Quoted from megaladon:

Yes as mentioned previous page, you have to bend the wire ramp little bit to get a consistent flow of the ball I had the same issue and it was some light bending to make sure it clears all the plastic pieces.

Quoted from frankmac:

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Quoted from Royale-W-Cheese:

I cant seem to find my Egg, I think it was taken by a "Predator"

Quoted from brandonx76:

Ok I have an LV (or will shortly) - where can I grab the 2.6 Firmware from? Not seeing it on their site. Thanks,
Sorry never mind, found it: https://pinballbrothers.freshdesk.com/support/home

Quoted from Drain-O:

So... I notice that on this game, unlike a lot of other pinball games, there is no easy/medium/hard post holes on the outlanes. Mine is an HUO and I feel like those damn outlanes are too greedy for me, and I want to modify -- anyone have any recommendations?

Quoted from Drain-O:

So... I notice that on this game, unlike a lot of other pinball games, there is no easy/medium/hard post holes on the outlanes. Mine is an HUO and I feel like those damn outlanes are too greedy for me, and I want to modify -- anyone have any recommendations?

Quoted from Drain-O:

So... I notice that on this game, unlike a lot of other pinball games, there is no easy/medium/hard post holes on the outlanes. Mine is an HUO and I feel like those damn outlanes are too greedy for me, and I want to modify -- anyone have any recommendations?

Quoted from Drain-O:

So... I notice that on this game, unlike a lot of other pinball games, there is no easy/medium/hard post holes on the outlanes. Mine is an HUO and I feel like those damn outlanes are too greedy for me, and I want to modify -- anyone have any recommendations?

Quoted from Mageek:

There is a movable outlane post on the right side, it’s difficult to see but it’s there. You also have a chance to save the ball via the gate on the right side. On the left side just keeping hitting the hypersleep chamber ramp and your revive lights will always be lit

Quoted from Drain-O:

Oh sweet! To move it do I need to unassemble the right ramp sitting over the top?

Quoted from Mageek:

There is a movable outlane post on the right side, it’s difficult to see but it’s there. You also have a chance to save the ball via the gate on the right side. On the left side just keeping hitting the hypersleep chamber ramp and your revive lights will always be lit

Quoted from brandonx76:

It's been an active arcade repair weekend...Between my jealous Ghostbuster stern machine, and my other arcade games - its a fixit weekend for sure...hahah
I have the following remaining Alien LV problem (good news, most other problems have been resolved)
It seems there is a 'weak' ball launch.
Some have suggested that I 'adjust the metal' ball launch area, by bending parts, but I don't think that is the issue.  It seems the launch is getting 'tired', especially during multi-ball modes (ex: ambush)
Examples:
I have attempted a 20% and 50% increase in auto launch...I am seeing inconsistent results, but the 50% increase seemed to help for a bit (maybe 2 hours) then it seems to have the same sluggishness.
Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.
Hope everyone is having or had a great Easter Holiday.

Quoted from Drain-O:

So... I notice that on this game, unlike a lot of other pinball games, there is no easy/medium/hard post holes on the outlanes. Mine is an HUO and I feel like those damn outlanes are too greedy for me, and I want to modify -- anyone have any recommendations?

Quoted from brandonx76:

It seems there is a 'weak' ball launch.

Quoted from megaladon:

Me too. Every game I swear I lose at least two balls.

Quoted from brandonx76:

It's been an active arcade repair weekend...Between my jealous Ghostbuster stern machine, and my other arcade games - its a fixit weekend for sure...hahah
I have the following remaining Alien LV problem (good news, most other problems have been resolved)
It seems there is a 'weak' ball launch.
Some have suggested that I 'adjust the metal' ball launch area, by bending parts, but I don't think that is the issue.  It seems the launch is getting 'tired', especially during multi-ball modes (ex: ambush)
Examples:
I have attempted a 20% and 50% increase in auto launch...I am seeing inconsistent results, but the 50% increase seemed to help for a bit (maybe 2 hours) then it seems to have the same sluggishness.
Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.
Hope everyone is having or had a great Easter Holiday.

Quoted from crwjumper:

I have to say this . . .
My Alien works perfectly. Just like any other game by any other manufacturer, it needed a few tweaks out of the box to dial it in, and I replaced the weak flipper switches with a set of Stern switches because I didn’t like the light touch of the stock switches. Due to the nature of these hand-built custom designed machines, there will always be some that arrive that are not perfect.
The reason I’m posting this is because it seems to me that for anyone thinking of buying an Alien, this thread could make you think twice. But as with any other pin from any other manufacturer, the thread is full of posts by folks whose pins are experiencing issues.
‘Cause who posts just to say that their pin is working perfectly? Just about nobody.
The main difference between Alien and any of the other mainstream manufacturers is the level of support provided.
When my Stern pins have issues the first response from Stern is “Call the distributor”. If the distributor can’t help, Stern will make suggestions like “Try swapping the node boards” or something similar. And after the warranty “expires” (which seems to be 90 days now) who you gonna call? Stern isn’t much help. You had better have a friendly neighborhood repair guy. A friend of mine has a BM66 that has issues and Stern is not helping him past some suggestions on swapping node boards. He’s now stuck with a pin that he can’t fix and he can’t sell.
And as for JJP? From what I’ve been reading their support team has been pretty much ghosting us. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Now for Pinball Brothers: I had an issue with the pop-up posts above the egg pop bumpers originally so I emailed them. What did they do? They sent me a pair of boards that controlled the posts - no questions asked. I didn’t have to show any proof - they just wanted to help. It turned out that while I was waiting I read in this thread that adjusting the power of these posts in the menu system resolves the issue. I did that and it solved the issue. And if you read through the the posts in this thread you will see a pattern of PB being exceptionally responsive and quick to do whatever it takes to resolve issues for us.
And if you compare the care and attention that PB has put into the design and build of these pins, they stand head and shoulders above anyone else. The cable management below the playfield is exceptional. No extra wires hanging down. Everything is the exact right length and routed carefully and then fastened down logically. Everything is clearly marked showing what connects where. No guessing needed.
And as far as the playfield goes, it’s done right. No chipping. No pooling. No ghosting. The other guys have pretty much made us believe that chipping, pooling and thin paint layers are now the norm that we have to live with. I’ve got over 500 plays on my Alien and other than some barely visible dimples sparsely distributed on the playfield that you have to look very hard to see, it’s perfect. I’ve given up on my other pins and install playfield protectors on all of them. It’s not needed on Alien.
PB took the original Heighway design and re-engineered it completely from the ground up. They even re-designed the “Service” position that the playfield rests in. It basically locks into place straight up and in the middle of the cabinet allowing easy access to both the top and bottom at the same time.
These guys love pinball and it shows.
So if you have an Alien and it works well, please back me up here. Let’s give Pinball Brothers the recognition that they deserve.

Quoted from Spacemanratso09:

Agree 100%
Customer support is crazy good
When I resolved my issue ,before I could even tell them,I got another email asking if I had resolved the issue
Very VERY good customer service
Not gonna lie,when the issue started my mind went worst case scenario,turns out it was nothing
My Alien has been 100% reliable I love the design on everything

Quoted from KJS:

Predator would be special! Queen not for me.

Quoted from crwjumper:

I have to say this . . .
My Alien works perfectly. Just like any other game by any other manufacturer, it needed a few tweaks out of the box to dial it in, and I replaced the weak flipper switches with a set of Stern switches because I didn’t like the light touch of the stock switches. Due to the nature of any hand-built custom designed machines, there will always be some that arrive that are not perfect.
The reason I’m posting this is because it seems to me that for anyone thinking of buying an Alien, this thread could make you think twice, because as with any other pin from any other manufacturer, the thread is full of posts by folks whose pins are experiencing issues.
‘Cause who posts just to say that their pin is working perfectly? Just about nobody.
The main difference between Alien and any of the other mainstream manufacturers is the level of support provided.
When my Stern pins have issues the first response from Stern is “Call the distributor”. If the distributor can’t help, Stern will make suggestions like “Try swapping the node boards” or something similar. And after the warranty “expires” (which seems to be 90 days now) who you gonna call? Stern isn’t much help. You had better have a friendly neighborhood repair guy. A friend of mine has a BM66 that has issues and Stern is not helping him past some suggestions on swapping node boards. He’s now stuck with a pin that he can’t fix and he can’t sell.
And as for JJP? From what I’ve been reading their support team has been pretty much ghosting us. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Now for Pinball Brothers: I had an issue with the pop-up posts above the egg pop bumpers originally so I emailed them. What did they do? They sent me a pair of boards that controlled the posts - no questions asked. I didn’t have to show any proof - they just wanted to help. It turned out that while I was waiting I read in this thread that adjusting the power of these posts in the menu system resolves the issue. I did that and it solved the issue. And if you read through the the posts in this thread you will see a pattern of PB being exceptionally responsive and quick to do whatever it takes to resolve issues for us.
And if you compare the care and attention that PB has put into the design and build of these pins, they stand head and shoulders above anyone else. The cable management below the playfield is exceptional. No extra wires hanging down. Everything is the exact right length and routed carefully and then fastened down logically. Everything is clearly marked showing what connects where. No guessing needed.
And as far as the playfield goes, it’s done right. No chipping. No pooling. No ghosting. The other guys have pretty much made us believe that chipping, pooling and thin paint layers are now the norm that we have to live with. I’ve got over 500 plays on my Alien and other than some barely visible dimples sparsely distributed on the playfield that you have to look very hard to see, it’s perfect. I’ve given up on my other pins and install playfield protectors on all of them. It’s not needed on Alien.
PB took the original Heighway design and re-engineered it completely from the ground up. They even re-designed the “Service” position that the playfield rests in. It basically locks into place straight up and in the middle of the cabinet allowing easy access to both the top and bottom at the same time.
These guys love pinball and it shows.
So if you have an Alien and it works well, please back me up here. Let’s give Pinball Brothers the recognition that they deserve.

Quoted from mrclean:

How many Alien LV's have been delivered thus far ? What's the time line expectancy of the first few hundred games or for them to finish the 1000 run ? How many can they crank out per week / month ? I can't wait for my LV, just curious how long it will be for me and others to get their game. I'm hoping sometime before the end of the year. CoinTakers website does show "Delivery 2022", but who knows.
I see #25 hit pinside market place already. $14,500.

Quoted from mrclean:

How many Alien LV's have been delivered thus far ? What's the time line expectancy of the first few hundred games or for them to finish the 1000 run ? How many can they crank out per week / month ? I can't wait for my LV, just curious how long it will be for me and others to get their game. I'm hoping sometime before the end of the year. CoinTakers website does show "Delivery 2022", but who knows.
I see #25 hit pinside market place already. $14,500.

Quoted from mrclean:

How many Alien LV's have been delivered thus far ? What's the time line expectancy of the first few hundred games or for them to finish the 1000 run ? How many can they crank out per week / month ? I can't wait for my LV, just curious how long it will be for me and others to get their game. I'm hoping sometime before the end of the year. CoinTakers website does show "Delivery 2022", but who knows.
I see #25 hit pinside market place already. $14,500.

Quoted from Royale-W-Cheese:

When I posted up my LV 003 Picture, I had someone offer me $15000 . I paid over 11k with extra shipping ..so 3500 more with no wait...I can see that. Jeez....with my mods and our new apron it might break 20k...lol
One year wait is insane if it really goes that far out.

Quoted from Royale-W-Cheese:

When I posted up my LV 003 Picture, I had someone offer me $15000 . I paid over 11k with extra shipping ..so 3500 more with no wait...I can see that. Jeez....with my mods and our new apron it might break 20k...lol
One year wait is insane if it really goes that far out.

Quoted from Zablon:

It's 1 year + 2 weeks, etc.

Quoted from megaladon:

Yikes! I have #002, 15k?! I’d consider selling lol. I’m waiting for a target replacement though lol. My upper flipper died, turned out it was a bad solder job. Fixed and running great even limping along with one alien target working lol.

Quoted from Royale-W-Cheese:

no no no.....you cant even consider...lol

Quoted from JToeps:

MAYBE if you had #426

Quoted from conester:

I put a deposit on an LV last weekend so I'm one of the high numbers I'm sure....but that's ok because it gives me more time to save the money.....I was told 6-7 months out most likely until mine is ready, but I'm thinking it will be more likely be over a year out....just a hunch, but I'm ok with that. I just hope I am able to get one this go around....last time didn't work out too well! So glad I might be able to get my dream theme first NIB machine!!
Oh, and I'm VERY happy to see the Customer Service response by PB's....VERY impressive and it helps me feel better about spending so much on this pin! Kudo's to them and keep it up!!!
Brian

Quoted from zeldarioid:

Hello, all! Just got an Alien SV, and am trying to put some LED bulbs (for lighted flippers or to change the color of the coin buttons, for example), and they get smoking hot, to the point that regular 6.3V Comet LED bulbs burn up and smoke out. Even the default incandescent bulbs used in the coin door get super hot. This even occurred prior to trying to tap into the coin door sockets to run flipper lights; when I simply tried replacing the incandescents with LEDs, they were also super hot really quickly.
Anyone else experience this? Am I just not getting standard voltage for these lights like I’d expect from an American-made machine, and I need different/special bulbs, or does this sound like a potential wiring problem?

Quoted from RussG:

I believe those coin door bulbs are 12v bulbs.
You need higher voltage bulbs there or they will burn up immediately.

Quoted from zeldarioid:

12V on the coin door, hot damn! Thanks for the heads up, will seek higher rated bulbs

Quoted from Zablon:

Always check or ask about your voltages before making changes like this. It could save you from blowing up major parts.

Quoted from blacklightprod:

Does anyone know of a link to the code updates? This game has a lot of firmware issues and someone said there was a code update. I looked on their website and see no link for code updates.

Quoted from drypaint:

Check the coil bracket. Make sure it is aligned properly. I think it's held on by 3 screws. Make sure it is firing straight and not crooked. Also check to make sure the plunger is moving freely. If not loosen the coil itself (2 screws) and reposition.