Bought this dynamite mod, from a limited run a while back by a fellow Pinsider, for installation in a potential future AC/DC. Decided to install it in my Sopranos in the meantime as it fits this theme as well.

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Looks good!

So a buddy if mine did the super skill shot (holding the left flipper to start) and hit some quick combo that instantly made him the boss for 10secs while he missed every shot. Wish I had paid attention to the combo that did it...

I'm having a problem with the drop target in front of the boat. Some times it will not go down how hard you hit it and the ball shoots back hard hitting the glass and then a very slight tap will knock it down. How do I fix this?

sometimes it is the retention spring not being tight enough. Similar issues on GB too. Try going into test and doing the drop/up by hand and then when you know it is good movement, try a new spring.

That’s a common problem. I try to avoid that target with the left flipper. It’s best to catch the ball with the right flipper and then shoot the right corner of the target.

*ISSUE*

Hi everyone.. first time owner...lol
ok, in multi player games, if a person has a ball locked in the boat and their ball ends, then the next player shoots a ball up there to lock a ball, the boat lets both balls come out instead of just one so now 2 balls are on play field during normal (not multiball) game play. (the player just has one lock).
Also, sometimes during game play, if you shoot balls up there for super jackpots, the ball post will wedge the ball on top of the tip of post and it has to be shook free.
another note, even if you do get multiball and the lock post goes to release balls, its supposed to do one, post come up, then post go down and release another. sometimes it releases both balls at once...one post drops, both balls fall out simultaneously.
any fixes?

I would inspect and tweak all of the roll over switches that detect thee ball on the right side. One could be disengaging late allowing the post to come up late.

Also you can go into switch test mode and put balls in that lock to see how sensitive the switches are.

I added a spring to push it up a little harder. has worked perfect ever since.. mine seemed to be releasing the 2nd ball because the post didn't come up quite fast enough. Certainly a switch adjustment there could help too potentially.

Grab NVRAM and never have to worry again.

Second this. It’s plug and play on the board, no board skills necessary.

Oh ya, I need to take the time and throw nvram into my games.

I'll third it, what the hell... The chip is socketed so there is really no reason not to throw one in there.

All mine are NVRAM'ed. One of the simplest and best investments, especially for a larger collection

I have an extra if anyone needs one.. $30 shipped

Hey everyone - had my Sopranos pin for several years and love it. Looking to do a few upgrades on it not

Does anyone have an example of a Color DMD on a Sopranos? I want to buy one and I see LCD and LED versions and would like to see examples of those before I buy if possible.

After playing a few games last night, I now have a line going through the DMD. What causes this to happen?Can this be easily fixed or will I need to purchase a new DMD?

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reseat connectors and ribbons

The first thing I looked into when I got mine earlier this year was a Color DMD. I of course knew / know little to nothing about these. From what I learned about the Soprano's version they make, the LCD is the better way to go (mostly b/c of the variety of modes you can put it into) but I also learned that it's up to personal preference. The Color DMD folks are very responsive and helpful. I feel ok posting one of their responses here as it is very helpful. I went with the LCD. As far as display menu options, I personally like the SCAN option. When I want dots/to make it look more like the original but in color of course, I personally like the DOTS (not DOTXL). I hope this helps!:

"The video on our site is an LCD display in DOTXL mode. The LCD uses a laptop sized LCD screen and draws the dots out of pixels. Because it’s a high-resolution screen, it can support different rendering modes including upscaling that fills the space between the dots.
The LED display is a fixed array of 128x32 RGB LEDs that can only display small dots. It is similar in size and appearance to the factory display but full-color.
The X-LED display is only for four games put out by Sega and Data East that used a 192x64 DMD display. It will not work with Sopranos.
For more information have a look at this link: http://www.colordmd.com/led.html "

Absolutely get the LCD ColorDMD , you will never regret it.

I’m having the issue of the Boat drop target sending balls into the air, then draining.

Could someone help with how to fix?

I can double check tmrw but im99% sure that’s #3. - standard 6-32 post screwed into a t-nut in the underside. You can try to unscrew with pliars but I’d personally try double nutting it from the top with 2 #6 nylock nuts and back the lower up against the top one and it should then unscrew the post from the t-nut

Never seen those at the hardware store but you could use #6 all thread cut to length with a nut and washer and be pretty close. Hell, could just reuse the #6 thread you pulled outta there actually lol

Interested if you find something at the store though. It’s a $2-3 part from Marco or pinball life.. shipping’s annoying though.

Same on mine when shot from an angel. I consider it part of the risk do a quickie to avoid it

Never shoot that target with the left flipper. It’s best to backhand the right corner of the target from the right flipper. The ball will then bounce off the right side and then (hopefully) return to the flippers.

Anybody try the Easter Egg in attract mode? I get the secret message, but never the sound for fish...

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DOes the manual state size and qty for coil sleeves needed on the game? I don't have a sopranos at home but I'm pulling one off route to shop out. Figured it could use a sleeve replacement while I'm at it. I thought marco used to have sleeve kits but not seeing it.

Wouldn't take much time to go through the manual & work out the part #'s on each mech.
I've given up on buying different length sleeves, I buy one size & trim down to suit & do this with VUK sleeves.

Check out this link.

http://www.performancepinball.com/trimming-coil-sleeves.html

omg I didn't even think of a pipe cutter with the plunger in it. Thanks. Yeah, I once thought of that but then I must of lost the bag of long sleeves...Thanks! I'll probably throw an order in with the different collars but long length

Thanks! That is the coil lists, but for some reason they don't tell you the sleeve part number. MOST of the time they use the "default" sleeve you get when you buy that coil from marco or pbl some sometimes they use an odd collar sleeve with certain mechs. I'll just throw an order in for super long ones like skywalker suggested

Not much activity here....anybody need a NOS playfield?

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Hi guys! I am currently sold my sopranos. But make update for pin2dmd colorization. New update contains colorized scenes of "horse race", "food fight", some fixes in Bing Multiball, Executive game and few other fixes. Who got colorizations for pin2dmd please redownload your personal link. Files was updated. Firmware must be 4.05 or later.

My uncle just got a Sopranos and his is missing the pole dancers. I found the Stern modesty kit for sale but he would like to have the actual dancers on the playfield. Any In Stock sources for them or alternative dancers that would fit?

Thanks!

You’d have to search this thread or scroll back a ways. Amazon has had ones that fit. They are not in the same position and took a bit of trimming but imo look as close to stock as you’ll get, cause the stock ones are not obtainable

When I spoke with Tommy at Nitro Pinball a few months ago, he said he had the dancers in stock since often they are broken/missing. Check with him!

Awesome! Thank you for your continued work on this.

Question for youse guys, has anyone come up with a good fix for the drop target flinging the ball into the glass and into the drain? Ive tried a new spring, shortening the spring, and replacing the target itself, but its really bumming me out as I just repainted the entire cabinet and I can feel my paint job scream out in pain. I usually only go for the target via backhand, but during multiball its not so easy to avoid.

Did the drop target do this from day one? Seems like something that would have been accounted for in development.

I just try not to hit it straight on. The target causing airballs used to annoy me, but now I've come to appreciate the added gameplay challenge and potential punishment it can dish out. It's kinda like doing a hit in the mafia - you botch it and you're gonna pay.

This isn't the most beautiful solution but a while ago I lent my game to a friend and when it came back he had got so pi$$ed off with the air-balls he had made and fitted this

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It looks crap when you view it like that but it stops 95%+ of balls escaping and when you are playing you just don't see it.

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I have left it on and don't ever think about it until I see a post complaining about air-balls!

Curious to hear thoughts from those who've replaced all incandescents with LEDs. My Sopranos is basically brand new (see my earlier posts as to why I say that). One incredibly minor thing that's been annoying me is that it seems like a bulb here and there goes out very often. Each time one does I have to figure out which exact type it is then order a bunch of the same type, rinse and repeat. I just wonder if I'd be better off replacing them all with a full LED kit. I don't want to take away from the original look of the machine too much though. I suppose one option would be to get the LED kit then choose which bulbs to keep vs swap out i.e. maybe keep those awesome yellow incandescents in the Episodes sign, replace others. I know it's a matter of opinion/taste, just looking for anyone's experience/feedback when it comes to this.

I'm also curious if anyone has installed custom game blades and if so, which ones? Looks like there are about 4 different types out there. The stock blank/black sides have always felt like something's missing.

LEDs look great imo. Standard Mirror side blades go well. No clearance issues on mine

Same for me - LEDs and mirror blades. I also installed an LED OCD board. The prior owner had installed cool white LED bulbs throughout and the game lighting was way too harsh to me. I switched most of these to Comet's sunlight white and they're much better.

LEDs are a must and I installed the Bada Bing mirror blades which are pretty cool they stand out compared to the other standard blades but the price point is something to make one pause.

LEDs is imo a must on modern machines, BUT it is crucial to have the right kind of LEDs and colors, else any machine will look like shit.
Personally I buy the SMD2 sunlight from comet pinball for GI ligtning, they give a not too cold but still a brighter look than the warm incadencent/LED.
For inserts I either go for Non-ghosting sunlight or natural white frosted, or colored. Depends, colored LEDS really bring out the color of the inserts, but it is always a safe bet to go with a white beneath the insert and the natural color will always show.

Attached is a photo of my sopranos. Photos often doesnt catch the actual experience, I see it seems to be abit dark on the left side, but in person it is very nice and not too "in your face". Too much natural white LEDs have a tendency to f*ck you in the face. In comparison I also added a Harlem globetrotters with natural white LEDs.

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Shoot. I was leaning toward the bada bing mirror blades. Are these are the ones you're referring to that don't provide enough clearance? https://www.pingraffix.com/product-page/the-sopranos-mirrorbladez-stern-pinball