Thanks to Lermods for some cool mods for this game.
They look great

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Recipe to blow game up..

Hit lock targets, start Telekenesis MB... get supers... get as many supers as possible... Get those 2x supers... get those inlane rollovers for bonus x boost..

Then just watch bonus carry your score for the rest of the game.

Wonder if anyone else is seeing this issue. I'm not sure if this is due to the new software or not. On friday was the first time this happened and then it happened today as well.

I went to turn on the machine and when I flicked the power button all I heard was four or five clicks of the power supply in the backbox near the switch and then nothing. No lights in the back box and no more sounds. Tried four or five more times with the same issue. On Friday I opened up the coin door to get to the back box and when I got it all opened up to see if there were any error lights flashing on the boards the machine booted up normally when I turned the switch on. In diagnostics no technician alerts or anything. Today when it happened I just opened and closed the coin door and then the machine booted up fine. I've sent the info to Stern but wondering if anyone else has seen this.

I have not heard back from Stern yet on the demogorgon metal in the mouth issue I attached a picture of. I did take the glass off today and you cannot move the demogorgon on the bracket so it did not slip at all. It's on there firmly just looks out of alignment. I noticed I have an even better picture of it from when I had the demo out of the machine.

I'm a really technical guy and I love tinkering as much as the next person but I am getting really frustrated with this machine.

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How do you get supers in the second demogorgon mode?

So you slid the metal guide to the left but how did you resecure it then, aren't those screws lined up on the playfield so you couldn't move it? You did nothign with the right orbit metal guide then?

The metal guide under the right ramp has three screws. I removed the top two screws and left the bottom screw in.
I moved the guide to the left to open up the shot for the ball coming up the right orbit and it seems to be staying in place with the one screw still in place.
I would rather have the right side snug against the wall but I couldn’t see a way to bend it into place.
I’ve played a bunch today. Right orbit continues to work great.
Two scores over 400M this afternoon.

I've had this game for a few weeks. I love it. My family loves it. Great game!

I'm getting it tomorrow. Not sure I can install it tomorrow though...it's my busiest day of the week. I'll be able to give feedback on it Wednesday, though.

I just finished a game where I got my first extra ball, fired up some different modes, and went through 3 Demo modes. I honestly don't know what some Pinsiders are smoking. I'm not even really that into the Stranger Things theme (I watch it, but don't look forward to it), but this game is a shitload of fun--and I'm a picky bastard.

I have a feeling all your getting in the mail tomorrow is the shirt you ordered lol.

I don't think so.

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Well, I'll play with it more this week when I put the UV kit in and replace the rubbers with Titans, so it's not fully tweaked out yet. But I haven't even moved the outlane posts in at all yet. They're all the way out. Did you move yours? This game is a gobblemonster...

I’m planning on putting on glow in the dark titans to see how they react with the uv lighting

At this point in time i'm waiting to buy the UV kit until my machine is working properly. Not dropping another dime until I'm no longer immediately frustrated just looking at the machine. It's just been one thing after another. Some have been software issues but the demogorgon is just fubar on my machine. Stern did not reply to my email on the demo today so I asked again. The power issue is in engineering apparently. The replacement ramp with the proper angles is still backordered as well...

I'm hoping my UV kit comes with a signed plaque. Also, I only bought the shirt because it said "Limited Edition." I'm pretty sure I'll be able to make some money on it down the road...

I have the Pro and love it; if you are having fun with it; don't worry about someone else's opinion...Both are fine options.

Hey, @c0untdem0net , sorry about your problem. Have you checked all your connections, both in your backbox and inside the cabinet on the node boards? Something may have shaken loose in transit. Also, if this was happening to me, I'd check the interlock switch on the coin door. Make sure nothing is loose, pinched, shorted out, etc. Strange that it seems to work when the coin door is open.

Well done!!

I'm catching up on this thread.

Do we know the difference between the Cointaker UV Kit and the Stern Kit? I leaning heavily towards purchasing the official Stern kit, unless someone can say otherwise.

Cointaker is just lights, stern is lights, plastics and apron

It's just constant issues. I have posted numerous videos and pictures in this thread. First they find that my ramp was built wrong so they order a replacement but it's back ordered still. Then I show in my video to them, and here, that my demogorgon is sticking and not moving freely. I took the whole thing apart and re assembled and the sticking issue is now gone but the shot is still impossible. I might have fixed it when I straightened the demogorgon base which appears to have been bent when I got it. I have a new one that they just sent me I'll install when the ramp arrives cause no one is paying for my time to do all these repairs. Now I'm not so sure about the demogorgon sitting on the metal bracket. Looking at Stern's own marketing pictures what I have does not look right at all. I just want confirmation from stern that what I am looking at is ok or not with that. To me it looks like about 5mm of an already tight shot removed from the edges on the side the left flipper is favoring..

Now let's add in the number of hours I worked with them troubleshooting the left ramp lock issue which was fixed in this latest patch and turned out to be software (thankfully) but now my stupid machine won't turn on 2 out of 4 days I've gone to turn it on.

I can go on but it's all documented here and in a 40+ long email chain with stern. Frustrated to no end

Thanks I appreciate the suggestions. I've checked the connections on all of the main boards and reseated them. I don't see anything that looks off. I'm hoping that the 4-5 clicks gives stern some indication of what is causing the issue. When the machine boots up correclty you only hear one click of the power supply so it's clearly trying to start up and giving up. No idea why the coin door opening is fixing it. Could be a coincidence but it has been the common denominator two times it's happened and resolved itself. Last I heard engineering is looking into it. Next time it happens I will get it on video for them.

I really don't think I had it happen until the new software was on the machine so hoping it's software related.

I was skeptical of the projector. Played it and it is very cool, especially on the drop targets, ramp targets, and spinner.

For the LE/Premium owners every code update is going to be exciting to see what they add to the projector’s effects.

Another dozen games tonight. First time getting to Total Isolation. Everyone needs to relax... This game gets your blood flowing every time. Man I can’t wait for the next update.

I have a pro but bought a metal apron, so wondering what is the best option.
Do you know if the coin taker kit plugs in with the smarts/pcb add on etc?? I'm new to Sterns and don't want to blow anything up. I'm gathering its best not to piggy back anything with node boards etc?

Stern is still looking into the issue with the power on and resets but they did get some info back on the demogorgon metal in the mouth. Engineering said that on SOME games the bracket will be a bit more visible then on others but that this should not affect the shot. It was also asked if there was a way to adjust the Demogorgon and make it so that the bracket is not visible and they stated that due to the way the toy was drilled there is really no way to make any adjustments.

So looks like I continue to wait on the replacement ramp and hopefully that resolves my demogorgon issues.

Man, I feel your frustrations. I had nothing but issues for the first 2 weeks that I owned my pro. My center ramp was working intermittently, the ball lock plunger popped out, and it was just frustration because it seemed like I was getting nowhere with how to fix it. Stern had sent me out some new driver boards and a motor. But that still didn’t fix my problem. I finally called my distributor and the tech guy worked with me diligently until we found out it was a wiring issue. Now it seems like I have it pretty much dialed in. And am happy with it for the most part. Still waiting on a replacement ball lock plunger. Other then that, I’m good. I hope you get this resolved soon. Did you by chance talk to your distributor about this at all?

I have talked with him and he's aware of what's going on. Said he would help in any way he can but at this point dealing directly with stern is the best route. Pablo has been very responsive so no need to pressure them more yet.

Yeah I worked with Pablo on my issue too. He’s very responsive and quick to try solutions. But in the end, it was my distro technician that found and fixed my problem.

This i can not say, i haven't seen how the cointaker set hooks up, weather its plugging into the node board or just clipping onto an existing light. All i know is they said it would cost $99, for me the extra $180 for a new apron (that have lights built into the apron also) and new UV reactive plastics are will worth the difference. Honestly Stern said this has been in the works since day one so their kit is going to work best with the game, im not trying to throw shade at the modders but i dont think they can make a product that is going to work as well as one that has been in development side by side with the machine. I get the anger from people about how it should have been in the game (or a free addon for LE buyers) and agree with them, but in my opinion if you are going to buy a kit, either get the stern kit or get no kit.

I talked to a distro yesterday and he said they are on the line right now and he was expecting to get some this week if not early next week.

Get out of the email support loop. Push to work live with someone. Email support back and forth is the least effective use of anyone's time.

What pitch is everyone on the LE playing at? I have mine right at 7.0 because I typically like a steeper pitch. But, before I go digging into the left ramp and the demo shot, wondering if there is much difference at 6.5 pitch (presumably the bubble is in the middle).

Did you adjust your demo at all?
Easy way to get him to sit forward with out taking completely apart?
Sorry, I know there is plenty written on this.
Thanks.

Just received confirmation from my distro that my premium is shipping monday the 24th, which im happy about but now have to move my launch party out a week.

I got my shirt today from Stern...

...and no UV kit.

Bastards.

I blame Dr-Willy

NOOOOOOOO, I had so much hope after your screenshot! Man that is a super bummer.

The projector is a game changer on this title. I’m suspecting the UV kit will be too. Regardless if it’s right to charge extra, it will be a must have.

Oh, I'm special, all right. Just not in that way.