What technology wise would it take for PIN2DMD to use an LCD (laptop type screen) instead of the LED array?

So the Pinout of this Pin2DMD setup is the same as on my Alvin G & Company Pistol Poker machine. Will this work on my pistol poker?

Okay - I'll try it - - just wanted to verify that there is no electrical reason why it wouldn't work.

Yes - I'm willing to work on it as it's a pretty rare (and fun) machine and will probably never leave my collection.

Are there kits available for a (near) drop-in replacement for aging/failing DMDs? I'm looking at replacing DE LW3 and Gottlieb Tee'd Off DMDs...

Very interesting mod. Congratulations to all persons involved.
Is there a difference in the hardware sold by PinballSP and the one sold by germangamingsupplies or it's the same cards ?
If they are different, what are the pros/cons of each solution ?

Well, I finally bit the bullet and ordered the hardware from Luis. I'm hoping to have time to install it this weekend but was curious if anyone else has installed one in a Whitestar game yet and if so, where they tapped the blue and brown leads for power. I also still need to retrieve the ID so I can request a license from Joerg.

Very excited to get this working, eventually I'd like to fully colorize TSPP.

edit: http://www.pincabpassion.net/t4446p125-vendsespagne-dmdst32-dmd-concu-et-fabrique-par-pinballsp

I'm thinking about getting the fully assembled PinballSP DMDST32 kit from Louis. Question, this is going to be for a Data East game. I don't see any pictures of the kit used in a Data East system. I know it can be done and the PIN2DMD software is compatible with Data East. My main concern is how would I fit the DMD driver board on the back of this whole assembly and will there be enough room in the backbox for this? Plus, I only see 4 holes in the mounting plate, one in each corner, and none in the center on top or bottom to suggest how this driver board would be mounted.

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Yes, you may install in Data East pinball, dont worry. Here a video that sent a friend time ago about a Star Wars with DMDST32. He warned me then that Data East has 6 holes to fix DMD, instead 4 holes, but was not problem to install it. I have ask him how he made, if he made two more holes in center of main frame or if may remove the two central bolts, at any rate he installed without problems.

I will add two more holes to main frame as soon as I need manufacture a new batch of frames.

Check this video about DMDST32 in Star Wars Data East

Installation in video, was with first version of DMDST32 with bigger power supply, now power supply is smaller and easier to install in Data East. As soon as my friend reply me about the two central holes, I tell you how to do it.

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My friend confirm me, just now by Whatsapp, he add two more holes by hand, in center of frame. No problem, I may add it and provide product ready to work and install in Data East, with 6 holes in frame, so two more holes in center of frame.

That's awesome, I can just drill my own holes and follow the video. I replied to your email and will buy the kit. Thanks for all your help.

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OK, fine, thank you.
Kind Regards.

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This is where connect in Data East pinball, to get 100VAC for DMD power supply, very easy and fast with the two quick splizzer I provide with DMDST32.

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Hello

just to understand this great project
how many colors are they possible to use?

Is it on your way to have one day a DMD colors for BBB Capcom?

thx

i bought the DIY $99 kit from Fast Pinball. I have the revision 3 shield/Discovery solution from UncleSash. I don't see a way to plug the shield directly into the display because there is too much of a gap. I realize this board was not specifically designed for the Fast mounting bracket, more so for the custom board Aaron has in progress. Has anyone found a solution to this? I am assuming I will need to lift the board up and connect it via a ribbon cable using the input on the top of the board.

Is there any palette repository or place where people upload palettes for the games?

Thanks

I have it sandwiched the exact same way. My problem is, even with the FAST mounting bracket removed, the board's black RGB DMD female header on the bottom side is not plugging into the connector on the back of the display. It doesn't even feel like it's reaching far enough to plug in. It hits the little alignment nubs sticking out of the frame surrounding the display panel.

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Can I get around this by lifting the shield assembly up enough to connect a short ribbon cable to the display panel and connect it to the output connector on the top of the board instead?

Not certain how this other board works. Our FAST RGB DMD includes the controller board in the bracket. The DIY Kit assumed you would connect with a ribbon cable.

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Aaron
FAST Pinball

Yes that would seem to be the cause. The header is flush against the board on mine. I think I'll just use a ribbon cable, it's no big issue as long as there is an alternative.

I'm having an issue starting the PIN2DMD tool. At first it said MSVCR110.DLL was missing, I checked C++ Redistributables 2012 and 2015 and made sure they were installed/repaired. Then I got "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b)." Checked this with Process Monitor and copied the DLL from C:\Windows\SysWOW64 to the locations that were being read by the tool. Still have the issue, any pointers? Running Windows 7 Pro x64, noticed this is a 32-bit program. I installed libusb-1.0.dll into the same folder as the tool from GitHub.

Ah! I believe your description on vpuniverse.com can be misinterpreted as I understood it as the EXE file being the only thing needed.

I just came across this thread and have lots of questions. While I am happy to do my own research, I do have a few questions if someone would be kind enough to concisely answer and point me in the right direction.

1. Will this work with a Williams Getaway (WPC 1992)? If so, has anyone done one that can share pics & details?
2. Can I buy a kit somewhere that includes all the parts or even the full assembly? If so, where?
3. I'm assuming you colorize yourself? How do you get the DMD source code?
4. If compatible, how does this compare to ColorDMD and reasons to choose this over that?

I'm sure I will have more questions, but these should get me started in the right direction.

I installed an SD card, activated the software, configured the settings and palette for Data East/Sega, verified the settings are saved, and connected it to Tales from the Crypt. Nothing happens besides the PIN2DMD start screen, the DMD driver board is working and I checked the cables, especially the DMD input cable orientation. What else do I need to check?

I know that people have used PIN2DMD on Getaway HS2, but has anyone colorized frames? If so, do you have video posted somewhere to view, and would you make your customizations available to others?

I have a v3 shield, yes. Can't remember if I tried the signal enhancer option, will have to check. Which 2 buttons are you talking about, which board (Discovery or shield)? Am I looking for LEDs?

Hi! I have shield V3 and i dont know why but it's not working on my Stern WhiteStar machine, i checked it on DataEast, Williams, Bally machine - everything works fine, but on WhiteStar nothing, i see only pin2dmd logo with "Stern WhiteStar" sign. What it can be? or i do something wrong?

I turn it on in settings on device and save configure. It's working on last available version.

I'm having trouble saving my settings. When I turn the display on it has my palette and Data East settings on the screen. When I connect it to the computer and launch pin2dmd.exe the settings change on the LED screen to the default palette and virtual pinball setting, which reflects what is shown in the program. If I close the program and restart the Discovery board by powering it off and back on it's back to my customized settings I have on the micro SD card.

Clicking save settings after making changes, including checking the signal enhancer box, doesn't do anything. Then I close the program and reboot the Discovery board and open it again and see the settings are back to the default with no signal enhancer checked.

Updated the files on the SD card, works fine so far. Will let you know if it works in a game!

Still no luck, swapped out 14 pin ribbon cable and tried both orientations. Signal enhancer setting is on. Tested with 2 good driver boards. Pressing reset button resets back to the PIN2DMD screen, tried booting with game on and off, same result. Maybe I have a faulty Discovery board? I know it's loading settings from the SD card but Sasha never showed it displaying a game image before he sold it to me. Video of the board LEDs:

I assume it's a fault on the breakout board. If you have a soldering iron, and a multimeter we can check that asap.

Greetings,
Dom

Sure, what needs to be done?

For what it's worth: it looks like your board has the signal enhancer bypassed according to the text on the board. so if you checked signal enhancer in the tool this might cause an issue.