Here is a pic of the subway exit going to the VUK. You can see where they now have slotted out the whole ball channel, where before there was only slots for each metal finger to move.

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FINALLY got my new AIQ Premium, turn it on...”Check Power Distribution Board.”

Language settings come up, I could flip, but not select w/ power button or action button (and neither were lit, though I don’t know if they should be on initial setup).

Tried power cycling, no change.

Tried swapping to a different SD with the latest code update (v0.93), node boards updated fine, then same “Check Power Distribution Board” error. Then it briefly went to the language select, but I couldn’t even flip this time. Then back to the error.

Did you check all the connectors on the power distribution board (with the power off) to make sure they're all snugly and completely connected?

Yes, they all appear to be as firmly seated as they can be

I opened the coin door and was able to start selecting settings during initial setup from the buttons in the door, I can even rush through them and get to the Free Play attract screen, but still, after about 10 seconds, the “Check Power Distribution Board” error comes up.

I could’ve dealt with any of the other problems I’ve been reading about, but this??? I’m lost!

EDIT: I took the plate off the outlet to get to the V+ and V- in the power supply, and noticed that the CN2 connector wasn’t plugged in. After a little bit, decided to check a couple of my other Stern games...found they each had it plugged in. I plugged it in on the AIQ, and now, it appears to be working! I’m talking the connector was full-off, nowhere near the plug, looked like it was intentionally stowed away kind of “not connected,” which was why I initially thought maybe that was by design as a service thing. Glad I had other machines to check!

Well, it hasn’t kicked me out of the menus yet...will see if it gives me any other trouble!

Subway mech went this weekend, now tonight the post falls off. At least the post is a quick fix with some blue loctite to avoid any future problems - 192 plays

Found the nut down under left sling
Found the post up in the pops
Found the topside washer in the bottom of the cabinet
Found the screw when I lifted the PF and it dropped out of the subway

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The Thor captive ball rails touch down too, at least on the Pro model it does.

Duplicate poat

stern should look at how CGC (or maybe Williams?) do rails, they are high off the playfield...

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Okay I’m getting somewhere with this now, just need to workout which way to mount it, which way it looks best.

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Dammit you made me look at mine. Seeing the same thing. Should've checked it sooner and put a washer under there.

Has anyone figured out the purpose of the subway? When I shoot a ball into the Strange disc to start a mode, the ball goes into the subway and slow walks through the teeth to the VUK and then is kicked out. You can't even see the ball from the playing position. What is the point of this? I've also changed the setting from the default to "pass-through" but it works exactly the same when starting modes.

The subway holds “portal” locks, which you can build from 1 to 2 balls (maybe 3? I don’t know because I haven’t done it) before opening the portal for a gem guest, essentially turning your quest into a 2 or 3 multiball.

If you have your subway set to pass through it will simply allow all balls to pass straight through into the VUK.

Here's how it works when it's not on "pass-through": Hit enough combos before spinning the disc to spell STRANGE and you'll get a portal lock (green arrow flashing at the disc). That will hold the ball in the subway as a physical lock. You can get up to two portal locks for a gem quest. Then spin the disc to spell STRANGE to open the portal for a gem quest (purple arrow flashing at the disc), hit it in, and now you'll have a 2 or 3 ball multiball to start the gem quest.

Thank you! I have forwarded this picture to my distributor to get a replacement Subway mech for my AIQ Prem.

Its been 2 weeks since my original request email and I have heard nothing. I will keep the group updated on my progress.

It was probably this way when we received the game. I sent a picture to player one I doubt they’ll do anything, but we’ll see.

That Stern quality control...

Glad you got this resolved!

Perfect. Thanks for this.

Built a few extra of these if anyone is interested in replacing the lame plastic on their pro. Plug and play. These are currently for pros only.

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Small bit of constructive criticism, might look better to print or paint the base black so it disappears back there. White kinda stands out.

thanks i have some gold paint ill touch up those bottom rings so the blend in with the glove

I got my new wall lock assembly and haven’t had any issues with the ball getting stuck. The finger at the end goes down more, think it might have been catching the ball with the original mech. Mine showed up in a few days, great service from cointaker. I emailed stern and they said to work through the distro.

This is great! Thanks for sharing. Not sure why it’s been hard to get my new subway mech.. my distributor has been great and very responsive and they’ve been emailing a guy named Pablo at Stern so sounds like the holdup has been with Stern...

Anyone buy the topper ?

I went with orange on my IRON inserts to try to match the Iron Man Avenger insert color.

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My premium areived at my distributor today. I have to wait until next week for delivery but im all prepped. Printed off a rulebook and picked up this cool stool today

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Since those inserts are matched to the Arc reactor on the screen animations and the Arc Reactor insert at the base of the tower, I was trying to suggest blueish electrical light continuity. I can see the argument for orange, too...

Yours look great and good point about the arc reactor insert and animations.
I haven’t done anything with the arc reactor insert yet.

Totally digging the VCS Adventure foot tatt

Just bought a pro, first machine ever! Should be delivered end of week-- super stoked!

Awesome first machine! I started with a Gilligan’s Island. AIQ is an unbelievable first pin to own!

Where did you get your stool from?

Having an issue with the ball getting hung up under the gauntlet. I know some others are having this issue and wanted to see what the best fix is or is Stern going to have a fix for it. Really frustrating when this happens and you have to keep taking the glass off.

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Its an Arcade 1up stool. $99cdn
I bought mine at Best buy. Also available at the brick, walmart and amazon. Perfect height. Im not one to play pinball while seated but it went so well with the game i had to snag it

Had the same issue. Turned down the power on the ball auto launch. No more problems.

Nooo! Worst news ever...er ok, worst 1st world problem news ever, heard today that Port delays in NZ mean my LE is now expected to get to port 20th Nov. Not sure if that means ship will go to Oz first then come back, or not, have you guys heard anything?

Two bucks at Home Depot:
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I’m new to Titan flipper rubbers, but I thought one of the selling points for them was durability. This is on the exposed upper flipper in my new AIQ, have only played it for one day, and this is already the state of the rubber.

Has anyone else seen this, or have any recommendations? Would standard rubber be better to take the beating that this flipper tip gets? Should this just be expected on this game? Is this an anomaly?

These are low bounce competition rubbers, for reference.

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I always use the perfectplay ones from pinball life on the flippers:

https://www.pinballlife.com/perfectplay-silicone-flipper-rubber-standard-size.html

Maybe keep low bounce Titan’s on the bottom only and regular Titan on the top? I’ve never used the low bounce and find the regular fine for ball control. Thin titan on the upper with balls hitting upper flipper tip directly is going to beat up the thin silicon too easily.

Since that flipper takes such a beating I would try something else as well. Keep stock rubber, red rubber or superbands on it. The regular Titans May last longer too as the low bounce are thinner I believe.

After one day? Bizarre. My standard Titans hold up great (and are on my AIQ). Must be a problem with the low bounce (or you got a bad batch). You should show the Titan folks...I'm sure they will take care of you.

Ive never purchased low bounce but i put Titans on almost all my games. The slings are less resilient than rubber imo but ive never had an issue with flippers (standard flipper or mini flipper).
I dislike Titan post sleeves but i really like the look and feel of the rest of their rings.
Id say its either a defect or maybe these low bounce ones aren't as good their standard flipper rings.
I actually just ordered somenlast night. A full set for Avengers and some new slings and flippers for Maiden and Shadow (2yrs old on both. Over 3000 games on played on my Maiden with them)
My Maiden and Shadow still have no breaks. I have 3 rings that should be replaced soon so i i ordered the parts with my Avengers kit.
Fwiw I went dark blue with a purple upper flipper for Avengers.

Thanks for all the replies! I’ve been wondering whether perhaps it was due to either the rubber being low bounce (though they are only something like 1mm thinner than the regulars) or perhaps the chance of a bad batch. I’ll reach out to Titan to see what they think, and will see about some standard thickness rubbers there to see if that extra mm (or whatever it is) makes an appreciable difference.

I have Superbands on my game with no show of wear.

I have a premium, is there supposed to be a handle on the back of the play field to assist lifting it out the the nuts are there but no handle.

My LE does not have it. The captive nuts are present, though. I have thought about ordering one to put on.

Seems odd to install the nuts and not the handle, that’s beyond cheap