Star Trek (Pro)
Stern, 2013Played a few games on the new pin, and everytime now after play is over it won't start a new game. Says locating pinballs, kicks everything on the playfield and doesn't recognize them. If I flip off the game it tends to start right up again, but not every time.
Pin, newb here, though I am comfortable/skilled at working on arcade games, so I don't mind getting in there and messing around.
Ideas?
Id look at the trough make sure the connections are good. Ive seen other recommend reseating the trough connections. It sounds like the game is confused on when all the balls are in the trough. There are trough switch tests in the games diag section. Worth running thru those, probably the trough upkicker and shooter lane tests too. Ive not messed with a st yet, but im assuming the menu options are similar to my met pro.
Based on other threads here, I would check the connectors to every opto that recognizes a ball. Some have seen problems with loose or dangling connectors. Just a shot in the dark, but someplace to start.
I was thinking the same thing. Got in and tightened up some connectors and it "seems" to have taken care of the not recognizing ball problem.
Flippers went dead again after a shot on the side to initiate lock, ball ended while still in play.
Now i sit here typing this message as the game is waiting for me and after a minute or teo it's kicked out a 2nd ball before I've even initiated play on the first ball.
wow...that sucks...nothing worse than getting a new toy and not being able to play with it...I hope its an easy fix and you get It figured out quickly.. good luck
Im guessing there are small (edit-opto) boards on both sides of your trough where the ball sits on the vertical kicker to launch into the shooter lane, make sure those are snug (edit-the screws holding them in) and the other balls are properly activating the switches while they sit in the trough.
Id assume you put the proper number of balls in?
Id put the game in switch test mode. Glass off use a ball and or your fingers and make sure each opto registers. There should be a ping when and the switch location/info should display on the dmd when you activate the switch. There is an opto on the trough too the recognizes when two balls are stacked in the trough exit. Make sure you test it too.
Quoted from cosmokramer:wow...that sucks...nothing worse than getting a new toy and not being able to play with it...I hope its an easy fix and you get It figured out quickly.. good luck
It's a simple fix that requires adjusting and securing the Trough opto boards and connectors.
Very common in modern Sterns and not a big deal.
Glad you've had some success eliminating the problem. Ive only been a pinball owner for a few months, but you start to get more confident as you work through these issues. Its always a learning experience. Fixing and maintaining is something i was afraid of, but now i think its fun too! Pinside has been a great resource for advice too.
Hope you enjoy that pin! Have room for more? Cause they seem to like company! Hehe
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