Ah... You can test that by using the Alien Annunciator Config Tool and enabling the switch test. If it is working properly, the MUTHUR switch should show 0 when there is no ball in the hole and 1 if there is. If the switch test passes, it is working properly. You are correct that you're not going to notice a difference without the beacons. If the test fails, it is definitely possible that your wires are backwards. This will make a difference without beacons in a future firmware update.

The MUTHUR switch wires should look like this. Black wire SHOULD NOT be in the center.
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Right on - thank you! Yeah this particular connection was wired as expected. Appreciate the support...fixed the motion tracker wiring and it's behaving as it should now... Looking forward to future updates!

What was the issue in case the rest of us have it?

The issue he's talking about is with the MUTHUR switch and ball launch switch for the motion tracker. PB wired some of these switches backwards. It doesn't matter that these are backwards UNLESS you need to use the 3rd lug on the switch, like we do for the motion tracker and apron mods. Black wire should not be in the center, because that is ground.

What Brado said...here's what was covered in the Motion Tracker mod install documentation, just fyi. I swapped the cables on the crimped cable (it's actually blue and black) - For the Apron - if you have to swap them on the "MU/TH/R" switch, it may be easier to adjust at the switch connector - not sure,
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double post

What type of USB cable do we need? A to C ? Do not seem to have the right cable lying around will have to get on amazon.

Hmm... it should have come with the cable. The USB cable type is Mini-USB.

https://a.co/d/guldqjG

Thanks I found one still new in the bag lol.

Looks like you are number 56. Think they are somewhere in the mid 30's for shipments.

56) GreatPins Paid in full ( Option 1)

Are these still for order?
What is lead time?

Am I in the next round of shipping? I've had my game now for a month and getting itchy for the apron and beacons.

I just got a tracking number with the note "alien apron." When I track it shows origination in the Netherlands. I thought these were being made in Texas for some reason. There were made in NL?

Yup

Sounds great. If you’ll PM me when deposit / shop is ready. Thanks

#4 on the list but had sold my Alien in the meantime. Team was kind enough to let me defer to next batch to give me some time to think.

Tough decision, but decided to sell my spot for cost as I don't know if/when I'll be getting another one: https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/143861

Hey all, as beautiful as this mod is, life happens and I'm going to bail for now. If someone wants my spot for the first run then shoot me a PM. I've only paid the deposit so far.

Hey Team -- before I do something stupid, does the apron mod still work with version 3.0 100%?

Does not matter what version Pinball Brothers puts out there.

Awesome! Thanks a ton -- My apron has shipped and I cannot wait to get it!

Good Morning/Afternoon/Wherever-You-Are,

I just finished installing the Apron and Beacons and just have to send in my congratulations on what has to be the single most impactful and kick-ass mod ever! This mod breathes a whole new life into this game and makes it significantly more immersive and fun. I feel like the value of my game just went up more than the mod cost itself -- it is just so awesome, and much better in person vs. the videos online (no one's fault it just can't be captured in video alone). I wanted to send in my thanks to the team for your hard work, engineering and metalwork. I'm so proud to be an owner and advocate for this team. Sign me up for whatever you guys collaborate on in the future!!

Can’t wait to get mine. Hopefully I’ll be in the next shipment.

apron looks awesome. If I had an alien, i'd want one.

Thank you! That is exactly how I feel about the videos.... I have struggled to take a video that really communicates how awesome it looks in person. Maybe someone can do it one day?

We have some more surprises in store for this mod including a big software/firmware update, so stay tuned!

Fantastic! For those waiting, a couple things the video will never fully capture is what happens when you hit a multi all and strobe lights with beacons turn on. While you can see this in the videos, in real life it changes the ambience in the whole room. The beacons light up the walls and ceiling around you, and the strobe really makes the game more intense. You will all be so happy you purchased this mod! Thank you again to the team, can't wait to see what's next!

It was mentioned that the features are all adjustable. I have a sensitivity to intense strobing lights. How adjustable is that feature?

There are features to disable the strobe.

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Awesome! Thanks!

Can someone post a picture of the appropriate wire configuration on Aux board 8. I have tried just about every combination and the apron doesn't illuminate and the playfield lights flash. Help is much appreciated. Thanks

I don't think aux board 8 would impact the apron not lighting. Are you saying NONE of the LED's are lighting at all? When you say playfield lights, do you mean the actual pf? or the front LED's on the apron?

The board 8 and aux board 8 both have the same connector names on them but are hard to see. On the Board 8 Aux board it should be:

X = no wire
. = wire

make sure the x . . is on top (1st) and . x . is 3rd down on both left and right.

Green [x . .][x . .]
Colored [. . .][. . .]
Green [. x .][. x .]
Colored [. . .][. . .]

board 8 pf
[.x.][.x.][colored][colored]
[x..][x..][colored][colored]

First of all, double and triple check that Aux Board 8 RJ45 cable is plugged into Port 8 on Alien Annunciator control board.

Unplug all connectors from AUX Board 8 except for the 8-pin power connector and the RJ45 cable and make sure you can get the Apron lighting. If it isn't lighting, you have some fundamental power problem. There is a 2 amp fuse on AUX Board 8... so you may also want to check that you haven't blown that. If you plug the wrong RJ45 into the wrong port, it can cause fuses to blow.

Thanks! I will check all of this! To be clear when I plug the colored RJ45 cables into the playfield board the LED's aren't as bright and flash erratic. The only LED's on the apron that light are on the front facing the playfield and they are extremely dim. I wasn't even sure that they were on. The board under the playfield apron illuminates.

I'm not clear at all what you're doing there... You shouldn't be plugging any RJ45 related to the apron into any playfield board. That will definitely cause problems if that's what you're doing. Don't you have the instructions that we sent out with the unit? RJ45 for AUX 8 goes to Alien Annunciator Port 8. RJ45 for AUX 1 goes to Alien Annunciator Port 1. If any RJ45 cable from the mod is going to any playfield board or any other part of the original hardware, that is a major problem.

DUPE

The only instructions I received with my unit was piece of paper with a link to a YouTube video...and some of that video was a bit unclear...I think the video should have been separated into those with beacons and those without. I can figure it out easy enough but for some, maybe not.

Sorry! Not an electrical engineer. I miss stated the wire names. Both RJ45's cables that are supplied with the kit go to the apron mod not the playfield. My issue lies with the configuration of the small three pin cables going from the Aux 8 board and the PB playfield board. Seems as if that is the area of hang up in the instructions. According to the instructions above, I have everything hooked up appropriately and the fuse is good.

Go through and make sure they didn't come lose/pull out (check the pins in the connectors) at the connectors on the apron itself and make sure they are poking through. These are really small and that will happen sometimes. I had one that had pins out on mine.

I'm sorry to hear this. I will send you a link to the instructions via PM right now.

If there a hard copy of the instructions that would be great! Please send as well.

There was a link to the instructions that was supposed to be Emailed to you. I sent it to you via PM.

@red_devils: ripit has purchased my spot

How do I sign up?

After these 10 where are we on the list?

It’d be nice to see an updated list with people crossed off that have received their apron.