Which actual switch is that? Like where on the playfield?

Assume it is in the ball trough. Have no idea what type of switch and why there are 6 of them and why the machine would work despite it. The balls seem to come out ok

Possibly a poor electrical connection is causing the intermittent failure of the opto switch. I’d first try reseating the connectors on the trough opto boards and where they go into the node board.

The machine has trough switches to help keep track of where the balls are, which is especially important during multiball. Depending which trough switch is flaky, there can be some adverse behaviour however in some cases (like yours) you may see little to no change for most of the gameplay. But worthwhile fixing it to ensure you don’t have an issue halfway through a great game

Be careful friend. These trees are like Pringles

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For those who have added a toy raptor over the raptor pen to replace the crappy plastic, what is the best method for securing it? Double sided tape, glue or another way?

Thanks in advance

looks awesome. how many did you snap lol

I would use a soft, malleable clay adhesive thst holds things in place but never hardens.

Google "DAP Blue Stick Reusable Adhesive Putty". That's what I use!

Thanks that's great advice

Does anyone have a copy of the game code 1.05 for a Premium laying around? I can only get 1.07 from the website and I'm only wanting to upgrade to 1.05 right now. I was super appreciate it!!

Disregard. I have v1.05 for Pro only.

What's the difference?

Hi all, im looking to put a post genie on my pro, im in the UK so ordering a single post from pinball life seems daft. Could anyone advise me on the size of the post they use, im seeing 1-1/16", 1-3/16" and 1" on the shop i plan on ordering from.

EDIT: figured it out

Custom code is it's own version. You do not need to have 1.05 already in the machine. If you have the custom code on a SD Card it will just work. Don't ask me for the code I no longer have it.

This is not how I understood it working. I was thinking the USB update process makes changes to firmware and other areas, not just updating items on the SD Card. I suppose I can just load the SD card and see if it works... but I thought for sure it updates logic board firmware as well etc.

I don't think the movie code is better. I switched back to stock because it was confusing. I don't know if it's better now, but the context-specific callouts were replaced with generic movie lines and it made the game incoherent. You're better off with the cheesy animations and voices.

The custom code only exists as a full SD Card (v1.05) You can NEVER use the USB update method with the movie code as it will get erased/replaced. There is no USB movie code update process either. If you want to keep access to Insider Connect and the current code you will need 2 SD cards. One for each version.

Don't dare say that in the custom code thread. You'll be called a heretic and get insults thrown at you non-stop.

FWIW I agree with you. While the movie quotes are classic in terms of the movie itself, they make absolutely no sense in the context of the game.

Loading Stern Spike2 game code is soup to nuts. Regardless of USB or SDcard update method, the machine gets everything it needs in every update. IT IS NOT LIKE WINDOWS UPDATE, which overlays the current foundation with just any new updated bits. Stern loads the WHOLE IMAGE, none of the software remains in memory or elsewhere. For USB, it unpacks the image and writes it to the SDCARD, wiping out everything on the card already there. For SDCARD, obviously when you swap the entire card, you swap the entire software image.

If you’re a fan of the movie or John Williams, I can’t imagine wanting the factory code

What? The control room modes feel like it was coded for the movie audio.

So I just did some work on my JP and installed new posts on both outlanes. I basically "upgrade" each of the 4 posts to the next larger size except the top right one I went to a star post. I am going to try it out and if it feels TOO unfair/easy I may put a normal post on the right where I put the star post. I have an extra because I ordered 2 and removed 1.

I have yet to play it though but it seems like the outlane on the right is now a smidgen bigger than the inlane. I think the right outlane is now smaller than the left outlane though.

I also installed new coil stops and sleeves from PBL while I was in there. I'll report back after I play it. I'm beat so not sure if I'll do it tonight.
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If your not a tournament player and want to enjoy all the game has.. I’m all for larger posts, 5 balls and whatever it takes to make your HUO game more enjoyable.

Yeah I'm definitely not a tourney player. Only played in one and it was totally casual and I had a good time. I honestly got more frustrated with JP after I got GZ because the game just lasts so much longer and obviously that is more fun lol. So I'm hoping this helps out a bit.

The most frustrating part about JP to me is just the damn random ass outlane balls. It is like a god damn magnet so I hope this helps that out while still keeping it a challenge.

Only reason I haven't played 5 ball is because I don't want it to taint my high scores.

Get a usb stick and save your current setting high scores on there, then you can create an “easy” settings group with 5 ball easier settings if you want. It’s easy to switch back and fourth with the load settings utility.

The game saves the settings with a date formatted file name, but you can take the USB out put it in a computer and rename the files so you can remember which is which. I’ve done this with my Godzilla to load up wasy settings when I play with my wife and kids so they have the opportunity to do battles and easy multi balls.

I think a similar setup can be done with a tournament button. I believe you can set it to different adjustments than your start button (beyond just the “tournament mode”).

Let me know how it works. I have my JP up for sale but if it doesn’t sell I may do the same.

Jp is definitely a tough shooter. I hit so many posts last night trying to get the extra ball that the game went into ball save while I was playing.

I can see how it could be confusing if you are new to the game.

I was already familiar with the game code when I switched to movie code so the shot objectives still made sense.

The only sacrifice for me with the movie code is losing the callouts that create a sense of urgency while rescuing staff in paddock modes.

Movie code is still is worth that sacrifice though.

I had the movie code up for most of the games but switch back to original. I actually prefer the original.

What one did you go with?

This...so much this. And ill be honest...this damn game was so brutal about the outlanes....that it forced me to learn to nudge....and even death save. Its my game...it was mean to me....so now ill treat it my way.

These are the two I got.

https://www.pinballlife.com/plastic-translucent-star-posts-1-116-tall.html

https://www.pinballlife.com/data-eastsegastern-narrow-plastic-post-1-116-tall.html

One thing is make sure you get 2" screws. I ordered 1.5" screws and they were too small. Thankfully Home Depot had the 6x32 2" screws so I just ran out to get a pack there and they worked perfect.

I can post the "kit" I made if interested. It includes washers and nuts too.

Thanks please post it up.

I mean I'm not saying it's BECAUSE of the posts because I still lost some balls to some random ass outlane drains, but I have never broken a billion nor have I ever gotten to the visitor center...

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Normal posts - https://www.pinballlife.com/data-eastsegastern-narrow-plastic-post-1-116-tall.html

Silicone washer for it - https://www.pinballlife.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PBL-700-0070-00-70

Star post - https://www.pinballlife.com/plastic-translucent-star-posts-1-116-tall.html

Silicone washer for it - https://www.pinballlife.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PBL-700-0069-00-70

Then to be fair, I ordered some of the stuff from titan cause I wanted matching rubbers too.

Metal washers - https://www.titanpinball.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=06WSAE

Nut - https://www.titanpinball.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=06NLN

Rubbers were Titan Competition Silicone Rings - Ring Size: 5/16 Inch ID for star post, and Ring Size: 3/16 Inch ID for normal post.

Then I ordered the wrong screw size but you want a 2" 6-32 panhead screw to mount the posts. You can go longer but a 1.5" isn't long enough. That is what I ordered and had to run to HD to get some 2" ones cause those weren't long enough.

Sounds like you had more FUN! Thats what it is all about... I just did the same for the right outlane (need more parts for the left outlane) and I just got an extra 200K (points) more than I usually get. For home use, this mod turns a hard game into a more enjoyable game (more fun). Thanks for posting.

Only one of the really stiff type. Most of them were super flexible and I could freely bend them and drill into them

Yep it was by far the most fun game I've ever played, getting somewhere I haven't gotten before.

I played some games afterwards and didn't even come close to the visitor center either, so it's still not super easy mode or anything.

To those of you looking to make the game easier, I recommend titan low bounce flipper rubbers. They damping the ball action around the flipper area significantly. The catch is, it almost eliminates post transfers.

After 2 years of owning this game i finally made it to the visitor center. My god its been a long time coming. Got 970mil. Of course i couldnt break a billion. But still a great game. Man taking the left path definitely seems to make
It easier.

Why is the left easier? Are the paddocks easier, or is it just making the spinner shot more accessible (which is also a rescue shot)? Just curious.

Really it’s just because the dinos on that side are a little easier. And there are two raptors on the final paddock on the right - only one dino on the left.

Final pen on the right are Raptors. “They hunt in pairs!” Gotta get them both.

Helipad Twirling Helicopter Blade Mod?

Is any creative/industrious collector making this mod, DIY-style?
Is any established mod maker making this mod?
Just hoping to duplicate the twirling mech from the Premium on a PRO.
Thanks in advance.

Please recommend a color for plastics protectors.
I’m considering either fluorescent yellow or orange.
Thanks.

Yes there's been plenty that have done this either DIY or purchasable - you should be able to find them by searching this thread

Not sure I've seen yellow. Most people have gone orange (a few have tried green) but orange definitely looks good