A blinking light means you completed that mode (i.e. got the super jackpot), and mode completion carries over from ball to ball. If you can complete all the modes, then you get to start Do or Die Multiball. Simple as that

I think there is a video of it maybe one or two pages back on this thread.

Nice game, but that trough area looks so dark. Light it up!

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I recommend using the Lermods trough flasher (by special request) to link to the main features - Monger flasher (purple), Whiplash flasher (green) and War Machine (blue/cyan). That is awesome! It gives you some visual indicators at the flippers during multiball!

Interesting ... I'll have to see how I got the super jackpots. Thanks.

There should be a rulesheet (besides just the basics) made up by someone that knows all of this for some of us still learning the game and all it has to offer. I know the code isn't too deep, but would help to explain things a little better. Did someone already do that which I have missed?

Negative

I have red flashers under that area and blue and white under the apron symbols. The game is very brite in person and definitely dont need any more gi lol. U can see in the second pic how bright it really is

These guys covered the major stuff I think:

http://www.pinballnews.com/games/ironman/index5b.html

Hope this helps and if you still have questions, don't hesitate to ask!

I got a new high score tonight. Started the Do-Or-Die hurry-up on ball one, and nailed the hurry-up for 34 million. Finished ball one with 68 million, and posted a final score of 78 million.

God, I love this game!!!

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Here's a REALLY early peek at what I meant by changes in a second run at doing Ironman HD. The display ends up about 5.5 inches tall on the mounted screen, so I'll have to chop the hole open more.

The demo shows what I'm currently thinking of for the ironman targets, the early ramp shots, and then some clips I might use for the drone target hits, since I don't have any studio quality animations of standing drones exploding.

So bad ass! I'd be down for a new speaker grill to accommodate the new display. Whatever it took

Awesome work, Eric!

Oh, I forgot to mention, I'm going to take this thing to expo for the P-ROC booth. However far along it is.

I installed the LED OCD kit in my new IMVE late last night, and holy $&!#, were you right! This is the second kit of yours that I've installed, and the smooooth lighting transitions with the LEDs using the "Incadescent" setting in the game menu are just as noticeable as they are on my LOTR.

Herg, you rock, dude! Thanks again for making such a wonderful product!

Ugh, looks like I'll have to get one for mine.

How in the world do you not already have one installed?

It is definitely the best bang for the buck mod on IM period.

FYI, on the VE you can install the LEDOCD onto the existing studs in the head. You will have to ream out the mounting holes a tiny bit on the LEDOCD a little since the studs are a little too thick to fit through the holes. I only reamed out the top two holes since all four don't line up with all four mounting holes on the LEDOCD.

Also the bottom two studs will contact the back of the PCB so use a plastic spacer for each top studs to position it away a ways. I think I used half inch spacers.

Dammit. It's really that good? I love it in my TSPP. You think it's worth it on IM?

Hi,
Will from France. I just acquired today a very nice IM classic, i'm very happy .
But flippers are a bit weak (settings on hard). They are the same left and right and reference is 090-5032. In the manual it's a 5032 for the left and 5030 for the right. So i need to change at least one coil. I would like to know if i can upgrade coils, put a one level stronger for each one? It seems that in the IMVE, Stern puts stronger coils than the classic, is it true? If yes, can someone give me reference of the coils?
It's my first Stern pin and i'm much more used to B/W pin so... If you can help me, it's nice.
(I want to upgrade coils cause i like fast games but of course a rebuild kit is on the way)

Thanks!

Also i have an other question: the stock red display have lines out (3), that's really annoying and i want to replace it with a used DMD. Can i bought a DMD from latest Stern like ACDC, ST for exemple or it doesn't fit?

Reference of my display (red) is 520-5052-05 and it seems that it can be replaced by the newer ones 520-5052-15. Can somebody confirm that? I contacted Stern but no answer yet.
My IM is a Euro version and it have a different display than the US version (us version is a standard Dot Matrix who can be used in DE, Bally/Williams etc..)

Don't upgrade the coils. Just take apart the flipper mechs and clean them (or do a straight flipper rebuild). Check the parts and make sure they're in good condition. That should get you back to full strength.

Stock display on the Iron Man pro was orange. You can install a newer stern DMD, but you'll need to draw 5V from an unused connector in your back box. Read this thread: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/swap-dmd-from-acdc-to-iron-man-pro-need-a-little-help

Also, not every orange plasma display will work in your IM. Read this thread: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/dmd-issue-swap-between-wms-and-stern

Thanks a lot!

My 2nd game on a recently purchased IMVE and this happens during the Iron Monger MB blocking the SuperJackpot shot. Cradling other remaining ball on the left flipper hoping for a ball search, but nothing, so i let it drain. It then ball searches and releases it...

Common?

Annoying?

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Common no

Annoying sure

8th game - same happens.

Have to drain all the balls to get it back.

25% of all my games hit rate so far! It surely must detect the Monger's not fully down, so go and try down again? You'd think, anyway.

You shouldn't need to drain, the ball search always kicks in and releases it on mine.

Even with 2+ balls in play? How long do you wait with other balls cradled?

Totally not common. If Monger is headed downward I keep my shots from going up the center anyway. Not going to score any points and may hit the lid or get stuck under. Shoot wide!

Curious ... What game code version are you running? That appears on the DMD when you power it up. That's one thing to check.

V1.83.

Maybe I should reflash the code ensuring the VE option is used? The splash screen says VE though.

Will have another game and see if I cradle long enough it'll hunt for balls.

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Just tested the 2 Monger switches and both check out OK.

Happened to open the coin door immediately after starting a game and the monger motor cut-out (as it should) about 2cm from down/closed position. Closed the door and it just stayed there for ball one - all other motors working

It's like there's no check for "is Monger UP or DOWN?" - because it shouldn't be anywhere inbetween.

I'm going to get the playfield up later and see if the 2 Monger switches need adjustment, or if anything else is off.

The problem is that holding a flipper up will prevent the ball search. The game assumes you have one trapped (which you did) and won't search.

So how can I get around it? The monger down switch isn't closed (to be checked), so should it keep trying to pull down? or go up and then down again, releasing the trapped ball?

Any photos of the monger mech on a VE from a few angles MUCH appreciated ahead of me lifting the playfield.

The only way to get the game to fix itself is to drain the other ball. Your alternate option is to hold the ball on the flipper, take the glass off, grab your stuck ball, re-assemble and resume.

I've had my IM a few years and I've never had that particular situation happen. The ball is wild, just roll with it.

As soon as I open the door to releases the crappy latches to get the glass off; the flipper power goes...

There's a setting for that though I think.

If it happens during multiball I would just play on until the trapped ball is the only one left. No real loss as you are essentially trapping the ball in the Monger rather than on the flipper.

Just put the setting on for "coindoor ball save". Then when this happens, open the coindoor. Let any non stuck ball drain. Then close the coindoor and let monger raise. Once he raises, open the coindoor again. let that ball drain. Then the game will kick the balls back in.. Now you're back in business! It happens sometimes. Just avoid shooting at him when he is going down.

it blocks the Monger Super Jackpot up the middle spinner lane (i think).

this sounds like a reasonable compromise, thanks.

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No huge loss though, I've seen pro players drain the Monger multiball on purpose so they can progress faster to DOD hurry up - a much bigger play off.

Ive had it happen once in a blue moon. Hell, I've put two balls under the lid as he went down. There are photos and maybe even a thread or two about this exact situation so it's on Pinside somewhere already.

The best thing you can do is avoid shooting up the middle when Monger is dropping. Not that hard and I have not trapped a ball since doing it the first time.

Otherwise you play the ball/s still in play until they drain and then wait for ball search.

Just a FYI ... I had one ball stuck under the lid of Monger tonight and for kicks, I got the other second ball stuck under the lid on purpose also. It went through the ball search and Monger raised to release both. I guess that is an option in critical situations, but ... I don't know if that is good strategy on your home game. Risk for damage? Maybe.

That happens quite often on my game as well. Know I've had two trapped in there at least 2-3 times.

Here's a new rig I slapped together w/ a red translucent apron. A bit messy but it gets the job done!

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Another quick preview of what the Ironman HD setup looks like. This time with the display in the game. My phone had a hard time with the light though, so the screen looks really washed out. It's not crappy in person. Come check it out in the PROC booth at expo. It may not do a whole lot by then, but it'll do something.

Looks good! My wallet is feeling lighter again.

want to get back in the club, anyone in Australia know of one available, please....

Looks awesome!