago

PSG

PeterG

Pinside member

Stern of the union tomorrow. Gb code update? Place your bets....

#6636 4 years ago

LRP

lpeters82

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12y 132K 5,282 8

"Top men are working on it."

#6637 4 years ago

PSG

PeterG

Pinside member

That's what my IJ says.....

#6638 4 years ago

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Exeter

Pinside member

Kingston, NY

5y 27,150 48 2

Anyone else ever have an issue with the roll over in the right orbit not registering when you hit the shot too clean? I can get it to register from a backhand but it I hit the shot hard from the left flipper it doesn’t activate the switch. I’ve tried adjusting the switch but no luck. Any help is greatly appreciated.

#6639 4 years ago

ZUL

tpir

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7y 38,550 419

Quoted from Rager170:
Does anyone know if you can change the auto launch strength? I was looking last night and couldnt find the setting.

No, there is no setting for this.

#6640 4 years ago

REW

Willy39

RW Mods

Lancaster, NY

11y 35,650 299 4

This happens occasionally but it seems because I didn’t hit it clean

#6641 4 years ago

TDR

Who-Dey

In Memoriam

9y 117K 11,746 7 12

Quoted from Exeter:
Anyone else ever have an issue with the roll over in the right orbit not registering when you hit the shot too clean? I can get it to register from a backhand but it I hit the shot hard from the left flipper it doesn’t activate the switch. I’ve tried adjusting the switch but no luck. Any help is greatly appreciated.

There is a piece of mylar that they put down in the orbit before the switch that makes the ball jump over the switch, peel that up and it will register everytime.

#6642 4 years ago

GOD

embryon

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9y 51,300 1,017 10

Quoted from Who-Dey:
There is a piece of mylar that they put down in the orbit before the switch that makes the ball jump over the switch, peel that up and it will register everytime.

+1 that is the fix. Wasn't a problem on my first playfield but definitely was on the replacement

#6643 4 years ago

VIC

PinMonk

Pin Monk

9y 183K 30,167 16

Quoted from marspinball:
Are Stern Ghostbuster toppers still available anywhere?? Can't seem to locate one..
Thanks, Martin

They clearanced them a while back at the same time as the GoT stuff. You might find a stray at a distributor.

#6644 4 years ago

DNA

dnaman

DNAMAN

10y 83,850 1,863 26

Quoted from Rager170:
Does anyone know if you can change the auto launch strength? I was looking last night and couldnt find the setting.

I was just going to ask the same question. Installed the walking SP and occasionally the autolaunched ball hits the 3D printed box/motor. Not happy with that.

#6645 4 years ago

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Exeter

Pinside member

Kingston, NY

5y 27,150 48 2

Quoted from Who-Dey:
There is a piece of mylar that they put down in the orbit before the switch that makes the ball jump over the switch, peel that up and it will register everytime.

Ah ha. Thank you for the help.

#6646 4 years ago

JCH

Rager170

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Quoted from tpir:
No, there is no setting for this.

Oh well thats not good.

Thanks!

#6647 4 years ago

PSG

PeterG

Pinside member

GB code update...they got additional resources on it....additional resources.

Hope it is not the toilet lady.

#6648 4 years ago

DJB

delt31

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