Quoted from discosucks:

To butter or not to butter, that is the question.

Quoted from Charger68:

HW 439 in the house. Invoice sunday, shipped Monday, delivered Thursday. Thanks spooky and nitro
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Quoted from John_C:

Could someone explain the rules for pumpkin mode "Death in the Drivers Seat"?
I have played that mode quite a few times and it seems the right orbit has a problem registering when I hit that shot. I have run the switch tests repeatedly and the switches test good EVERY time. I also have the "rubber sleeve" trick in place on the right guide to ensure the switch is actuated properly when the ball rolls by.
I don't understand the colors either when making those shots. I know the shot will indicate green when you make it, but then after a bit that shot indicator turns red. What do the different colors mean?
Is there a sequence or a time limit you have to follow when shooting the two orbits and the two ramps?

Quoted from Jediturtle:

Hit both ramps and both orbits (in any order), then pumpkin scoop to complete the mode. I do not have a problem with my right orbit registering, so I doubt that is a code issue.

Quoted from John_C:

Well, that's what I assumed would be the game play but that isn't what is happening on mine. Based on what I am seeing, that right orbit does not register about 75% of the time I hit it, but seemingly only during that mode. As far as I can tell, the switch is registering every time outside of "Death in the Drivers Seat" mode. And as mentioned, the switch for the right orbit tests good without fail.

Quoted from John_C:

Well, that's what I assumed ...

Quoted from lpeters82:

It certainly wouldn't hurt, but I would double check that you are doing the following.
1) Start one of the Pumpkin Modes.
2) I'd pick Death in the Driver's Seat, since it requires you to shoot the orbits. Might as well test them while in the mode.
3) Complete your combos and then shoot the right scoop to end the mode.
4) From this point, as long as you do not have any other modes running, a shot around either orbit should raise the drop targets.

Quoted from John_C:

Could someone explain the rules for pumpkin mode "Death in the Drivers Seat"?
I have played that mode quite a few times and it seems the right orbit has a problem registering when I hit that shot. I have run the switch tests repeatedly and the switches test good EVERY time. I also have the "rubber sleeve" trick in place on the right guide to ensure the switch is actuated properly when the ball rolls by.
I don't understand the colors either when making those shots. I know the shot will indicate green when you make it, but then after a bit that shot indicator turns red. What do the different colors mean?
Is there a sequence or a time limit you have to follow when shooting the two orbits and the two ramps?

Quoted from discosucks:

Email for #598 came yesterday. To butter or not to butter, that is the question. It will be at the end of my lineup, so I am a little torn since I will only see one side. And that side will be the Michael clown side. And I don't like clowns!

Quoted from John_C:

OK, just figured out the issue I am having with "Death in the Drivers Seat."
There are two switches in that outer orbit, one on the right side under the sanitarium playfield (SW37), and one on the left under the left ramp (SW48). In order for a right orbit shot to register during Death in the Drivers Seat, SW37 has to trigger followed by a trigger of SW48. And vice versa, for a left orbit short to register, SW48 has to fire followed by SW37.
In my case, its the left orbit switch (SW48) that is failing to register intermittently. I was able to confirm this during switch testing. If the ball is moving fast enough through that orbit, it hugs the outside guide wall all the way around and bypasses the left orbit switch completely.
Looking at the switch, it appears it is too close to the inside guide wall, resulting in that switch getting missed during those high-speed orbits. Worse, I don't see any way to make any adjustments to that switch or that guide wall in order to force the ball to actuate the switch every time it flies past.
What can I do?
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Quoted from John_C:

OK, just figured out the issue I am having with "Death in the Drivers Seat."
There are two switches in that outer orbit, one on the right side under the sanitarium playfield (SW37), and one on the left under the left ramp (SW48). In order for a right orbit shot to register during Death in the Drivers Seat, SW37 has to trigger followed by a trigger of SW48. And vice versa, for a left orbit short to register, SW48 has to fire followed by SW37.
In my case, its the left orbit switch (SW48) that is failing to register intermittently. I was able to confirm this during switch testing. If the ball is moving fast enough through that orbit, it hugs the outside guide wall all the way around and bypasses the left orbit switch completely.
Looking at the switch, it appears it is too close to the inside guide wall, resulting in that switch getting missed during those high-speed orbits. Worse, I don't see any way to make any adjustments to that switch or that guide wall in order to force the ball to actuate the switch every time it flies past.
What can I do?
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Quoted from John_C:

OK, just figured out the issue I am having with "Death in the Drivers Seat."
There are two switches in that outer orbit, one on the right side under the sanitarium playfield (SW37), and one on the left under the left ramp (SW48). In order for a right orbit shot to register during Death in the Drivers Seat, SW37 has to trigger followed by a trigger of SW48. And vice versa, for a left orbit short to register, SW48 has to fire followed by SW37.
In my case, its the left orbit switch (SW48) that is failing to register intermittently. I was able to confirm this during switch testing. If the ball is moving fast enough through that orbit, it hugs the outside guide wall all the way around and bypasses the left orbit switch completely.
Looking at the switch, it appears it is too close to the inside guide wall, resulting in that switch getting missed during those high-speed orbits. Worse, I don't see any way to make any adjustments to that switch or that guide wall in order to force the ball to actuate the switch every time it flies past.
What can I do?
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Quoted from jk2171:

I believe an MRS switch would solve this issue for you. Check out the thread dedicated to MRS on the forum, and then get in contact with the OP.

Quoted from jk2171:

I believe an MRS switch would solve this issue for you. Check out the thread dedicated to MRS on the forum, and then get in contact with the OP.

Quoted from John_C:

Nope, don't think an MRS is an option. The orbit guides are metal, not plastic, so can't put a MRS up top. And the playfield being 1/2" thick is too thick for an MRS on the bottom.

Quoted from John_C:

OK, just figured out the issue I am having with "Death in the Drivers Seat."
There are two switches in that outer orbit, one on the right side under the sanitarium playfield (SW37), and one on the left under the left ramp (SW48). In order for a right orbit shot to register during Death in the Drivers Seat, SW37 has to trigger followed by a trigger of SW48. And vice versa, for a left orbit short to register, SW48 has to fire followed by SW37.
In my case, its the left orbit switch (SW48) that is failing to register intermittently. I was able to confirm this during switch testing. If the ball is moving fast enough through that orbit, it hugs the outside guide wall all the way around and bypasses the left orbit switch completely.
Looking at the switch, it appears it is too close to the inside guide wall, resulting in that switch getting missed during those high-speed orbits. Worse, I don't see any way to make any adjustments to that switch or that guide wall in order to force the ball to actuate the switch every time it flies past.
What can I do?
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Quoted from Sonic:

Here we are....just PM me...I'm certain we can assist....(just ask every R&M owner!!)
Matt
M&M Creations

Quoted from Calfdemon:

Yeah, the way they make their roll over MRS switches, it will work fine in that spot. I put a full set in my R&M and love them. I also added one to a problem switch I had in ACNC before I sold it. They work amazingly well. I am pretty sure I will be getting a set for my Halloween once they have them as they never need to be adjusted and do not slow the ball. Its a great upgrade, even if the traditional switch works.

Quoted from monitorpop:

No regrets getting them on my R&M. Won’t hesitate to get them if my HWN if needed… which is sounding likely.

Quoted from Sonic:

I've had some requests rolling in (pun intended) for the orbit rollover switch issue - but no explicit photos (above and below) of the particular switch - can someone post that? I want to see where on the playfield the problem spot is and below is critical for mounting tab orientation....thanks!
matt
M&M Creations

Quoted from Sonic:

Got pics! Thanks Charger68 - so no different than R&M (and some other Spooky pins)...standard left-hand tab rollover...yep - no problem - we make those if it's a problem for anyone's Halloween...
Matt & Dan
M&M Creations

Quoted from GreenMachine19:

How do we order these?

Quoted from dnaman:

Great idea! I wonder how simple a design that would be utilizing the shooter lane switch.

Quoted from dnaman:

Almost done. All painted, LEDs added and wired up. Here is a dry run with it just taped on the lane cover. I will likely re-create the 'trick or treat' sticker in 3D, either on my CNC out of wood or on my resin printer. Still some design work to do there.
I was going to try a flashing LED approach but the ball isn't typically in the lane long enough to see the flashing so here we are with just an on/off approach.
I am not sure how a shared video link works with Google and Pinside but I will try it here. If there is a recommended way to upload this let me know.
Hope you like it!
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Quoted from Morgoth00:

I want one of these, I spend lots of time in the shooter lane!

Quoted from McIntyre905:

Are most people gonna change out the pumpkin scoop? If so what's the best option? Always bounces back 99% of the time for me

Quoted from Nightmare:

I like your Myers Mask. TOTs? If so, I can only assume it was overhauled. Enjoy your game.

Quoted from Roostking:

If they don't switch to the more standard one, which it seems they should since it appears to be a fix, I will be.

Quoted from Bobbydevil:

It’s the Warlock from Cemetary Gates.
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Quoted from Bobbydevil:

It’s the Warlock from Cemetary Gates.
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Quoted from Bobbydevil:

#364 butter is home and it’s glorious.
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Quoted from SLRage:

Nice set up Ole Boy