Quoted from ABE_FLIPS:

Just got 4.7 Billion and it does not show up on isider, I was logged in

Quoted from Beyndtstng:

If it makes you feel better, I lost a 13 billion game similarly. Just do it again!

Quoted from ABE_FLIPS:

Just got 4.7 Billion and it does not show up on isider, I was logged in

Quoted from bulletbait:

Unfortunately the hard flooring wasn't my issue. Fortunately (?) I did finally nail down the issue. The jackhammer noise is being created by the U shaped casing around the motor banging against it while the motor shakes. I jammed a couple thick pieces of cardboard in the gap between the casing and the motor and the jackhammer noise is all but gone, though that feels incredibly janky as a solution. The casing is secured to the motor on one side by some Phillips head screws, but the other side isn't secured at all and you can flex it away from the motor if you pull on it. The motor shakes enough to get it flapping back and forth apparently. I'm guessing this is what the bolt running through the top of the PinballLife shakers is preventing and why people fix rattling issues with those by tightening it. Posting here just in case anyone else has similar issues with the OEM Stern shaker and is okay with a crappy fix. I'm going to head over to the tech forums to see if anyone else has had this problem and found a better fix than jamming stuff into it.

Quoted from chuckwurt:

So just to be clear. You selected software update, then selected download updates automatically, and after checking, the game said .96 is up to date?
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Quoted from ABE_FLIPS:

Just got 4.7 Billion and it does not show up on isider, I was logged in

Quoted from bloodonthepins:

Anyone have mirror blades installed in their Godzilla? I have some to install that are actual pieces of polished metal, but I'm worried about the clearance of the playfield. I'm also not crazy about the idea of having to screw these into the sides of the cabinet. Anyone have any tips on the mirror blades issue?

Quoted from PoopsMagee:

Despite a very comprehensive description I'm still having a tough time imagining where you're putting the cardboard. Do you have a picture of it? I've dealt with the same thing with my shaker motors so I'd be very interested in a fix if you've found one (other than adjusting the weights to significantly reduce the force of the shaking, somewhat defeating the purpose). Either way if you find a good solution and have the chance to report back I'd be grateful. Love the shaker motor, hate the jackhammer effect.

Quoted from riggy469:

Just got a premium over the weekend. Is there any adjustment for the ball release from the roof of the building? The balls just go straight down the drain. The game seems to be level left/right.

Quoted from bulletbait:

Yep for sure, disclaimer: I have no idea what I'm doing, really, and I can't guarantee this isn't a terrible idea that will burn down your house etc. I've also currently got both a piece of cardboard (from the Stern packaging) and a small instructional booklet wedged in right now, rather than two pieces of cardboard. Basically I flexed the casing away from the motor with my hand and shoved the fillers in as much as I could without damaging the wire connectors. It hasn't 100% resolved the issue, but it is way way better than it was. It only rattles just a little bit on the most extreme rumbles of the game. I'm guessing a better solution might be to drill your own holes and put your own threaded bolt through the top like I've seen that other shakers have, but I'm not really well equipped to try that at the moment.[quoted image]

Quoted from fooflighter:

I'm no electrician, but that looks like a possible fire hazard what you rigged up there.

Quoted from bulletbait:

Haha yeah, I'm not going to keep it in for long, mostly just to illustrate where the rattling is happening and what needs tightened up to stop it. At this point I'm leaning toward just eating the cost and buying a PinballLife shaker that has the cross bolt that you can tighten to keep things snug.

Quoted from fooflighter:

What about just drilling two holes in the top of the braacket and running a bolt with a locknut across it, then you can tighten the frame squeezing the motor in place

Quoted from PoopsMagee:

I think I'm gonna try this actually... seems like it'd be a more stable fix

Quoted from riggy469:

Just got a premium over the weekend. Is there any adjustment for the ball release from the roof of the building? The balls just go straight down the drain. The game seems to be level left/right.

Quoted from bloodonthepins:

Mine is level left/right at the top of the playfield, and at the bottom as well, and the balls all hit the tip of the left flipper when they come down. Sometimes one ball drains. Didn't Elwin say the drain was by design to avoid hitting the building as it goes back up?

Quoted from Sorokyl:

It's not a good feeling though, especially for a visiting guest who doesn't understand its 'by design' and they get excited about reaching the multiball only to go stdm. You also can get more shots with the ball saver up if they don't drain right away...
On mine if i hit the flippers at just the right time i can save 1-3 of the, but usually at least 1 goes down, which bothers me. Think I'll install the mod, since it's not reaching its 'intended design' anyway (since they don't usually ALL go stdm, at least for me)

Quoted from SimplePin:

It is the intended design. Hundreds of pages back Keith chimed in on the discussion. Makes sense. It also all about leveling.

Quoted from Sorokyl:

It's not a good feeling though, especially for a visiting guest who doesn't understand its 'by design' and they get excited about reaching the multiball only to go stdm. You also can get more shots with the ball saver up if they don't drain right away...
On mine if i hit the flippers at just the right time i can save 1-3 of the, but usually at least 1 goes down, which bothers me. Think I'll install the mod, since it's not reaching its 'intended design' anyway (since they don't usually ALL go stdm, at least for me)

Quoted from Sorokyl:

Yes, I understand its intended design, and acknowledged that. Does not make me like it more, going to change it for the reasons i listed (which i suspect are same reasons others are changing, even understanding that its intentional

Quoted from fooflighter:

I'm no electrician, but that looks like a possible fire hazard what you rigged up there. I'd be really concerened about an arcing wire, heat, what no..not to mention you're operating that flywheel without the cover on...if one accidentally gave way, consider those things as projectile bullets...could destroy/short something under the playfield or worse, injur someone if the playfield was up and it activated /separated....

Quoted from PoopsMagee:

I think I'm gonna try this actually... seems like it'd be a more stable fix

Quoted from bulletbait:

Yep agreed re: safety, I only have the cover off because I've had to fiddle with it so much the last two days, it'll go back on now that I've found a better fix.
New fix, 100% less fire hazard, completely eliminated the jackhammer effect for me so far through a few games. 14" cable tie wrapped around the very top of the casing/frame, pulled as tight as possible with pliers:
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We'll see how well it holds up over time, but it took about 30 seconds to put on and they're about 25 cents a piece, so even if I have to put a new one on every once in awhile I think it'll work for me.

Quoted from riggy469:

Just got a premium over the weekend. Is there any adjustment for the ball release from the roof of the building? The balls just go straight down the drain. The game seems to be level left/right.

Quoted from bulletbait:

Yep agreed re: safety, I only have the cover off because I've had to fiddle with it so much the last two days, it'll go back on now that I've found a better fix.
New fix, 100% less fire hazard, completely eliminated the jackhammer effect for me so far through a few games. 14" cable tie wrapped around the very top of the casing/frame, pulled as tight as possible with pliers:
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We'll see how well it holds up over time, but it took about 30 seconds to put on and they're about 25 cents a piece, so even if I have to put a new one on every once in awhile I think it'll work for me.

Quoted from bulletbait:

Yep agreed re: safety, I only have the cover off because I've had to fiddle with it so much the last two days, it'll go back on now that I've found a better fix.
New fix, 100% less fire hazard, completely eliminated the jackhammer effect for me so far through a few games. 14" cable tie wrapped around the very top of the casing/frame, pulled as tight as possible with pliers:
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We'll see how well it holds up over time, but it took about 30 seconds to put on and they're about 25 cents a piece, so even if I have to put a new one on every once in awhile I think it'll work for me.

Quoted from Sorokyl:

It's not a good feeling though, especially for a visiting guest who doesn't understand its 'by design' and they get excited about reaching the multiball only to go stdm. You also can get more shots with the ball saver up if they don't drain right away...
On mine if i hit the flippers at just the right time i can save 1-3 of the, but usually at least 1 goes down, which bothers me. Think I'll install the mod, since it's not reaching its 'intended design' anyway (since they don't usually ALL go stdm, at least for me)

Quoted from DeathHimself:

In the newest code, on ball 3 how do you light the OD? I see it flashing but when the ball drain on the right I don't get the option for the ball save shot. Does the OD insert need to be steadily lit or flashing for that option to kick in?

Quoted from DeathHimself:

In the newest code, on ball 3 how do you light the OD? I see it flashing but when the ball drain on the right I don't get the option for the ball save shot. Does the OD insert need to be steadily lit or flashing for that option to kick in?

Quoted from atg1469:

It should trigger automatically. You may want to check your switch for that Outlane and make sure it’s registering.

Quoted from MutterFudder:

It will not trigger if the ball would be saved by another ball save -- might be what you're seeing.

Quoted from DeathHimself:

Switch is working fine, no other ball saves active. When it drains it's game over. Does the insert stay lit or flash when ready? I have only ever seen flashing.

Quoted from MutterFudder:

Flashing -- never seen it solid.
Possible it's disabled if you're on competition or something like that?

Quoted from Sorokyl:

Flash. Play with it with glass off. Go to ball 3 and push switch

Quoted from Rdoyle1978:

Yep! Never got it to show up. I ended up just downloading from the site to a USB drive.

Quoted from fooflighter:

That should work well, zip ties are like duct tape, 1 million uses

Quoted from Jeffswack:

I've had a premium since launch but recently my pop bumper stopped functioning. Doesn't work in switch test or game Switch looks properly adjusted. Coil works in coil test.
Ideas?

Quoted from damadczar:

If it works in coil test but the switch doesn’t register in switch test, that’s your answer. Lol.
In coil test the computer sends the signal to fire. If your switch isn’t registering, then nothing can send the signal in game to make it fire.
Switch properly adjusted you say? Spoon properly aligned and all that? Did you hook the switch up to a multi meter to test? Either you have a bad switch or the signal isn’t getting to the board. Wires still attached?

Quoted from Jeffswack:

Unsure of spoon and need to bust out multimeter. First time I've had pop issues. Is there any wiki on pops out there?

Quoted from Lermods:

No tape needed.

Quoted from bloodonthepins:

Is this normal? Even when pushed towards the back of the cabinet, the blades cover the washer that holds the flipper button assembly. This doesn't look ok..[quoted image]

Quoted from Apinjunkie:

I would pull that screw and put the washer on top of the mirror blade then attach the screw if I were me. I had to do that on my mando. Have a set of the mirror blades for gz but I'm waiting to get most of the other mods in place first.

Quoted from bulletbait:

Edit: If you're a future reader don't be dumb like me and do something better/safer, like the cable tie fix a few posts down
Yep for sure, disclaimer: I have no idea what I'm doing, really, and I can't guarantee this isn't a terrible idea that will burn down your house etc. I've also currently got both a piece of cardboard (from the Stern packaging) and a small instructional booklet wedged in right now, rather than two pieces of cardboard. Basically I flexed the casing away from the motor with my hand and shoved the fillers in as much as I could without damaging the wire connectors. It hasn't 100% resolved the issue, but it is way way better than it was. It only rattles just a little bit on the most extreme rumbles of the game. I'm guessing a better solution might be to drill your own holes and put your own threaded bolt through the top like I've seen that other shakers have, but I'm not really well equipped to try that at the moment.
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Quoted from Jeffswack:

Unsure of spoon and need to bust out multimeter. First time I've had pop issues. Is there any wiki on pops out there?

Quoted from zaki:

Why not relocate to the screw and washer?. Does it matter where it is to that goes on a button?