Quoted from pinatlas:

My first post and my first pin and unfortunately it's not the kind of first post I wanted to make.
So I got a new JP 2019 machine Pro model and for a few days everything is great and I love the game. Now starting yesterday I started to noticed strange pixilation issues with certain animation segments of the game, for example the helicopter at the start shows up very pixel artifacted then switches to normal and other videos in the game do the same thing. It got worse, now I'm getting frequent crashes of the game, it would just stop and resets. I'm on 1.03 code as it came with it. This is just a few days old machine, is there something I can do to fix the crashes and animations? I can't find anything in the support section that would help me.

Quoted from pinatlas:

My first post and my first pin and unfortunately it's not the kind of first post I wanted to make.
So I got a new JP 2019 machine Pro model and for a few days everything is great and I love the game. Now starting yesterday I started to noticed strange pixilation issues with certain animation segments of the game, for example the helicopter at the start shows up very pixel artifacted then switches to normal and other videos in the game do the same thing. It got worse, now I'm getting frequent crashes of the game, it would just stop and resets. I'm on 1.03 code as it came with it. This is just a few days old machine, is there something I can do to fix the crashes and animations? I can't find anything in the support section that would help me.

Quoted from pinatlas:

My first post and my first pin and unfortunately it's not the kind of first post I wanted to make.
So I got a new JP 2019 machine Pro model and for a few days everything is great and I love the game. Now starting yesterday I started to noticed strange pixilation issues with certain animation segments of the game, for example the helicopter at the start shows up very pixel artifacted then switches to normal and other videos in the game do the same thing. It got worse, now I'm getting frequent crashes of the game, it would just stop and resets. I'm on 1.03 code as it came with it. This is just a few days old machine, is there something I can do to fix the crashes and animations? I can't find anything in the support section that would help me.

Quoted from MrMikeman:

Sounds like the memory card is failing. Buy a new SD card. There is plenty of info on this thread for brand/model that works well. Download the full code from Stern's website. Program the card as per instructed on Stern's website. Swap cards.

Quoted from ProjektPat:

If I were you I'd wipe the sd card and start with a fresh image

Quoted from newpinbin:

Did you check the backbox to make sure all the connectors are seated properly?

Quoted from pinatlas:

well, I tried flashing to a new SD card, a 16 GB Ultra (40 MB/S) SanDisk and I played one game it was fine, second game I noticed the graphical glitches and then it shut down reset during a game. Could this be a CPU issue?

Quoted from Soulstoner:

My left ramp isn't registering shots all the time. I think there's an opto back there? What's the fix for opto's registering irregularly?

Quoted from MrMikeman:

There are 2 left ramps. Which one is causing issues? Trex or tower ramp? Pro or premium?

Quoted from Soulstoner:

T-Rex - Pro.

Quoted from Soulstoner:

My T-Rex left ramp isn't registering shots all the time. I think there's an opto back there? What's the fix for opto's registering irregularly? Pro model.

Quoted from ProjektPat:

That's what they told me when I emailed them but their pictures on their page have it unbroken

Quoted from ProjektPat:

I'd like to give an update on some mods I've installed. I mentioned earlier the 3D raptor toy that was poorly done. Well today I got a box of mods from mezel mods and I'd like to give people a cautionary tale.
First up I went to install the spinning helicopter mod. The instructions say to just pull on the post and unscrew it and it will come undone. This was NOT the case. This took me about an hour to accomplish. The screw underneath would just spin with the post no matter what. I had to get a pair of needlenose pliers to get underneath it and grab the tiny screw while unscrewing it. Even doing this was INCREDIBLY difficult. My hands are all torn up and it took me an hour all said and done. Instructions were very poor. Also in the instructions it shows there's 3 pieces of tape stuck to the bottom. I only got one unattached that I had to cut up into smaller pieces.
Secondly I got the raptor pen mod. The instructions and pictures on their page make it seem like it comes with 2 pieces of wire. Instead I got 1 and it was all wrapped around itself which led to the wire being all bent up. The biggest issue however was that one of the pegs that have the holes that you thread the wire through was broken off at some point in the manufacturing process. It wasn't anywhere in the box so it must have happened on location. Also the idea that you're supposed to be able to easily tape on the 10,000 volt sign onto the wire is pretty silly. There's no way it would have held on it was just barely hanging on. I ended up super gluing it to the wire.
Overall given what I paid I'm pretty unimpressed.
That being said I took the instructions of 2manyhobbies and added the brachiosaurus and it looks great.

Quoted from mpdpvdpin:

There is an Opto behind the Trex head. Test that opto in switch test. If it’s working when you slowly roll a ball past it then you ought to lower ball guide plastic by removing the black plastic spacers. Your ball may be flying over the Opto in gameplay. Lowering this plastic will prevent that. I did this on my JP Pro...I used no spacers behind the back panel and replaced with two regular washers in front of the ramp. Works like a charm now.

Quoted from Soulstoner:

My T-Rex left ramp isn't registering shots all the time. I think there's an opto back there? What's the fix for opto's registering irregularly? Pro model.

Quoted from Manny65:

Stern updated the left side ramp protector to adjust the opto hole on the front opto - depending upon when your Pro was made you may have the original design. The original protector has a diagonal cut off the bottom right side and didn't extend to the opto beam, whereas the newer one is more rectangular with a hole for the opto beam - post a pic if you are unsure

Quoted from Manny65:

Stern updated the left side ramp protector to adjust the opto hole on the front opto - depending upon when your Pro was made you may have the original design. The original protector has a diagonal cut off the bottom right side and didn't extend to the opto beam, whereas the newer one is more rectangular with a hole for the opto beam - post a pic if you are unsure

Quoted from RC_like_the_cola:

On a pro, there is only a single opto switch. It is behind the backboard. Premiums have the entrance opto as well. When you say front opto, are you referring to the entrance opto on a premium?

Quoted from Soulstoner:

Here’s some extra pics. My machine was made December 18, 2020.[quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from Midwest77:

My technical expertise is being tested. Please help. So, it's not just my right half pipe switch (Helipad) that isn't functioning, the 2X target and right (Nedry) outlane are all dead too. Is there a fuse associated to this group of switches or some reason why they'd all be not working at once?

Quoted from Manny65:

Those 3 switches are all on Node 8 Connector CN11 - I'd suggest re-seating the connector. Then go into switch test mode and check left & right return and outlanes, Lite Escape, 2x scoring and the Helipad ramp switches (all of these switches are on the same connector) - let us know how you get on

Quoted from Soulstoner:

Here’s some extra pics. My machine was made December 18, 2020.[quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from Soulstoner:

I ran a switch test and it passed every time I passed a ball through. Fast or slow they register. First game after testing, two normal speed shots failed to register.
I’m going to try lowering the ball guide, but am unsure how to get to one of the screws.[quoted image]

Quoted from Midwest77:

Thanks! I reseated CN11 and checked connections all the way through. Everything checks out. I'm baffled. I must be missing something.

Quoted from Manny65:

Need to test the switch and wire connectivity - you can use jumpers or DMM to test them. Pages 34-37 in the Spike System Manual show you what to do https://sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SPIKE-System-Manual.pdf
Page 14 of the JP Manual shows the pinouts for the CN11 connector

Quoted from RC_like_the_cola:

I removed both of these mods you just installed when I got my JP Pro. Not a fan of these 3D printed things. Not the fault of the makers, but you can see all the lines caused by the process and it looks bad to me. I wondered if you could use a torch or heat gun to smooth out those lines, or maybe wet sand? I believe there are more expensive printers that don't show the lines, but I'm not fully versed in that stuff.

Quoted from mpdpvdpin:

You can sand it with light grit sandpaper. But I agree with you...I think more moders should take the 3D print, finish it and make a mold. Then cast and airbrush. It’s two extra steps...but it’s far more professional looking.

Quoted from JackOfPots:

I joined you guys club. NIB and has error Check Switch #17 trough 4 and it says Dip 2 is out of service. Any ideas?
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Quoted from EaglePin:

Here's a post about it from the other Jurassic Park 2 forum. Are you having any issues game play or is it just that there's a message?
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/welcome-to-the-jurassic-park-le-club/page/117#post-5777015

Quoted from Da-Shaker:

Finally made it into the Billion Club. Curious, if you hit double scoring before entering into Vistor Center, will it give you 2 x all your achievement bonuses (like Stern Star Trek)?

Quoted from 2manyhobbies:

Dilophosaurus just added

Step 1 Cut her down, As you can see I did this just behind the front arms, I think she screamed a little when I did this.

This was what was left after the surgery

Then used a 1/16" drill bit and drilled on each side of the spin, there is a seam there so don't drill the center, then hooked some music wire in there.

Then formed a hook, it is about 1", that will hook on one screw on the back wall

Loosen screw a couple of turns so you can hook her into place

Then tighten her down

Adjust the hands over the sign then it is a matter of if you like her with Spit

Or with out Spit. I think I like her with out spit

A full view

And now I am trying to decide where to put this sign, maybe cut down a bit and stick on the back wall just to the right of her but not sure yet.

Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

Received my dilophosaurus today. Since I have the UV flashers on my PinStadium lighting, I decided to put a coat of fluorescent orange over the red pattern and eyes to make them pop when the flashers go off. I also hit the outlines and teeth with a coat of white to brighten things up a bit.
With new paint and regular lighting (forgot to take a before pic).
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With new paint and UV lighting.
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Just finished the decapitation procedure, and successfully mounted.
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Thanks 2manyhobbies for the step-by-step guide | https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/jurassic-park-stern-2019-owners-club-welcome-to-jurassic-park/page/182#post-6071863

Quoted from Phbooms:

Has anybody replaced all the frosted warm white GIs with sunshine or clear warm whites to make the game brighter?

Quoted from Da-Shaker:

Finally made it into the Billion Club. Curious, if you hit double scoring before entering into Vistor Center, will it give you 2 x all your achievement bonuses (like Stern Star Trek)?

Quoted from Torre:

I'm doing mine now with the (I thought standard for the new Sterns) clear cool whites.
I just can't get used to the warm frosted when all my other machines have so much more "pop".
I'll post pictures when I'm done but it might be later in the week.

Quoted from Phbooms:

Has anybody replaced all the frosted warm white GIs with sunshine or clear warm whites to make the game brighter?

Quoted from Phbooms:

Im worried about the cool whites taking the vibe away from the art and warm whites combo create so id love to see what yours ends up looking like. Did you consider the comet sunlights? I think im going to go that route unless yours looks really good. The GIs being brighter and a trough light shining on the flippers same color will really help this game. Im not a fan of the stadium lights or really adding spotlights unless there really needed but ithink this game will shine with the right bulbs in it.

Quoted from J-Freeze:

I put sunlights in mine but it didn't really brighten it up much IMO. I will eventually get around to putting the warm whites back in, I think they fit the vibe of this game.

Quoted from Torre:

I plan to do half at a time so I can step back and compare the two halves.
I'll take photos.

Quoted from Phbooms:

Cool thanks for letting me know. What do you think clear warm whites will look like compared to the frosted ones?

Nice im looking forward to it!

Quoted from Da-Shaker:

Did you look into Pin Stadiums?

Quoted from Da-Shaker:

Did you look into Pin Stadiums?

Quoted from MrMikeman:

That's what I use on MY LE and never regretted it. Using the white only with BLUR. Don't see striping effects. The intensity is adjustable. You set it to whatever you want. Mine are set at about 17% I think. They come on/off with the GI. Pick a GI string you want. The UV is hooked into a flasher usually or the shaker. Once again you set it up the way YOU want it.

Quoted from Phbooms:

Isnt there different versions of the pinstadiums? What version do you have? If you get a chance could you post a pic of your game.

Quoted from Phbooms:

Isnt there different versions of the pinstadiums? What version do you have? If you get a chance could you post a pic of your game.

Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

I say go with the Omegas on this game (a diffused warm white only - you control brightness - with UV flashers): https://pinstadium.com/product/pin-stadium-pinball_led_lights_omega
Also, if you buy some try using the code "BUFFALO" for the Buffalo Pinball discount.
See my post here for some comparison photos (FYI: I also have a sunlight white trough lite and backboard lighting installed in these pics): https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/jurassic-park-stern-2019-owners-club-welcome-to-jurassic-park/page/175#post-6039886