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139 here just arrived on Friday. Still dialing her in so far a lot of stuck balls haha. I have it at about a 7 that's with the back raised all the way and the front lowered all the way. Wondering if I take out the front bolts if I can get it on a better angle?
Screenshot_20220122-185644 (resized).pngQuoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:That doesn't sound right. What are you using to determine pitch? Phone apps are lousy.
Yea phone app. Any suggestions? First time owner here haha
Quoted from PinballManiac40:Can you show a picture of it where you have it on the playfield?
Sorry phone would be the only thing I have to take a photo with. I did a reading at the top middle before the ramps and the between the flippers.
The ball also gets stuck here a lot
PXL_20220121_212853214 (resized).jpgQuoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:Get one of these. You can spend more and get a US made one but this is just fine.
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The level needs to be placed on the playfield and not the glass. Also need to check for side to side level.
Sweet I'll pick up one on payday thank you!
Quoted from GreenMachine19:Video of what my problem is. This is while in coil test. I play 1 game from cold. Seems to be ok. By game 2 it starts doing this. Driving me nuts
Mine is doing this too! If you find out how to fix it please let me know. (First time pinball owner so I have no clue what I'm doing haha)
Quoted from Mudflaps:Here ya go!
https://www.lanezcustomsteel.com/collection/halloween-color-matched-shooter-rod-housing
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Looks great where did you get the blood drips I got one from the Elvira one but yours looks way better
Quoted from KSP1138:Noticed a little damage from the ball coming up out of the center ramp.[quoted image]
I emailed them about that they said it's a common spot for wear and that I should paint if I wanted to but they also sent me a extra back piece incase it got too bad.
Is anyone else seeing crazy wear on the silver part on the pumpkin drain?
Also
My wife has some crazy glitch happen today where it just kept shooting ball after they would drain like a multiball but non stop and didn't stop until I turned to game off. Anyone else have that issue?
Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:Show us where the ball is getting stuck on the middle playfield. It can happen in several places and each has it’s own fix.
Mine gets stuck here every game basically. At 6.5 and at 7
PXL_20220122_214850891 (resized).jpgQuoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:The latch on the right side is a pain in the ass but not crazy hard. Are you having problems with the latches?
The latches are fine just the left side doesn't wanna sit under the glass for some reason. Lock bar fits fine without the glass
Hard to see in the pick but the right side wants to go in the the left side is a no go
PXL_20220202_023741634 (resized).jpgQuoted from SpookyLuke:Hey man. Inside your coin door there is a sticker that has service info.
Yea Im sending an email over now I tried to call but no luck
Quoted from SpookyLuke:Business hours are 7am-5pm Monday-Thursday. Outside that service will email anytime they can.
Also yes the coil is probably not in good shape. I can see where a tool or metal from something contacted and shorted on the side.
Oh didn't know the hours sorry email is sent!
Damn looks like I nicked the plunger when I was putting the playfield back down. 
PXL_20220202_015525929 (resized).jpgQuoted from SpookyLuke:All good we will help ya get it fixed! Always a solution!
Thanks I trust ya guys. Customer service so far has been amazing
Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:I vote change them all and go with Titan. Super bands have very little give.
Are they just standard flipper size? Trying to see if I can find out what size all the rubbers are to replace them to titan
Quoted from Mitoska:Lifted my playfield for the first time. Have about 70 plays now, pumpkin seems to not be registering often during or after multiball, ball search eventually gives ball back, what's the purpose of the caster wheels on the back? They don't line up with the rails when playfield is up or anything
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Mine has been doing this.
Is that similar to your pumpkin issue?
Quoted from Morgoth00:I did it due to all the darkness and being tall. Well worth it IMO. Original is shown with stock settings, could be made better by tweaking settings.
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How hard are these to install. I'm a noob lol
Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:Black is the easiest to fix but you need to be careful. If you use the wrong type of paint or wrong sheen it will just look worse. What I would do is use an old cabinet makers trick. Black shoe polish works magic. Put it on a cloth and rub over the area that needs addressed. Looks very professional when done correctly.
Okay sweet I'll give the polish a shot! Thanks
Quoted from Lopa:The top Michael should be out of alignment to keep him safe. Gotta protect our favorite lil’ murderer.
Is this true? When my machine arrived the top was out a bit before I turned the machine on so I pushed it back was I not supposed to?
Quoted from P1nhead:Very funny spooky.[quoted image]
Is your hedge 2 insert pooched already?
Quoted from manadams:This setting was suggested on Rick & Morty and it helped tremendously, 85 Contrast, 25 Brightness, and Gamma On. The settings are on the back of the lcd.
Thank you I appreciate it
Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:For those of you considering dropping some coin on the LCD upgrade. Don't do it until you change the factory settings on the one you have. The OEM display was not set at the factory to be looked down on. After all, who looks down on a monitor. It is always straight on. Because of that you need to tweak the settings. Here is what I used:
Brightness 40%
Contrast 80%
Gamma on
I'm 5' 11" and it looks considerably better with these settings.
This is perfect for me thank you once again!
Quoted from metallik:How long is "a bit" ? I've occasionally left mine on most of the day.. 6-8 hours with intermittent play, not had a lockup.
I'd say couple hours. I never leave it on for more than a couple hours at a time. I'll shoot spooky a email they have been amazing with customer service so far
Passed 1000 games today on my machine. Really love this thing and the amazing customer service at spooky
Quoted from Mudflaps:That’s 40 plays a day, every day!
Lol guess I got a lot of time on my hands. Only had the machine since Jan 19th
I think I saw someone say something about how to fix the three pop up targets but I can't find the post. They don't always go down when they are hit
Quoted from Mudflaps:After some trial and error, here’s what worked for me: I used the existing spring and cut about 1/8” from each one. This added the right amount of tension while keeping the same spring shape.
If you plan to do this, have a few spare springs ready if it doesn’t work for you or you mess up. This is not a ‘do no harm’ mod as you’ll be cutting stuff, but spare springs are like $0.30.
Where does one buy spare springs haha
Quoted from KSP1138:I used some 10-364 springs I had previously ordered from Marco for a different game to replace the stock Spooky springs and they completely fixed the issue.
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/10-364
Bless ordered.
Quoted from CursedFrogurt:Here are a few better pictures of what I think is causing my ball to get stuck. If it comes down the right hand return lane (Loomis) without enough velocity it stops. When I look at the metal lifting-thingy underneath the lane it's not flush with the playfield, it's a quarter inch (ish) raised. On the left return (Laurie) it's flush.
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Gotta loosen the posts it will apparently flatten out then your tighten them back up
Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:Hello owners - I have noticed a new issue on my powder coated speaker panel. It seems like dark spots are appearing. My guess is these spots were originally finger prints on the bare metal panel before is was coated. Why it has taken a few months to appear is a mystery. Does anyone have any expertise on the subject?
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I've noticed I got some wear in the powder coat on the lockdown bar
Quoted from BigSilverPin:Wanted to give a two thumbs up to Spooky customer service. My game arrived with some issues, the team was super cool to deal with and shipped me everything I needed to get back going. Compared to other pinball companies I've dealt with Spooky was A+. Thanks again Spooky!!
I can't speak for any other pinball companies but they deff have some of the best customer service I've ever seen. Mine arrived with a few issues as well and they sent everything out super fast. Hell my top side panel had a chip in it and they sent a whole new side panel!
Quoted from MK6PIN:Your posts have been interesting....believe you've put hundreds of games on the machine pretty early on ( a good thing imho), then some odd tech questions...
Scores and scores of threads regarding wear and tear when your firing a steel ball bearing at things.....I do understand these prices make everyone want to put on pf protectors ( I hate the way they feel) and keep the game as pristine as possible.
Just gotta decide if you're going to play the thing or not I guess. A defect is different, but wear and tear is part of it. I remember just seeing shooter lane pics, lol.
That's a " short scoop" ( very close to the flippers) and its gonna get nailed quite a bit...wouldn't worry much about it...just my take
Yea honestly have got a million questions haha first pin so I'm definitely a noob. Do you know where the spare mylar pieces are. I have a sheet I could cut but If they did include them somewhere I'd use them
Quoted from MK6PIN:I meant it as compliment ( basic noob questions, but playing the hell out of the game)...speaks volumes to me...
The only way I knew they included a spare sheet was reading the " parts included" list, lol....had to go through all the packing I'd ripped off and found mine taped to the plastic....probably would have thrown it away otherwise.
As mentioned above, if it were me...I'd remove the one covering the steel protector, wax the area in FRONT of the protector, and place the new one there.....
Aw fuck I deff didn't see that and my box is in the garbage lol I will deff do what you recommended tho thank you
Quoted from MK6PIN:Would have thrown mine out too, if I hadn't read the sheet ( which I rarely do)...was stoked they threw in some extra PCBLEDs, and stepper motors, so looked at it and went " shit, I've thrown them out"....fortunately didn't make the dumpster yet ( just the back of my truck)...so my diving turned the sheet up.
Definitely don't forget to clean, then wax the area your going to lay the mylar on....can be a PITA, or remove art if you pull it down the road ( at your rate of play, could be a few months, lol).
Seriously, that front scoop is absolutely brutal ( as you're aware)...so not a bad idea to put something in front of the protector...
Yea I play a lot haha I'm cleaning like every week lol can't seem to get the lines out infront of the lane infront of the flippers or the orbit.
Quoted from SpookyBug:Hey everybody! The new code is officially out, so you can all go get your Don't Fear the Reaper goodness. Play the hell out of it and get us some feedback!
PS, if we don't answer for about 3 hours it's cause we're seeing The Batman
So first time updating am I supposed to keep the USB in the machine after I restart after the update? I'm getting this when I turn the machine on and I won't go any further ? Did I fuck up lol
PXL_20220306_163304662 (resized).jpgQuoted from manadams:Did you check the filename after downloading the code? They may have to help you un-brick your machine is that's what happened.
File name is code_h78.pkg
Quoted from Wariodolby:Same thing here …now what
I sent a email to Luke I'll let you know if I hear anything
Quoted from manadams:All games can be finicky on what usb sticks you use, maybe try a different usb stick with Spooky instructions again.
Brand new usb seemed to upload it perfectly fine. Just happened after the reboot
Question should I just turn my machine off til we find a solution?
Quoted from lpeters82:I've been in touch with David Fawsma. PMs have been sent to those who posted with David's personal email.
Thank you! Email sent
Once again great customer service. After some emails looks like I have it unbricked lol and new code will be fixed tomorrow
Quoted from Morgoth00:I would remove the rubber oring and use a 1/4" deep socket. Will have to move the ramp a little.
Okay I'll try that thank you! Now what about this mess. How am I supposed to change out these springs lol
PXL_20220306_181603657 (resized).jpgQuoted from mpdpvdpin:Unplug the connector and take the entire bracket out, change out the springs and put it back. Plug the connector back in.
There seems to be a bunch of stuff overlapping the screws so it won't come out freely
Also I was sent the new code after the first one bricked my machine and it bricked my machine again. If this is how this is gonna go everytime I'm gonna be really annoyed
Quoted from Alsiggitysauce:Does anyone here have a Mac? I literally don't have any pcs in my house. I want to update my Halloween but I don't want to screw anything up. He website specifically says you can't format this on a mac that it needs to be formatted to FAT32, but If I recall correctly CANT you format a usb stick on a mac to FAT32?
Yea unfortunately didn't work on my Mac either. Frustrating in 2022 to be windows only.
Okay got the update finally. I never noticed or saw the myers moving but now after the update they are definitely moving around lol
Quoted from Capn12:Code updated to v1.06, noticed some nice new features!
Unfortunately, it didn't make me a better pinball player, so I still don't get to see a lot of them!
Haha this is me right now. Bummed the update wipes the scores cause I've been trying to beat my GC score for a few weeks now lmfao but oh well just gonna keep practicing. Right now I'm trying to figure out nudging lol super excited to see all the new bells and whistles
So would the new code cause this? I have not changed anything else but but this started today the right flipper is way louder now
Quoted from jeffro01:I believe this is whats known as coil hum. I'm not sure what causes it but I believe this is considered normal.
Jeff
I was fine with the hum but now the right is significantly louder than the left
Quoted from TheLaw:It doesn't matter playing it but unless there's a software adjustment it won't think the drops have all been knocked down
So I did tap it when it was up and it did still register. Just didn't know if this would fuck up the ball or whatever. Also are these all common sizes? if I found some spares online they would work?
Quoted from TheLaw:Well it isn't getting hit by a ball so I can't imagine any damage happening to anything.
No idea personally on the size of the drops
It's actually sticking up a bit above the PF so the ball can hit it
Quoted from SDVmnt:https://www.pinballlife.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PBL-300-0021-00-71
I'm betting shipping will kill you. I always end up with a bunch of stuff in my cart there trying to justify the shipping on a cheap part.
My bet is spooky will take care of you.
Haha bless I'll see if one of my Canadian stores have it
Quoted from SDVmnt:https://www.pinballlife.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PBL-300-0021-00-71
I'm betting shipping will kill you. I always end up with a bunch of stuff in my cart there trying to justify the shipping on a cheap part.
My bet is spooky will take care of you.
https://pinballmedics.ca/product/williams-bally-frosted-rollover-drop-target/ these are the same right?
Okay that target fix was easy I don't know why I was so scared to do it. Switched out the springs while I was at it
So change out my first drop target looked like I did everything right but it's not registering when it's going down. I emailed spooky support but hoping I can get a faster response here lol
Quoted from TheLaw:Drop target goes down and activates a switch. Don;t have it so don;t know if it's an opto of physical switch, but get in there and look to see what it does when it's dropped, and what it's not doing that the others are.
So when I took the old one out there was a tab and the back that was painted black so I used a black marker and did the same thing to the new one. Do you think it's not dark Enough to hit the sensor?
Quoted from TheLaw:Huh...could be.
Make sure to check it's the same length and everything and should be breaking the opto. Also test the opto it's and make sure it's working.
Yea exact match. It's popping back up when it needs to I just don't know what else to cover the piece up with other than marker
Quoted from TheLaw:What aboot with your finger?
I can't really hit it with my finger. I took the board off and it looks like there is black tickers on the other ones.
PXL_20220311_235456146 (resized).jpgQuoted from SpookyBug:Hey guys, just letting y'all know there is a 1.06B update uploaded to the website for Halloween with some bug fixes. Thought I posted this yesterday but I guess it didn't send. Enjoy!
Sweet! And just to confirm with the last update it made it so I can't brick my machine right? Lol cause I'm gonna try on my Mac first and see if it works
Has anyone heard back from tech support? Been ghost mo
Quoted from adamross:In the new code I'm always hearing "10 seconds!!" but have no idea what he's referring to?
Blood drops time out I believe is what your talking about
Quoted from Betelgeuse:I posted about this possible fix weeks ago and it got completely skipped over. This was the same fix JJP made mid production for the saucer on Pirates. Good to hear that it works for Halloween too. Did you have to make any modifications or did the screw holes just line up?
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/halloween-owners-threadhes-coming-home/page/84#post-6823900
Was this easy to install
Quoted from spooky_dj:I'm personally not a huge fan of music pins, but if it's gloves we're talking about...
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I would buy a blink pin in a second.
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 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.
Noob here but what is the best one to switch to? I'm having to do my first switch on my dad's Rush machine soon so figured good time to find out how to change mine
Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:If so, here is the write up:
https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/EVS-1512/grecian-gold-vein#collapse4464
It clearly states that it should be hit with a clear powder for best protection. Spooky is spraying them with clear coat which isn’t the same. The manufacturer recommends PSS-2974 for a top coat. It is an automotive grade clear powder. Put that on the armor and I think the problem is fixed.
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Do you think spooky will send everyone new side rails that are done correctly? Or are we s.o.l
Sorry about the noise
I've noticed this happens now whenever you sink a hedge none of the other knives do this and it's the only time it doesn't light up
Quoted from Geeterman1:Do you already have another mode active? Does the game recognize you hit that scoop?
Nope happens from the start of the game. The only time the light doesn't work is when I sink a hedge ball
Still having the hardest time updating using a Mac. I've formatted the Usb using a windows computer and still nothing.
So have not played my machine in a bit and decided to play a round or two today but during the first game the ball went into the pumpkin scoop and never returned even after a shake and ball locate. Now it seems none of my servos are working
Anyone run into this problem
Quoted from RussMyers:Go into Settings and then Switch Test and Servo Test and figure out what is and isn't working.
Check the fuses on the Pinotaur board as well.
RM
Went into servo test and nothing worked.
How do I check the fuse? Sorry still need to pins
Quoted from RussMyers:Here's part of the Pinotaur board on the bottom of the playfield.
See the area that has the fuses? There is one marked Servos.
To check if a fuse is blown, IIRC there are little green LEDs by each fuse that are lit if the fuse is OK, otherwise you have to pull the fuse out and check continuity with a meter.[quoted image]
This is in the top part behind the back glass or under the table
Hoping I can get some help. Awhile back I turned on my machine that we have not played in a bit and the flippers wouldn't work for some reason. Was told it could be a fuse but then I had some life stuff happen and I wasn't focused on dealing with anything. Fast forward to tonight I turned on the machine to see if the problem was happening and it looks like they work now but the machine is searching for balls when I press start. I've did a coil test and everything works and the balls are there.
Any idea what's causing this? I emailed spooky but seeing if someone here knows faster
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