Can I be a red shirt? Number 5 reporting...

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All three Trek pins here, with one more on the way...

Actually, I really love this game. Star Trek got me into this hobby, so part of it is the fan in me, but as Southbound notes here, I think the shots, music, and call outs really draw you in. It's an easy game with a shallow (almost non-existent) rule set, but it's fast paced and an overall good time. I also agree that this game just begs for LED's. I've converted just about all the lamps here, except for the GI. Sadly, the game is down temporarilly for me as I await the touch-up and clear coating of my Playfield. Gonna look sweet when done though!

As for parts, it's really not too bad. Just about everything can be found and the game is very easy to work on. CPR has repo'd the plastics, so those are around. As noted above, the subway is generally the issue here, and they are impossible to find. The main ramp assembly appears well made, and I generally don't hear about those being cracked. The rope chaser lights around the main ramp were issues from day one on this game, and are difficult to find working, but they're not too hard to fix on your own. I repo'd several sets of these in LED a few years ago. They are a pain the a$$ to make, but it can be done. Other than that, the DMD is what you want to watch out for. These 128 x 16 displays are long discontinued, and can only be found in the LED version - but at least a solution is out there.

If your're a Trek fan, I would encourage a buy on this one. Great game.

Just dug out my Franklin Mint Pewter Enterprise and Klingon Battle Cruiser that I purchased back in 1989. Needed a topper for my Bally Star Trek and these are just perfect!

Nice look. I had something similar on mine until I came up with this...

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I figured it was a nice simple topper. Didn't want anything too busy for this game.

Yeah, I had the phone on top of mine for a while, but it just didn't look right. Those pewter models fit perfectly though.

Yeah, in my experience it's a ground loop too. The post above detailing a need to secure all ground connections is probably the best course, as completely isolating the sound board from the brackets would leave it with no path to ground, right? Probably not a good thing?

Agreed. Nice contribution there. You're place in Trek history!

Ah, glad I asked. Didn't know that was secondary. Thanks for the info.

Ha! mine either, that's for sure. But, it's good enough for star ships that never leave dry dock!

Hey, on the resistor mod for LEDs on the Bally Star Trek...I've done that on mine to a few select insert lamps, but was afraid to do them all. Is there any concern as to the effect it has on the boards if I go through and do them all? I've always meant to ask, as I'd like to do the rest of mine.

Oh cap, really man!?! You did make another set of those, right? Sweet. Nice job!

Oh absolutely. Would love a set.

I have sling plastics for you too. I keep forgetting.

Thanks!

You know, I must admit, as much as I liked the two JJ-Treks, I'd be happy to see him and the writers bow out at this point. There movies were great, action packed sci-fi films, but in my mind, weren't really true Star Trek. They just used Star Trek characters. I appreciate the reboot and attempt to bring in new blood, both of which I think were clearly needed, but now that we're there, let's go back to what Trek really is and get some good writing with some meaningful stories.

You know who nailed it in my eyes...the Star Trek Continues folks. Talk about a return to what Trek really is story wise and philosophy wise, wow! If you guys haven't watched this yet, pull it up. The cast takes some getting used to, but they're not professional actors I don't think, just fans who produced a top-quality episode. And the coolest part, Chris Doohan plays Scotty. Nails it! They've done one episode so far and a couple of vignettes.

www.startrekcontinues.com/episodes

Oh, come on now, you know a little part of you is itching to pick up the Bally ST.

Well done! I have extra plastics if you find one with cracked pieces, let me know and I'll check which ones I have - though I may actually have a complete set.

What's wrong with them? Lights don't work, or is the driver board out? I know the stock rope lights were poorly built and often resulted in shorting out the driver board. There was a service bulletin issued on it back in the day. The rope lights really need to be rebuilt if you haven't already.

Has anyone switched them out for 44 sockets yet? I was thinking about it.

Good morning fellow Trekies. Is anyone interested in buying these off of me? I have two I don't need and figured I may as well see if anyone else would want them. I have only 2 to sell. These were a limited sample run and cannot be reproduced. At least not from the original source. They are pop bumper caps measuring 12" in diameter. Great for wall decoration. Sorry for the sideways picture.

Figure $35 shipped, or $65 if you want them both.

Let me know. Thanks!

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Ha, sorry. LOL! It is a pop bumper cap, just 12" in diameter. Now you know why I have extra. I thought they were standard size when I bought them. Ooops! I have one on the wall as a decoration, which I turned into a clock.

Hey. Unfortunately, they can't be backlit. Pretty solid plastic. Regardless, someone did beat you to the punch and took the deal. So, I think they're sold.

Eh, it was the wrong Enterprise anyway Captain.

"You staged all this, just to get your hands on my ship?"

"Who are you?"

"James T. Kirk, captain of the Enterprise."

I had this too early on with my LE. I was told by Stern (back in 2014) that it is an issue with some of the trough boards. They sent me a kit to fix the problem. I think it was just an adapter or something that I plugged into the trough boards and then the original harness connector right into the adapter. Easy install, and I haven't had the problem since.

I'd give them a call and tell them what's happening and see if they'll ship you one out.

Interesting. Looks like it's related to sales territories. Never knew this. I presume they all have them then?

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/blacklight-playfield-serial-numbers-why

Oh, no question it's Kai. I think the bigger debate is why they felt the need to remake probably the best Star Trek movie in history, and not just think of a new idea.

Is it this?

https://www.pinballlife.com/data-eastsegastern-hex-bumper-post-530-5679-00.html

Sure thing. Glad it worked out. Happy Thanksgiving!