Deposit is in, pro UV kit ordered, shopping for some UV rubbers and art blades, super excited!

Official pro owner! Got my December run machine set up, updated, leveled, just got to put in my UV kit with glow rubbers and ill be cookin. Lucky for me the left ball guide can hit sling, but never does on burn it back loop. Also can hit the demo hole, not all the time but enough to reassure I shouldn't need to adjust just yet. So is very much machine to machine. Left flipper button clicks a bit, but will just hit it with some canned air snd hope that clears anything out. BTW love seeing all the community help!

Uv kit installed with transferred IC, GITD Titans, Flipper toppers, Cleland installed. All set up, so happy, just contemplating when to get the D20 flasher on the Demagorgon DnD card. And maybe the light up shooter rod and artblades...and invisiglass.

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Invisiglass can see as a little much, but any bad press about the D20 flasher?

More than fair, didn't think about all the dice everywhere lol The shack ramp md might have been good but doesn't look like it's being made anymore

UV LEDs have in general a 5k hr lifespan with a quick google. But to your point it could get beat up enough that they'll go out. UV strips are easy enough to come by, the real task would be finding one that has the same intervals as the brackets so all the lights are exposed. Not a breeze but not impossible it sounds like.

Added comet stadium lights, really like the results. Like that its a dark game but had this in a corner with no overhead lights so while this is brighter, the games playfield art is still hued to cold colors so doesn't feel too bight even with them

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That coil dust! Where did you find it building up? I had a lot of plastic shavings from the E target by the saucer but haven't noticed anything else creating excessive dust or debris

Got to second isolation mode last night, and GC with 1.1 bil, though finally making enough progress to see the need for flipper fans. Is pinmonk really the only way to go?

You will have to completely unscrew the whole camera thing from the apron, change the position of the screws so they are on opposite sides of where they where, then screw it into place on the UV apron. Its tight but it works!

Scoured the rules wiki and this thread, but cannot find out what the red arrow on the saucer shot during T.I. is for. Shooting it during the mode seems to just be a jackpot collect like the regular yellow shots, but if thats the case why make it a different color at all? Any insight is appreciated, just to see if maybe it serves as a super jackpot collect if you dont use it as a regular jackpot first.

The last few times it has been red and blinking, the 2x blinks along with it but hitting the shot doesn't collect 2x, at least thats what I remember. Im running 1.05 cleland code on a pro. If im luck and i get to TI again all snap a shot or video to show. Other than the coloring, it seems to register shots just fine

2nd opto under the left ramp is out. Downpost would fire on start up till operator error message popped up on lcd. Checked and want obstructed, vacuumed and swiffered the area to be sure it wasnt debri. Lifted playfied to get to the optoboards and see if anything came loose, and everything looks okay. Contacted distributor who forwarded to Stern. Hopefully getting optos and wiring harness but will settle for whatever. Had bad optos on my previous NIB, anyone else have issues with optos going out so soon?

Decided to pit in plastic protectors while waiting for new optos. Tried to install the return lane protectors and now the bolts are too short. I assumed all playfield protectors were the same, but maybe mine are just too thick?

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Did you have issues with the slings? There is some of the screw shaft showing in the nut, so im assuming its long enough, just might only be able to get the nut on half of the way.

So reassuring, i scoured the manual and it didnt have the slings or return lane assembly listed, but one of the ramp screws seemed similar. Figured a 6-32 x 2" screw should work.

Yep just finished installing, removing the larger washer on the slings gave it enough room, and the 6-32 x 2" for the ball return worked perfectly!

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Ulekstore.com, got blue for mine, supposed to be uv reactive but we will see.

Al the previous posts on the topic haven't specified that its only a pro issue. The placement of the ball lock under the ramp is the same, so its safe to assume it effects them all. Mine came NIB with a gouge in the decal already

I have black flipper toppers, but i got the Glow In The Dark titans and it looks like this

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I think most of us are saving up for when MEDISINYL drops the mod hes teased in here previously

Everything youve done in the past has been amazing, if its half as cool as ehoh or amh it will be a buy for me!

WOULD LOVE A TEASER!! So excited!!

In mine i just cradled during the upside down mode. Dont know of a way to turn it on and have it stay

Even if you being them all the way in, the stand ups and half ramps still jet their way out. But yes from the factory they were all the way open

Cleland graciously moded the sound package for the game so there isnt as much Hop callouts and more music from the show in the game. Really is right behind the UV kit as a necessary upgrade

Pablo got back to me, I'm getting a replacement left ramp decal and mylar to go with it, along with my replacement optos.

My question is, will the mylar be enough or should I metal tape it as well? I know mylar works, but does need to be replaced, albeit a ways down the road. Is the metal tape that much more of a permanent fix?

Plunge to scoop is super skill shot, plunge to drops to saucer is MXV Super secret skill shot

Seriously though, everything sounds so cool, especially the interactive tank. And that last shot is goooorgeous!!! Cant wait till you start accepting spots!!

Haven't read too deeply into reviews, but no ones condemning in the headlines so thats a good sign!

What I heard is the last run was pros only, and there are no plans for more of any version. Has been said from multiple sources so more than likely the truth of the matter.

Appreciate the spoiler free review. 2 yo and a new born along with end of month reporting at work, havent had time to watch anything but the first and half of the second episode. Hearing nothing but great things so super excited!

Got my replacement optos! Will be my first soldering work, wish me luck!!

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Didn't work, not sure if it was me or if there is an issue up the line. Since its the second lock, its daisy'd to the first, and the other 3 optos indicator leds turn on. Doesn't look terrible to me but what do i know lol

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Anecdotally, brightness and temperature absolutely effect the lifespan of a projector. Very much worth it for the lifespan gain.

I always go to my distributor first and then they CC Pablo for me. It is sporadic responses but i got my opto replacement in about a month or 2 start to finish

Does this mean we should ask for a new download, or is this just your initial reaction?

Worked with tech support and was told i needed to replace both send and receive optos to fix my 2nd ball lock under the ramp. Soldered the other, plugged in and turned on and it worked. Mounted it all and put the up post back and played a test game. Was going fine, even hit a telekinesis and 2 demo shots, but during ball two the post started rapid firing and got the operator error. Active switch now shows the lock 2 active constantly. Not sure if its a wiring issue or a bad solder job, just wish i had more time to fix it.

Haven't been able to play since May 1st, got a 2 yo and a 2 mo so i just cant spend all day diagnosing as much as i wanna know. Debating calling a repairman to fix it and show me what went wrong so i can do it in the future. Proud i was able to solder it up to at least get some testing time on it so that was reassuring.

Exactly why I got mine. Had a blast on it, wife enjoyed it, and once I heard the Dec. run was the last I called maybe 5 different places to get mine. Scarcity + demand = profit, but hell I love it too much to sell at this point. Once I have time again I will fix my opto lock so I can play it again, haven't played since March...

All the ramps on my pro just rest on each other, no hinges to speak of that I recall

Has anyone aligned the optos under the left ramp? Trying to replace the optos for identifying a second ball. It worked for a minute when i soldered the new optos, but went back to registering closed. Tech says to check for alignment, and just seeing if anyone has any advice outside of using a snake cam and making sure you can see the send and receive lenses. Not sure how much play or forgiveness rather they have

Thanks for the advice! They look centered in the steel cut out, swapped with isopropyl, tightened the nuts, still registering closed. Receiver opto led not light on start up, not sure if that means no power or if its bad. Waiting for next steps from Stern

I have had hoooorible luck with optos, my other NIB had bad optos too. When Stern sent replacements though it already had the molex and wires attached so they could test them assumingly. Maybe thats what I need to ask, that they send replacements already wired up so they can check them there and be sure they are sending a good set

Pro is a double cheeseburger, premium is a double cheeseburger with bacon and jalapeno poppers. The premium is superior, a bit messy sometimes but absolutely worth it. But no one is gunna say no to a pro, and they are still very much going to enjoy it.

The old guy at the corner store used to call me sport, so I guess I am Sport

Tried googling and searching posts and not finding an answer.

Quick terminology question. Emailing Stern about an opto issue. They said, "the top board should have an LED that turns on and off when it is flagged", do they mean trying to activate it in switch tests?

The issue is that its stuck to open/active, with no led showing at any time.

Trying to save some back and forth since I haven't received a response in weeks and dont wanna loose them while I got them on the hook.

Thanks! Yea that was my confusion, i already stated to them the issue was the opto is stuck on as if a ball was there, so then led is always off and unresponsive. Asking to flag the switch was a new term and made me think it was something else. Thanks again!

Happened to my machine, still working with stern to get it fixed. Clean and reseat as previously recommended, also check that there is an indicator led light on all the opto switches.

Finally got an email back from Stern. I have a warranty work order number for my opto issue, and they will be building and sending me everything. Has taken months but so excited to have the end in sight. Will be sending back the broken optos and harnesses but a small ask to finally have my machine back and running

To be fair its been 2 and a half months, and it has gone back n forth, and they did send me a replacement but it didnt work. Would I liked it to be faster, of course. But just felt hopless for weeks so getting some confirmation has been more than welcome

As someone who has had the same issue on very separate NIB machines I do wish that. Both my stranger things and my star wars comic home pins had ball lock 2 optos fail. They both times have taken care of it in the end, but if they had more focus hopefully meant less bad stuff got out the door and more time to resolve issues when they did come up

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Ill pile on and say no matter what strat your doing, try and keep the ball going. There is a bonus for combo shots during modes and multiballs. I thiiink it doubles and if not 1.5x, which then gets doubled during 2x scoring, so if you can your doing yourself a favor by keeping the shots flowing.

This is still showing combos doubling lit shots, latest refrence is 1.02. Scanned the readme and while 1.01 does say they fixed the points for combo shots, the readme doesn't refrence doing away with them either.

Flip a coin. Seriously it helps figure out what you actually want. if you get lets say heads and its the choice you wanted it will be good and if you get tails youll feel bumed so you know you actually wanted heads in the first place.

Can you adjust brightness for gameplay? I do that for the lcd and backglass and helps a lot

Messaged ya already, but yes still waiting for mine. Have been emailing each month just so I dont get lost in the support black hole.

Still waiting on my replacement optos, so since I cant play it, whats everyones favorite combo? Hard to beat the burn it back loop to right ramp to mystery shot. Great balance of speed and accuracy to hit those back to back.

Don't have a source for ya, but have been waiting months for my replacements from stern so can attest they could be very hard to track down.

If this game is still playable like that, oh man that would be amazing. Still no noticeable issues? I would absolutely do this so I can at least play my machine till the replacement comes.

Got my replacement optos from Stern, all wired to the metal bracket for the up post locks under the left ramp. Installed it, and 1 lock now reads as active, causing the up post to fire till the operator error message pops up. It used to be the 2 lock, so a lateral improvement I guess. Reaching out to Stern to see what to do next. Coming up on 9 months trying to get this fixed. Is there a way to use a multimeter to check the optos for faults? I dont think its a wiring/node issue now that it switched which pair of optos have the issue.

Ots been done, I think the main difference os the apron is different so you need an extra bolt or something. If you search for uv kit in this thread you'll find a post about exactly what needs to be done.

I finally fixed my opto switches!!! After running into a wall with pro repair peeps and getting some cold shoulders, i just bucked up and attempted the solder myself after watching a wide span of tutorial videos. Works like a charm now, both locks functional! Almost a year and finally got it fixed, so excited to get back to playing!!

5-way combo on mirkwood, boy did that feel good! Now just need to finish Save Will, easily the hardest mode for me

I asked for the left ramp decal as mine came with the gouge, and they sent me a ghost busters slimer swing arm. Can confirm the parts bin is a lil disjointed.

Mines been doing that too, but inconsistently. Thinking of waxing the lead up to and right around that gate to make sure it wasnt me just being lazy last time I waxed.

Kinda glad. Bought this cause me and wifey enjoyed it but suspected the short run would drive value over time. Feels good to have called the shot, but even still not sure I would ever get rid of it. Trade up to a killer theme maybe, but such a fun game no matter how long it kicks my ass

It looks like they have, but for the later versions. 1.06 and 1.07 have listed fixes with 1.07 specifically addressing random resets. Cleleand is one of the best mod for the machine, but Im using Sterns code till he updates his to 1.07

Jiminy Christmas, just put in the stern art blades, and has added more light then my stadium lights did! Might take them out now, whatever they coated the blades in is super super reflective

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The lights are at an angle so its not high beaming you in the face, but they are adding to the light thats bouncing around since they are pointed more at the blades then the stock GI. The blades arnt distracting, they look great just are coated with something so they do make things generally brighter than without them.

Thanks for the first hand account! Gunna cover the existing lights for a bit to make sure its worth taking out. I have mine tucked in a corner with no overhead light so as much as its been super bright Id hate to over correct.

Stabbing wildly in the dark, but since the motor and isolated signals work, maybe it's another switch thats literally giving it pause? Like it thinks there is an interference and so it stops and starts cause an offending switch comes off and on?

The main page of this forum has carefully laid out steps to follow to solve that issue in some pinned posts. Just look for the TK Lock pinned posts titles and you should be golden!

Havent played in over a month due to surgeries and sickness, but first game stepping back in it I GC'd. Getting ever closer to Send it back and Light the fire(?)!

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Yep just play them, completion is optional.

The MEDISINYL is pretty dang good regardless of 3d print.

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Did you wax your game? That always makes things go faster. And for leveling, are you doing left/right as well as incline? I have a digital level as well and have to get right next to the drop targets to get my left/right level for the back half.

I had a dec21 build as well and had no ramp air balls.

The action button is clear so youd need to do something with the code to get it to change color right? Even if you changed to a colored translucent button the color would be off since it would still glow red underneath right, or is that a non issue?

Gorgeous pin! Whats the purpose of the power splitters? Easier to wire up new mods?

Get the official one if you can, pin stadiums are better than nothing though

Looks like it might be an issue with the opto. I had a similar issue with the up post and it was because one of the lenses on the opto shattered.

Of all the rumors circulating this has the most weight. Still maybe and mights, but a "might be something happening this year" coming straight fron a giddy Eddy has heavy implications. Selfish but I liked how rare they were, made it special when you ran into one.

You can search the thread, but at comi-con Brian Eddy was interviewed and was put right asked about STH. He said "might be something this year" so yes still a maybe but with it coming directly from Brian and with a lot of side eye smiling hes either the biggest troll or the worst secret keeper. Will know for certain later this year.

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Scatter shotting some answers:

Plastic protectors will work. I have blue plastic protectors but have seen the purple/orange ones and they are more pronounced. Purple powder coat looks amazing, but art is subjective.

The titan glow rubbers are my personal favorite, but have seen people use the purple ones too. Plastic protectors by nature are see though so its just what accent color you prefer, I chose blue. To my knowledge no art blades are UV reactive, but the Stern ones do match the playfield and back box art better IMO.

Yep of you get the uv apron the ic will totally fit just fine on the right side. O think i had to flip the screws to lone up where they had the holes on the apron but that was it. Oh also I chose to cut out a hole on the apron sticker that was on there, and if you do that just be sure its clean and straight or you will notice it every waking hour of every day.

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Wont mess with the uv, your good! Linking my post answering that question previously with pictures of plastics and glow rubbers

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stranger-things-club-join-our-party/page/362#post-7794474

Didnt wanna take my topper apart to find it, but did find a thread with someone who found it

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/which-spike2-games-have-a-node-board-in-the-topper#post-7516141

Thats the only one i didn't swap to glows lol thanks for the reassurance its possible though

Not even "Short haired empowered kid", "Scrappy friend with bike", or "Corpse flower demon"?

Exactly, you will see add time and add a ball almost all the time if you are collecting during chapter or demodog modes and multiballs.

I just cut a square out of the existing sticker. It kept the theme on the apron, but if you miss cut it there is no going back

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There is a hole under the sticker for it, you do have to change the location of the screws on the camera so they line up to where the hinges are on the apron, but it was an easy mounting process