Quoted from pinheadpierre:

For those seeking a helicopter mod, the Matchbox Quetzal-copter is still available from numerous sources. Installation requires basically the same steps as outlined in Mr_tantrum’s excellent directions. I put a few small pieces of heavy duty Velcro under it between the screw heads for the helipad plastic to keep it from jiggling around.

Quoted from NoSkills:

Has anyone who had inconsistent auto plunges been able to fix it 100%? I’ve tried everything I can find suggested, washer under left side, shooter lane fork, bending the forks of the auto plunger so they both touch the ball at rest, trying different powers in the menu, putting a piece of Velcro under the playfield to reduce the pullback of the auto plunger and reduce slop.
Nothing has made the auto plunge 100%, it especially fails during multiball when more than one ball is launched in quick succession.
If anyone has any other suggestions I’d be very grateful or is this just something everyone accepts just happens occasionally with this machine?
Thanks

Quoted from NoSkills:

Has anyone who had inconsistent auto plunges been able to fix it 100%? I’ve tried everything I can find suggested, washer under left side, shooter lane fork, bending the forks of the auto plunger so they both touch the ball at rest, trying different powers in the menu, putting a piece of Velcro under the playfield to reduce the pullback of the auto plunger and reduce slop.
Nothing has made the auto plunge 100%, it especially fails during multiball when more than one ball is launched in quick succession.
If anyone has any other suggestions I’d be very grateful or is this just something everyone accepts just happens occasionally with this machine?
Thanks

Quoted from mcvetyty:

See what the ball is doing to make it reject and then come back and ask for suggestions if the fix isn't incredibly obvious (which it likely will be).

Quoted from RTS:

The problem is not unique to his game. It is not easy to determine the cause which is why he is here asking for suggestions.
Your advice is to tell him to figure out the cause and come back for suggestions, rather than just getting suggestions now.
My game still does it intermittently too, even with the washer installed by the previous owner. It isn't incredibly obvious why it happens.
pinheadpierre provided some useful info however.

Quoted from NoSkills:

Has anyone who had inconsistent auto plunges been able to fix it 100%? I’ve tried everything I can find suggested, washer under left side, shooter lane fork, bending the forks of the auto plunger so they both touch the ball at rest, trying different powers in the menu, putting a piece of Velcro under the playfield to reduce the pullback of the auto plunger and reduce slop.
Nothing has made the auto plunge 100%, it especially fails during multiball when more than one ball is launched in quick succession.
If anyone has any other suggestions I’d be very grateful or is this just something everyone accepts just happens occasionally with this machine?
Thanks

Quoted from KSP1138:

I was able to get my auto plunge working 100% of the time by bending the forks in towards the center so they make more consistent contact with the ball. Prior to that they were both touching the ball at rest, but the balls probably won't be in that at rest position during multiball launches. The width on my forks now is the same as the ball groove in the shooter lane.

Quoted from NoSkills:

just working out how to upload to the forum.

Quoted from NoSkills:

So I think it's going straight before it hits the metal part, which means the forks in the auto plunger are ok. It quite obviously hits the right side higher up and then ricochets about and dribbles out at the top but I think it may actually hit the left side first as it's traveling up the fork but I'm not sure. Any thoughts?

I also just tried removing the washer under the left fork and also adding another washer so there were two under there. Without the washer seems abit better but still not 100%

Quoted from Fsdre:

My ball keeps getting stuck behind the ramp that is next to pop bumpers. How do you guys fix this?

Quoted from Fsdre:

My ball keeps getting stuck behind the ramp that is next to pop bumpers. How do you guys fix this?

Quoted from Fsdre:

My ball keeps getting stuck behind the ramp that is next to pop bumpers. How do you guys fix this?

Quoted from gjm7777:

A picture would be good to see the location.
First thing that comes to mind - is your game actually level and at a 6.5 degree pitch or higher? Did you use your phone and an app or are you going off the faulty level bubble that ships on these games?

Quoted from Manny65:

As gjm7777 indicated, check that your PF up the top is level side-to-side. Also I assume the pitch is around 6.5-7.0, having is shallower could introduce issues like this.

Quoted from SimplePin:

This was happening to me occasionally as well. After reading the above I went and checked. Sure enough mine was not 6.5 plus. Bubble was near the bottom line. Digital level between the flippers registered 6.2. Raised the back legs about 9 turns each and now is reading 6.5. I placed a ball behind that ramp in a few positions and it rolls right over to the right as intended.
Bonus: Game plays better!

Quoted from sidesmack40:

Can I ask you where you got the Dino’s ruled the earth 3D letters by the launch button?

Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

I sell the lock bar banner. PM me if interested.

Quoted from Only_Pinball:

Are the letters in this raised?

Quoted from 1956PINHEAD:

Pin_Fandango I just wanted to make you (and others) aware that you may start seeing this flipper system installed on games out on location soon, at least in the USA for now. Game location operators have liked what this system has to offer over and above improving player interaction, that's longevity, which for them is a big bonus. Location operators see the potential for less wear and tear, and reduced service intervals. While this system would offer top players the opportunity to enahnce their game play it's more than just appealing to Top Players. To that end I thought I'd expand a bit more;
I’ve been getting a lot of PM inquiries and questions about my flipper system mod, so I thought I’d post this as others may find this helpful.
About a year ago when I was experimenting with different flipper angles on AIQ I started taking a critical look at the components that make up the flipper mechanism. I kept thinking there’s got to be a better way. I became obsessed with wanting to improve what I felt was undoubtedly the most interactive part of playing pinball.
From my perspective some game layouts, ramps, and shot making challenges have evolved to a point where having a more refined/precise flipper system would improve the playability of the game. When you really think about that for a minute I think one could agree.
I’m pretty confident as to why all the game manufacturers keep using these same flipper parts, they’re very low cost, they’ve been the norm for years, and they work OK. As pinball enthusiasts should we just settle for OK? Maybe OK is fine, but I wanted to raise the bar.
My goal was three-fold, design a system that would make it super easy to adjust the flipper angle (from above the playfield), improve the flipper responsiveness/control, and potentially improve the overall ability for the flipper to deliver more energy to the ball.
The logical way to do this IMO was to design a system that utilized materials that transfer energy more efficiently (plastic absorbs energy), incorporate tighter tolerances into the parts to improve shot making accuracy while at the same time recovering lost energy in the mechanism, and lastly make it easy to install.
It took several different iterations to get there, but after seven months I was on track with what's now the production version. If you really want to find out just how much slop is in the factory set up, grab hold of your flipper and rock it around its rotational axis, you'll see and feel it. The number one question everyone has been asking me in PM’s is does this system increase the performance of the flippers, the answer is YES.
This system isn’t just about experienced players either. Everyone who enters into this hobby has to learn the art of ball control, having the ability to easily install a longer flipper bat gives those new players a better opportunity to perhaps shorten the learning curve. I think of the longer flipper bats as being training wheels for pinball! Then on the opposite end is the ability to easily install shortened flipper bats for those players who want a bigger challenge playing the game. The ‘Long and Short’ of it is this system brings it all together.
This mod may not be for everyone, and that’s fine, I’m not trying to convince everyone to ditch their factory flipper set up. But for those players looking for a high-quality product that rewards the player with enhanced playability and opens the door for more options (now and in the future) then this system is for you!
I’ve been playing pinball going on sixty years now, it all started for me at my local bowling alley arcade. A lot has changed in pinball over the years and that’s a good thing, we’ve all benefited from those advancements. Developing this mod is my way of helping to move the hobby and industry forward in an area that in my opinion has been overlooked by the manufacturers for too long. Players now have more options to mod their games, as I see it that’s a good thing.
Happy Flippen!
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1341-precision-pinball-prod/06654-precision-flip-flipper-system

Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

Yes, this is a 3D printed item with depth to each of the colored layers.

Quoted from 1956PINHEAD:

For those who are interested, just added Green Flipper Bats to the line up of color choices.

Quoted from Only_Pinball:

Will more colors be coming?

Quoted from 1956PINHEAD:

I might be adding Purple in the near future.

Quoted from Only_Pinball:

This is the color I was looking for. I just hope its a nice deep purple.

Quoted from SimplePin:

Smoke on the water...

Quoted from Higloss67:

I installed your flipper kit and bushings. Installation was easy and I think they look really nice. I do feel a difference when the ball hits the flipper, the bouncy feeling is not there. I can catch and trap the ball better and the shots are definitely more accurate. I found that I am more easily able to make the call outs and lit shots, thus improving my score. I am not a great player by any means but after a couple of games I was consistently in the upper 400 million.
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Quoted from PtownPin:

They look nice! How much are they for a complete set for JP?

Quoted from PtownPin:

Never mind ....just looked $85

Quoted from Dreadreaper:

Simple question - is it possible to hit the smart missile target if the jeep is on the right-hand side? Seems like a thread the needle shot if so, but just wanted to check before I go crazy.

Quoted from Dreadreaper:

Simple question - is it possible to hit the smart missile target if the jeep is on the right-hand side? Seems like a thread the needle shot if so, but just wanted to check before I go crazy.

Quoted from Only_Pinball:

This is the color I was looking for. I just hope its a nice deep purple.

Quoted from PinMonk:

I'm currently working to catch up on orders so they're not in the store yet, but just wanted to post these three JP brackets that will be in the pinmonk store here (and on pinmonk.com soon).
First is a gradient bracket from yellow to orange for the all-white inserts on the center shot:
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This is a bracket to make the electricity more of a bluish color instead of stark white:
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Finally, the Nublar is a light-blocking bracket like the RUSH owl eyes so the mountain picture doesn't have insert starburst bleeding through. Just the explosion area at the top and sides are lit.
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Quoted from BallyKISS1978:

Have all of yours on my RUSH LE, looking forward to this.

Quoted from PinMonk:

I'm currently working to catch up on orders so they're not in the store yet, but just wanted to post these three JP brackets that will be in the pinmonk store here (and on pinmonk.com soon).

Quoted from Higloss67:

Actually they were about $160 including the 3 bushings and shipping

Quoted from PtownPin:

Oh wow....thats not cheap for flippers