Star Trek
Bally, 1979
Star Trek
Data East, 1991
Star Trek
Gottlieb, 1971
Star Trek (LE)
Stern, 2013
Star Trek (Premium)
Stern, 2013
Star Trek (Pro)
Stern, 2013
Star Trek: The Mirror Universe
Pinball-Mods.com, 2014
Star Trek: The Next Generation
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Josh - Just to be clear; I'm speaking for the LE specificially; as that is what I own.
I had a friend verify the Laser connector is NOT PRESENT in his machine... so I'm *assuming* the Enterprise connector is also missing. It's pretty clear that the GI harness is radically different between the Pro and the Prem/LE as the latter is controlled via the RGB insert boards on the LE.
Quoted from heni1977:Quick Question does ST prem have a knocker for the free game or a squeak sound? Is it possible to install one if not?
Doubt it. My LE still has the squeak of annoyance... so your prem def doesn't have a real knocker. Don't think any recent stern game has had a real knocker.. since; Monopoly I'm guessing.
Quoted from Rom:Just installed the LE Enterprise on my PRO. Fits right in and plugs fine into the 12v outlet near the coin door. Also installed the two LE asteroids and love the new look.
To confirm; the LE enterprise isn't connected to the GI harness... but instead to the outlet near the coin door. How did you handle lifting the PF? really long wires?
Where the heck are YOUR popcaps?
Quoted from Rom:I bought it at marcospecialities. 164 $ plus shipping. Really got to absolutely want it. But I am out of my mind when it comes to pinball.
holly sh1t. yeah... love is the right word.
Isn't the hallmark enterprise cheaper and a better match to the actual ship. The LE ship is garbage with is stupid blue LEDs and half hull "suggestions".
Quoted from Rom:I used the connector of the hallmark enterprise I already had. It's exactly the same connector and the wire is long enough.
So you are able to run this along the gi harness to the "back" of the PF then down the side. I'm picturing in my mind a really long wire bundle; else it's a short wire you have to disconnect everytime you lift the PF. (which *I* do a lot)
Well; to each his own. So... Rom... When are you ordering some popcaps for your machine? 
With all that love (read: $$$) you put into that Pro... It seems odd to me you didn't get a set. Let me tempt you:
RYB color option - Stern Star Trek PopCaps
Or are you waiting for my Dimmer to come out first so you can save on shipping? 
Oh, wait... Duh... The pro doesn't have a Laser; so there isn't really a need for a Dimmer so you can see it better.
Quoted from glasairpilot:So knowing that I have a constant 75 volts going to my crash coil I am guessing I now have a problem in the board? If so, what should I look for?
Unfortunately; it sounds like you shorted the ?MOSFET? driving transistor on the CPU board. I'm not near my manual at the moment; so can't offer more help than that.
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As many may know; I'm working on several new designs for the Stern Star Trek machines. More information here:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/new-stern-star-trek-products
I need to maximize the number of boards ordered... so; if you are interested in any of these designs - please load your demand via the red link “Out of Stock, Get notified when re-stocked“ at the top of each product page. Doing so will get you a one-time, time limited 10% off coupon code for the product when it goes in stock. If I can get 50 people interested in each design; the assembly costs become cheaper... making the product cheaper for everyone. Here's each product page for your reference:
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/game-specific-products-stern-star-trek-star-trek-nebula-p-15.html
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/game-specific-products-stern-star-trek-uss-kelvin-stadiumleds-p-8.html
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/game-specific-products-stern-star-trek-star-trek-gi-dimmer-p-41.html
Today is the last day I'm taking "pre-order" demand loads for the new designs I've been working on for the Stern Star Trek machines. More information here:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/new-stern-star-trek-products
I intend to only order enough boards to satisfy demand. so; if you are interested in any of these designs - please load your demand via the red link “Out of Stock, Get notified when re-stocked“ at the top of each product page. Doing so will get you a one-time, time limited 10% off coupon code for the product when it goes in stock. If I can get 50 people interested in each design; the assembly costs become cheaper... making the product cheaper for everyone. Here's each product page for your reference:
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/game-specific-products-stern-star-trek-star-trek-nebula-p-15.html
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/game-specific-products-stern-star-trek-uss-kelvin-stadiumleds-p-8.html
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/game-specific-products-stern-star-trek-star-trek-gi-dimmer-p-41.html
Looks like there will be only 20 or so of each design - the nebula and dimmer being the most popular. It doesn't look like we'll get to 50 people by tonight. 
I really hate that topper. It's really a joke.
I think to avoid copyright issues; the "artist" used a model/render of a non-existant enterprise like ship as the main centerpiece on that POS. I'm glad *some* people find it acceptable; but I just don't. It's not accurate to ANY star trek series... much less the JJAbrams 'verse.
Have the same problem... although not as dramatic. I have given up trying to fix it.
Those popcaps look nice.
Quoted from bonanza:If I was to do it again I'd put the little pieces of acrylic at the very end of the plastic engine and probably use some clear glue like E6000 that I am more familiar with.
From the one picture you showed above.... it looks like you set the acrylic pieces back too far.
They should be within 1/8" of the front of the engine plastic.
http://pinball-mods.com/blogs/?p=476
Guys - the hum is normal. Stop looking for problems until they are problems.
PWM is used to control the "power" in the coils. When you first click the button; the PWM is high ... maybe even 100% for the most power. Then when EOS occurs; it drops to a hold PWM... maybe 20%. This prevents coil burnout and makes the design simpler and cheaper.
Quoted from minishark:Aurich, do you still have any translites and decals? I'm just ordering my Star Trek Pro and saw a picture of your beautiful artwork.
He got a "request" from Stern to stop... so; he did.
Quoted from Trekkie1978:Do they recast or write him out of the series?
Nah... this is the last one (supposedly)... I have doubts that the fastnfurious director can continue the legacy.
IF if they do continue... they could recast someone given the whole crew is a "look alike".
Quoted from PanzerFreak:I think its time to come up with some crazy way to get The Borg into this series.
zOMG... please no. I Love the Borg... but not in this century. They need to find a way to have an ORGINAL STORY line. I'll absolutely rage quit the movies is they try to remake The Voyage Home.
It wouldn't surprise me if they continue this train-wreck of a timeline... after all we keep paying them tons of money every-time a new one comes out.
Quoted from investingdad:The car in question may have been subject to recall for that problem.
Ho boy...look out lawsuit.
Where did you read that?
Quoted from investingdad:On the news today. The Jeep in question was going to be recalled for exactly what happened.
Heard the same thing on ABC news... BUT; they said that the fix for Recall was only a week old... and they hadn't yet notified people that a recall was available.
The shooter is actually made by someone here on pinside.
I do not have any other information; as I'm planning on making my own based upon this:
https://shop.roddenberry.com/collections/star-trek-50th-anniversary/products/copy-of-star-trek-50th-anniversary-tote-bag?variant=15642728902
That's awesome to hear but kinda sad at the same time.
Was this an early preview? as I thought it'd launch on July4 like last time... NM. I stand corrected... I was thinking they'd open it at least next weekend. Maybe I'll wait until the 4th to watch it.
Welcome to the club. Remember, this list:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-star-trek-comprehensive-mod-list
as is probably time for a reminder for those new Stern owners.
A more up-to-date; human usable version is here:
http://pinball-mods.com/blogs/?p=549
Gold would have been a little better... but I had Yeoman "Rand" sign a DE plastic... same result
Quoted from Pahuffman:Grace Lee Whitney?
yes.
I'm completing final assembly and hand testing the PWMDimmers with Blackout this weekend; so hopefully I'll have them along with the rest of the new products for Stern Star Trek on our website next week.
Quoted from InfiniteLives:just ordered the nebula mod that Zitt created
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/game-specific-products-stern-star-trek-star-trek-nebula-p-15.html
cant wait to install
He beat me too it. PSSST: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/new-stern-star-trek-products/page/2#post-3264152
I went with blue lower flippers and still using original black on the slings. I'm going.to replace them with blue for now.
You new stern owners need to visit the comprehensive mod list page:
http://pinball-mods.com/blogs/?p=549
Quoted from mavantix:Ha! I visited that list when I got my ST Pro. Damn page cost me like $1000...
Sorry! Ok... not really. You didn't haveta buy that stuff. 
I just got back from a Star Trek Vacation... and finally uploaded my pictures:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/52968060@N00/sets/72157672693024886/
Check out many of your star trek actors if you missed the Vegas convention. #STLV50
Quoted from Spock:Wow, they really upgraded the convention quality. Really wish I went this year and not the previous. I even saw they had ST pinball machines in the lobby. Thanks for the photos, wish I went...
Well... TBH; Creation events are all about separating you from your cash. While they extended to 5days... I kinda felt like they were stretching 4-ish days of "content" into 5days. I'm *want* to want to go to next year's STNG's 30th convention - I'm not sure I want to funnel more cash into Creation's wallet.
CBS / Paramount are definitely putting their marketing force behind this convention... and that's not a good thing. Case In Point: Creation cock-blocked any discussions about fan films in this convention. They actively prevented attendees from asking questions about fan films with the stage actors. It was funny because a few hours later WalterK actively discussed his Renegades work specifically in regards to how he didn't like the new guidelines and so they just stripped all ST references from the work. I don't know if it was in retaliation to Creations "new policy" or just him being candid with his thoughts.
It wasn't too long ago that Creation had "contests" for fan films or was it ST music videos. IDK. Regardless, this is one of the main reasons I don't want to support Creation with any more money.
They didn't have pinball machines in the lobby.
Pinball Arcade was there with a booth populated with a Stern Premium and a Williams STNG. Amazingly they both withstood the hordes of trekkies! They had a VR rig for the new stern arcade; but I didn't get a chance to check it out.
yeah. Some people don't handle stress well. I don't have any specific knowledge of him... but I do understand that he needs support of CBS to make it "official". Just not happy with the way was handled this year.
To make matters worse; they're decision to support "Rio" - an off strip hotel is not good.
That hotel is RUN DOWN and is poorly maintained. Our floor (13) has the light fixtures rotting off the wall. Cue in the fact that atleast 3-4 elevators were non-operable (an apparently have been for years) is just stoopid. It's a damn casino and you can't maintain your property?
Given the week cost me north of 3k... I don't feel like a good ROI.
I've seen some references somewhere about identifying the column pin on the display and using some conductive silver "paint" to fix it.
Is this an STNG or a different game (like stern)?
If I were you I'd examine the display for cold solder joints in the area.
I did. Put the pin in switch test mode and hit the pf with your fist looking for vibration induced switches.
Mine turned out to be a misaligned onto on the warp ramp
The next episode of Star Trek: Continues is online:
https://vimeo.com/178685237
I rather enjoyed it... As is typical of most star trek episodes; it seemed to pull some likeness to the current climate here in America and shine a light on it.
I for one hope they continue to make episodes or find a way to work with CBS to continue the project.
Quoted from hawkmoon:Can someone tell me where to find a "Kelvin" ship mod??
Like this:
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/modifications-do-it-yourself-uss-kelvin-stadiumleds-p-8.html
Or did you mean a completed ship? I might have a prototype I could sell you if interested. Contact me via PM or via the website.
Quoted from Pahuffman:. I wonder how they were able to get this online. I know they were basically finished with production when CBS laid down the hammer on fan films.
I'm just guessing; but they probably feel like they had the right people on board at CBS. Not sure.
Quoted from ninjabones:Picked up the Pinball Refinery pinblades and LED lighting kit at Pinfest and finally got around the installing them. Somewhat of a challenge to install the upper left standoff, but otherwise pretty simple project (maybe 30 minutes). I removed mirror blades for these and definitely like the effect. The LEDs only shine during Klingon multiball. It's very cool.
Here's some shots that should help anyone doing the install.
I have the same configuration with the pinblades; I thought the purple led strips were a little too bright so I hooked them up to one of my PWM aux channels and dim them to 25% and 4% during normal and kmball respectively.
If you are interested in how I wired them in; let me know.
Quoted from ninjabones:Sure, please post or pm me. Thanks. It is a bit bright of the room lights are off. Also does somewhat wash out the stock lasers. Thinking I need to upgrade to the bright laser mid
This only works with my PWM Dimmer. To do this; I cut the ground line on his lighting kit (black wire) and left the red + wire connected to the laser motor. I then connected the black wire to Aux PWM channel 4 on J5 of the PWM dimmer. This allows you to control the lighting with a PWM channel in both modes.
The mosFETs on my PWM channel can handle 20VDC; which works for the laser motor. I'll try to confirm the configuration for sure tonight when I get home from work.
I also sell the higher power lasers which work perfectly with the PWM Dimmer. i offer Blue in addition to the Green and Red Lasers offered by others.
I finally got around to stitching together the autographs I got on my STNG translite. I got these autographs over SEVERAL Star Trek conventions. The last one was #STLV50 in Vegas where the wife got Whoopi's autograph and I got Denise Crosby. I know; that neither of these people are featured on the backglass... but for me it's not about being accurate to the glass; just being honored to have the signature.
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/52968060@N00/29690570092/sizes/l/
I'm not sure who else I'd defiantly get on the glass as I gotten all the "regulars" on the show w/ the exception of polaski.
Already there. That's his over the Enterprise in the tractor beam.
Jonathan Del Arco (Hue) is next to the borg face in the top center.
Quoted from investingdad:Reginald Barclay?
Miles O'Brien?
Good ideas. not sure where to put them tho.
Was she really a regular in STNG? DS9; yeap... but not sure about this show. I stand correct.
I'm not sure I've ever heard of her being at a convention. - now that I think about it... I remember her on stage during a Vegas evening show... so I just have to remember that for the future.
Quoted from Pahuffman:I'm a huge Trekkie and started my quest earlier this summer to locate and collect all 4 Star Trek pins.
Sorry, There are 5 Star_Trek pins. 
Good luck with your search for the last one. 
FYI Roddenberry is doing a sale on some Star trek stuff:
https://shop.roddenberry.com/collections/holiday-gift-ideas
This
Star Trek 2009 3D Lenticular Print
might look good as framed Art near a Stern Star Trek.
Site-Wide GoVote16 ElectionDay sale at Pinball-Mods.com until Nov 10.
Did you check the assembly visually?
Check to make sure the "ledge" the drop catches on it's broken.
It's possible that the ledge is broken and it misses that ledge.
Also check to make sure the assembly is secure to the PF.
She loves you... right now... but she opened pandora's box... Pins are like Lays Chips... you can't have just one.
Get some MODS on that thing STAT... >Shameless plug<
Quoted from GorillaBiscuits:Congrats! Slap on a blackout mod, blue DMD and enjoy!!! It's a fabulous game.
Which blackout Mine or the original?
I'd have to disagree about the Blue DMD... I prefer the ColorDMD myself... If the color dots ever come.
Reminder to check out the Star Trek Mods thread:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-star-trek-comprehensive-mod-list
Stern used the wrong ships.
It's likely that the CGI for the KBOP wasn't available to Stern at design time.
Quoted from BobC:BTW, has anybody managed to put the Stern Star Trek Popcaps by Zitt on a STTNG?
Quoted from mavantix:Zitt's popcaps on STTNG: I don't think it would work, screw holes would be in the wrong position? I can take I look, I have them on my ST Pro...
Correct. The screw positioning would be wrong - as would the graphics.
"In theory" one could make an "adapter" undercap... but given this is the last batch of popcaps... I don't want to create another market to deplete the stock.
I will tell you I did invest in designing STNG popcaps... but then got garbage from my current vendor and killed the project:
Because of this garbage; I killed the business relationship and will no longer be ordering Stern Star Trek PopCaps from them.
Quoted from Irishbastard:Pull the coil stop and check it, they are notorious for poping the rivet....Both of mine were broken which resulted in flippers getting stuck. Stern used crap parts...
The "stop" on the coilstop gets loose with normal play.
I had to replace my coilstops last year.
Also; check to make sure your flipper switch gap is correct / not closed. I had that problem at last years TPF.
Quoted from J85M:zitt will you be getting Stern ST popcaps from another vendor? Maybe a newer version with no screw holes or something to boost interest with a new design?
No. After this batch is sold out; the product will be retired.
I'm pretty sure I had simular issues with the Apron update.
I had to bump the fuse one amp higher. Not ideal; but something which was needed to keep from blowing fuses.
All back in post#302 I didn't have a access to the picture of the Garbage I received from my previous vendor who did the Stern Star_Trek pop Caps. Here's the a picture of the garbage they tried to send me after three months of delay:
Garbage
I think you all can see the problems... but basically I said [in the spec/pdf] the center needed to be highly polished "faux" gold and the Emblem needed to be highly polished chrome/sliver. They seemed to think that the yellow and white finger paint would be perfectly acceptable.
I told them to shove it up their arse... and demanded a refund. They ofcourse denied my request so I took it up with my credit card company. So; that is the reason I am not offering these STNG caps or Stern popcaps (once they sell out) from this vendor.
Quoted from pipes:Now I just have to install Zitts wing LED mod and I'm set.
Did you paint before or after the body was modded/drilled?
I'd advice you paint after the body is modded so I don't risk ruining you awesome paint job.
Did you use any screen captures to come up with this paint job?
This looks pretty cool:
https://startrekstarships.wordpress.com/2015/04/22/special-edition-klingon-d4-class/
Quoted from pipes:You're good! I actually did use the Eaglemoss D4 model as inspiration. Would love for mine to look exactly like that but I'm not that good. Still really happy with how it turned out though. I'll put up some pics of it in the cab.
I'm curious how mod-able the Eaglemoss is... so I ordered two.
One for my collection and one for attempting to do the wingled mod on.
Also ordered a JellyFish from the site just incase. Not sure if or where I can find a spot for it in my LE... but we'll see.
Are you the original owner?
Have you contacted Stern?
I'm guessing they will require you to buy a full set. I'm not aware of anyone who is selling the decals; much less individual parts of the set.
Quoted from Skeets:Unfortunately it seems any that the distribs have left in stock they bumped up the price a bit
I don't think that is the case. Stern did a mandatory price hike late last year that increased the "floor" of pricing for ALL stern machines current still available at the disti's. So whatever the game use to cost is no longer valid. Do a search on Pinside; there was a thread about the new pricing that got pretty heated if I recall correctly.
the rubbers at those ramps typically shred after 100 plays. The last owner replace the shredded rubber with either superbands or titan.
They look exactly urethane rubbers... or silicon. My Superbands which I bought to replace the shredded rubbers are the same shape and glossy. I'd bet that Stern sourced them for later builds.
Some of you may have purchased some Stern Star_Trek Popcaps from me in the past. I posted a new thread about an possible upcoming popcap set I'm thinking of getting made for the STNG machine.
Please stop by:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stng-popcaps-any-interest
and give me your opinion.
Quoted from J85M:Is anyone using the cliff drop target protector
I've had a drop and shooter lane protector on my STLE since nearly day one. It's been to ?4? Texas Pinball Fesitivals... and 2 houston Arcade Expos... No issue with the drop targe protector. My shooter lane protector has taken a minor beating; but it's not noticeable unless you are specifically looking.
I have the full cliffy set for this game; but have been too lazy to install some of the more difficult to get at componets. IE magnet and vuk.
Quoted from MustangPaul:You have all 4. Welcome to the club. If you like my mod send me a pm.
There are 5.
Quoted from FTMYpinballfan:Wish it was at Pinballz
The owner of Pinballz offered to buy it... I said bring the "stupid money"... he said he had it... but never provided a "stupid money offer".
So; not really a chance of that happening.
Next time you are in town; let me know. I don't think I've turned the 5th on since TPF.
Looks like scratches on the mylar to me; but just not sure.
Looks like someone put mylar in places that aren't stock... but logical. IE the center Thousands didn't have mylar in an original game. Is this a CPR repro w/ extra mylar by the previous owner?
Quoted from Tres:I picked up a STLE a couple of weeks ago and I'm loving it! Now I'm looking for mods, does anyone have a bird of prey for sale or the LED vengeance mod? Any other mods would also be considered.
I sell a bunch of mods for this game.
Additionally;
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-star-trek-comprehensive-mod-list
is really "the" list. My website has the most up-to-date list.
http://pinball-mods.com/blogs/?p=549
Quoted from FTMYpinballfan:Just ordered my VUK/Bracket Dressing kit. Let's dress that baby up!
Shhhh.... give the other preorder's a chance to order before the flood gates open.
Calling attention to a product being made in Germany and distributed here in North America. This set of 18 laser etch decals will dress up the stainless steel VUK housing as brackets used on Star Trek: The Next Generation
Here's a quick picture:
Left VUK Dress kit
more pictures in the thread:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/williams-sttng-mod-for-ball-popper-housings-and-other-parts
Direct link to purchasing for North America:
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/game-specific-products-star-trek-the-next-generation-stng-vukbracket-dressing-p-25.html
Calling attention to my Pre-Order survey for my new STNG Popcaps which I hope to be offering for sale in the near future.
Sample Installation:
Sample Installation - Uniform colors
I'm collecting survey data to give me an idea of what configurations will be popular so I can ensure I have adequate stock of those configurations.
https://goo.gl/forms/QhWqKS9AF6mxuYuq2
Please fill free to submit your opinion. I will use the data collected to build inventory of the Undercap colors and to ensure I have enough LEDs to offer with the kit. This isn't a "pre-order"; more of an "i am interested" list. If you provide me with your email address; I'll offer a coupon for this product as a "thank you" and would only be valid for a week or two after product launch.
If you want to see more pictures (or comment on the caps); please checkout my thread here on Pinside:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stng-popcaps-any-interest/page/2#post-3832378
Trace the warp ramp optos' wires to the opto board in question. With the machine off, unplug an reseat each cable connected to that board. Turn the machine on and test.
Mine does this sometimes; and this always fixes it for me.
Quoted from kwvogel:I've owned an HUO Star Trek (Pro) for about 2 years that has had no problems during that time. Recently, in the middle of a game, a loud static started coming from the speaker in the bottom of the cabinet.
No real advise here.
I assume you bought this game second hand from the original owner?
If so; do you know who the distributor was for the game?
My advice is to work thru that distributor or contact Stern's technical support to troubleshoot.
That sounds to me like there is an problem with the audio section of the board in the back box... You may have to buy a replacement main board from Stern.
Quoted from J85M:It's either the enterprise that came on the Premiums and LEs from Stern or it's the Hallmark ornament mod.
That is not the Prem/LE enterprise... because that one looks like arse and it mounts way different with a wireform.
That is the hallmark enterprise; I'm about 90% sure.
Quoted from gunstarhero:must haves for this game?
You should look here:
http://pinball-mods.com/blogs/?p=549
I try to keep this list up-to-date.
Quoted from J85M:In fact just buy every mod zitt makes for ST, they are all awesome, great craftsmanship and easily some of the best mods out there period!
Really appreciate that. The mods are here:
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/game-specific-products-stern-star-trek-c-24_27.html
Quoted from gunstarhero:nacelle lights on the Vengeance
What do you mean w/ regard to nacelle lights?
Are you talking about my Vengeance Nacelle Mod or something else?
You should consider some of my PopCaps for your machine... because you'll get the Vengeance Nacelle Mod with it (free).
Quoted from J85M:Has anyone ever taken their LE side rails off to see how the LEDs are routed and set into the cabinet??
There is a flexible cable that comes out of the red led "strip". It plugs into a little "board" which is bolted on the back of the lower cabinet near the top. It is visible if you lower the head and look in the hole. The flexible cable is held against the back of the machine with a clear plastic screwed to the wood.
I know this; because I had one side stop working because the flexible cable removed itself during transport.
Which game?
I know my STNG has a clear credits option in the menu... Pretty sure the Stern has it as well.
cscmtp,
Quoted from cscmtp:Guys I need a big favor. We had to replace a board and 4 wires because our opto wasn't working anymore behind the drop target, and this required having to take off the ship and everything on top of the playfield around that area. This was NOT fun or easy. So we are putting it back together and would like to see maybe a picture of the top and sides of that area if anyone has one they can share. Thank you!!
Have you looked at my Stern Star_Trek PopCap installation instructions? In that document I walk thru the disassembly of the Vengeance, so maybe the instructions will help you reassemble?
On another matter;
I'm pleased to announce the immediate availability of my STNG Popcaps for #Star Trek: The Next Generation with a 10% discount and 10% hurricane Harvey donation match.
Uniform Color Option
I haven't seen it... but then I haven't looked at my machine in detail lately.
Is it possible to turn down the upper flipper power?
Quoted from camcamaro1991:No question STLE is a rare machine, you find one you buy it! Trust me its worth it I love mine, transfer the mods over to LE.
I wouldn't call it a rare machine... I'm pretty sure it holds the records as the largest number of LEs manufactured unless Star Wars beat it.
What was it 800?
It is a nice machine, Glad I bought mine... I'm really enjoying creating all the mods for the game!
Now; I just need to pick the colordmd mission adapter project back up and get it working for TPF2018.
In light of the pending announcement of Star Trek from ColorDMD; I'm considering doing another run of ColorDMD adapters.
If you are interested; please add yourself to the waitlist (Red Link at top of page) so I can judge demand.
Quoted from Doctor6:To adapt to what exactly?
You cannot install the ColorDMD in a Star Trek (?new backbox?) as-is as there are center studs which will break/scratch/damage the ColorDMD.
This was discussed fairly extensively in this Pinside thread.
As Spidey stated; ColorDMD does offer a solution for $24 but I don't know specifically what it looks like or how it works as they added this option for the newest Sterns.
If you want specifics as to what I offer; please check the Install Instructions on our product page.
Quoted from Oneangrymo:wil it work with the custom sound code ?
Custom sounds do not effect the DMD animations... so I'd wager it will have no impact.
Quoted from InfiniteLives:Zitt your product page says for premium / le, do the pros need this as well? This would be my first color dmd
Unknown. Suspect yes.... as it's still not a standard Backbox on the Pro.
I haven't had anyone report back that it works on the Pro - so cannot speak to the specifics as I don't have a pro to test on.
Quoted from gunstarhero:From what I read all versions need the adapter for for the LCD but the LED should drop right in.
IMHO; the game is already bright enough that I wouldn't necessarily want an overly bright LED product in the game.
I guess it's possible that ColorDMD designed their LED panel to fit the newer games... but i'd really be shocked if it fit all modern sterns properly.
That said; I agree the LED may fit better because it's not as tall as the ColorDMD LCD panels... but I'm still not convinced there aren't clearance issues with the center studs on the game.
Quoted from Zitt:As Spidey stated; ColorDMD does offer a solution for $24 but I don't know specifically what it looks like or how it works as they added this option for the newest Sterns.
Pictures of the ColorDMD mounting solution are on their product page:
http://shop.colordmd.com/mounting-standoffs-for-new-stern-cabinets/
so its really just a bunch of standoffs and washers.
http://www.colordmd.com/Mounting%20for%20New%20Stern%20Cabinets.pdf
Quoted from Jarbyjibbo:Pm me if you're interested.
Only thing not spoken for is the blackout mod fyi.
I have plenty of stock of the Green Laser (Red and Blue too). I also have my version of the Blackout mod which will allow any percentage of the GI to be set in both modes.
I am no longer waitlisting for the Stern KBOP as the ships are becoming more and more rare (hence more expensive). Once I am out of stock of the WingLEDs; I don't plan on restocking. If anyone is interested in the Stern KBOP; you need to PM or email me ASAP.
Quoted from crwjumper:On a side note, I ordered over $800 worth of mods today.
:Tear: And I got none of those dollars. :Sniff:
Quoted from Bruce:can anyone verify this? zitt ?
I've had one pro owner tell me that he didn't have to uninstall the Veg. I think he had t remove a plastic install, then re-install.
But I've never personally done it; so cannot be 100% certain.
The motor is tied to the laser. One cannot run the motor without the laser firing.
Same 20v solenoid runs both.
Quoted from crwjumper:On a side note, please fulfill my order for a set of your awesome pop caps.
You knew I couldn’t resist.
Teheheheheh.
I got the order. Will go out later today.
my biggest concern with nib; is battery damage as stated above.
Def something I'd like to do one day... but I think I perfer gently used with battery swaps.
When you get one; be sure to checkout our STNG PopCaps and VUK Dress kit
Quoted from jdpilot:Got the laser and installed it. OMG that’s a huge difference!! Looks amazing now!! Thank you sir!
I assume this was directed at me... as I think I saw a brass laser body in the last picture.
You should consider the GI_Dimmer for a future purchase... and it will allow you to turn down the GI during KMB and make the laser pop even more. Very easy to install; only needing to piggy back on the main Insert board in the center of the playfield.
Now thru Cyber Monday most of our STNG Mods and all of our Stern Star_Trek Mods are eligible for our 16% off Sale while supplies last. Discount does not apply to shipping.
Must Enter Discount Code: BF2017
Pretty Sure screw/hangup issue is covered adnasium in this thread:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-star-trek-summary-of-fixes
All of my Star Trek products are 5% off w/ Pinside match with free shipping only 5hrs left in the sale..
STNG did not come with "behind the Borg" panel artwork.
It's after market only.
Pretty sure any "blade" vendor sells them.
https://www.pingraffix.com/product-page/star-trek-the-next-generation-pinpanel has one with a star field.
http://www.pinballdecals.com/PartsByGamePages/STTNG_Page.html sells one with a borg motif.
Quoted from Aurich:Only have a couple left, but sharing pics of my old Premium with it installed. Was a fun project, the time for these underground unlicensed mods is kinda over now though.
Aurich, I'm interesting a small subset of the set if you have any that are incomplete due to damage of the larger set. I could use the shooter housing.
I'm just going to leave this right here:
because; I hadn't seen until it was being shown on the Star Trek Cruise.
Quoted from Aurich:Someone will want the full set.
right thing to do. Someone is ALWAYS looking for this set for the pro.
Wanted to call attention to a Interactive Lighting project I've been working on for STNG's Borg, Romulan, and PopArea:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stng-a-reargi-prototype
with a direct link to an edited Gameplay video:
Quoted from Nokoro:Or some orange slings to match the flipper rubbers.
Or some Popcaps to match the theme... or hell; any of the other mods:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-star-trek-comprehensive-mod-list
Quoted from camcamaro1991:IMO, I needed more light I went with some other lights.
I agree; it needs more light - however, on my machine - I noticed adding more light = more current = which causes the already overwhelmed controlled GI circuit to overload and go into short circuit mode. On my LE (and several other machines); this symptom shows up as the RGB inserts not working properly (flashing or completely dark).
IF you aren't seeing it; great. But keep it in mind.
Happy Birthday, Mr Steve Richie!
Quoted from mavantix:Zitt's stuff
Just for reference:
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/game-specific-products-stern-star-trek-c-24_27.html
A customer of mine graciously agreed to sell me his Shooter housing decal for Aurich 's Alternate decal set; as a result, I was able to finally finish my custom shooter housing and knob.
Custom 50th Anniversary Shooter Knob
I had a shooter housing custom powder coated LE blue and installed the Decal. The knob is 3D printed at Shapeways from my custom design:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/H2B8KG6NH/star-trek-50-shooter-knob-r3?optionId=60922094
in polished Nickel and I powder coated it LE blue to match the housing.
A Star Trek 50th Anniversary Pin was then JB welded to the knob and it was encased in EasyCast Clear Casting Epoxy to give it a smooth surface for the palm of your hand.
Overall; I'm very happy with how it turned out.
Quoted from MustangPaul:That looks sharp Zitt. Now you need beatmasters blue shooter housing light up to highlight it.
Thanks. I considered his housing light up kit... but as usual; I'm planning on something more dramatic and "Zitt-itfied".
I had to reset that plan because Randy finally got Color Dots working... so not I'm going to have to redo my original plan.
If I ever get the time; I plan to get back to it in the coming year.
Quoted from MK6PIN:who sells the mirrored blades to fit this machine?
honestly; don't know.
I put in
https://www.pingraffix.com/product-page/star-trek-interactive-pinblades
on my LE.
You might also want to take a gander at this:
http://pinball-mods.com/blogs/?p=549
for a complete, game specific, mod list.
Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:Was looking for something to dress up the exposed metal on my game and found these brushed-aluminum decals on eBay a couple months back
Nycon makes them... here's the thread:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/williams-sttng-mod-for-ball-popper-housings-and-other-parts
and I'm the North America Distributor.
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/game-specific-products-star-trek-the-next-generation-stng-vukbracket-dressing-p-25.html
You should checkout my other STNG products... including those popcaps:
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/game-specific-products-star-trek-the-next-generation-c-24_25.html
Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:The mission lights around the Enterprise don’t like LEDs installed. Anybody have a quick fix for this? Old school bulbs work fine but several of the mission lights stay on all the time with LEDs installed. I’ve tried a couple different brands of LEDs with the same results. Usually I only see this problem on the lane lights in this era of game (which is no big deal). This is in the middle of my playfield and bothers me. Thanks in advance.
You need to install a Ghost patch rom. You'll need a eprom programmer to do this.
https://emmytech.com/arcade/led_ghost_busting/index.html
https://emmytech.com/arcade/led_ghost_busting/wpc_patcher_index.html has the patcher utility.
Quoted from BobC:Yeah...I searched my email and I must have gotten info from this url but it's no good anymore http://www.home.earthlink.net/~pinball_stuff/knocker.htm : (
https://web.archive.org/web/20170208070659/www.home.earthlink.net/~pinball_stuff/knocker.htm
local attempt:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/heres-a-stern-knocker-kit-for-you
Before ordering; I'd carefully examine the triangle extender board for cold / cracked solder joints.
I'd unhook the long "triangle insert" board, remove it from the machine, and reflow the white connectors with a soldering iron.
If that doesn't fix it; then yeah ordering a replacement board set would be my next shotgun approach.
Keep in mind; that main triangle board is the a main board in the machine... I wouldn't expect it to be cheap.
Why TWO STNGs?
Quoted from xingothx:my STTNG which is very far from finished:
It would be a shame to use those purple popcaps when I offer some high-quality, detailed STNG Popcaps
STNG PopCaps
You should also stop by Nycon's thread and look at his STNG VUK Dress Kits:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/williams-sttng-mod-for-ball-popper-housings-and-other-parts
Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:3 green lane lights just don’t like LEDs installed.
You mean the orbit lanes with Starfleet logos on them?
If so; I have green cheapy LEDs in there and have no issues with with the ghost patch.
The only problem I have with that LEDs is that they are subject to vibration due to the drop target nearby... so I have random problems with them lighting sometimes.
Dmod is here at TPF'2018... I'd shoot color dmd an email showing those pictures. It's not normal.
If I remember tomorrow; I mention this thread to him... but keep in mind there is no internet in the conv hall; so it make be monday before he can respond.
I'd also check the connectors going to the nacelles before ripping it apart.
The nacelles are screwed on so you might be able to do something to repair it without having to take apart the Vengeance.
Check my blog post about the Nacelles; maybe there is some info there:
http://pinball-mods.com/blogs/?p=476
If you do have to pull off the Vengeance, the instructions for my popcaps should help:
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/modifications-bolt-on-mods-stern-star-trek-popcaps-p-31.html
Welcome. I also second the ColorDMD mod. There is really only ColorDMD... while there are copycats out there... their tools and coloring capability are garbage. Further the ColorDMD only colors dots that are there, so the cartoonish nature are the dots stern provided. Unless Stern sells a retrofit with all-new high rez dots; I don't think you are going to find anything better.
When your pocket book recovers from the STPrem purchase; you should look at my products:
Stern Star Trek Mods
http://pinball-mods.com/url/SternSTPMods
and the Comprehensive MOD list.
Quoted from MustangPaul:Target Splints will work for this
Wow... I just just about to give up on my Stern_Star Trek products... I guess I'll have to see if the Vault editions re-ignite the demand for these products.
Quoted from Pinzap:I thought of you almost immediately last night after seeing the announcement. Hold on for another year at least it would seem, as I will for sure be needing them... either on a new VE, or on a gently used premium.
LOL, thanks.
I need to "invest" in some new games so I can do some modding... but TBH; I'm pretty "Meh" with most games coming out.
Quoted from StylesBitchly:Is it worth spending the cash on a Color DMD? I know this game doesn't have the best dots?
IDK who's telling you that... ColorDMD is a must have IMHO.
The color dots are 100x better than a red LED dmd... and Dmod 's team can't work wonders when there isn't art coming from Stern across the dmd interface. I personally don't think the game looks right without a ColorDMD - it's must have.
Quoted from J85M:Is there any games or themes at all John that you would like to create some mods for? Maybe not something you would like to own but just create mods for?
IDK... I've considered doing a GOT popcap set... but the issue is I'm not sure how "hungry" people are for that game.
I've also considered a GoG popcap set... and batman 66. but again; not sure how people feel about those games.
I find I have to be "invested" in a title... to make mods. That's why I do games I own... because I can iterate on the mods until they work like I want. I don't subscribe to the "generate random kit based on an off the shelf toy" crowds that just throw some random LEDs as a toy.
TBH; I thought the STNG popcaps were a "slam dunk"... but they just haven't sold like the Stern ST caps. I guess most people aren't looking for mods for the older games.
Quoted from StylesBitchly:Hey Zitt,
I like the nebula mod!
How does this work exactly? What does it do in game and in attract mode? I assume it's not interactive?
Thanks
It just lights the backboard with Ice-Blue and purple leds to actually show the artwork present.
No interactivity; not sure what would be a reasonable "interaction".
On my personal machine; I have the Nebula mod tied to my Blackout Dimmer so I can adjust the backboard during KMB.
Quoted from BigPhil:Surely it makes sense to re-visit the code if another run of machines is happening.
Have you actually met the stern team?
Have you actually seen them revisit code?
Yeah; when the redo the art like on BM66 or SMVault.... sure.
But They didn't revisit (IIRC) for IMVE or the others.
I'd love to be wrong; but not holding my breath.
The problem with any Laser kit is the Pro lacks the software hooks to "turn on" the laser at the appropriate time.
It would take someone one "patching" a Pro software stack with the hooks to turn it on. No one had taken that job.
Quoted from PWhiz:Nice! Here's my list off the top of my head.
6) Vengeance nacelle diffusers
13) Zitt's pop caps
14) Klingon BoP mod
Come on; I know you've install my other mods:
Nebula Mod
USS Kelvin
Warp Ramp LED
Or have you forgotten?
If you have a Premium or LE; you should look at these two other products:
GI_Dimmer /w Blackout
Laser upgrade
I remind everyone to check out the Comprehensive Mod List for Stern_Star Trek on my blog... I may need to sanitize it for the Vault build.
Quoted from StylesBitchly:I have some worn rubbers on my ST. Any suggestions on type and color. What about super bands on flippers?
Which ST?
Regardless; I'm Titan's rubbers on almost all my machines now.
I think I'm sill using superbands on my Stern STLE; mainly because they were installed before Titan launched their competition rubber line. The superbands are still functional; so I haven't needed to convert to Titan.
IIRC:
Blue Titan's STLE
Pink Titan's STDE
Yellow Titan's STMU
Purple Titan's STNG
I generally match the flipper rubber to the sling color which is usually a color present near the slings on the games.
Quoted from Pahuffman:Any ideas? For example, pressing the left flipper button will cause the game to slam tilt. Pressing the shooter lane switch will cycle all the switches in that row on the switch test.
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"Ghost" switches being reported simultaneous with other switch closures
"Ghost" switch closures not associated with failed MPU circuitry are difficult to track down. These are caused by a shorted diode (on a closed switch), incorrect wiring at the switch, or switch lugs or diode leads being shorted together.
" -- http://www.pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=General#The_Switch_Matrix
Sounds like you have a bad diode switch. Is this happening on all rows or just one row?
All rows make me think it's a CPU board / switch matrix issue. [ See page 52 of schematics (CPU Board logic Sheet 2/4) ]
Can you swap the 6821s (8H vs 11B) to see if the matrix issue goes away and follows to the display/sound?
Mushroomed or loose endstop.
My game had to have both endstops replaced after about 500-700 games. They are garbage from sTern.
Quoted from StylesBitchly:Really brings that nebula to life! Thanks Zitt.
My pleasure. Enjoy.
Quoted from Mathazar:First (and probably only) mods will be a ColorDMD later this month.
That doesn't sound very sporting... I'll leave this right here:
Stern Star Trek Pop Caps
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/opinioninterest-check-stern-star-trek-popcaps
Or if you really want to challenge your resolve:
Stern Star_Trek: Comprehensive Mod List
Quoted from Pahuffman:Very nice indeed!
Thanks! Only one more to go! I've been very fortunate to find 2 of these
I'm still winning
Quoted from StylesBitchly:Only I have to install one new light socket in one of the pop bumpers because it keeps going out.
For Stern or STNG?
Regardless; Usually; it's those damn crappy leads on the LEDs.
I think others have suggested bending the leads away from the body and putting a layer of two of black electrical tape. Then re-installing.
That should help make a solid contact between the LED leads and the socket of the bumper base.
Quoted from Riffbear:Has anyone ever ordered new side rails and lock down bar for the LE?
Rough idea on price?
no idea. Better call Stern. I'd expect it to not be cheap.
IMHO; your better off sending your armor to a powdercoater to get re-done (if scratched up).
I'm not aware of any off the shelf replacements for the Blue LED+ Harness.
IIRC; Stern hotglued the whole blue led+harness as a mess inside the nacelle.
If it were me; I'd go get a blue LED and try to un-mess that mess so I could splice in that new led. But agreed; it an't gonna be easy or fun.
It's easy to look at; just unscrew the two phillips screws on the nacelle and then you might have to break some of the hot glue which will be on the nacelle to get it off. http://pinball-mods.com/blogs/?p=476 briefly talks about the removal.
Quoted from Buzz:Regular led would never fit.
Sure it would.
A Pinball LED is *NOT* a regular LED.
A standard 5MM package would.
5mm blue led
https://www.adafruit.com/product/301
Announcing a soft launch of a new product I've been working on for a few months... I finally got a product I was happy with so I'm making them available to all Star Trek pinball owners.
This product originally started as an embellishment for the Data East Star Trek machines to go on top of the "Red Alert" flashers:
Condition: Red (Alert)
This Data East kit comes with 4 "Red Alert" Decals for 7.49USD w/ free shipping if ordered alone:
Data East (example install)
Data East (incandescent flasher bulb)
I then realized the kits could be expanded to both the Williams Star Trek: The Next Generation and the Stern Star Trek. Both of these games are currently still packed up from TPF'2018 (yeap, it's been way too long) so I can't take installed pictures.
On the STNG; the kit only comes with a single Red Alert decal for the beta ramp; so is considerably cheaper at 2.49USD.
On the Stern ST; the kit comes with both a Red Alert and a Yellow alert decal for the two flashers on this game and runs 4.24USD.
These are in stock now and available for immediate shipping.
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/modifications-bolt-on-mods-alert-flasher-decals-p-46.html
Quoted from J85M:Awesome I’ll be ordering a set for my STLE, you need to expand your mods Zitt to other games you are one of only 2 regular modders I buy from your stuff is f’in excellent when it comes to design, fit & finish!
I know.
I just don't have the room for any more pinball machines... and I can't convince myself to buy any of the latest title to mod. I was tempted to buy GB and Star Wars... but room, price, and quality issues have ended that.
I need to make something happen... but we'll see.
Other than an upgrade to a speaker kit and/or a subwoofer... I'm not aware of anything.
The Audio tracks in the ROMs are not very impressive. They may even be downmixed to mono or have a low bitrate to save space. You'd have to look at the roms in Pinball Browser to get an idea.
Given these machines use a uniform board for everything. An "add in" soundboard isn't likely given the soundboard was never a separate board in these games.
Quoted from PinRush72:Thanks for the reply.
To be specific. The Pro code doesn't wiggle the appropriate transistor to turn the laser motor on. As a result; none of the blackout mods which attach to the laser motor will work properly.
Someone who had "patch ability" to the Pro code could -in-theory- toggle that transistor on a Pro... but I'm not aware of anyone whom has tried to accomplish it. Pinball Browser doesn't seem to have that level of granularity.
Quoted from NeilMcRae:both seeing auto launch problems, like its getting weaker - anyone seen this- got a fix?
I'm guessing it's not centered, imparting little kentic energy into the ball. Check to make sure the launcher is square on the ball.
Given 90% of my store is devoted to the Star Trek Pins... I thought you guys might need a reminder:
Pinball-Mods.com is having a site-wide Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale.
All Pinball-mods.com products are 18% off - Must use discount code: BF2018.
All Pinball.Center products and STNG VUK kits are on sale for 10% off - No discount code needed.
All sales will end at 11:59pm on Cyber Monday (11/26/2018). Shipping is not discounted. Limited to stock on hand - No Rain Checks.
Quoted from ectobar:Those balls will magnetize. You need to get the carbon ones or some other companies balls meant to be used with games with magnets.
Exactly this.
Star Trek has a magnet.
Don't use Chromium Balls in magnet based games. N's ball are chromium based; it doesn't matter what he says... They WILL magnetize in these games.
Go back to standard carbon steel.
I'm surprised that worked.
On mine; the GI litterly freaks out if I put anything more than the 4smd in more than two pops.
Try flipping that Yellow undercap. It should sit flush with the sides of the popcap.
If it still doesn't work take a Dremel or drill bit to the holes on the plastic so you can move it into proper alignment.
Quoted from dts:Zitt has a nice mod for it with LED circuit boards. The USS Kelvin from Hallmark is really high quality as well!
Thanks, DTS.
Direct link to the Stern Star Trek WingLEDs are here:
http://Pinball-Mods.com/url/94403cb
We also have the Kelvin available:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-star-trek-uss-kelvin-stadium-leds
*I* don't participate in Tournaments. I'm a casual Pinball Player... In fact I prefer to fix them rather than play them most of the time.
Therefore; *I* set my machines to 5 or 6 ball most of the time. For deep rule sets; like STNG and STLE - *I* want to play the missions and enjoy the games. I don't see this changing for me anytime soon.
Unlike some competitive players are are looking to hone skills (or keep that edge); I don't walk up to machine and credit up 4 players. 1 player and done unless I have 3 friends with me.
Quoted from WhiskeyTango:I know it’s a long shot, but I’m looking for a blackout mod for my ST Premium. Preferably working, but I’ll take what I can get. Thanks.
I have plenty of stock:
http://Pinball-Mods.com/url/da22e6f
More details on the mod is here:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-star-trek-premle-gi-dimmer-w-blackout
Quoted from Zitt:I have plenty of stock:
http://Pinball-Mods.com/url/da22e6f
Quoted from dts:Does the blackout mod get rid of the ramp shot GI dimming during Klingon Multiball?
I can't speak for exactly what you're asking... or for other products.
For my GI Dimmer; the product won't effect any light shows in the GI; except to dim them.
The way my product works is it basically puts a mosfet transistor at the "ground" side of the GI circuit and the drain of that transistor is then fed to the "bottom" of the GI circuit. The Gate of the mosfet is then driven with a PWM signal from the onboard microcontroller which effectively dims them.
This means that none of the light shows are changed; except that any "signals" then become PWMed to a lower brightness. IF you are talking about any controlled inserts (RGB) then my product... and AFAIK; no other "dimmers" would effect the controlled inserts on Star Trek.
If you can provide more detail or be more specific; I'll be happy to look into this further.
Remove all balls.
In switch test, wiggle the wires going into the trough and then the detector boards.
Do switches randomly fire? If so, bad idc connector. Replace with crimp on version
Quoted from D-Gottlieb:Also, what can be done to fix the laser button? The switch seems to be intermittent. Does any know of a good replacement laser?
Check for switch gap under the "PunchIt" button. I'm guessing you may need to adjust it.
Shameless plug for my replacement laser kit:
http://pinball-mods.com/url/SSTLaser Blue and Green available. Red is Out of Stock and likely won't be restocked as the interest in Stern Star Trek mods has dropped off significantly.
A lot of people seem to be taking delivery of the Final Voyage run... So let me take this moment to point you to the Comprehensive mod list at my blog.
Last time I checked (7/4/2018) many of the products were still being made; however, I know that even I'm starting to retire Stern ST product lines as they sell out. Now would be the time to get any remaining stock if you are the type to upgrade or Mod your machine.
Quoted from Oneangrymo:Hey guys so my warp ramp is triggering like crazy . I know it’s some sort of opto something problem but can someone guide me through how to fix this ?
Everytime this happens to me; I lift the PF and wiggle the opto wires coming from the ramp to the opto board at the connectors. Goes away for months.
For all you STNG fans... today is
Captain Picard Day; I'm doing a
16% off sale
for all STNG Products.
Quoted from D-Gottlieb:Should be free. CBS All Access. It's actually CBS pay-to-access. Forget it.
No disagreeing with any of you. I feel the same way.
Luckily; I have other ways of getting it.
That said; I do expect to pay for a month or two when all the new series are out. IE Season 3 of STD, Only season of Picard, and the animated series.
I noticed some ball wear on the outhole of my Stern Star Trek.
Outhole wear - LE
I designed a Mylar protector for it Mylar - Outhole and published some details on my blog at:
http://pinball-mods.com/blogs/?p=790
I'd think it would work for any modern stern; but I don't have another machine to check it against. If anyone else wants to give these a try I'm making them available at my web shop:
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/game-specific-products-stern-star-trek-outhole-stern-p-62.html
I'm a firm believer in Cliffys… but when I bought my game and got a cliffy set for it; he didn't offer anything for the outhole.
I may still get the Cliffy for the front of the hole; but in the mean time I'll use the design I came up with.
Here's my take on Vendors for "Common" parts.
1) Pinball-Life - Large selection. Good quality. Fair prices on most things. They always seem to get my orders. Shipping is reasonable.
2) Pinball Resource ( http://www.pbresource.com ) - Awesome selection. Great Prices. Can't order "online"; requires setting up an account. After that; order parts by email (or call him) get the parts, send him a check. I *think* many vendors order parts from Steve at PBR as he knows who to get to make from original molds...but I could be VERY wrong. Very good vendor for hard to find parts for older games. Don't think he sells parts for anything "modern" unless it's a common item. Don't expect any modern currently in business manufacturer.
3) Marco - Probably has better selection that PBR … or seems to. IMHO: If the top two dont' have it. He might because he orders from many vendors. Prices are higher because he has to markup over other vendors as he buys from them. That said; I respect his selection of parts.
Quoted from D-Gottlieb:Or you can be Captain Hook.
Or a friend who hooks it on his Pflex server.
I do want to support the actors for at least a couple of months; so I will when all the Episodes have dropped.
Quoted from Gorgar123:Trying to resist additional mods, although I am thinking translucent Titans to replace the black rubber are a must.
Then don't look at my Webshop... Specifically; don't look at
my PopCaps.
Also; don't look at the
mod listeither...
it's probably out of date anyway.
Quoted from Spyderturbo007:Anyone ever remove the ship? Is it a pain in the ass?
I have ship removal instructions on my
Popcap's installation PDF. Hope you find it useful.
Quoted from javagrind888:Ok, in the next few months I'm going to be in the market for a Stern Star Trek Prem/LE. I'm wanting to go the route of the blackout mods and extra hard lasers. There seems to be multiple blackout mods with varying degrees of installation difficulty from plug and play to soldering. Is there a difference between these blackout mods or do they all do the same thing and I should just look for ease of installation?
Mine is Plug-And-Play... and very programmable. AFAIK; there is only one other "blackout" mod on the market - which uses relays and cannot be programmed other that 0 or 100%.
Does MezelMods still sell the switch stack brace?
Yes: https://mezelmods.com/collections/diy/products/stern-target-splints?variant=923513721
What I don't know is if this will work on the black hole target or not. Maybe someone can confirm. I thought the LE (which I have) had a kick target... but I'm not sure. Mine is still packed from Houston Arcade Expo or I'd check.
My Star_Trek_merchandise is 19% off for Black Friday - must use BF2019_discount code.
Quoted from Mr_Outlane:Ziit's nebula mod for the back board and I have these side blades...
https://www.pingraffix.com/product-page/star-trek-pro
The
nebula board_only works for Stern Star Trek. MarsPinball asked about STNG. I think I went with the Borg theme for the backboard on STNG... but I haven't installed it yet. I'm not 100% sure where I got it - but it may have been https://www.pinballdecals.com/PartsByGamePages/STTNG_Page.html … but I'm thinking it was from somewhere else. Pingraffix has some matching panels:
https://www.pingraffix.com/star-trek-the-next-generation
and they are doing a BF sale right now IIRC.
Quoted from Mr_Outlane:Sorry.
Nothing to be sorry about. I appreciate recommendations from customers.
Just wanted to be correct so other readers didn't get confused in the future.
Did the unthinkable....
CBS All Access via Amazon Prime Video with 3mths commercial free at 4.99/mo using a Cyber Monday Deal. Then it's normal price of 9.99/mo. The *ONLY* reason I did this was to support Star_Trek: Picard which is coming in Jan.
When the series is over after 8 episodes; I'll cancel.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07S9227MR/ref=atv_hm_hom_5_c_kpzPd5_brws_2_2
Honestly; I'm still not sure how'll they'll end it after only 8 episodes... Maybe they are going to continue the story after Stewart leaves as a new crew... or maybe they'll offer him so much money he won't leave. We'll see.
Quoted from RC_like_the_cola:Looking to replace every insert in a Bally Star Trek with clear. Not finding clear jeweled inserts for the smallest ones. The ones in the bonus ladder area in the tractor beam. Anyone have leads or am I stuck with white non jeweled?
I think you're SOL. Someone else was looking for those small inserts can couldn't even find the basic colors.
Have you considered some laser cut jobs? Something like
I did on STMU?
RIP: Rene Auberjonois (Odo / Colonel West)
https://www.startrek.com/news/rene-auberjonois-1940-2019
Quoted from lexi:Good spot, I refer to this on my restoration thread, I guess that until you get the decal and it comes back from the cabinet shop you dont know until you see it.
that would bug the sh1t out of me.
Was this created by the cabinet shop... or pre-made decals?
If the later... hell ... in any case; I'd be asking for a new decal with fixed proportions.
Are you keeping the machine? If so; plans on adding any mods to it? ;D
Quoted from lexi:I spotted the error when the box was delivered and will seek a new front decal (any recommendations would be cool) Yes keeping the machine and not thought about any mods yet, will sort the front decal first and see how we go.
I think this place:
https://pinballdecals.eu/shop/star-trek-the-next-generation-pinball-cabinet-decals-set/
had a dust up with Ricky regarding licensing... That said I haven't specifically used any of their products.
Maybe contact them to see if they can/will specifically only do the front decal for you.
When you get in the market - I offer several unique products for STNG on my site. Many are designed by myself as an exclusive to my website. As an example: STNG Popcapsis a unique product.
Quoted from Mr_Outlane:Dry! Never use grease.
Incorrect.
Metal on Metal parts get grease.
Nothing else does.
So the shaft of a diverter which is metal on metal gets grease.
Quoted from Nokoro:Really? I don't have my Star Trek Pro anymore, but I really remember there being optos in the trough, and I'm almost positive that I had to reseat the connectors to them at one point.
My STLE has physical switches in the trough; IIRC. Pretty sure the pro does as well.
Quoted from BBC:Hey Guys, I have a Star trek Pro. What ideas do you guys have for toppers?
IMHO; toppers get in the way. But then again; I'm at least twice a year packing for a Pin Event nearby.
I don't recall there being any good Toppers for Stern ST. When released; they were TOS knock offs that had the wrong ship on them.
Quoted from Andy1:What should I do ? or Is it to late for me ? Is life never going to be the same??
No. Soon you'll be on the Star Trek Cruise with the rest of us.
Quoted from Mr_Outlane:Yes!
Which is totally assinine IMO!
Not true. This started as one group to service them all... then someone started an STNG group... and then another a DEST group.
I'm not sure anyone has started a BallyST Group.
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Today I got a new garage door installed; and while moving machines (packed in PinArmor -except the ballys which don't have pinarmor which fits) - I accidentally hit my Bally ST too hard/too close and tipped it over on the head. I screamed and expected a shattered Backglass or worse. Turns out - the Pinball Gods must have been smiling on me because it managed to knock the top wood "channel" off WITHOUT shattering the Backglass.
I'll post pictures later; but right now the top wood is clamped for Gorilla Glue.
It could have been MUCH worse; I'm so glad I can fix this with some glue, paint, and wood putty.
Repair in progress.
Top Frame damage
There was a stress fracture right above the top channel for the backglass. Rather than risk is working loose later; I decided to complete the break and glue the break together.
Clamping while the White Gorilla Glue works it magic:
Gluing top frame together
I didn't have enough clamps; so the frame is no longer square from front to back. I'll have to come back and either CNC a new frame or do some aggressive sanding to make the front to back square. For now; I'm just going to move forward with the repair as I don't want to leave the backglass "out" and risk kicking it over.
After the break had the 60minutes to glue; I proceeded to reglue the top frame onto my head. A generous helping of clamps and the affore mentioned white gorilla glue:
Clamped Frame
I let the glue cure overnight and removed the clamps. Some bondo… a sand.. and some colormatched latex paint:
Latex paint
And the game is put back into it's location in the garage-cade:
Repair Complete
The game doesn't appear to be worse for the wear. I'm having a problem with the game not detecting the start button after a couple of games... I don't think it's related to the fall; I seem to recall something about the issue at this years TPF. I haven't even begun to debug it. I'll do that later after I get the rest of my games set back up after the garage door install.
there are several fuses... but can't direct you to a specific one.
Do you have a digital volt meter; so you can check voltages at test points? IIRC; there are only 4ish voltages to check at the display.
Quoted from pacman11:Okay thanks, I'll check all the fuses this evening.
So is that a no on a digital volt meter and measuring the voltages?
Reminder to those whom have CBS All Access.
Star Trek: Picard
streams first episode on Thursday (jan 23).
No "time" had been given; Fans are saying 8pm... but no timezone given.
IF you are outside North America; it will premier of Jan 24 in Amazon Prime.
Saw something while the wife was watching "The View" today... Stewart is gonna be on that show on Thursday- I think.
My 128 x 16 display was very outgassed as well.
I ended up finding a nos display on RGP years ago and swapped the glass. It was probably the end of the plasma glass just about anywhere.
We should lobby colordmd ( Dmod ) to get support for Data East 128x16 so we can one day see color dots for DEST in the future.
Outside of this; I think there was an LED replacement being sold somewhere...
PinLED… I think... but this thread gives me pause:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/128x16-led-dmd-replacement-no-response-from-pinled
Actually; it was xpin I was thinking about; but I couldn't find a 128x16 compatible display on their site.
Quoted from Irishbastard:Also, there are 34 days in January this year?
No... there are fat fingers on this keyboard.
I just finished watching the premier of Star Trek: Picard on CBS All Access. CBS' business ethics aside... this was one of the best times I've had since Voyager went off the air. While I'm not happy with the subscription model of All Access... I am VERY happy to have this new series to fuel my inner Trekkie.
To celebrate this awesome new show; Now thru this weekend - I'm offering a sale on all my Star Trek pinball products.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/1day-only-sale-capt-picard-day-6-16#post-5430279
Quoted from DaveH:aurich did an overlay sticker for it. I’m not sure if they are still available.
They are not available - unless you find a second hand unused set. He stop making them after getting into it with Stern over it IIRC. They may have sent a C&D and he agreed to stop.
Most of the Stern mods have dried up... I haven't checked the
Comprehensive Mod List for Stern Star_Trek
for availability but feel free to let me know if you find something new.
Quoted from DaveH:It’s not on the playfield, it’s on a plastic above the ramp. On mine I got a cover for that (can’t remember where I bought it) that makes it a bit brighter.
Cover was from likely from Mezel Mods.
https://mezelmods.com/collections/star-trek-pinball-mods/products/star-trek-pinball-warp-ramp-light-diffuser
LED may have been from me:
http://pinball-Mods.com/url/sstWarpLED
Quoted from newpinbin:How much time did it take to remove all those parts to reach the kicker?
IT's a handful of screws to get to the kicker.
See my install pictures of my
Stern Star_Trek capsif you're that curious - Chapter 1.
They were selling it stateside about 6mo ago...
https://www.startrek.com/news/picard-wine-bordeaux-sirah?fbclid=IwAR3o14TdOeU6Mh_1GYk5kzxqVPrlfKgmygPhb6EYda57yxlMpiXCpaMa1-I
which a google search came up with this:
https://startrekwines.com/
which deeer… you posted.
I don't drink... but I'm seriously tempted. 60 per bottle seems a bit steep. I wonder if there is a distributor in Australia that carries:
"2017
Appellation: Saint – Estèphe, France"
WTF is up with those damn prices?! 60 dollars a bottle in singles. 83/bottle in a 6 case. 75/bottle in a 12case.
I guess you get the laser etched wood case … but why not just buy 12 60dollar bottles?!
Quoted from camcamaro1991:this is an inexpensive piece of protection until I have permanently fix it I am very satisfied with it, if the previous damage/chip wasn't already there, the Zitt protector would be undetectable.
Zitt please make more of these for other games or make a Zitt metal protector for the ball trough area.
Great, Glad to hear it. Just incase someone is looking for this protector and doesn't want to go thru this thread its here:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/star-trek-clubmembers-only/page/154#post-5119376
I'd love to make it for other games; I just don't have access to anything with modern clear. I don't trust Stern or JJP to build a quality machine anymore. Spooky's latest title interested me... but was gone to fast.
If you want to work together on one remotely; we can try to see if it can be done.
Quoted from darkryder:Any other high wear areas to inspect on this game?
I ordered a cliffy set for mine and installed some of them before I played more than a few games.
Def get the drop target cliffy... and the magnet cliffy. I didn't get the outhole cliffy with my kit as it was something added later.
I also installed the Shooter-Ejects cliffy because the shooter lane is the first thing you see. I ordered the whole kit; but didn't install the difficult ones like the vuk.
I put the ramp protectors on as well; as I didn't want cracked ramps.
Quoted from robotron:i have to go back to zitts website to see if he has some more stuff for the pro.
Kelvin Stadium LEDs(although I'm getting low / may be out of brackets) and Warp Ramp LEDis all I can think of unless you want to swap out the drop targetor pop bumper bodies.
Most of the stern star trek stuff should be here:
http://pinball-mods.com/url/SternSTPMods
When are you doing the
vengeance mod? They were included in the screw bag.
I actually had that packaging made for my STNG popcaps… but so many were made that it became obvious I should use them for the Stern caps too.
Quoted from camcamaro1991:I'd bet 99% its a broken wire, and not a failure of the LED,
Agreed.
However, if you think it is the LED - I'm about 80% sure any 5mm blue LED will sub into that circuit without issue.
I'd even recommend a trip to radioshack if they still existed.
Amazonor Fleabay would work.
Quoted from KellerDj:i find it hard to believe that both the Laser and motor went at the same time?
Both are driven by same transistor on CPU board.
The laser motor and laser diode both run off of the same transistor (Q22) on the CPU board.
I know this; because I designed the
GI_Dimmerand the
Laser Diode upgrades… so know they both come off of this transistor. Proof is on page Y42.
So one of few things is the problem.
1) Blown transistor (Q22).
2) Bad connections from transistor to the diode and motor. (read wiring harness)
3) a Shorted Zener diode (crappy Stern way of regulating voltage to the laser diode) which has probably blown the transistor as well. See page Y42.
Quoted from J85M:Serious question as an LE owner how does your blackout mod differ from zitt blackout/dimmer mod? I’m asking so I can decide which to install.
They are radically different - not even in the same category. My more closely resembled a GI OCD than a "blackout" mod.
Kapsreiter's is relay based which only allows one on/off of three of the four GI strings. I think he has an option to do all strings or all but one but that's it. He can be specific what his product does. Feel free to chime in if I'm incorrect.
My modallows for any dimmer value between 0% and 100% on the four standard GI strings. You have two settings... one for normal mode; one for Klingon mulitball. The microcontroller on my device allows you to change either setting to any value you choose. This means not only can you dim the GI strings during multiball; but also dim them for normal mode. Each channel has a KMB setting and a "normal" setting which is activated with the laser assembly.
Additionally; my mod provides for 9 additional "auxiliary" channels for controlling other lighting mods.
GIBlackoutDimmer (resized).jpg
A user manual and installation guide is present on our product page:
Calling all crew members... Red alert.
JJP's POTC is actually beating STNG for the best pinball machine of all time.
I personally call bullsh1t... but the votes aren't lying.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/round-3-greatest-pinball-game-of-all-time-tournament-edition
Don't use chromium "premium" balls in your game; any you shouldn't have any issues with the ball sticking on the magnet.
I use standard carbon balls and have never had a ball stick on the magnet.
I had a similar problem; but displaying blue.
It's almost 100% the flexible cable going from the LCD to the ColorDMD board.
If you don't have experience reseating those fragile connectors; consult an expert and/or colordmd tech support.
It's TOTALLY easy to break the connector or loose the connector "lever".
yeah; my lvds cable (the cable between dmd board and lcd panel) got tweaked one year coming back from TPF one year.
I haven't had any issue with the cable into the dmd board.
Glad you got it sorted.
I'll get those pop bumper caps packaged tonight after work and in the mail tomorrow.
Quoted from luckycreature:Question is will the machine function if I remove it and if so proper way to do it?
Yes. Just no saved high scores.
The proper way is to cut it off and replace with a remote battery holder.
If you are electronically inclinded; there are proably a tutorial somewhere here on pinside.
If you aren't inclined; then I'd recommend you talk to
http://lockwhenlit.com/products.htm
for No-Solder Remote Battery Holder--New Options!--$7.99-$25.99
To see if he has a solution for Early Bally.
Quoted from J85M:I’ve even got his GI dimmer fitted but I’m unable to program it currently.
Sorry meant to reply earlier.
Please read the manual. The design has two variable resistors which would allow you to manually adjust KMB GI (when laser is on).
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/modifications-bolt-on-mods-star-trek-gi-dimmer-p-41.html
If you haven't programmed it; you should have the ability to set R14 for your desired brightness for KMB.
See PP13; first paragraph for the description of default functionality.
This should allow you to use the board until you figure out the programming computer.
Quoted from J85M:Awesome thanks John I totally missed this in the instructions, I’ll check this out tomorrow and report back.
To make your mod even more expensive... if you want to fly me out first class; I'll help you customize it with my personal laptop when this pandemic is under control.
I know you wouldn't do it... just messing with you.
Thanks for the nebula recommendations guys; Appreciate it.
I want to do another Kelvin run... but honestly; I doubt I'd sell enough to make it worth it. it took forever to sell the 25 I had in stock IIRC.
Quoted from J85M:i would love a lit base for my enterprise
You mean the stock enterprise for the LE?
or did you add a hallmark enterprise to a non-Premium/LE in a similar spot?
Quoted from J85M:Don’t know how much it would cost to make up a base for it, or if there’s any interest other than me..?
Yeah... not sure myself.
Send me a picture of how you mounted it... as mine is still stock. I have an enterprise somewhere; but never did the mod.
Quoted from Irishbastard:It's pinball related, so worth $6k now
Only if it includes a special game mode only available with the side art package.
Public service notice that all of my Star Trek products are on sale for 16% off for Captain Picard Day until 6/19/2020.
See: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/1day-only-sale-capt-picard-day-6-16#post-5048311
This includes the remaining stock of the Stern Star_Trek Pop Caps and the STNG Star_Trek Pop Caps.
Final bump for our Picard Sale:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/1day-only-sale-capt-picard-day-6-16#post-5048311
All of our Pinball-mods.com star trek products are on sale. Last call; ends at midnight on Friday.
So, We take a 150 Amazon monitor... and a 30usd raz pi... play movies to it. and this is a topper?
Does it interact with game play? Nope; I'll save you guys time... "Does Not Interact with Gameplay" from the fleabay ad.
Is it 17" or 16" ... nah; doesn't matter.
I mean; I'm TRYING real hard to be positive here... I'm clearly not the target audience; and I'm obviously missing something, right?
Sorry; the "mod" gets a downvote from me. Not even marginally tempted to buy it.
Quoted from RCA1:Prototype backgass, nice!
Unlikely a real proto bg... probably a CPR repo.
That said; my Bally has a real set of prototype plastics that I acquired by pure accident on a TPF swap meet playfield.
The PF was shot; but the plastics were nice. I didn't even realize they were proto until I compared against my original.
Quoted from joshvandam:Looks awesome. Wish there were a way to get the laser projector in the pro.
The pro lacks the code for turning on the laser project; else it would be easy.
Without that code; unsure how anyone would "detect" klingon multi ball to turn on said laser.
Quoted from hoby1:Heres the way I am looking at it because of what I want to do. I paid 4k " very cheap" for a 1 owner HUO with pro from the original owner. The same in a premium would have cost me 6500 or 7500 for an LE taking into what I would have added is my theory
Wow. The entire list; and nearly none of my mods unless the KBOP is mine.
Regardless, enjoy your machine.
Thats tricky but .... but a switched timer relay. Could be run of an insert or any multi ball using possibly the ball trough for a certain amount of time.
There isn't a KMB insert; right?
How many people really want a "laser" running anytime there is a multiball in progress?
It's a serious question; seriously.
Quoted from Juzz:I wouldn't sell you one anyhow. lol
LMAO... I wouldn't take one if you GAVE it to me. Well; ok - maybe it'd make a good LCD photo slide show for the home pics.
Quoted from pipes:Yeah, they most likely won’t work together. I have the Pinbits pop bumper kit as well and I think they look really good with the stock caps.
Reminder; this is my Stern popcap kit:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/opinioninterest-check-stern-star-trek-popcaps/page/2#post-2051992
9d3a406921b3f5de1ef8299e3673dd4b89fdf0a3[1] (resized).jpg
which you can order here:
http://pinball-mods.com/url/sstPopcaps
This is the final batch of these popcaps. Once they are out of stock; they are retired and will not be restocked - five years is a long run.
These are anodized aluminum with custom chemical etches - they are not 3d printed plastic.
If you like the pinbits thicker plastic; I imagine the
Substitution for All Blue Matte UnderCaps
option would be a suitable alternative.
sub all blue
That said; there has to be something in our star trek mods that you don't have:
http://pinball-mods.com/url/SternSTPMods
Do you think @notrashcougar would be willing to retheme a #RickandMorty into Lower Decks?
Asking for a friend....
Added over 4 years ago:I get that CPR wanted to match the plastics to the play field... but imho; those plastics are just too blue as is the background on the PF.
I mean if you were going to go that dark; why not just make the background black?
Is it just me; or a trick of the pictures?
I just don't understand when you have a light blue background that they could make it primary blue.
Originally; Ive heard them say that they account for fading... but the blue in these pictures is really not a fade problem.
I guess I'm ok with it ... but it's not idea.
I'm pretty sure I ordered an original gold PF. I just don't have any immediate need to swap it out as I did a really massive restore a massive center repaint.
https://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=89593
Quoted from hoby1:Promium is coming along fantastic. Waiting for my vengeance mod, stainless speaker panel and EL paper. Also have brushed stainless T molding coming and all the hardware goes off to Powdercoat next week..... Alien Silver
Did you get some "Promium" armor or are you planning on just repowdercoating the existing stock product.
I ask because I recently acquired some Promium" armor from Pinball.Center for exactly these type of projects.
Promium Armor for Star Trek Pro
Quoted from sebgrinke:Thanks! How do I tighten a coil stop? Tighten the screws at the top of it?
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-guide-to-upgradingrebuilding-flippers#post-284670
That said; Stern used some crappy coil stops during the non-vault runs of Star trek. They barely lasted 200-400 games.
If you take the coil stop out; it will probably be brass... and would need to be replaced. See the afore mentioned thread for details on that process.
that looks like the laser isn't "centered" on the hole.
Not sure a bend of the bracket is going to fix that.
Can someone take a picture from the same angle. I would; but mine is buried in some product right now.
Quoted from zephee:That button depresses another button inside the mechanism that 'powers' the laser. It needs to be depressed when the motor spins in order for the laser to shine.
Quoted from J85M:Upgraded your laser with one of zitt laser upgrades, the difference is night and day plus you can see the upgraded laser from Zitt in the day as well!
Quoted from D-Gottlieb:The stock laser is made from a laser pointer, a cheap item, and mine started to flicker badly due to the switch malfunctioning. I went with Zitt's laser mod and it works great now.
Thanks guys.
Yes, sorry - I've had my lasers so long that
1) I didn't realize the "green" in your pictures WASNT laser light.
2) Forgot the stock laser pointer had a button.
zephee if you're in the market for an upgrade to Green or Blue; please let me know. I am planning to eventually do a Last Time Buy for Red... I just haven't made any definitive plans.
My lasers do not have a button, are more easily visible, and are bolt-on ready.
Quoted from darkryder:I’d love to buy Zitt’s laser upgrade for my LE, but want red just like factory. Hopefully, the part is available again at some point.
As I have stated; I'm only going to be ordering enough to fullfill pre-order demand as I cannot be left with stock with an out-of-manufacturing pin.
So; the best thing to do is to contact me via PM to get on the "list".
Quoted from Scoot:The spotlight is either loose or the metal wires on the led are not connecting to the socket tabs. It helps to push the wires on the led outward a bit before installing them into the socket.
It's also been suggested somewhere this thread to wrap the wedge base with electrical tape to make the fit more "Snug"
Quoted from MANTO1975:any instructions of how to remove the Vengeance ship.
cheersEDIT, all good, I found the pinball supernova video.
Why did you ask here?
There were clear instructions for installing all the pop caps on the product page:
http://pinball.click/sstPopcaps
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