Cheddar,
Looks like your using the speaker LED's RGB controller to trigger the Color DMD to match as its a function. What DMD lens did you use, clear? link to the product?

There is no file for color yet from ColorDMD for GB.

I would pass on Arts protector only stops the right target before the the ramp, the left target does nothing to stop airballs, the material on Arts, does not cover enough of the left target to stop air balls, infact not even 1/2 the ball is covered when it hits the target (I even modified it to as per his recommendation). Also when ball goes up the ramp it grazes the protector, slowing the ball speed up the ramp, even modified and washers.

skip Arts and choose a better design.

Trying CPR9999's set of 2, will report back later.

see here

Yes, Cointaker sales the firehouse mod sets, you do have to buy a set however, I only wanted firehouse so I got the less expensive set. included in the lower end set is green ooze for slimmer and spotlights, also later built GB's the green slimmer ooze does not fit the later built pins. the ooze is cheap looking does not match the colors, nor did I install the flipper bat covers.

Just b/c I signed up 4 months ago doesn't mean I haven't read and viewed and browsed the forums/website for along while, mostly b/c your users like yourself, I could have been nicer I guess, I didn't cuss, I didn't threaten anyone.

See for yourself, it may b/c Stern made changes to the playfield so yeah the current design does not work as intended even modified with and with washers you can clearly see the ball will hit going up the ramp slowing the ball, I worked with Art, nice guy, but the product falls short for me. pictures attached, proof.... happy?

Guessing here, but maybe the 2017+ GB builds, this protector may or may not work. I think there is room for improvement regardless.

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Art, we already tried this, I appreciated the help then and even now. I even went back again for a 3rd try, I dont have pics of the final modifying of the protector. I even have "shims" from another pinsider on here, it doesn't stop the airballs on the 2x standup target. So I am just giving my 2 cents it's not working for me, so off to try another design.

In general, I know we can never stop all air balls, but I grow tired of my 2x standup sending the ball hurling towards my helix ramp's crossover rail and bashing my playfield, off topic here = but I also get serious air balls on the ghost target that sends the ball towards the firehouse and library, also smashing/landing on my left captive ball plastic cover.

I will note, the 3x used send airballs, your design has stopped airballs on the 3x target, so I know we just need more lip over the 2x and less over the ramp entrance. I am also guessing here but other vendors don't want to use your design or modify it out of respect for you and copyrights, I am game for working towards a better design off your existing design, I mean you even have a diagram/PDF showing how to adjust/modify it, so it's a known work around.

I understand, I chose Arts protector due to the pinside community feedback, guess I got a screwy game.

so I don't get fingerprints on my glass and playfield plastics, I do wipe my glass and field down but one less thing to worry about.

After playing I bet you where like... why did I wait so dang long!!!

Recommend mods
Stern Armor
Stern Art Blades
Fire house & Walking Stay Puff (Mezel Mods)
Ecto Goggles (Hooked on pinballs version)
Stern HD glass

Congrats

glowforge… I see what you did there! dang you lol.

Another vote for LCD, with Vireland's gasket. all the color dots you see on ColorDMD's website are screen shots from the LCD build.

There is a ColorDMD LCD vs LED thread look there for more info... https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/colordmd-lcd-versus-led

Quoted from Dmod:
All game ROMs will be available soon for both LED and LCD on the SUPPORT page, but the store won't list configurations with problematic installations. This doesn't mean you can't Macguyver something if you really want to, but it won't be supported.
Examples of problematic installations: LCD will not work for CV (space is too small) or T3 (game mechanisms are in the way). LCD is also not recommended for DE games with plastic speaker panels as the LCD sits too far back in the cabinet unless you permanently modify the speaker panel.
Pros/Cons:
LED: 128x32 discrete RGB LEDs. Small form factor. Brighter and more vivid colors. Fixed smaller size dots - can't take advantage of smoothing or other rendering modes. Susceptible to ghosting artifacts due to undesirable capacitive effects.
LCD: 1920x1080 backlit LCD screen (only a portion of the screen is used). Original proven design sold since early 2012. Pixels are used to draw dots. Six rendering modes (DOTS, DOTXL, TILE, 8BIT, SCAN, and HIRES). Large dots and smoothing modes minimize black space making text easier to read. Smoothing modes are popular for cartoon-like animation.

I got the emails from Stern and with a heavy sigh'... I was left disappointed again! they keep saying delayed, its getting old at least give us a future target, going on over 6 months now they promised it update summer 2018.

CPR9999,

I can't attach pics in the PM, this is the later production Sterns metal out rails. As you can see the front is not a stud, we have a short screw infact I had to remove my GB plastic just to make it fit since I didn't have a matching screw with more length.

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Yeah sorry I mentioned it back then when I first ordered,about mezel mods & the new rails,

however a longer screw is only 50% of the issue, the rear stud is not long enough, unless you remove the factory plastic.

Its worth it! I love mine.
note you will here the tick of the relay from time to time when in attract mode.

skip the stock stern protector its worthless

https://www.hookedonpinball.com/store/p102/Ghostbusters-Ecto-Goggle-Protector-Pinball-Mod.html

It moves anytime the green "storage facility" arrow is lit, for 1 activation which I believe is like 2 side to sides So you get to see it a few times during a game depending on your game. Dont quote me, I do believe it moves also when stay puff is activated, by the time I look at it directly I have already forgotten to look back there when starting the stay puff mode.

I have tried 4-5 air ball protectors including tilting the targets. the other 4 99% of the issue I have is the design as the ball goes up the ramp it drags/slows the ball.

IMO currently I use the cpr9999 comb kit. air-ball and right orbit kit.

1) Put a washer under right ball guide (blue rubber bumper) to help playfield damage
http://www.passionforpinball.com/Ghostbusters/GB-Nubfix-005.jpg
http://www.passionforpinball.com/Ghostbusters/GB-Nubfix-003.jpg
http://www.passionforpinball.com/Ghostbusters/GB-Nubfix-004.jpg

2) Get the green spring for the manual shooter rod, and the high compression spring for the auto-launcher

I have never needed a green spring for manual operation. auto.... I dont think this is a issue anymore, you can now set the auto plunge to the electronic limit, set to the lowest is what most do.

3) Ball guide rod 1/4" higher - hit with a hammer (behind each slingshot area - this prevents ball jumping in the drain areas)

return lane protector, I pefer these... but in "clear" email ULEK he is on Pinside. https://www.ulekstore.com/Fluorescent_Blue_Slingshot_Return_Lane_Protectors_p/f_blue_protset_gb.htm

4) Hex spacer 1 5/8" (or 1 3/4") - change this on the right plastic 1/2 circle ramp (this shorter hex makes it easier for ball to go up).

swap out the metal hex stud with a shorter one, to lower the right helix ramp to make it slightly less brutal
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ghostbuster-issue-thread/page/48#post-3571589

final thoughts, please purchase protection, Cliffys, ULEK, cpr9999

let me give you some free advice... NO, its not worth it.

trust me when I say purchase the foam from ColorDMD or our Pinsider on PinMonk PM him... or order online from him as well.

https://www.pinmonk.com/cms/index.php/pinballaccessories

So... just purchase the Stern shaker! lol

kidchrisso Is there any video of the mod?

Most of us swap the rubber, put the sling rubber in on bottom, put the smaller "O-rings" on top, stops the problem you're having. Did this since I bought it never had a problem. Some notice an improved response, I did not, you may adjust the switch as you see fit.
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These seem to wear out fast, I normally buy a few sets

Pinball Life
https://www.pinballlife.com/stern-1-bank-target-rest-ledge.html

Marco
https://www.marcospecialties.com/control/keywordsearch?SEARCH_STRING=545-6163-01

Dead Flip has his own short video in the GB's DMD matrix? I was perusing around and found it in file.
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https://www.hookedonpinball.com/store/p102/Ghostbusters-Ecto-Goggle-Protector-Pinball-Mod.html

https://www.hookedonpinball.com/store/p105/Ghostbusters-Ecto-Goggles-Interactive-Pinball-Mod.html

That's not normal, someone sold you old rubbers.

Where did you get them from?

I bought a game with Titans and threw them in the trash, too bouncy. I like an authentic feel.

Call them, and ask for another set or refund.

Mezel mods did this with the ghostbuster walking stay puff, I believe the trigger board was made by Tim.....? or on here Outcida he also made the Data East Jurassic Park raptor cage etc... fantastic work.

^^ don't quote me on the collaboration work, but maybe Tim can help you.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/raptor-crate-mod-for-jurassic-park

Stern sells a playfield clear coat repair kit, my distributor sent me one a while back. its kind of like a glue/cement put it on and let dry, just fill in the hole and it might take 2 or more coats.

the backbox light is the main board, the LEDS are integrated on the actual PCB, mine went out as well. requires PCB replacement. $$$

Stern really F&@%ed the LED's on spike 1, dumb design

look I am all for privacy but you're Country/location and a pic of the dip switches & model of machine (pro, prem, LE?) would go a long way to help, also what website did you download from for the update and link would help?

Cam

No, nothing flashes.

Idea...

instead of a mech to deflect the ball, have the same mech but with steams(el wire) move when slimmer comes out and pulse/blink.

That's exactly how I feel about mine as well.

I am too lazy to take my glass off the back box to take pics, but this might help. It's a PDF click on it, has 6 steps shows the cable and RJ45 adaptor & power extension cable.

Added YT video

SternGBTopperedit.pdf

When they pop up and won't stay up the this is typically the issue, the ledge wears out and needs to be replaced or sometimes a space is needed too.

https://www.pinballlife.com/stern-1-bank-target-rest-ledge.html

Test them in the diag... system to get them to pop up.

I told you in post #10632 and provided a link to them! You kept going on and on and asking & posting.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink.

FML!!!

congrats, make sure you got the lastest code, they added the hit the spinner, it lites the topper. I called them every 3 months until they added it since 2017. Chaz was getting tired of me calling hey can you tell the team to add this... including the monthly emails to Stern to support team add the spinner lights the topper.

The only reason I bring it up, b/c in 2017 the topper only worked in attract mode and when the etco1 was on the DMD... boring as hell. It was a lot of money to spend on a topper back then and only see it work every so often, but they made it do more since the latest updates.

Spin that spinner!!!
Carry on.

^ do these interfere with the Mezel mods "walking" Stay Puff mod?

Verify the battery is good, I have seen weak coin cell battery's fresh out of the box.

Did you reinstall the grounding straps? I use the screws that hold the bracket to the cabinet to reinstall them.

Mezel Mods firehouse is still a great mod, the red metal building looks out of place. Get it and be done, I have Mezel Mods firehouse and will never take it off unless I can get one from wolffcub

add me to the list as well, amazing work!

Correct Spike 1 CPU, btw U30 = A8498SLJTR-T "Allegro MicroSystems, LLC" looks like they are sold out from digi-key and mouser see below.
https://www.allegromicro.com/en/checkstock?q=A8498SLJTR-T

typically burned like that can be other issues, may not just be a simple fix.

I might know someone who as a NIB Spike 1 CPU in stock, let me ask I'll get back to you. FYI the SPIKE 1 changed CPU part numbers on the new boards. you want the latest = 520-6936-01B. they cost more than Spike 2 CPU's

I was able to repair a chip smaller than this on my Raw Thrills CPU for my Aliens Armageddon, however lucky for me the part was available. The damage was due to operator negligence, so it was just a chip replacement.

replace it, I had the same issue, even tried to bend it to help it register. New switch, and boom! little work is needed to R&R.

Yup I called & emailed them every 3-6 months, Chaz got tired of me basically begging to send the internal team an email, to have them to add more code to the topper. 2017 is when I bought my machine and topper. Back then the code was mostly for attract mode, very little action from the topper during game play.

I was never given credit, or emailed back, but every time I would give an example, when the ball hit's the spinner activate the lights for topper. It was added on final 1.17 update! Don't give up pinhead's, Stern team does listen every once in a while.

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Yes, there was 2 main issues with the earlier node boards, Stern Service Bulletin # 189 & # 190 for Spike 1 & 2 systems.

https://sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Stern-SB189.pdf

https://sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Stern-SB190revB.pdf

If you had a shaker motor, another capacitor was needed. Notice of Advisory Shaker Motors Spike 1 & 2 systems.

https://sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Stern-ShakerMotorAdvisory.pdf