I've been enjoying the heck out of this pin for the last couple of weeks but desired to make it less Hell oriented and more family friendly. So, using the Pinball Browser Program and Audacity I've removed all the "Hell" songs and messages on the DMD with those song titles. Here is the main link you will need to learn how to use the Pinball Browser and Audacity programs: http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/acdc-display-and-modify-dot-matrix-images

Songs I switched were:

Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be = Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Hell's Bells = Shoot to Thrill
Highway to Hell = Money Talks
"Welcome to Hell" callout to "AHAHAHAHA" (sound I exported and then re-imported)

Are there any alternative translights other than the Pro or any way to get a BIBLE backglass?

I also need to get a new Jukebox song list made to match the song selections.

Here is the Macro: (obviously, you would need to change the file locations for the .wav files which you make using Audacity)

-- Pinball-Browser Macro for AC/DC v1.65
CheckVersion,"AC/DC",0x165
SoundScript,0x17E,"C:\Users\dsmit_000\Music\Pinball wav files\25-07 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (O.wav"
Message,0,0x5A8,"DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEEP"
Message,0,0x5A9,"DIRTY DEEDS DONE"
Message,0,0x5AA,"DIRT CHEEP"
Message,0,0x5B3,"SHOOT TO THRILL"
Message,0,0x5B4,"SHOOT TO THRILL"
Message,0,0x5B6,"SHOOT TO THRILL"
Message,0,0x5B8,"SHOOT TO THRILL"
Message,0,0x5C1,"MONEY TALKS"
SoundScript,0x182,"C:\Users\dsmit_000\Music\Pinball wav files2 Shoot to Thrill.wav"
SoundScript,0x186,"C:\Users\dsmit_000\Music\Pinball wav files3 Moneytalks.wav"
SoundScript,0x25F,"C:\Users\dsmit_000\Music\Pinball wav files\AHAHAHAHA.wav"
SoundScript,0x260,"C:\Users\dsmit_000\Music\Pinball wav files\AHAHAHAHA.wav"
SoundScript,0x261,"C:\Users\dsmit_000\Music\Pinball wav files\AHAHAHAHA.wav"

ReplaceString,0xC4B9C,"DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP CHAMPION"
ReplaceString,0xC4BC4,"SHOOT 2 THRILL CHAMPION"
ReplaceString,0xC4BDC,"MONEY TALKS CHAMPION"

ReplaceString,0xC49E8,"DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP"
ReplaceString,0xC4A08,"SHOOTTHRILL"
ReplaceString,0xC4A14,"MONEY TALKS"
ReplaceString,0xC5520,"MONEY TALKS"
ReplaceString,0xC5558,"SHOOTTHRILL"
ReplaceString,0xC5588,"DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP"
ReplaceString,0xD0A38,"SHOOTTHRILL"
ReplaceString,0xD209C,"MUSIC: DIRTY DEEDS"
ReplaceString,0xD20B4,"MUSIC: SHOOT/THRILL"
ReplaceString,0xD20C8,"MUSIC: MONEY TALKS"

It actually wasn't too hard. I read some threads and downloaded the programs. A few well placed and helpful PM's and I was up and running.

I'm set on Shoot to Thrill and Dirty Deeds. I'm going to put more games on it before I decide on Money Talks for sure. Once I do, I'll get the new Jukebox plastic made.

I figured I'd get ribbed for this thread.

Hey, to each his own, right?

I know there is basically nothing family-friendly about AC/DC lyrics. I play 99% of the games put on any of my pins but my kids hear 'Hell" in the song while they're off doing something else and it makes them uneasy. Simple as that. I figured I'd give the change in songs a try and see how it goes.

As far as why to get it? Gameplay and let's face it, this pin is really fun. If I were to unload it, the only reason I would do so is 'cuz of my family.

Got them both. Great games.

I gave this issue a lot of thought before getting the pin. It is possible I simply compromised too much and let desire for a great, fun pin win over. It is certainly possible that these changes I've made are not going to be enough to make the pin more acceptable in my lineup. If that becomes the case, I'll simply sell or trade it out. As this pin is in outstanding shape with a lot of upgrades, I don't think I'll have any trouble doing either if I choose to do so.

'Tis funny in a way. They can snipe people on COD (chat turned off, btw...for those of you who will ream me for a double-standard) and not think twice about it. They are very sensitive to 'bad' words. I'm thankful that they have tender consciences about some things still. There will be a time and will soon be here that they become teenagers and 'bad words' will be the least of my worries.

I've received a few PM's about how to do this so I edited the original post with the main link on how to do this stuff.

The macro will help change all the DMD messages but you will need to use Audacity to adjust your own personal music files and then import to the song request locations you see on the macro...those macro entries will need to be deleted to make room for your own song imports.

That is my basic situation as well. It may be that I'll simply replace the pin. As a family we do not isolate our children from the world. For example, we love to watch many movies and sometimes will need to stop a movie because of offensive language but sometimes will use movies as a method to help teach our children about morality and such.

Like I mentioned earlier, I very much expected some of the ribbing and comments on a topic like that and certainly do not want to turn this into a religious discussion which will deteriorate very rapidly. My goal was simply to share an interesting modification to a very fun pin.

Obviously, using the above-mentioned programs one can make an entire host of changes to a pin for whatever purposes or personal preferences they enjoy.

Yep, slim pickin's to be sure. Part of the difference is that they don't really understand what those songs are about. Regardless, I completely understand the confusion and the comments.

That said, if your child (not just you, Treveism but more to everyone else posting) was bothered by something, would you not help them through that with discussion (which I've done) and then take action? If these changes prove unacceptable to MY family, then I'll simply trade the pin out for something else. YOUR family may look at things differently and that's okay!

I really don't see why this is bothering people so much. I modded a pin for my own personal preferences and felt like sharing it.

Anyhoo....hope y'all have a great day.

Darin

Not at all. It takes quite a bit more to offend me and I did like the story.

Thanks. I've seriously thought about adding a Barney song just for kicks as an earlier post mentioned him. If I ever decide to take the time I'll make a video and post it.

I did put Ozzy "Crazy Train" in for Rock n Roll Train and liked it but went back to the original.

And, yes, this program makes the options endless!

Yes. Just paste it into the Macro tab and 'run'.

You would still need to do your own songs as the links for the songs are obviously from my computer.

"Call me Maybe" will be on the next go-'round!

Not sure about Beiber...I think that is worse than the hell references and songs.

That's okay. It is more about what is honorable than just a taboo. Y'all I hope can respect that. IMO, as a country we have lost a lot of respect on a lot of different arenas. I'm raising my children to be leaders and self-thinkers not swayed by the opinions of many because it may seem 'right'.

I'm certainly not interested in getting into a deep discussion on my political and religious beliefs on a forum. If anyone would like to discuss more at length my decisions, please contact me via PM and we can talk on the phone.

Darin

Yes. The macro is made. You do need to adjust the song using Audacity first to make the .wav file first but after that you simply import.

Yeah, that translight is pretty amazing. You do great work. Think I'll pass on it for now.