Just bought a NIB Tron LE. Should I just open it and use it, or save it?

I never played Tron before, does it have music from the movie ? I think some music is from Daft Punk?

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Ok so I got my NIB LE coming Wednesday. It has probably been sitting in the sellers garage for many years. Any advice what I should do when I set it up ? I hope it still works!

Yeah I would never let them in my pinball room. No way, they have broken lots of my Star Wars rare statues in the past too!

Hey guys so I finally got my Tron HUO LE up and running. It kept resetting and rebooting when I first hooked it up. I went over every single wire and did not see any loose connections. I think it may be my outlet, or even the reset button the CPU board, Im not sure, but it hasn't done it in the last 24 hours. I updated to the newest firmware from version 1.0! Anyways, this unit has never been played, so I used some product called

Wizard wax (https://www.amazon.com/Wizards-11033-Master-Polish-Sealant/dp/B005ZH10O8/ref=sr_1_1)

on the play field. Someone else on the forum recommended It. So I rubbed it in with a microfiber towel. How do you get into those tough areas underneath the ramps?? Anything someone can suggest. I think it looks much better, much more clean then before. Im about to install that mini cab mod, but Im scared, never done this kind of work before, Im new to pinball
Thanks!

Mo!

Believe it or not, my best cleaning person was some guy when I was living in Chicago.. not a cleaning lady! He was awesome, he cleaned literally everything, every 5 mins he would go outside, smoke down a cigarette then come back and clean like crazy. great guy.

Update to the newest code if it doesn't have it. My HUO LE with zero plays had version 1.0. Updating made a huge difference!

My Stern was very picky. I tried 3 different USB drives before it finally recognized one. Weird. Must have to be an older USB drive or something. On a side note, my Star Wars LE is coming. What is really really dumb is how they changed the power switch from underneath the front of the machine to the underneath the head! I mean, so dumb! I have all my machines setup next to each other, now I need a stick to turn it on , because I can' squeeze my body between them to turn it on.

Hey guys, I just got a shaker motor for my Tron LE. I've never installed one before, seems a little bit overwhelming. It came with instructions, but does someone know of a video out there?
Thanks!
Mo

Hey guys, my Tron had some mild scratching I guess from shipping. Is there anything you guys can recommend to fix it? Some very mild paint chipping. Would you guys just leave it alone?

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Shaker motor installed successfully. Man what a pain, had to wire up a harness to the head, then another one in the back, then I screwed up the screws.. 2 hours later.. success. Not for the faint of heart.

Not sure, I got it from Gameroomguys. I hope its legit.

After getting my shaker motor installed.. which works great.. I went to install my mini cab ver 3.1. But I cracked the plastic base. So the seller, who is amazing, is sending me another plastic base to replace it! Then I got to figure out how to install this recognizer mod. Man too many mods! But at least this is a good way to learn everything

I have an recognizer mod to install. Its the one with 6 LEDs.. was thinking about doing it on my Tron LE. Does anyone know how hard it is? It keeps talking about small wires which can be easily damaged.. scares the crap out of me.

Ok Tron guys, I need help big time. When I first got my Tron LE, the DMD was grabled and it machine would kind of reset, and go into a state where none of the buttons worked. It did that for a while, but then it just went away. For weeks I have been playing my Tron just fine, even installed a shaker motor and mini cab 3.1 with no problems! Then just today it started doing it all over again. I have checked every connection, any one have any ideas what I can do, its frustrating ! When it happens the lit ramps don't turn on.

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Hey thanks for your reply. I think its the ribbon cables but Im not 100% sure. I ordered a new set, cost like 25.00.. If that still doesn't work, do you think I should get a pinball tech to come out?

Mo

Ok so I contacted Stern, and they said to check CPU voltage and make sure its 5volts DC. If its fine and CPU not booting, then its a CPU problem. So I have never checked any voltage this and that before. What do I do? Anyone can point me to voltage meter and where do I put it to test the voltage?

Thanks!

Ok I think I narrowed down the problem to no 5 volt coming through on the io power board. Does anyone have any suggestions what to do from here? Do you think the power board has to be replaced? Man thats like 500.00

Stern tech support rocks. Finally narrowed it down to this U12 thingy. Waiting to see what they say next. It had all this black oozing liquid like stuff coming from it.

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Tron is finally fixed. Bad power driver board. Replaced and working great! Finally.

Me too please.

Man I hope everything is ok. Wishing best for you and your family

Hi guys, I have been playing my Tron off and on for some time now I installed a shaker motor and its working great. One thing bothers me, and Im not sure if its normal. Sometimes during the game (I dont know if its a mode or not, or if its even supposed to do this), but the moving recognizer starts shaking violently, like its blowing up or something. It shakes the whole machine. Is it supposed to do that?

Thanks
Mo

I think its only when the shaker motor is going full throttle.. must be shaking the post?

Ok thanks for the advice.. man my Tron requires more servicing than any of my other pins. Weird.

I just tested it looks like the recognizer shakes like crazy when the shaker motor goes on. Must be a loose post or something anyone have this before ?

Yeah looks like mine needed some tuning

I messaged Stern.. not sure how to fix this one. The recognizer goes left and right just fine.. movement is fine, but man when that shaker motor goes, it bounces up and down like nuts. The bar is a little loose if I push it up, looks like it needs a new bolt or something to hold it tighter... hoping it is once again an easy fix.

You know what, Im beginning to think my shaker motor is just too violent and needs to be adjusted. Even the light cycles in the back are shaking. I read somewhere that people adjusted their shaker so one weight is 90 degrees compared to the other, I will try this out

Mo

I bought it from gameroomguys, I just assumed its a Stern, but Im not sure. I think thats the problem because the back of the play field kind of vibrates a lot, the cycles shake a little bit too, I hope its as simple as this. Any other advice you guys can give?

Thats weird, because I just reviewed my purchase from eBay. The ad said it is "OEM". Could it still not be a stern?
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Took out my shaker motor, thinking about making one of the weights 90 degrees, but obviously since shaker out, game working 100% fine again. Wonder if maybe I just didn't have it bolted to the cabinet very good. Love this trouble shooting stuff, reminds me of my Windows PCs back in the day when I was trying to get my PC games to run smoothly. There was always some virus, this problem/that problem.. thats why I dont deal with Windows anymore.. made me overweight from all those days sitting on the computer trying to get Windows to run. At least this way Im screwing things, taking things out, bending over, lifting.. healthier hobby.

Ok so I took out the shaker motor, put back it in and bolted it down like crazy. Same result. Shaking play field around and the recognizer and the yellow light bike bounce around like crazy. This sucks.

You guys don't think changing the io power driver board made the shaker motor "stronger ". Is that even possible ? Because I swear it was working fine before

Ok Ill try that
Thanks
MM

I contacted GRG, good customer service, they called me back and think the motor is defective. Going to send me a new one. Can't wait to see what else fails.

Well replacement shaker motor didn't work either, still shakes the rear of the play field, mostly the rear cycle and the recognizer. Next step is for me to try changing the weights.. I'll start with 180 degrees.. sigh..

Yep exact one.

I took some weather stripping and put it under the shaker motor. It didn't do much. Taking a piece of foam and putting it between the shaker and cabinet, I think dampened it down a bit. Ill check all the screws.. yeah something has to be loose. The only other thing I can think of is, since I changed the io driver board, this is when it all started. Maybe the new io power driver board is stronger, and makes it shake stronger.

Thanks for the advice

Yah I just hope it doesn't break anything. That yellow bike ramp doesn't have anything securing it in the front, thats why it flaps around some. Ill try adjusting the weights on the shaker to 90 degrees. Hope it helps. Could always go without shaker, but I kind of want it for that extra rumble feel

Mo

Well I got tired of it, so I left it alone. I think I am overreacting a bit. yes the recognizer and that yellow bike shake some, but it only does it if the shaker goes on continuously and at full power. I would like to get that weight changed to 90 degrees, but man taking that screw off was impossible, so I gave up.. ok time to enjoy the game now and not worry about it

Thanks for all the tips.

Yeah thats what Im trying to do, but that damn screw wont come out.

YeH it’s hard to get off. Manual almost broke the wrench in half and electrical broke the bit !

Man I wished you chimed in posts ago! Ill try this out
Thanks

AFter the new update, Star Wars is like 100 times better. But that asteroid field part gets annoying and I still haven' blown up that damn death star! Its freaking hard!

Omg relax. This forum is for people who love pinball not hitlers.. thanks

Omg ... someone needs a drink

What’s a lightning kitty ?

Yeah didn’t want to upset people we are all buds here. So you butt cheeses that want to discuss Star Wars take it elsewhere ! We don’t give a rats ass what u have to say! Now let’s get back to Tron..ummmm.. what else is new ?

Gem is pretty amazing.. from the movie I really wished they showed her dancing
More.. they just show her dancing for a millisecond it was awesome. Whoever is making that lcd mod include gem !

yeah sorry man, next time your in Michigan drop by for a beer

This looks so awesome. I can't wait to get it!

Finally got my shaker motor problem solved. Adjusting the weights helped. The play field doesn't shake as much and rattle, and still gives some effect. Finally can enjoy the game! Until Flynnsbit comes out with that LCD! Awesome!

Does anyone have the instructions on how to install the Flynn sign mod?
Thanks

I think I found some pics and can work with it, just dont know where flynn sign cable goes into playfield
thanks!

Thanks man, did you have to remove the mini cab to get the wire through and were you able to just push it down?
Thanks

Hey guys I’m doing some
Mods today did Flynn sign and the scoop light but how Do I remove these two posts to install cliffy??
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This was in my
Giant box of mods I never installed. I know it’s for TRON , anyone know what it is ?

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Does anyone know what happened to that live movie video clip LCD screen for the backbox mod? Is it still going or is it dead?
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Definitely recommend the scoop flasher totally worth it .

Nib TRON le
Listed in marketplace...
Amazing there are still some
Out there

Has anyone ever installed a pinwoofer into tron and was it hard ? Also how do u get that daft punk multiball I literally have never seen it ! I keep hitting that
Left ramp but nothing happens

Was going through my basement and found a bunch of mods I never installed that came with my game (seller was nice to include them ) including lcd arcade cab and recognizer , plastics etc . Does anyone know how to install kimball recognizer? Mine looks like a short wire so I’m assuming connects to the motor power ?
Thanks

What are those blue square things for ?

Added some
New blades I like this design. However at the same time I’m trying to convince myself blades actually do anything to immerse you more into The game. I guess if I tilt my head while I play then yes

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I have a brand new mini lcd mod does anyone want it and looking for a price check. I can put in marketplace
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Those mirror blades look awesome, make it pop more.

Just got this Tron Hot Toys statue. Trying to figure out how to mount it as a topper. I think itll look good lit up.

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Is that the hot toys flynn bike? I have the same thing my plan was to do the same thing! How did you mount it !?

Do you have it somehow light up when the machine is turned on?

Yes please post video, if you can show how you mounted it that would be awesome too , thanks man!

cant wait! Can u imagine a tron with freaking radcals.. bad ass! Shiny babes on the backbox!

How do you power it? Do you have it connected inside the machine?

What happens after portal? Does the game reset and you start all the way from the beginning again?

I think Tron is like my favorite game right now, love it. I still have old incandescent bulbs, is the switch to LED worth it?
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hey guys I need help with my Tron cant figure this one out. I set the volume usually to around 21-22. No issues. Then randomly I come turn the machine on and the volume automatically jumps to 45 and scares the crap out of me. What could be causing these random volume increases?
Thanks

I guess I have so much shit like extra parts and manuals near the coin door, maybe it presses on that volume button when I turn on the machine haha. I guess Ill try removing all that junk first then see
Thanks for the idea

I think i was one shot away from portal oh well

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Freaking awesome .

Finally got lighted bikes for my playfield, love them, makes a huge impact over those other smaller toys. Also got my 86 pixels LCD display installed
Moving recognizer works really good, just need to change it lighted one and I think Im done with mods for a while!

Dont come out with anymore for a long time please!

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I just installed these brite mod buttons they are awesome but have a bit of light bleed even with apron on , anyone have any ideas on how to get it withiut so much bleed ?

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2.00 is a bargain where that be at?

Sorry tron but guardians got u beat hands down at Disney

Hey I’m a former le owner I can post whatever I want , music still rocks

Guys I’m talking about the Disney world rides not pinball machines of course nothing beats tron pinball