Another update. I put the DMM on the two TP's on the CPU and played several games. Watched the DMM the entire time and the voltage stayed at 5.0 or 4.99, 99% of the time. Once in a great while I would see it dip to 4.98.

I played 3-4 games on it. All great games by the way. First game was 3.5 million, no issues. Second game was 2.2 million no issues. Third game I got 2 extra balls on ball 1, and made it up to 5.4 million on ball 2 when the game died. I was not in Multiball or anything and the DMM never dipped below 4.9.

Thoughts?

In other news, it’s time for some spinner porn. I did quite a bit of tuning to get this sucker to rip. Does everyone else’s spinner rip like this?

Count it. (with a hand rip) After I tune up a well-designed spinner I tend to max out around 80.

-mof

Grand Lizard made it home last night. This machine is Near perfect!

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Hey Luzur, I emailed and PMed you around 11 days ago. I just got some equipment that I need to accurately re-digitize the art. I met with the printer while I was down in TX for TPF. Even if I/we get our artwork re-done quickly it is unlikely that he can have the plastics done before MGC, but he is still committed to the projects as long as he can make a quality product, which we both think he can. I have way too much on my plate but am trying to move forward on all my commitments.

Thanks for the update and perseverance, Pinfatuated !

You did? dangit, i bet it was lost in the junkmail, i gotta go and check. Also, dont work yourself into a wall thanks to the plastics, we dont want that at all.

Are the ramps and lizard head unobtanium? Both of mine are serviceable but I'd like to have new ones.

Never seen a Lizard head and I really need one.

I have spoken to Freeplay40 on several occasions about reproducing the ramps in green, but the color is a challenge for him. If he is ever ready, I can provide him with ramps for the mold, but would recommend someone also loan him your lizard heard so that he can color match as much as possible.

Sadly, I can provide the ramps, but don't have a head for him. It'd be a great thing for someone to scan so that we could 3D print...

I have a spare head that I would consider loaning to someone who could do a correct reproduction.

Preserving the ramps and head are critical for the survival of Grand Lizard game.
I think another thing to do, would be one of those new Hardtop playfield deals. Or
a revisit rescanning of the top area of game

I would so be in for a hardtop for this game.

Samesies

Quick update on the two plastics set projects:

The next few steps require processes that I don't have experience in, and I don't like to proceed until I (think I) know what I'm doing. So carving out the time to learn and then execute has been a problem, plus I'm out of town much of the next 2-3 months. I learned that in order to do things right I need to re-digitize the art because the original capture was not geometrically perfect and had no reference marks to align the art with the original outline file and make sure they had the same geometric precision. Also, the original layout is unsuitable for printing efficiently and cost effectively - because I proceeded when I didn't understand the steps involved. When I re-digitize it I can then place and orient each piece to make optimal use of the space and hopefully add some backup plastics to the set. This will also bring the work into spec with the printer and laser cutter - and to ensure the highest quality possible. I just bought the stuff I need to color calibrate my scanner. So I need to calibrate the scanner which requires an XP box or XP VM (minor hurdle, just takes time), then start scanning the art, get it in the right layout, create the white backing layer vector art so that the set can include the needed clear sections, and create the cutline vector file for the laser. Once I have that done I need to send the cut-line file to Luzur so he can tweak his art to use the same cut-line file. I believe Luzur is working on increasing the resolution /quality of his artwork and get it ready for use with the shared cut-line file. If his art needs a custom vector white layer (which it probably does), then I will be able to help him or do his, once I have the experience of getting mine done under my belt.

No comments on the most broken plastics? If I don't get feedback, I'll just assume that the slingshots are the most vulnerable and see about including double of those, plus a couple keychain plastics.

Not me personally, since i have no clue about such things (i basically thought it was just like, make a pic and then print it on a surface, but boy did i fool myself there ), but ive asked a friend that works at an advertisement firm to see if he can fix it for me, so atm im waiting for results from him.

Also, yeah come on guys, speak up! You still have a chance here to give opinions/ask questions etc

Pinfatuated thanks for the update and all the effort you are putting into this project. Personally, I do not have any broken plastics, but agree that the slings are most vulnerable.

just have to post that this is an awesome game i love it!

Smokey approves...

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https://pinside.com/pinball/archive/grand-lizard/scores

I would absolutely buy a playfeild hardtop for my grand lizard !!!

Replaced diodes. So far so good!

Lube made the biggest difference on mine. I’m assuming you have done that?

I have used this with great success:

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All my Williams spinners go 60-80 spins when tuned up.

1. Check the action. Make sure there is no drag physically. Not enough or too many plastic washers can influence drag laterally. Angle the wire is bent on the end under the PF can impact vertical drag. Angle of bracket can add drag.

2. Clean the parts.

3. Vids idea. Take a toothpick. Drop a drop of silicon on it. Wipe it on a paper towel. Take that remaining 1/4 drop, and wipe that on your spinner where contact is made. The goal is to never get any excess silicon on your pf.

4. Test.

Mof

Speaking of spinners. Anyone ever get a good file of the artwork for the spinner? If someone can make it I can print new decals at my work and send them one. Just needs to be sized correctly and a good resolution.

Yeah, mine were covered with some kind of flashy hologram decals. Or it’s an entirely different spinner. To be clear, I would be happy to purchase these were they readily available

Just this

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Ah, my old quickie?

I have these:

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Dunno if they are good enough though, i just grabbed them off a gif file for future use.

Is anyone making a repo lizard head for this and if so where to get it at?

I posted this to a general forum - but I will put it in the game specific. Anyone have an extra apron or decals for the apron?

I want to repaint my apron - but I cannot find decals anywhere to apply to the apron after I paint it.

I would be interested in a Grand Lizard apron wrap or magnetic apron but have not seen that either, any help out there? Apron wrap or magnetic cover is preferable but I think Grand Lizard is just not a big number game.

Wasnt there some guy further back in this thread that was going to make new stickers? pretty sure i recall that.

I`m in!
Sometimes Craigslist is worth looking at.

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Wow... that looks like a really nice one! Congrats.

Thanks!
Playfield is really nice and the backglass is nearly perfect. Cabinet is OK.
I was shocked when I saw the upper playfield, since you couldn't see it at all on the Craigslist pics. Glad I went to check it out.

Any progress with the 2 sets of plastics on here? Chomping at the bit for final versions !

I havent heard anything from Pinfatuated for awhile, and ive just began a new job so ive been busy on my front.

I'll PM him and see.

Ok gang, this is our chance. Go vote for the GL hardtop if you think you want one of these harstops (don't we all??): https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/official-hardtops-thread

Hi, for folks wondering about the plastics sets... I have not had time to move forward at all and can't at this time predict when my next opportunity will be to get back to it. It is still my intention though.

Did you check that the cables are correctly inserted? i had no music when i got GL the first time either but for me it was the gray cable that was in the wrong position.

Here's how my setup looks like:

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Well I need my card!! Got a promising fixer upper from good seller. Needs some going over and MPU repair but I think by spring I’ll have a bad ass GL for the new collection!

Can anyone post a photo please if the lower right flipper from under
I just got one and the lane change switch looks funky.
Thanks