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How do I update code on Stern machine

By Jald

7 years ago



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    #1 7 years ago

    When I try to download the BIN file my computer keeps wanting to open with Adobe PDF. Is this correct? Any help would be much appreciated.

    #2 7 years ago

    which os?

    Sounds like it could be your os app setting for that file type, or your browser. Try chrome or firefox if you haven't. Once the file is downloaded.. which game?

    https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/how-to-update-stern-firmware

    #3 7 years ago

    The manuals at Stern's site have instructions. Here is the page for Walking Dead.

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    #4 7 years ago

    1) Download .BIN to desktop (code) Don't try to open file.
    2) Insert USB Drive
    3) Open USB drive
    4) Click and drag .BIN file to USB Drive
    5) Remove Backglass/Translite
    6) Insert USB into the only USB port in the backbox
    7) Flip the top dip switch
    Reboot game and follow instructions

    #5 7 years ago

    It's dip switch #8

    Also it has to be the only bin on root of drive.

    #6 7 years ago

    Windows OS. I'm using Firefox. Downloading for TWD. It keeps wanting to open the file in Adobe PDF.

    #7 7 years ago

    You don't open the file. You move it to your USB drive.

    If it's trying to open it when you download it, right click on the file and choose save.

    #8 7 years ago

    Ok I'll give that try. Thanks!

    #9 7 years ago
    Quoted from shlockdoc:

    It's dip switch #8
    Also it has to be the only bin on root of drive.

    It does not necessarily need to be the only bin in the root of the drive.

    I'm not sure about all recent Sterns but on SMVE the software will recognize multiple bins. The service menu lets you select from multiple bin files on the same USB drive (start watching video at 0:55 to see https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-spider-man-ve-smve-call-out-modification#post-3119040).

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