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3/10/23 Update: The standard mounting kit is now available as a metal mount and includes a protective acrylic lens.
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1295-gotfrogs/05778-metal-stern-insider-connected-qr-code-reader-coin-door-mount
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I have an EHOH with some cool screens installed in the apron and did not want to remove them to accommodate the IC QR code reader. I am really happy with how things turned out and am going to sell the mounting assembly as a kit. If you are interested or want to buy one they will be available first come first served and start shipping in less than two week. PM me for details or post any questions in this thread.
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I am planning on selling them for $39. The kit will include the mounting bracket, mounting hardware and cable needed to relocate the reader (not included).

Thanks so much! I have been planning the idea ever since the IC hardware was announced. With the code release today I was finally able to try it out in my machine. It works and looks great. I think it is a really good option for home use machines.

The other good news is if you own a Batman, Elvira, Beatles, Star Wars Premium, or certain Stranger Things Pro machines, this mount should allow you to place an order for the standard premium/LE IC kit from Stern now and not have to wait on them to release a custom apron.

The QR reader is about 1/4 the size of the dollar bill collector slot. My kit will provide a bracket with the appropriate mounting hardware and long cable necessary to reach the door.

Thanks Wmsfan, I think the apron is appropriate for location machines but for home use machines, especially LE or premium ones, the coin door seems better to me. The darn coin door should serve some purpose for us, right?

Nope! Great question though. The kit comes with a cable that allows you to keep everything connected.

For those of you interested, you can order one here or message me about ordering multiples at a discount.
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1295-gotfrogs/05569-stern-insider-connected-qr-code-reader-coin-door-mount

Yes, should work when Stern released new code that supports IC and assuming you have an available RJ45 node board outlet. I don't have that game but have tried it on Elvira and Iron maiden. My Elvira had one of the two port under the front left apron available. On Iron Maiden both ports were in use so I had to connect to the main board in the back box. The kit comes with a cable long enough to attach to either of these locations and still be able to raise and lower the playfield without disconnecting anything.

I am going to a friend's today that has a Stranger Things LE and will confirm what ports are available.

Here is a close up picture of what the mount looks like from the front before it is installed. I am working on the instruction manual now and plan on shipping the first batch of parts tomorrow! Those of you that ordered some should receive your tracking numbers.

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All order that have been placed up through yesterday will have shipped today. I will be out of town this weekend but will resume shipping any new order on Tuesday next week.

Glad you and your friends like it. Thanks for the positive feedback!

I had a special request to make the mount compatible with a volume control / headphone Jack mod. I have completed the design and will be offering these when requested. The current design is compatible with the pinball life one but I hope to have the Stern design completed in a few days.

https://www.pinballlife.com/stern-spike-2-headphone-jack-assembly.html

Here is an unpainted prototype without the QR reader installed. Pm me if you are interested in this variant.

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Here is the finished product!

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I know have an option that will work with the pinball life and Stern volume controls ( you just utilize their PCBA, mounting hardware and cable). If you want one of these they are the same price. Just PM me to order.

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I have added the Pinball life and Stern external volume control compatible versions to my Pinside store.

https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1295-gotfrogs/05706-insider-connected-qr-code-reader-mount-stern-volume-control

https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1295-gotfrogs/05707-insider-connected-qr-reader-mount-pinball-life-audio-control

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Can you send me a picture of your coin door? I would be happy to try and make a U.K. configuration if something is possible.

Sorry, not much to work with there. I think if you have that coin door you are better off sticking with an apron mount.

That is a great idea but I don't have a machine like that to test it on and honestly don't think it would look that great sticking out from the cabinet.

Pinballaddicted what is that cut out for in the bottom left of the coin door. The location is very close to the edge of the frame (and coin box) but it could work. Are there any threaded studs on the back side in that area?

Are you aware on anywhere online that sells that coin door? The ones I am finding online look different and don't appear to have a bill acceptor knock out.
https://www.pinball.co.uk/spares-accessories/coin-doors-mechanisms/stern-1-slot-uk-eu-coin-door/

If you would be willing to mail me the knock-out plate, I could probably use that to design something and then mail it back to you with a mounting bracket. This is what I did with the Stern and Pinball Life audio boards.

I have 3 remaining standard mounts available and ready to ship. I will be on vacation starting tomorrow so all orders placed after tonight will not start shipping until January 24th. If you place an order for one of the three remaining kits, they will be shipped tomorrow. The custom audio control compatible mounting kits will also not begin shipping until 1/24/22.

Thanks again for all of the support and positivity feedback. I have enjoyed working on this project and serving an unmet customer need.

Which brand? I have ones that are compatible with the stern and Pinball life headphone jack and volume control.

This is a great question. I made a design decision to make the bracket flat on the front and not have a raised portion that would be flush with the front of the coin door. This greatly simplifies the design with minimal impact on visual appeal or functionality. If it is not done correctly it can have the opposite effect and look even worse. I plan to have some different offerings in the near future and this is a feature I might try and include at some point.