And now my intermittent monitor issue has come back too (the reason I installed the updates)

Actually saw these as well, and didn't realize they were smaller than the accessory pack ones..although they are less detailed, that is probably a better route to go, for playfield placement. I'll come up with a picture story-telling how-to..you will definitely want to buy micro servos...these are the ones I bought amazon.com link » parts list for sentry guns are very little..1 micro servo, 1 small diameter 1" - 1 1/2" fine screw (this is the axel for the turret, directly screwed into the servo), 1 or 2 wide washers (same or smaller diameter of the turret). Hot Glue/Gun. electronics would be an Arduino (in my case I used the Arduino Nano), servo wire extentions (you will need 6..3 for each servo), and a power distribution 'thingy' that accepts a standard 12v male walwart..extra wire small gauge wire for power and ground for each servo and the arduino. Just copy/paste this, but this is the main list you will need. Also add 1 buck converter to the list (the kind pinsider who recommended this a few posts back)..that will give you the 5v power from the aux 12v in the game. hope this helps for now! any further stuff can be discussed via pm. cheers!

This game in a nutshell... and I quote " It's like you are a hood ornament on a freight train"

Bro those hasbros!

Insert Coin?

Anyone slowed down the airlock? Thinking of trying a smaller coil. Hitting high on left flipper and bounces. A lot. On lowest VUK setting. 2.8.

Haha.. yeah, I have a lot of them moc. Most I've had since childhood and never opened them lol.

If you mean make sure it's on free play, I double checked it and it is.

Hey, I'm hopefully a new owner this weekend. Is it difficult to remove the head? Unfortunately, I've had to decapitate all of my games going into the basement. For reference, I have the Sterns down to a science and AP & CGC are easy to remove. Thanks!

In the club! I will start its own topic soon, but a sneak peak of next wireform mod. I need to plate the tail nex. And I am working on it being animated swinging over playfield. Awesome game! And it needs to look more menacing. The tail will extend over the pops to the head. I want it to look like its attacking you with the tail.

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I had the game boot with a black screen 3 times in a row today. I haven't kept up with this thread but is a code update in the works to resolve this?

Liking what I’m seeing so far! Glad you joined our ranks!

Maybe. Looks terribly big! Overkill?

Its easier to cut down spines then to add. Not finished with the tail. The spines are too big. But, I layed it in the game to see the scale. Same with length of tail, easier to cut it to size then to add. . The only way to figure it out is in the machine.

That's what PB told me.

Scaled down to match the size of tail relative to mouth. And shortening the length as well. Getting there.

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I really like your other metal work, but honestly not a fan on this one. It divides the playfield too much and it loses the ‘space feel’. Just my honest critique! It would have to be half as big for it to cosmetically work (for me).

That's great news. Did they say when it's targeted for release?

You know my basement door for reference. If it's only the head stopping you from getting in the door, for Twilight Zone and Sega games I unbolted the head and twisted the head to fit through the door. I've done it a couple of times now with no issue. Might save you from unplugging everything. Having a second person just to make sure the head is stable while getting through the door is recommended (for sanity), but I've done it once myself.

I’m testing the alpha version and have not had the black screen issue at all. Tongue seems to work excellent as well. Not sure any public release timing.

Thanks, yeah my basement stairs suck because they have one of those 90 degree turns. Taking off the head is pretty much standard. It’s not the door, it’s the turn.

I scoured YouTube and found an unboxing… looks like just a few wires, which is good. The CGC and AP heads were easy because of the hex bolts, Stern is trickier because the bolt assembly has a few pieces. I’m sure it will be fine, but you’re welcome to check it out any time!

New code update today... My machine is working flawless, so no updates for me yet. (knock wood)

Getting my LV this week if anyone has an extra lighted apron mod they want to sell me
Patients for the next run is not my strong suit haha.

Seems to be the same as the beta they gave me two days ago. I'll just leave it then.

Just installed 3.2
The Xeno main magnet and tongue were grabbing balls and not letting go.
I cycled power and then completed a Xeno calibrate. Played 2 games and no issues after the calibrate.

Game Rev 3.2
Video Rev 3.0

IO Controller
HW Rev 0.04
FW Rev 0.75

YMMV

I still haven't had any issues running with 2.6, but the updates appear to have a lot of fixes for potential crashes etc, plus with the shaker startup changes and the changes to the xeno mech I'm beginning to think I should go ahead.

Quick question - the updates are called deltas, so does that mean I have to install each update in turn to get ALL of the changes and fixes? It kind of suggests that if I jump straight to 3.2 it will only give me 3.2 updates, and not all the ones that went before?

Yes, you can go straight from 2.6 to 3.2. You only need to install the latest 3.2 file to get all of the changes in between.

Also 3.2 should work with either the old or new firmware, but the newest firmware is required to get the smoother xenomorph movement.

You should upgrade the code first, and then the firmware.

I have raised a ticket with PB. My airlock still shoots out too hard. Ball hits guide, sling or bounces off flipper so hard it bounced into right outlane on occasion. The Muthur VUK seems to be configurable with power settings but the airlock scoop adjustments don’t seem to dial down too much.

Seems to work fine with 3.2.

Make sure you reboot after installing and it seems rock solid now.

For those SV owners interested in adding beacons, thanks to Lermods I was able to install them over the weekend.
They basically are triggered by any insert you want, I chose Airlock which means they do go off quite a bit, but I like the effect.
Here's some attract mode video. Will try and get gameplay video posted when I can get the wife in the game room to film.

Also, here is a quick install video of what I did.

I got the beacons off Amazon, they came with a cigarette lighter connector for each one, but Rob tied them into one and adapted to the Mezel Mods power tap adapter from the bottom of the backbox controller. I have had no issues and everything has been running solid.

Amazon Link for beacons (you'll need two)
amazon.com link »

Mezel Mods link for power tap.
https://mezelmods.com/products/alien-pb-pinball-power-adapter?_pos=2&_sid=ec3c4a45b&_ss=r

Just solved my airlock kick out. Checked with a mate. His was -15. So I tried that. -15 is weaker than -50. Must be an euro thing….

Thanks for posting, nice to see that it works as intended and install was easy. If anyone wants these, please let me know and I will make them on demand as long as the beacons are available. If you have a Mezelmods power tap, great, I’ll wire it to fit that. If not, I’ll wire it to connect into the power connection under the monitor as I have the stock connectors on hand. I’m figuring $150 if you supply the beacons by having them sent directly to me or $175 if I supply the beacons plus shipping.

https://lermods.com/shop-by-game/ols/products/alien-pinball-sv-interactive-alien-beacons

That’s the most functional and reasonably priced topper ever. Stern would charge at least $750!

Went ahead an updated code and firmware last night. Only played a handful of games but seems to be running well. Smoother faster xeno tongue is a great improvement. Had to increase my center magnet 25% to get it to grab.

Still having a problem with weapons target light to the right of airlock lighting left xeno target

You really shouldn't have to increase your center magnet strength to get it to grab. Are you finding your center magnet is intermittently grabbing? Or is it just consistently weak unless you increase the power?

Couple new issues today on 3.1. Right sling isn’t registering even though all connectors are plugged in. During test it won’t register unless I lift the playfield up a tad. Switches are gapped properly so I suspect there’s an issue somewhere down the line. Reseated about everything I could see, no change.

Might update to 3.2 but I know 3.2 has nothing to do with this issue. Anyone else have this happen?

If you do a switch test, does the right sling work?

if you do a coil test, does the right sling work?

Based on those two tests, you should be able to identify if the problem is the coil or the switch. I've had several wires disconnect from the coil lugs and had to resolder them. After resoldering, never had a problem again with them. It may be a wire disconnected from the coil lug on the right sling.

Coil works in test but the switch does not. When I lift the playfield just a little while in test the right switch, I think 38, does trigger. It won’t trigger when the playfield is put back down.

As a test, you can try plugging the right sling switch into the left switch port and vice-versa to confirm whether or not it is a mechanical problem with your switch or something else. Sounds like a switch issue to me if playfield position is causing it to work/not work.

I swapped the switch connectors, J8 and J9 work with either the left or right switches connected into it. J10 and J12 do not work at all, doesn’t matter which switches are plugged in. Board issue?

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Upright completely, now the right works and the left doesn’t. Something is obviously getting crimped it seems.

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Solved. Seemed as if the power connector below the top left flipper was moving ever so slightly.

Didn't seem to try any grab at all on most shots, had a few that tried to grab but immediately dropped. I'll play around again tonight and see what results I get,

Need to look into the light situation as well

3.2 is working great for me so far. Played about 25 games so far and working flawlessly.

3.2 kept my high scores as well! Super gratefull for that one. NO problems whatsoever so far.

I updated from 3.0/.57 to 3.2/.71. It wouldn't update properly unless I chose game update (code) first and the firmware second. I am glad to finally utilize the 2-stage flippers. Speaking of flippers... I only played a couple game but it seems like the flippers are way snappier as well. Also a huge thanks to everyone for posting on this topic. It's awesome to search this forum and get instant answers to so many of my questions.

found my first major problem with my newly aquired ALIEN LV...I waxed it, and now it's so fast that I got 'demoralized'.. scores went from 50mill to about 10 mill instantly..Should I write a ticket? .....

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Press the start button 15 times...

I installed the same updates on my LV this evening. Game plays like absolute butter now, everything is just perfect! Even got Hypersleep multiball two times playing a dozen games for about 30 minutes. But good lord this game is brutal, wow. I mean, the best I could do was about 50M tonight. This thing is so fast and furious and the outlines are vicious.

It’s one of those pins that just pisses you off, but you keep pressing the start button over again until your wrists are like wet noodles. Alien makes JP and GZ feel like a walk in the park. Missed shots and flailing play lead to quick drains and this game requires a lot of nudging and lighting fast reflexes! It’s a keeper for sure, but man does this game grind my gears, lol

Can’t help but become a better player with this beast! I need to watch some Bowen tutorials or something and figure out the secret sauce to unlock this masterpiece. Hope to reach All Out War someday! My best so far is 218M and that was one of those once in a blue moon “in the zone” games when I got quite a few extra balls.

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