Greetings everyone, hope all is well.

I will be joining the Multimorphic P3 club as I was able to order a Weird Al LE and looking forward to expanding my collection.

Question as this will be my first P3, does anyone recommend leg protectors on the outside or inside?

I figured due to the weight, they might already be on the inside, but watched some setup videos where some people used the hard plastic leg protectors on the outside vs. the metal Stern type.

I know usually the plastic sometimes rubs and damages the artwork, but figured I’d ask if anyone uses them or are they even needed since there’s no artwork behind the leg? I like to try to do as much as I can to prevent any unnecessary wear.

I couldn’t find anything from searching the main P3 threads as initially I was also searching for plastics protectors.

Thanks for the help and again excited to be a part of the group.

Stay safe

They have a page on their support page, see link below, that provides fuse information, but you need to create an account (it’s free):

https://www.multimorphic.com/support/projects/customer-support/wiki/Base_Machine_Assemblies

I took a screenshot also for quick reference, see attached.

P3 Discord is another great resource for help.

Hope this helps.

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Sorry, still waiting on my machine, otherwise I’d take a look and pics.

I’m sure one of the other owners will chime in soon.

I’ll second or third this as perhaps it’s my age, but I tried all the latest and greatest modern pins and while I am NOT saying they are not amazing, they just don’t resonate with me. I looked initially at a P3 and didn’t give it the chance it deserves, but I took the time to watch Kev’s videos as well as gammagoat’s and bingopodcast’s (so if my wife asks, I’m blaming y’all and Gerry LOL) and each game is unique\innovative and in my opinion can easily compete with all the newer games and for me even offer more.

I did the same with Lexy, thought “oh that looks ok, not much to it” because I watched maybe 10 minutes of play, but after watching the entire video, I was hooked so ended up putting a deposit on all the modules so I could get the lower price and discount.

Anyway, looking forward to getting my machine and not trying to come across as a “shill” so to speak but just stating my opinion and experience.

Look forward to being able to play online with y’all.

Agree 100%. I was thinking, I wonder if operators back in the day were similar when solid state started coming out, being hesitant to change as I know it took Gottlieb a while before they started making non-EM’s and I’ve fallen for the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix” mentality but maybe it’s just me and some others that feel it’s time for something new and innovative while staying true to what makes pinball pinball.

I wish I could help spread the word or at least my experiences and why I chose the P3, so thinking of even starting to stream some pinball when I get mine and being 45, I never got into the whole social media or uploading videos, but feel more people need to know and wanna help anyway I can.

Don’t worry, when it comes to my pinball hobby\obsession, she’s like Cypher was in the Matrix “Ignorance is bliss” LOL

Congrats, same boat here and ordered all the modules. Regarding the wife and birthday part, I am 45 and am already on my 55th birthday in terms of “Honey this will be for my next birthday “ LOL.

We’ve been married or rather she’s put up with me for 25 years in October, so I am a very lucky man.

Yeah I just couldn’t stand not taking advantage of the lower price before the end of this month. At first I was just gonna get a few and hold off on Cannon and Lexy as I figured I could get Cannon when my 2.5 year old daughter grows up a little more but once they announced the price increase along with always living pitch and bat games (GSR), I figured I might as well and can always tell the wifey “But look at how much I saved” as she uses that when she shops for clothes. Lexy was a pass at first but when I finally took the time to watch more than 10 minutes of gameplay (thanks gammagoat and Kevin), I was hooked, a truly under appreciated game.

Another thing that made me choose Multimorphic was their support and being able to communicate with them directly.

Is this what you’re looking for?

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Congrats again to you both.

When we had our first (2.5 years ago), my brother got me this shirt, now if we can only add a P3 machine instead of controller

Take care

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Quick question, apologies if I missed it, but I searched here and a few of the game\module threads, can you install a physical knocker somewhere or is it prewired to add a kit from PBL?

If not, any future plans?

Thanks

So when do we start getting some hints for the next game like y’all did with Weird Al?

Too early for an early Christmas present?

My almost 3 year old would like to put in a vote for Bluey

Congrats and I too have an order in with Justin wise1919 and should be on the line sometime in February (birthday month, fingers crossed). He has one scheduled for this November.

He’s went above and beyond to help me out and super nice guy.

Just in case anyone was wanting one of those 500 lb Harbor Freight lift carts, they have a coupon for $50 off.

I wasn’t able to find one locally when they had the recent 25% off sale, but finally got one today and now I can breathe a sigh of relief knowing I’m prepared for my P3 when it arrives.

Below is the coupon that I used, just in case you don’t follow the other lift cart thread:

https://go.harborfreight.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/180024_13420982.png

Thanks so much for the pics as I also watched Kevin’s video (multiple times), so I “think” I’m prepared. Great pics as they shows exactly where to position it on the cart and can use the strap as a reference.

Two questions:

1. Where is the best place to buy a moving blanket? I didn’t know if Uhaul would charge a premium or if anyone had any recommendations.

2. I’m also contemplating just using the system core artwork all the time and just changing plastics, but not sure if I should substitute that for the standard Weird Al artwork or just get both. My worry is I’m OCD and if I get the Weird Al artwork, I’ll then want to get all the others, but plan on getting Drained and know that comes with it. Oh decisions decisions.

Thanks for the help and input.

Thanks, definitely will pick a blanket up vs. using our good towels, happy wife happy life.

Any chance you or anyone who has the original generic cabinet artwork, could you post a few cabinet pics? I see them on the MM site but not on a cabinet.

I’m in the same boat, have a P3 Weird Al standard and other modules coming soon and also thought about just using either the generic or the updated System Core. While I do like the artwork for the modules, I too would probably be switching them out regularly and my OCD would want to change the artwork every time as well as not sure where I’d store all the artwork.

Thanks

Thank you!!!

If there’s any truth to all the rumors for the next games from AP, JJP and Stern’s next 4 cornerstones, here’s hoping Gerry and the MM team got the license for MOTU 80’s version (a guy can hope).

I know MM was very tight lipped when Weird Al came out, but didn’t they post some pics\hints beforehand?

We’re getting so many rumors going around from other manufacturers, just hoping they could throw us a little hint or at least a ballpark timeframe when we could get a hint.

I did the same and can’t say enough good things about Justin wise1919 helping me every step of the way with questions along with Gerry gstellenberg . Just one of many reasons I finally took the plunge.

Would love TNA on a P3, then they could do the floating Pop Bumper.

Oh I’m not saying TNA instead, I’m saying maybe down the road a rerun or vault edition.

I’m definitely getting a Final Resistance

If that's the case, then I heard Bluey, Last Boyscout or Masters of the Universe But Golden Girls would probably be the only pin ever that my wife would actually buy LOL

Congrats, I too was curious if you order or get a 2nd base machine if that then meant you got Head’s Up included or at least the option to buy as they truly would be a fun and unique experience.

So it IS true that we would get Heads Up when purchasing an additional base unit.

Now we just need Nick to make a basketball module that can be played with linked machines, similar to how NBA Fastbreak did. Just think of the endless sports games.

Thanks for confirming

Well I’m officially in the P3 club, got my Weird Al and Heist and Cannon Lagoon are on their way, leaving just Cosmic Cart to come a little later.

Never played a P3 before owning, so was nervous, but thanks to Kevin and others who stream, watched enough videos to convince myself to make the leap a year ago.

Only 15 games or so into Weird Al, but very much enjoying it. At first I wasn’t able to get up the right ramp for nothing, so upped the flipper strength to 28 and no issues now, but will try to lower it back as maybe just had to break the flippers in and I am using separate buttons.

At first the two button flipper setup wasn’t clicking, but after a few games, it got A LOT better or rather I started getting used to it and do prefer vs. 1 button as it was nice not having to worry about the upper flippers getting in the way. I admit it took a few games to realize where the upper flippers were as most games I played with upper flippers, are in plain site, but after game 10 I was hitting the spiral ramp pretty good when I lined it up. When I then went to play a TNA, I was looking for the 2nd flipper button LOL

I snipped the zip tie for Harvey, but I thought he’s supposed to freely spin as he does spin a little, but seems like it’s too tight and doesn’t really spin as freely as I’ve seen on streams, but maybe as it gets more play, not concerned as it worked fine when locking balls.

No record scores, but did barely squeeze into the top 10 with 3.9 million and Hardware Store was great, but started it during Word Crimes and suffice to say I didn’t pass my test

All and all, the only thing that’s a bummer is now I’m gonna spend more money to get the other remaining modules, plastics, downloadable games oh and I’ll be reaching out to ya Nick as I gotta get that Drained now. I told myself I’d wait a little to make sure I like it, but I’m already sold as I feel I’m the perfect customer as I like having the ability to play totally different and unique games and am not rich LOL

As far as NIB experience, WOW, no issues, no damage and everything just worked and no cosmetic issues like I’ve had with other new purchases. Multimorphic, you keep doing what you’re doing, my hats off to ya as this is how a NIB purchase should be and especially in terms of quality control.

I do have one question for those who have more time\experience with the P3:

When I was wiping off my lower plexiglass, I noticed something in the left corner of the screen, see 3rd pic. I’m not sure if this is a hair, debris or dead pixels? Anyone have a clue what this is? I didn’t have enough time to try and take out the monitor to see if it was just debris.

Well that’s it for now and I know I sound like I am shilling real hard, but those who know me, know I just tell it like it is, good or bad and I am in no way affiliated with Multimorphic although if I could, I’d work there in a heartbeat as this is a company that goes above and beyond. I just hope others that are skeptical, give a P3 a couple of plays before dismissing it entirely as I felt like I was playing pinball and that’s because it is.

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Just an update, it was debris under the plexiglass. I easily slid out the plexiglass and whatever it was went away away as when I went ahead and cleaned off the plexi with my half\half ISO and Distilled water solution and reinstalled, it was gone. I figured it had to be debris and so far that's the only thing I came across which turned out to be nothing LOL Thanks Nick bingopodcast for the additional instructions\help.

I did turn the flippers from 28 to 26 and have no issues hitting the shots that are well aimed, so assuming I can take it back down to the default of 24.

Thanks again for the help everyone and got to Dare to be Stupid, very fun mode and so far the only regret I have is not getting a P3 sooner

Have a great and safe weekend everyone.

Ge

Only way I’ve seen is putting it right up next to the outside of the cabinet.

In their latest tech demo they did a few months back, see link below, TJ showed how to do it with one of those Harbor Freight lift carts but still advised caution:

I’m a new owner, got machine and Weird Al last Thursday, then Cannon Lagoon on Friday and scheduled to get Heist tomorrow.

Last update I got for my remaining CCR is about 10 or so weeks tentatively.

Gotta put my order in still for FR and Lexy and curious how long Lexy would take since I know production starts next month on FR.

Getting Drained too, but know that’s separate scheduling since that’s Nick’s game.

Quick question for those more experience with playfield swaps....

My machine came with Weird Al and I just got Heist and wanna try it out, do I or can I put the Weird Al module in the Heist box? I know that's probably a dumb question, but I know each module is unique in terms of mechs\design and figured the packaging for each module is custom to account for the uniqueness of each module, so I didn't know if I could just set in the Weird Al module face up in the Heist box and if that would possibly damage any mechs on the bottom side or if I should put it sideways so not mechs get potentially damaged?

Thanks for the help.

Thanks everyone, got Heist installed and Weird Al in the box, that was a workout.

So does this look lined up?

It feels like the front of the module module isn’t fully level\flush as I can see the bare wood even though the locks on the side engaged. I've tried readjusting several times, but they pretty much slide in only one way.

Also the right orbit guide rail sticks out vs. the left side where it’s more flush.

I wanted to confirm before turning on and testing, but I did remember to move the balls in the trough.

Thanks for the help again.

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Ok, took a chance and so far it plays fine.

On caveat though….every time I shoot the right orbit, it goes SDTM, is this normal or expected and should I be prepared to nudge?

I ensured my machine is level unless I need to re-level when swapping playfields.

Apologies for all the questions.

Thanks

Yeah, the left side is flush but every and I mean every right orbit shot goes straight down the middle so no clue other than to bend it outwards but that doesn’t seem right.

My crane also doesn’t want to pickup the ball from the wire form, it tries over and over and then looks like it jams and picks it up, but then does nothing with it, see videos at link below.

Anyone else have this happen, do I just reset it or something?

I did try calibrating and did the first part but it wouldn’t allow me to do the 2nd part and I couldn’t get the crane to go close enough to the ball on the wire form to pickup.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-AoSExFWrzn4O9TmnRmvgX0XPCn2z09W

Thanks, yeah I just tried and the 2nd stage wouldn’t work, updated my post above.

Will take it over to the discord once I read the support info, thanks for linking, and will stop detailing this thread, sorry about that everyone.

It registers hits for the other modes where it doesn’t pickup a ball.

I’ll go through the support pages and then post in the Discord if I can’t get it calibrated correctly, but still not sure if I should bend the left guide rail out towards the playfield to prevent those SDTM. I’ll also watch more gameplay to see how others machines behave.

Thanks

Thanks for the clarification and once the little one goes to bed, I’ll have some time to tinker.

Which flipper does your left orbit (when shooting the right) return to?

Thanks, I just watched Kevin’s video again (probably like the 20th time LOL) and his also goes towards the tip of the left flipper when exiting the left orbit (Wheelman). I was afraid that’s the case as mine is flush and I don’t see how I could bend it back or towards the left of the cabinet.

Does anyone know if it voids your warranty if you install the PinMonk silent power supply fan?

Thanks

Yeah I’m fine if it voids the warranty of just the PSU, but didn’t know if it would cause any issues with MM’s 2 year warranty as that’s the LAST thing I wanna do, but I’ve done several PinMonk PSU fan swaps for other manufacturers’ machines, so it’s pretty easy but those didn’t have a warranty.

I’ve seen some use the below PSU as it’s a silent one but that’s expensive even for me for just a little less fan noise:

https://www.pinballlife.com/48v-fanless-power-supply-for-spooky-games.html

Not as loud as the Stern’s, but noticeable and was just curious.

It’s not a problem, just figured I’d ask.

I know MM doesn’t really like when people mention or ask for two stage flipping, but I do feel it would be great to at least have the option as while I get in theory, controlling lower and upper flippers independently makes sense and would seem better or more intuitive, but not giving an option to play how “they” are more comfortable with and how it’s been done in 50+ years is an oversight in my opinion, especially given the remarkable modularity and customization available with the P3, seems like it wouldn’t be extremely difficult to create\implement. I know they had\have an option in the settings to control multiple flippers with one button, but this does decrease the power and sometimes the ability to make shots.

I like what Gerry and team are striving to do, but the impression I get from hearing past discussions and remarks about stage flipping and how the P3 button layout is, makes me feel like if I don’t want to use more than one button for flippers and prefer the more traditional method, I’m just not smart or skilled enough to play on a P3.

A Pinsider did create his own solution for two stage flipping, so it is possible:

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/multimorphic-s-next-p3-game-will-be-licensed-danesi-on-music/page/51#post-7606729

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/multimorphic-s-next-p3-game-will-be-licensed-danesi-on-music/page/51#post-7607873

I’ll probably get downvoted and that’s fine, but I briefly owned a P3 and would definitely like to own another one again if this can be an option. I did get used to using multiple fingers, but it wasn’t comfortable for me and was awkward when going back and forth between my other traditional machines.

I also commend Gerry for making those changes and updates to the build process, components and quality control.

I found this one: