New Mod: Micro Display Mods and TSPP Video TV

I've been selling the TSPP Video TV's through the owner's thread since May, but I now have a website for ordering, as well as a new line called Micro Display Mods (MDM's). http://sparkypinball.com/

There are currently 16 designs for modern Stern, WPC, and WPC 95 games, plus the TSPP TV.

Filming video playing on a display is tough to get it to look right, but the video quality in person is very bright and clear. Customers of the TSPP TV and early customers of the MDM's can verify the quality.

The website address is above, but I'm linking a few youtube videos and pics, as well.

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#2 8 years ago

MDM

papazit1963

Pinside member

Merced, CA

10y 62,400 1,076 9 12

These are awesome! I've got 2 of the TV versions on my TSPP and TAF. They are really a crowd pleaser. The video quality in person is perfect (hard to tell on the youtube videos) and the quality of these kits are top notch. Mark (Sparky) has a winner here. If you are trying to decide if these would look good in your game, don't hesitate, get one. OR 5. Very easy to install too--first one takes 15 min. After that 5-10 min. Great job Sparky and good luck with these...they rock!

Mike

#3 8 years ago

MEZ

Tmezel

Mezel Mods

Albuquerque, NM

10y 95,900 3,899 18 13

I saw this personally on Metallica and it was very cool!

#4 8 years ago

TRN

fattrain

Pinside member

14y 113K 5,138 1

For those of you that happened to catch the TSPP one at Pin-A-Go-Go that was mine!

I have to say this is one awesome, well constructed mod that seems to be holding up great even after multiple transports and hundreds of hours of "on" time. Also, Sparky is a really great guy to deal with, I'd highly recommend this mod if you're on the fence. I've gotten many many compliments on it (and mostly from non-pinball people!). My young niece literally walked by, stopped, turned around and said "When did you put a TV in that one?"

#5 8 years ago

DRA

Grinder901

Inactive member

Don't you have one for Iron Man as well? Do you have a YouTube video for that too?

#6 8 years ago

MEM

Sparky

Quoted from Grinder901:
Don't you have one for Iron Man as well? Do you have a YouTube video for that too?

Yes, I have one for Iron Man. The sample video for IM runs about 20 minutes and shows highlights from all three movies, as well as a brief clip from Avengers. I don't have a youtube demo of it.

All video samples are between 15 - 60 minutes, depending on the title, but another good thing about this mod is that the customer can reformat the micro sd card and load their own video! I don't have instructions on the website on how to do that yet, but there's a little more involved than just copying a video file. I'll get those instructions up in the near future.

#7 8 years ago

CHD

Cheddar

GoldenStatePin

Lodi, CA

10y 117K 5,094 17 10

I'm getting one for my Bride of Pinbot. I'm going to mount it over the main ramp and load it with this video. Go At Throttle Up - 135 Space Shuttle Launches

I'll post back and detail how it went

#8 8 years ago

DRA

Grinder901

Inactive member

Well I'm about to buy the one for IM. Thanks! So it has 20 minutes of video? Now I have to figure out a good spot for it, can you recommend a few spots?

#9 8 years ago

DIE

underlord

Pinside+ Addict

13y 114K 8,339 44

OP
Quoted from Sparky:
I've been selling the TSPP Video TV's through the owner's thread since May, but I now have a website for ordering, as well as a new line called Micro Display Mods (MDM's). http://sparkypinball.com/
There are currently 16 designs for modern Stern, WPC, and WPC 95 games, plus the TSPP TV.
Filming video playing on a display is tough to get it to look right, but the video quality in person is very bright and clear. Customers of the TSPP TV and early customers of the MDM's can verify the quality.
The website address is above, but I'm linking a few youtube videos and pics, as well.
» YouTube video
» YouTube video

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What, no TZ?? Awwww.....

#10 8 years ago

MAG

mamemaster

Pinside member

Syosset, NY

10y 55,900 865 5

Damn. You just made me order one for STTNG. Looking forward to it. A very clever idea that isn't too expensive (relatively speaking). Thanks!

#11 8 years ago

TDA

The_Dude_Abides

Pinside Moderator

Northern California, CA

13y 137K 9,468 151

Awesome!!!

#12 8 years ago

MEM

Sparky

Quoted from Grinder901:
Well I'm about to buy the one for IM. Thanks! So it has 20 minutes of video? Now I have to figure out a good spot for it, can you recommend a few spots?

Thanks for your order! I don't have an IM, but I looked at one closely at CAEX, and I noticed a handful of spots that might work. I'll take a look at pics and make some suggestions if you like.

Quoted from underlord:
What, no TZ?? Awwww.....

I discontinued the black TV that was similar to TSPP for TZ, but I hope to do an MDM style plastic in the near future.

Quoted from mamemaster:
Damn. You just made me order one for STTNG. Looking forward to it. A very clever idea that isn't too expensive (relatively speaking). Thanks!

I have one in my STTNG, and it looks great! The video I'm playing is about 40 mins, and its highlights from back to back episodes dealing with a rogue group of Borg, Lore, and Data's emotion chip.

#13 8 years ago

DRA

Grinder901

Inactive member

Thanks man, yea Id love some suggestions

#14 8 years ago

DON

callmesteam

Pinside member

12y 75,650 1,340 57

Great product, and Sparky is a stand up guy. Looking forward to seeing these on a lot of pins around the world!

#15 8 years ago

PAB

MustangPaul

Hey Sparkey I'm REALLY interested in this but I have questions, is the screen OLED? What are the dimentions of the unit and how and where does the micro card plug in. I'd like to start off with a Mustang unit but I would like to know how to put my video on a card. My buddy road races his 70 Mach 1 and he has ALOT of HD video from inside and outside of him racing and that's what I'd be putting on a card.

Also I have a Avatar LE and would like one for that also. I know there aren't alot of them out there but the movie has soooo many GREAT scenes in it, so it would be great if you could do one for Avatar.

I'm saving this topic. Thanks

#16 8 years ago

DON

callmesteam

Pinside member

12y 75,650 1,340 57

MustangPaul, since I'm seeing your post right now... The files are on a MicroSD that slides into the back of the 'monitor'. Easy to get to and take out on the typical 'framed' version.

#17 8 years ago

PAB

MustangPaul

Quoted from callmesteam:
MustangPaul, since I'm seeing your post right now... The files are on a MicroSD that slides into the back of the 'monitor'. Easy to get to and take out on the typical 'framed' version.

Thanks. Looks to be a 16x9 aspect ratio, about 2-1/2in diaginal screen.

#18 8 years ago

PAB

MustangPaul

OP
Quoted from Sparky:
I don't have instructions on the website on how to do that yet, but there's a little more involved than just copying a video file. I'll get those instructions up in the near future.

My buddies footage was shot on Sony tape based HD so I hope your instructions would explain how to transfer that media.

#19 8 years ago

MEM

Sparky

Quoted from MustangPaul:
Hey Sparkey I'm REALLY interested in this but I have questions, is the screen OLED? What are the dimentions of the unit and how and where does the micro card plug in. I'd like to start off with a Mustang unit but I would like to know how to put my video on a card. My buddy road races his 70 Mach 1 and he has ALOT of HD video from inside and outside of him racing and that's what I'd be putting on a card.
Also I have a Avatar LE and would like one for that also. I know there aren't alot of them out there but the movie has soooo many GREAT scenes in it, so it would be great if you could do one for Avatar.
I'm saving this topic. Thanks

Yes it's OLED. The MDM's viewing area is 27mm x27mm (a little over 1" square, 1 1/2" diagonal). It will play 16:9, but it will have black space at the top and bottom. There are possibly some editing and converting ways around that, sometimes. Depends on the video. Some of my samples have the black at the top and bottom, and it looks fine. Full screen looks better, though.

Send me an email, and we can discuss the video steps before I get them on the site. [email protected]
Your video should be fine, but there are some things you will need to do, and as I said, I'll get those instructions up in the near future.

#20 8 years ago

MEM

Sparky

Quoted from Grinder901:
Thanks man, yea Id love some suggestions

Would you be able to send a hi res pic of IM from mid-field and back to my email? I'm not getting a good look from the pics on the Internet. Email is [email protected].

While at league last night, we found two really good spots for Stern ST premium/LE. They would probably be good spots for the Pro, too.

#21 8 years ago

DRA

Grinder901

Inactive member

Sure thing, I'll send some now. If they aren't great pics just let me know.

#22 8 years ago

PPE

ff6735

Inactive member

9y 73,150 1,764 6

Just ordered one for Iron Man. I'd love to see some photos of one posted on IM if anyone has any available. Even a 15-20 second video of it'd be even better. Can't seem to find it on YouTube. Thanks in advance.

#23 8 years ago

PAB

MustangPaul

Sparky, any way of getting a 2 1/2 diag. 16x9 OLED screen?

#24 8 years ago

TTW

Pincrazy

Pinside member

Spokane, WA

18y 50,300 236 8 19

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This mod is fantastic, trying this spot for my STLE. Thanks sparky

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#25 8 years ago

DUG

DugFreez

Speaker Light Kits

11y 89,050 4,241

Quoted from Pincrazy:
This mod is fantastic, trying this spot for my STLE. Thanks sparky

Isn't seeing the flipper there....kinda important?

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#26 8 years ago

MEM

Sparky

Quoted from DugFreez:
Isn't seeing the flipper there....kinda important?

I tried that spot at league the other night on the host's game, and I thought it not only blocked the flipper, but also was a risk for airballs.

The two spots we all liked best were on the upper right ramp behind the asteroid and off-set to the left (over the pop bumpers). The other spot was somewhere by the left VUK, but I don't know if the screw we were looking at is in the same spot on the pro. We didn't take pics

I'm glad Pincrazy is enjoying it, though!

#27 8 years ago

TKB

Nappis

Pinside member

Askola

9y 22,800 70 17

Nice looking mod. Any ac/dc display coming?

#28 8 years ago

MEM

Sparky

Quoted from Nappis:
Nice looking mod. Any ac/dc display coming?

Thanks!

Yes, possibly AC/DC and other in the future. I had a handful of other designs I tabled for future release. I wasn't completely satisfied with the screen-printed artwork on a few that I held off doing, so possibly in the future we'll see many more titles.

#29 8 years ago

MEM

Sparky

Quoted from ff6735:
Just ordered one for Iron Man. I'd love to see some photos of one posted on IM if anyone has any available. Even a 15-20 second video of it'd be even better. Can't seem to find it on YouTube. Thanks in advance.

Quoted from MustangPaul:
Sparky, any way of getting a 2 1/2 diag. 16x9 OLED screen?

PM's sent.

#30 8 years ago

JMB

SuperHomer

Pinside member

8y 16,650 41

These look great. If I get a hold of TSPP, I may have to get the I&S TV!

#31 8 years ago

MAB

DeathHimself

Pinside+ Frequent

Staten Island, NY

10y 99,650 4,211

I have the TSPP mod, and these things are awesome. I must have sat there for twenty minutes watching video and yet to see it loop. Highly recommend them, one of the best mods out there!

#32 8 years ago

TKB

Nappis

Pinside member

Askola

9y 22,800 70 17

Best place to put iron man display?
How much are overseas shipping costs?

#33 8 years ago

CHD

Cheddar

GoldenStatePin

Lodi, CA

10y 117K 5,094 17 10

There's a shipping calculator on the site. Just add something to your shopping cart and then open the cart

#34 8 years ago

TKB

Nappis

Pinside member

Askola

9y 22,800 70 17

Ok thanks.

#35 8 years ago

LAR

Nightstick

Pinside member

Plainville, CT

10y 48,900 437 8

We need some pics of it installed in an iron man. It does look cool alone. I would just like to see it from the players perspective. Thanks

#36 8 years ago

MEM

Sparky

Quoted from Nightstick:
We need some pics of it installed in an Iron Man. It does look cool alone. I would just like to see it from the players perspective. Thanks

I just started shipping the MDM versions yesterday, so there are a handful of IM customers who should be getting them in the next day or two. Hopefully they'll send pics

Even pics of holding it in different spots without installing or running the harness might be helpful, or attaching to a screw or nut just for the pic would be good.

Quoted from Nappis:
Ok thanks.

I know you're not in the Netherlands, but I sent a TSPP package there for $13 First Class International. The calculator on the site should be more accurate.

#37 8 years ago

MSW

ToucanF16

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Quoted from Cheddar:
I'm getting one for my Bride of Pinbot. I'm going to mount it over the main ramp and load it with this video. Go At Throttle Up - 135 Space Shuttle Launches » YouTube video
I'll post back and detail how it went

Nice video, but, IMHO, I think it will be better on the MDM if not in a quad-split screen. As currently formatted it will be WAY too small to see any detail.

#38 8 years ago

JMR

pinballplusMN

Pinball Plus Inc.

10y 83,550 2,255 1

Hello, would like to order a generic one to program myself. Is this pretty difficult to do?

#39 8 years ago

MEM

Sparky

Quoted from pinballplusMN:
Hello, would like to order a generic one to program myself. Is this pretty difficult to do?

Do you mean a generic plastic with a blank micro sd card, or no plastic with just the display?

Customers creating their own vids is the ultimate goal. I just don't have them on the website yet. They will be up in the very future.

#40 8 years ago

JM.

catboxer

Pinside member

11y 54,300 1,849

Just wondering, why there is sales tax on sales outside CA on your site?

#41 8 years ago

CHD

Cheddar

GoldenStatePin

Lodi, CA

10y 117K 5,094 17 10

I just ran it through with a Colorado address and it didn't show tax. it showed tax with my california address but when I selected the colorado billing and shipping address and proceeded to the confirmation page the tax was gone.

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EDIT: it looks like it display the default tax rate of the warehouse when the user doesn't have any addresses entered. Since you have to put in a shipping address it will recalculate using that address.

#42 8 years ago

BRG

NorCalRealtor

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Eagle, ID

12y 125K 6,508 11 10 2

Quoted from Grinder901:
Well I'm about to buy the one for IM. Thanks! So it has 20 minutes of video? Now I have to figure out a good spot for it, can you recommend a few spots?

20 minutes....that's enough for about 10 games on Iron Man.

#43 8 years ago

DRA

Grinder901

Inactive member

Man you aren't lying

#44 8 years ago

MAT

packetpusher

Pinside member

Winston-salem, NC

10y 30,650 120 8 35

Quoted from MustangPaul:
Also I have a Avatar LE and would like one for that also. I know there aren't alot of them out there but the movie has soooo many GREAT scenes in it, so it would be great if you could do one for Avatar.
I'm saving this topic. Thanks

I'll make that 2 orders for an Avatar version. This mod would be perfect for such a visually impressive movie. Until then - I'm off to order a Tron!

#45 8 years ago

TEB

homebrood

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Glenview, IL

16y 79,800 1,282 12 10

Someone metioned they had one in their TAF, I don't see that game on the site. Is that going to be made?

Thanks, they look awesome!

Tom

#46 8 years ago

BRO

pinball_customs

Pinball Customs

11y 65,550 3,450

Cool mod. Looking forward to seeing some more pics and vids of the IM version before pulling the trigger

#47 8 years ago

MEM

Sparky

Quoted from homebrood:
Someone metioned they had one in their TAF, I don't see that game on the site. Is that going to be made?
Thanks, they look awesome!
Tom

Back in May when I introduced TSPP Video TV at PAGG, I also had a black and silver tv for TZ. In addition to the customers who bought it for TZ, I had two customers use the black tv for TAF, and two people used it for WPT. I stopped making the black tv's because there wasn't enough interest, and there's too much labor to put them together on my end.

I hope to add TAF and TZ as MDM designs in the future, but the artwork won't be related to a TV.

#48 8 years ago

MEM

Sparky

Quoted from pinball_customs:
Cool mod. Looking forward to seeing some more pics and vids of the IM version before pulling the trigger

Be aware that pics and videos to see how and where it's installed is fine, but it's horrible in dertermining the quality of the picture on the display and artwork on the plastics. It's amazing how different the display looks in person compared to how it shows up on camera. I can't stress this enough, and I hope customers will vouch for this pic/video difference after installing.

#49 8 years ago

COZ

coz6

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Louisville, KY

10y 64,550 2,146 6 10

Sparky wow! I love it. Just installed today took seconds and looks wow image-661.jpgimage-129.jpg

#50 8 years ago

DRA

Grinder901

Inactive member