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Thanks gents makes sense now!
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Quoted from Gogdog:So...started working on this mod. I have two ideas:
1. I didn't want to make a 5/8" hole to have the washers under the blades fit into the helicopter. Instead....I bought one of these for $13.65 shipped ->
https://www.onlinebearingstore.com/f6-12g-miniature-thrust-ball-bearing-6x12x4-5-grooved.html
Basically....its the same concept that stern used with their 2 metal washers and ball bearing plastic ring. But....its thinner. So, its 6mm interior diameter (same as the sterns), but 12mm outside diameter. The sterns were 14mm. Its the same height (4.5mm). This way....I can just drill a 1/2" hole at the top and the ball bearings will fit inside the helicopter. It should be the best of both worlds ....no sanding and mechanism fits inside helicopter, but the same size hole as mr tantrum's design.
That is...if it works. I should have an update soon.
2. Instead of use comet matrix red LEDs tied to the combo flasher, I bought these ->
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32837133341.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.6ab94c4dck63nI
I use smaller 0402 leds for various other mods (like light up eyes in AFMr...see here -> https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/attack-from-mars-remake-afmr-owners-club/page/162#post-5406613 ). These are sewing thread thickness stuff. Amazing stuff.
I'm using 0805 LEDs, in yellow, for this mod since I want it to be brighter, but the head is still incredibly small and the wires are still incredibly thing, so I can use the front landing gear hole of the helicopter directly with these wires. Then, I'll tie it into the actual yellow helicopter LED.
When both of these items come in I will give an update!
Looking forward to seeing how you get on - nice design concept
Quoted from ccbiggsoo7:so is the 2k difference worth the upgrade from pro to premium?
I just got a PRO last week and love it. I'm sure the premium adds a little to the fun factor, but you never miss what you never had. I own several LE's but chose the PRO for this one and can't stop playing it. You cannot go wrong either way and will not regret either choice. But it is definitely a must own title.
Quoted from ccbiggsoo7:so is the 2k difference worth the upgrade from pro to premium?
It depends upon how much value you put on T-Rex, the Raptor Gate and the art package as to whether it is worth it. I would say it definitely is however others won't. Personally I really like the raptor gate, it very cool trapping the ball (raptor) in the pen and creating a captive ball. And T-Rex is is friggin awesome, I love how she roars in sync with the sound and LCD, and chomps on the ball and spits it out - all the kids love it ... even the adult ones! 
All, what do you do about a C shot (left most shot left of the raptor) that DRAINS 90% of the time... Game is set to 6.5. Its level, perhaps not perfectly level is the only thing I can think of. Any of you have this challenge and how did you resolve? C shot too important to drain.
thanks,
Don
Quoted from holminone:All, what do you do about a C shot (left most shot left of the raptor) that DRAINS 90% of the time... Game is set to 6.5. Its level, perhaps not perfectly level is the only thing I can think of. Any of you have this challenge and how did you resolve? C shot too important to drain.
thanks,
Don
Set it to 7 degrees per the designer's specification and see what happens.
Bridport
Quoted from holminone:All, what do you do about a C shot (left most shot left of the raptor) that DRAINS 90% of the time... Game is set to 6.5. Its level, perhaps not perfectly level is the only thing I can think of. Any of you have this challenge and how did you resolve? C shot too important to drain.
thanks,
Don
When it comes out from the control room (C shot) does it go down the centre drain? Increasing the angle as Mr_Tantrum indicated will help it land on the tip of the left flipper.
There have been other posts where people have commented about the slight kink at the end of the C shot ball guide and a few have had to adjust that a little
Quoted from Manny65:When it comes out from the control room (C shot) does it go down the centre drain? Increasing the angle as mr_tantrum indicated will help it land on the tip of the left flipper.
There have been other posts where people have commented about the slight kink at the end of the C shot ball guide and a few have had to adjust that a little
Also check for mushrooming at the end of the ball guide and file it a bit if needed, it will make the ball more likely to feed the left flipper.
Quoted from lpeters82:Has anyone ever tried using the official Jurassic Park hand puppet as a starting point for modding the T-Rex? Seems like it might be an improvement on the Pro. Perhaps too large.
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I used a T-Rex cookie on my pro
Evening all - I haven't had a chance to make an official listing yet but I am selling my pristine, low play Jurassic Park Premium if anyone is interested in one and doesn't want to wait for the next batch. I still have the original box and all of the padding so I can fully re-pack and ship if needed.
Quoted from lpeters82:Has anyone ever tried using the official Jurassic Park hand puppet as a starting point for modding the T-Rex? Seems like it might be an improvement on the Pro. Perhaps too large.
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How does that one go catching the ball?? 
Have you seen the one Lior is doing https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-jurassic-park-sculpted-mods-by-the-art-of-pinball
Quoted from Manny65:How does that one go catching the ball??
Have you seen the one Lior is doing https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-jurassic-park-sculpted-mods-by-the-art-of-pinball
That one i am in line for...
Quoted from Manny65:How does that one go catching the ball??
Have you seen the one Lior is doing https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-jurassic-park-sculpted-mods-by-the-art-of-pinball
Yeah, if I owned a Premium I'd be less on the fence. I'm just not sure I can justify the $425 price as an upgrade for a Pro. That's not taking away from his work. It's a fantastic sculpture.
Recently bent98 had the idea of painting his Pteranodon blue to match the coloring of the one used on the game graphics. I really liked the idea, but I've never painted models before. Then I remembered from another thread a local Pinsider, @Pinball_Gizzard, who showed some model painting he had done for another pin.
I was really impressed with the images he posted, so I contacted him to ask if he could do my Pteranodon. At the last minute, I also asked if he thought he could do something with the Velociraptor that comes on the premium to make it look more lifelike (the OEM coloring lacks any detail and the shiny finish just isn't right). He agreed to take on the project, and I just picked everything up and reinstalled tonight. I must say that PantherCityPins did an amazing job, and I really love how both of the dinosaurs came out. Here are pics of his work, and I'm so much happier with how the dinosaurs look now, expectially the Velociraptor.
Here is the Pteranodon (the blue is gorgeous, and the detailing really brings out the texture)
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And here is the Velociraptor (she went from looking blah with no detail to looking absolutely ferocious)
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As a reminder, here is what the Prem/LE Velociraptor looks like from the factory
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Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:Recently bent98 had the idea of painting his Pteranodon blue to match the coloring of the one used on the game graphics. I really liked the idea, but I've never painted models before. Then I remembered from another thread a local Pinsider, Pinball_Gizzard, who showed some model painting he had done for another pin.
I was really impressed with the images he posted, so I contacted him to ask if he could do my Pteranodon. At the last minute, I also asked if he thought he could do something with the Velociraptor that comes on the premium to make it look more lifelike (the OEM coloring lacks any detail and the shiny finish just isn't right). He agree to take on the project, and I just picked everything up and reinstalled tonight. I must say that Pinball_Gizzard did an amazing job, and I really love how both of the dinosaurs came out. Here are pics of his work, and I'm so much happier with how the dinosaurs look now, expectially the Velociraptor.
Here is the Pteranodon (the blue is gorgeous, and the detailing really brings out the texture)
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And here is the Velociraptor (she went from looking blah with no detail to looking absolutely ferocious)
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As a reminder, here is what the Prem/LE Velociraptor looks like from the factory
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OH WOW!!! The transition of the velociraptor is simply amazing - I had to post you pic again cos I simply love it and popping out from behind the tree is perfect ... "clever girl"
Recently bent98 had the idea of painting his Pteranodon blue to match the coloring of the one used on the game graphics. He agreed to take on the project, and I just picked everything up and reinstalled tonight. I must say that Pinball_Gizzard did an amazing job, and I really love how both of the dinosaurs came out.
Wow that looks great. I have extra T-Rex plastics, mine was scuffed up when I got my pin. Wonder if he could spruce it up before I put it on.
Quoted from holminone:All, what do you do about a C shot (left most shot left of the raptor) that DRAINS 90% of the time... Game is set to 6.5. Its level, perhaps not perfectly level is the only thing I can think of. Any of you have this challenge and how did you resolve?
you have to found the perfect set-up, ball MUST came along the slingshot and finish on left flipper...
Quoted from Manny65:... Personally I really like the raptor gate...
... and that why i really prefer the PREM/LE, because of the raptor gate making a left backhand shot impossible to do again & again & again... on the PRO !
Can somebody please take a picture Of the left metal guard rail On the C shot? Mine is draining straight down the middle at 7° and I think actually it’s been artificially bent. Just need to see what the default looks like.
I’m not in front of my game right now otherwise I would show you what mine looks like.
Anyone with young kids (my girls are 4 and 7) probably knows what 5 surprises are. Well they got some in the stocking for Christmas this year and I saw on the collection list that comes with it that they make a red Barbasol can! We didn’t get one but my wife found someone on Facebook that was selling individual ones for $1 so she got it for me. Very cool mod for a buck!
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This is great! I’ll take it
Awesome find. I just ordered one from eBay. A bit more then $1, but not bad being shipped to my door.
Lethbridge, AB
Any JP2 owners play or own Avengers (AIQ) Premium? I've been debating for weeks on getting a JP2 PRO now, or waiting a few months to get an AIQ Premium once they come back in stock.
I keep waffling back and forth and seriously can't make up my mind! I'm sure it'll be great no matter what I choose, but I'm curious to hear some thoughts on each.
Can somebody send a picture of this part of their game? Notice the bend line in my left guard rail here on the C shot.
Is that line (which is a bend point) common. Because it’s deflecting my ball sdtm 100% of the time when hame is pitched at 7 degrees.
A0240EE7-65C9-4D43-AE94-375FE845AB03 (resized).jpegQuoted from holminone:Can somebody send a picture of this part of their game? Notice the bend line in my left guard rail here on the C shot.
Is that line (which is a bend point) common. Because it’s deflecting my ball sdtm 100% of the time when hame is pitched at 7 degrees.
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Yes that is how the ball guide is manufactured however as I indicated there have been other posts where people have commented about the slight kink at the end of the C shot ball guide and a few have had to adjust that a little
Thanks for the above. On to T-rex issues. And I must be a complete idiot or losing my mind... Probably both. Lately, my rex is not eating balls (they just get rejected), OR he's eating the balls and not dropping them. I also notice there are only 10 keyposts marked in this thread, but I swear I've seen other references where the T-Rex adjustment procedure has been marked as a key post... but alas it is not...
When I do randomly come across the T-rex adjustment procedure in PInside- its super cryptic. There are no clear instructions anywhere on how to adjust the vertical position (becuase when I go into the menu- all my test does is move the dinosaur back and forth to find a central position, but there are no adjustments to be made. And even if there were- how do I test them with the coin door open....? ugh. Very frustrating becuase this video is indicatative of my test experience.
Two questions, If I want to re-calibrate my t rex so his jaw is slighly lower, how do I do that? Secondly, if I want to test the magnet performance with the glass off so I can replicate what happens during game play and make sure this gets dialed in, how do I do that?
Becuase right now, in t-rex diag vertical and horizontal test my t-rex simply moves right to left EXACTLY like this youtube video.
I've re-seated my SD card as well per a random suggestion I came across. Help! Frustrated. NOTHING is clear.
Quoted from holminone:What is the pull button? Is that the coin door switch
yes...pull out and will allow full function....
Quoted from holminone:Two questions, If I want to re-calibrate my t rex so his jaw is slighly lower, how do I do that? Secondly, if I want to test the magnet performance with the glass off so I can replicate what happens during game play and make sure this gets dialed in, how do I do that?
Becuase right now, in t-rex diag vertical and horizontal test my t-rex simply moves right to left EXACTLY like this youtube video.
I've re-seated my SD card as well per a random suggestion I came across. Help! Frustrated. NOTHING is clear.
1) Here's a link to instructions on how to lower the jaw. It's a physical adjustment done by loosening the nuts behind the backboard and adjusting the bracket.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/welcome-to-the-jurassic-park-le-club/page/18#post-5228793
2) To test the magnet with the glass off I'd just take the glass off, start a game, then spin the truck a few times by hand to start Feed T-Rex and either feed it the ball by hand (making sure to trip the ramp entrance opto as you do it) or by rolling it in.
Sorry, but I don't know what would be causing behavior like in the You Tube video.
Quoted from holminone:I also notice there are only 10 keyposts marked in this thread, but I swear I've seen other references where the T-Rex adjustment procedure has been marked as a key post... but alas it is not...
You are probably thinking of the Prem/LE thread in regards to the key posts https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/welcome-to-the-jurassic-park-le-club
Quoted from holminone:Can somebody send a picture of this part of their game? Notice the bend line in my left guard rail here on the C shot.
Is that line (which is a bend point) common. Because it’s deflecting my ball sdtm 100% of the time when hame is pitched at 7 degrees.
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Here’s a top and side view of the C lane guide on mine. I’m at about 6.7-6.8 and when the post releases the ball I can catch it with my left flipper. A little angle change or very slight difference in the bend at the end of the guide can make a big change to how the ball comes out.
1A3BD253-87EE-4213-B498-58A6FE3B1442 (resized).jpegB51B9093-D5D8-48AD-B5A3-16BC1576EBC8 (resized).jpegQuoted from holminone:Thank you!!! Also. This just came down the playfield from the direction of the tRex. Might have something to do with my problem.
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Yep, if that's from the T-Rex it could be the problem. I know there people have posted about screws coming out of the lower jaw. It could be that or it could be from another spot.
Also, not sure if you're aware, but unfortunately there are two Jurassic Park threads. The other Jurassic Park thread (Prem/LE) that I linked to for the vertical adjustment might have some tips on adjusting T-Rex that could help also. Or there could be people who only check that thread who could answer a question about T-Rex. Pain in the rear having separate threads but that's the way it was done.
Quoted from holminone:The main issue I’m having I think that’s the most frustrating it is when he does happen to catch the ball. He doesn’t drop it. He’s like an annoying golden retriever.
Have you tried to go through your distributor to get them to link you up with Stern support?
Quoted from EaglePin:Yep, if that's from the T-Rex it could be the problem. I know there people have posted about screws coming out of the lower jaw. It could be that or it could be from another spot.
Also, not sure if you're aware, but unfortunately there are two Jurassic Park threads. The other Jurassic Park thread (Prem/LE) that I linked to for the vertical adjustment might have some tips on adjusting T-Rex that could help also. Or there could be people who only check that thread who could answer a question about T-Rex. Pain in the rear having separate threads but that's the way it was done.
The 3 screws holding the lower jaw on are small black ones, so it's not one of those.
holminone is it one of the left ramp screws? As they often come loose
Quoted from Manny65:The 3 screws holding the lower jaw on are small black ones, so it's not one of those.
holminone is it one of the left ramp screws? As they often come loose
It does look like one of the ones that hold the clear protector over the ramp entrance.
Quoted from holminone:What’s the solution for this? There should be a mechanical solution but also my tRex likes to drop it over there now. Damn he’s one high maintenance t Rex. Love the t Rex but geez
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In regards to the ball hang from the T-Rex left throw, is the ball stuck behind something - see the red arrows
JP left orbit (resized).jpgQuoted from Manny65:In regards to the ball hang from the T-Rex left throw, is the ball stuck behind something - see the red arrows
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Oh, yeah! Good catch Manny65 I thought he was saying his T-Rex was laying it's head down to the left to take a nap but now I see it dropped the ball into a stuck position. Yep, cabinet bumpers are your friend. They putting them there to prevent a ball hang up.
Quoted from EaglePin:Oh, yeah! Good catch manny65 I thought he was saying his T-Rex was laying it's head down to the left to take a nap but now I see it dropped the ball into a stuck position. Yep, cabinet bumpers are your friend. They putting them there to prevent a ball hang up.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Adhesive-3-8-in-Rubber-Bumpers-Stops-Door-Drawer-Cabinet-Home-Kitchen-Glass-Holder-120-Pack-SCB08-120/302965852
I've just check mine and there is nothing there for the ball to get hung up on - unless the game has been modded??
JP left orbit1 (resized).jpgJP left orbit2 (resized).jpgJP left orbit3 (resized).jpgQuoted from holminone:Thank you!!! Also. This just came down the playfield from the direction of the tRex. Might have something to do with my problem.
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In looking at you ball hang pic again, I happened to notice this screw looks like it's about to fall out so believe this is where the screw you found came from
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