Kennewick, WA
I would like to be added to the list for premium/LE model. Thanks
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Stern, 2021-
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For those in the US, how long was your item stuck in customs?
Mine has been in Chicago customs for 5 days. Just anxious to get it!
Obligatory install pic:
Install was about as simple as simple can get (fantastic instructions). My only caution for prem/LE owners is "There is a *REALLY* tiny screw and washer in that goodie bag...don't lose them when you're pull cables out!"
Expectations were sky high, but the in person experience is amazing. Whatever that material is that is giving that neon effect needs to be in a LOT more mods I think.
Now come the hard decisions of which insert and what color/pattern schemes to use.
Can't wait to keep this theme going with the (future) buildings in the back of the pin. Well done Davey!
Quoted from marioparty34:For those in the US, how long was your item stuck in customs?
Mine has been in Chicago customs for 5 days. Just anxious to get it!
Not long, I think mine took about ten days from when it was sent by Davey.
I played a GZ this weekend and really enjoyed it. Please add me to the list for this and the pop bumper mod.
Sorry I did not post this sooner, but my sign seems to be working flawlessly now after disconnecting and reconnecting. All my pinball buddies are crazy about it. Really a great job and one of the best mods out there. I have not bothered to change any of the settings via WiFi, but will attempt that a little later. It's awesome the way it is already out of the box. Congrats!
Quoted from GranpaDave:Sorry I did not post this sooner, but my sign seems to be working flawlessly now after disconnecting and reconnecting. All my pinball buddies are crazy about it. Really a great job and one of the best mods out there. I have not bothered to change any of the settings via WiFi, but will attempt that a little later. It's awesome the way it is already out of the box. Congrats!
Great news Dave - and thanks for the update! Really glad you're enjoying it.
Please put me on list (I emailed also) for Neon Sign for Premium.
I am also on list for Pop Bumper Kit.
thanks!
eric
Quoted from marioparty34:For those in the US, how long was your item stuck in customs?
Mine has been in Chicago customs for 5 days. Just anxious to get it!
Got it today!
The customs wait was long but so worth it! I cannot stop playing with all the color pattern options. Such an awesome mod!
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The customs wait was long but so worth it! I cannot stop playing with all the color pattern options. Such an awesome mod!
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Whoo hoo! Looks great. Glad you're enjoying the the UI config, it's something im super proud of.
Customs has been more difficult and slow for everyone recently, I wonder why.
When the sign dims because of GI dimming, would you expect it to go to an overall red dim color or still showing the insert specific "lit" status and corresponding color?
Am i doing something wrong or is it like this because the original sign acts like this and its detected and triggered like this intentionally?
Quoted from WizzardRob:When the sign dims because of GI dimming, would you expect it to go to an overall red dim color or still showing the insert specific "lit" status and corresponding color?
Am i doing something wrong or is it like this because the original sign acts like this and its detected and triggered like this intentionally?
Hey mate - so the idea is that when the sign detects that is should be off (ie, the GI goes out) it will wait one second and then start the fade out sequence. When it reaches minimum fade (0 by default, or whatever you set by that new value) the sign will go into 'off' mode, stop all patterns currently running, and ignore triggers. This is to stop it being triggered indiscriminately during the end of ball attract patterns.
So, long way around to answering your question, but the mode inserts should be off when the sign is dimmed 
Is that the behaviour you are seeing?
Quoted from stumblor:Hey mate - so the idea is that when the sign detects that is should be off (ie, the GI goes out) it will wait one second and then start the fade out sequence. When it reaches minimum fade (0 by default, or whatever you set by that new value) the sign will go into 'off' mode, stop all patterns currently running, and ignore triggers. This is to stop it being triggered indiscriminately during the end of ball attract patterns.
So, long way around to answering your question, but the mode inserts should be off when the sign is dimmed
Is that the behaviour you are seeing?
Thanks, thats what i am seeing. Somehow i thought that it should dim down the insert status, but that does not really make sense, because in Godzilla GI-Dimming also means all inserts off. So all clear now
I am a little jealous of all of you with working signs. I got mine last week but it is not functioning correctly. It was really frustrating to get it installed to only have to take it right back out to be able to play my machine without fear of burning up a node board (I have a friend who fried a node board with his board shorting out on the flasher). I don't see any other reports of others having issues with theirs so it appears we just got really unlucky. Hopefully the replacement gets here soon and I can join the club officially.
Quoted from Gotfrogs:I am a little jealous of all of you with working signs. I got mine last week but it is not functioning correctly. It was really frustrating to get it installed to only have to take it right back out to be able to play my machine without fear of burning up a node board (I have a friend who fried a node board with his board shorting out on the flasher). I don't see any other reports of others having issues with theirs so it appears we just got really unlucky. Hopefully the replacement gets here soon and I can join the club officially.
We've had to send out maybe 6 replacements which is pretty decent for a run 400 or so I think (close to 1 percent). Obviously it's never ideal when problems occur but I've tried to be as proactive and transparent sorting them out as possible.
The problem you mention with fooflighter was a hard one but worked with him through that and we believe it was down to an installation mistake with the flasher (shorting the tabs). We've taken steps both in terms of board design and tab protection to make sure this doesn't happen again.
Quoted from stumblor:We've had to send out maybe 6 replacements which is pretty decent for a run 400 or so I think (close to 1 percent). Obviously it's never ideal when problems occur but I've tried to be as proactive and transparent sorting them out as possible.
The problem you mention with fooflighter was a hard one but worked with him through that and we believe it was down to an installation mistake with the flasher (shorting the tabs). We've taken steps both in terms of board design and tab protection to make sure this doesn't happen again.
Well, since my name came up I'll chime in 
I was really impressed at the support/service stumblor gave. Within literally minutes of my PM, he was live chat video calling me and sending pics and diagrams of what could possibly be the issue. We did track it down to the flasher tabs which in most probability was the culprit as they were bare leads which most likely got pressed together during the bending of the socket towards the mechaGZ. He also offered to replace / repair any damaged boards on my end as well. A new Neon board was also sent out that day. Can't wait to see it in action. This did give me a chance to learn a bunch of new things, so there's that ray of sunshine
Passau
Melbourne
Quoted from neverahighscore:Light's out! Probably the coolest mod I have! Thanks!
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Yeoow looks awesome! Thanks so much for sharing.
Quoted from Haus7878:Recently got my premium cab and can't tell if the list is closed or not. If so I understand. If not I'd be interested in putting my name on the list for a premium if possible.
Yep still open till the end of the month, when we'll be moving on with the Lolly UFO list. Got you down, thanks!
Waterloo, ON
It arrived! It arrived! And it's a long weekend in Canada this weekend so I should have a good chance to install it shortly, too!
The excitement... it is palpable. Thanks @stumblor!
I got mine in, and the install on the Pro wasn't too bad! Attaching my legally-required post-install pic... I have a relatively new game (late May 2022) and mine has the weird airball protector. I was able to make mine fit with some mild filing down at the two points circled - the left side needed to be filed down evenly (and very slightly, maybe a mm or two) to accommodate the connectors, and the notch on the right was needed to accommodate the BIG SIGN! I lined it up, made a very slight sharpie mark for the right side, and went slowly. I think it went well!
If I have any recommendations to Pro owners (Prowners?) make sure to watch the washers on the top side of the hardware with the airball protector side - they are very_ thin and I lost one under the mechagodzilla lane ball guide! It was a pain to retrieve.
Another note: the firmware update bit doesn't work in Android Firefox! Worked fine in Chrome, but if anyone else has odd behavior with it, that may be your issue.
Davey, this thing is truly a delightful piece of engineering. Between the custom board work, the beautiful design, and the software side, this is something to behold. I am berating friends to get on the list before it closes! I'm going to have trouble resisting more of your mods in the future... Extremely pleased with the purchase!
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EDIT: Adding side-by-side between the mod and the factory sign. I haven't seen anyone post one before, and the difference is night and day!
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