Star Trek (LE)
Stern, 2013
Star Trek (Premium)
Stern, 2013Done with the set for the Premium / LE machines. The gallery is here, http://mrtn.smugmug.com/Other/2013-12-24/35589122_wP4k7p#!i=2986784013&k=tdppCrw&lb=1&s=X2
Up on Pinbits, we have a few sets for now as we wait for initial feedback. The Pro is quite different, so that set will take a couple more days.
Here's a sample picture of the protectors under the Vengeance.
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Quoted from Rarehero:Love the blue sling/inlane protectors! Reminds me of your excellent Spidey ones....will there be an option to get those in the protector set instead of the standard sling protectors?
We're really close with those. All the geometry is sorted - just a question of design for the etching.
Also, the blue fluorescent struggles a bit on the bright playfield. Normally, we'd replace a GI LED, but that affects the look too much. ST LE is an extremely bright and good looking game.
And yes, they will be available as an option.
Quoted from Pinballpal:Could you make a protector for this plastic as well. Mine broke already.
Yikes! What broke it? Airball or just the mech moving around above it?
Oh, I bet it got cracked from the ball being over the drop target as it went up.
Would it be possible to make a clear plastic protector that covers that area completely? Instead of two protectors under the plastic to the left and right of the drop, just one plastic that goes under both? That would stop airballs in that area.
When will the Pro one be ready for order? And will there be an option to have the blue UV reactive sling protectors in the kit too?
Quoted from Rarehero:Oh, I bet it got cracked from the ball being over the drop target as it went up.
Would it be possible to make a clear plastic protector that covers that area completely? Instead of two protectors under the plastic to the left and right of the drop, just one plastic that goes under both? That would stop airballs in that area.
Like the sparky protector - good idea!
Quoted from Rarehero:Oh, I bet it got cracked from the ball being over the drop target as it went up.
Would it be possible to make a clear plastic protector that covers that area completely? Instead of two protectors under the plastic to the left and right of the drop, just one plastic that goes under both? That would stop airballs in that area.
Do you mean like the picture below? The Pro model comes with that plastic stock. I wonder why they left it out of the LE version??
Quoted from QuarterGrabber:Do you mean like the picture below? The Pro model comes with that plastic stock. I wonder why they left it out of the LE version??
Oh wow...well look at that. I'm gonna ask the Stern dudes what's up with that and if that Pro plastic will fit OK on the LE/Prem. I don't see why it wouldn't.
Quoted from mufcmufc:Like the sparky protector - good idea!
Who makes the Sparky protector? I don't see it on Pinbits site and it didn't come with my set.
Quoted from Rarehero:Oh wow...well look at that. I'm gonna ask the Stern dudes what's up with that and if that Pro plastic will fit OK on the LE/Prem. I don't see why it wouldn't.
This plastic goes all the way back and sits on the kicker solenoid. My guess is that the LE has the extra solenoid that prevents this plastic from fitting??
That's weird; I thought my LE had that protector over the drop. I'm gonna have to check it out when I get home.
Actually just found an old pic in my photo stream and doesn't seem to be there. Things that make you go hmmmmm
Hello all,
We have updated our ST:LE protector set to include an air-ball protector. This current set will ship in test with all protection variants. We have updated our stock on the website.
http://www.pinbits.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_77
Thank you for your patience
Quoted from QuarterGrabber:When will the Pro one be ready for order? And will there be an option to have the blue UV reactive sling protectors in the kit too?
Here's our design for a one-piece protector. We could also do individual parts (slingshot and outlane) but the one piece is kind of nice. The blue isn't as intense as the camera shows; we'd normally pop in a UV bulb, but the white is kind of required.
Thank you Pinbits for making these available. This machine is so fast and crazy at times and your protectors are really going to be put to the test. Just like your other fine products I am sure they are up to the task. 
Quoted from PamPinbits:Here's our design for a one-piece protector. We could also do individual parts (slingshot and outlane) but the one piece is kind of nice. The blue isn't as intense as the camera shows; we'd normally pop in a UV bulb, but the white is kind of required.
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Looks great! So when will the Pro version be ready to purchase?
Yes - the kits shipping now have several extra parts. You'll have the one piece Vengeance area protector; and a spare (thinner) protector for the plastic under the Vengeance.
The one piece should suppress airballs, but the plastic under the Vengeance may still take hits from airballs that start mid playfield. We'll also need to see if it causes problems in play.
Wow. Sold out fast. When will new stock be available? Got to get these things on right out of the box!
Quoted from Rarehero:Oh, I bet it got cracked from the ball being over the drop target as it went up.
Would it be possible to make a clear plastic protector that covers that area completely? Instead of two protectors under the plastic to the left and right of the drop, just one plastic that goes under both? That would stop airballs in that area.
Yep that is what broke it.
Quoted from PamPinbits:Here we go - one-piece protector for that area.
Also, a view of how our design lets you lock the opto wire out of the way. this might vary by machine.As noted, we're including a few extra pieces in the set. We'll trim these down as we figure out what is needed.
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Thanks for taking my suggestion that's awesome. Just waiting on stern to send me a new plastic.
At the moment, everything is in that set. We'll simplify it a little bit as we figure out what is needed - but I don't see that drop target piece ever disappearing.
We'll probably keep the heavy cover for the Vengeance plastic. That piece is just asking for a smack from a direct airball.
Quoted from PamPinbits:drop target piece ever disappearing.
Cool, I played tonight and had a couple wild air balls from the drop this will be a nice addition. As for the dress up kit additions there are two groups of targets that are open on the top, locks and the shields. These are good locations to do a larger plastic piece that hangs over the targets a bit integrated into the entire plastic protector. would make those have a nice accent like what you guys did for the TRON dress up kit.
Maybe the Shields has 2 shield icons etched in and the targets have 3 marks etched above each target?
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IMG_3653.JPGQuoted from mummite:Cool, I played tonight and had a couple wild air balls from the drop this will be a nice addition. As for the dress up kit additions there are two groups of targets that are open on the top, locks and the shields. These are good locations to do a larger plastic piece that hangs over the targets a bit integrated into the entire plastic protector. would make those have a nice accent like what you guys did for the TRON dress up kit.
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Great idea! 
Looks like they are back in stock @ --> http://www.pinbits.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_77
Quoted from Tmezel:Any interest in a 3d looking plastic with LEDs to be tied in? The old plastic is on top for comparison. This is just a rough prototype print.
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Would the LED's be shining in your eyes? You have to look directly at that spot while you are playing, just wondering.
Quoted from QuarterGrabber:Would the LED's be shining in your eyes? You have to look directly at that spot while you are playing, just wondering.
I just changed the design. It only flashes when the vengeance kicks out the ball.
Here's a question/idea for you.
Can you make some plastic pieces that would protect the outlanes from getting an airball?
Something like a vertical piece of plastic (that's bent into an "L" in an appropriate place) so that airballs will hit it and bounce back into the playfield or the inlane.
I've even had an airball (just once in a few hundred games) go OVER my flipper!
I suppose you could also just make the plastic extend to cover the outlane, but in that case the airball will probably go out (on the left) or end up in the shooting lane (on the right).
Thoughts?
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