Belle Chasse, LA
Batman forever music drop problems
(Topic ID: 87053)
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Batman Forever
Sega, 1995
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Quoted from Scott8806:Batman forever music drop problems. That's what it's under the link
Haha...you could have just pasted the link.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/batman-forever-music-drop-problems#post-4595728
I'm a little busy today, but I'll drop by over there later.
Quoted from Scott8806:Is there away to turn off the first part I heard there was when it ask u for novice rules
It’s in the settings. Go into the menu again. I think it’s in audits or adjustments.
Melbourne
Hey Guys just bought a Batman forever. Currently pulling apart to re-powder coat & Led everything & a few other little mods. Does anyone know where I can find the Apron Decals ? As mine are in pretty bad shape with old service stickers all over them.
Quoted from Terminatrix:Hey Guys just bought a Batman forever. Currently pulling apart to re-powder coat & Led everything & a few other little mods. Does anyone know where I can find the Apron Decals ? As mine are in pretty bad shape with old service stickers all over them.
Welcome to the club and to Pinside.
Quoted from Scott8806:How do u get the 2 screws out to pull the bat plane off anyone ever do that
Take the whole thing apart, clean everything and put a new coil sleeve in. While it's apart clean the pf too.
I have a problem with the third flipper. I hadn't turned on the machine for a month or two. Previously it was working 100%. Now when the ball kicks into the shooter lane, the 3rd flipper slowly moves until it's fully extended and stays there until the ball drains, at which time it instantly drops back to where it belongs. Next ball, it start over again, rinse repeat. Any ideas?
Quoted from AntennaMan:I have a problem with the third flipper. I hadn't turned on the machine for a month or two. Previously it was working 100%. Now when the ball kicks into the shooter lane, the 3rd flipper slowly moves until it's fully extended and stays there until the ball drains, at which time it instantly drops back to where it belongs. Next ball, it start over again, rinse repeat. Any ideas?
If not an obvious switch or coil issue (wire or lug arching), sounds like the corresponding transistor is locked on. Constant juice...could be cracked solder joint on the board.
If you’re not going to play any game for a prolonged period of time, it’s always a good idea to just turn them on and let the boards heat up once a week or two.
Just thought I would post this here for future reference if anybody needed it.
The guy that had bought my game last year called me a few weeks after he took it, and said that the plunger coil and trough VUK were firing multiple times. When I got the game back two weeks ago, it seemed as if he never fixed the problem, or it had gotten worse. Even in attract mode, the trough VUK and auto plunger would fire repeatedly.
Finally got to troubleshooting it tonight. As I suspected, it was the receiving opto board. If either of those boards are failing, it will mistakenly recognize that a 5th ball is sitting in the upkicker, even though it is a 4 ball game. You can see this in the trough clear menu (switch 15).
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To test for a broken solder joint, you can push on each joint with the tip of a lead pencil (no conductivity) and see if the ball simultaneously disappears on the DMD. On mine, it was the right LED joint, and the 103 transistor. After reflowing, problem fixed.
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Quoted from Colsond3:If not an obvious switch or coil issue (wire or lug arching), sounds like the corresponding transistor is locked on. Constant juice...could be cracked solder joint on the board.
If you’re not going to play any game for a prolonged period of time, it’s always a good idea to just turn them on and let the boards heat up once a week or two.
Might you know what transistor I should look for?
Quoted from AntennaMan:Might you know what transistor I should look for?
Q15 and Q16. Also check the CN2 connector, pins 1 & 2. If you haven’t already, try reseating the CN2 connector first, and run the coil test.
5990C20D-0106-4928-9974-4E8AA974BA89 (resized).jpegI will show print results of my custom cards. I hope you like! 
Note: I order to print all my custom cards in chrome vinyl, that it to say, whites are not whites, are mirrors and all colours became in metallic colours.
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"Batman Forever Custom Pinball Card - Rules" (SEGA) printed in chrome vinyl with gloss protective lamination (photo 1).
http://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/artes/Batman%20Forever%20Custom%20Pinball%20Card%20-%20Rules%20print1.jpg
"Batman Forever Custom Pinball Card - Rules" (SEGA) printed in chrome vinyl with gloss protective lamination (photo 2).
http://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/artes/Batman%20Forever%20Custom%20Pinball%20Card%20-%20Rules%20print2.jpg
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*I take bigger screenshots and photos, click to enlarge images (and click again on display image mode if it is necessary) for avoid blur effect of pinside´s miniatures.
For to check desing of my "Batman Forever Custom rules Card", here is original post:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/suppose-we-flipbatman-forever-club/page/13#post-4494523
Regards
Quoted from Colsond3:If not an obvious switch or coil issue (wire or lug arching), sounds like the corresponding transistor is locked on. Constant juice...could be cracked solder joint on the board.
If you’re not going to play any game for a prolonged period of time, it’s always a good idea to just turn them on and let the boards heat up once a week or two.
Just got around to playing a game for the first time since I posted about the problem, the flipper is working as it should and I did nothing to the machine. The only thing I did was leave the machine on since you advised it. I hadn't got around to checking any of your suggestions, because BF is the game I've had the least issues with, thus I have it buried the deepest into the tetris like setup I have to move to be able to work on it.
Quoted from AntennaMan:Just got around to playing a game for the first time since I posted about the problem, the flipper is working as it should and I did nothing to the machine. The only thing I did was leave the machine on since you advised it.
Good deal. Then it’s most likely a problem with the connector or a cracked solder joint on one of the boards. Letting it heat up for a while will often resolve the issue, but it will probably reappear. Go through it when you have a chance.
Quoted from Scott8806:This game is all about connections mine if I move it or shake it during multi ball it will just reset itself game starts over I start pushing down on connectors resolves the issues
That means you either have to repin one of the connectors that you’re pushing down on, or reflow the solder on that corresponding board.
Quoted from Scott8806:Yes it's just narrowing down which one it is the whole mpu board is brand new from rottendog I'm wondering if it's one of the ribbon connector is bad
Could be. Reverse the cable and see if you still have the issue.
Quoted from EricHadley:Your BF is Batman? You go girl
What? 
Quoted from EricHadley:BF = Boy Friend
'Yo... my bad
Of course
Folks I have a question. My machine has v0.10.1 on it. Do you see merit in updating it? Would welcome any input as IPDB lists v3.02 and v4.01 under this pin.
And my last custom card printed. Sorry for delay
"Batman Forever Custom Pinball Card - Crew" (SEGA) printed in chrome vinyl with gloss protective lamination (photo 1).
http://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/artes/Batman%20Forever%20Custom%20Pinball%20Card%20-%20Crew%20print1.jpg
"Batman Forever Custom Pinball Card - Crew" (SEGA) printed in chrome vinyl with gloss protective lamination (photo 2).
http://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/artes/Batman%20Forever%20Custom%20Pinball%20Card%20-%20Crew%20print2.jpg
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*I take bigger screenshots and photos, click to enlarge images (and click again on display image mode if it is necessary) for avoid blur effect of pinside´s miniatures.
For to check desing of my "Batman Forever Custom rules Card", here is original post:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/suppose-we-flipbatman-forever-club/page/13#post-4556333
Regards
1 week later
I’m new to the club. The machine I picked up has some dmd issues. It is half on most of the time but comes back on intermittently however, only for a second before going back. I started a tech thread about it as I am looking for any guidance I can get. Here is the link to the tech thread
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/batman-forever-dmd-half-on-issue#post-4636227
I appreciate any help I can get on it
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Anyone know where to get question mark stand up targets? A few of mine are chipped and I saw those in Gov's old restoration thread, but he doesn't remember where he got them.
1 week later
Hi everyone I posted here a few months ago trying to locate some Apron decals for my Batman Forever. Was unable to locate any so had some custom ones designed & printed & then Powdercoated my Apron & ramps ( actually everything) - hope you like thanks
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That looks really sharp, I LOVE it. 
Quoted from Terminatrix:everyone I posted here a few months ago trying to locate some Apron decals for my Batman Forever. Was unable to locate any so had some custom ones designed & printed & then Powdercoated my Apron & ramps
How did the wireforms turn out...have a pic of pyour playfield?
Quoted from Terminatrix:Only have a couple at the moment
That looks sweet! Where did you get the emblem on the coin door?
Quoted from Colsond3:That looks sweet! Where did you get the emblem on the coin door?
I found it on eBay for about $5 - I also put one each on the speakers & powdercoated same color as the ramps
Ok so I think my Batman Forever is now finished - list of mods that I can remember
Powder coated Legs , Hinges , Siderails , Coin door , Gun handle Plate , Lockdown Bar , Leg levellers ,Apron ,
all bolts & custom Alloy Backbox surround in Illusion Purple
All Wire Ramps & Bat logos Powder coated in Mettalic Illusion Sour Apple
Coin taker Led’s above & below Playfield , Backbox & start buttons & coin slot
Color DMD
Battery eliminator
Custom Apron decals
Speaker Led’s ( & Bat logos )
Re-built Power board
Flippers re-built x3
Purple Flippers x3
Green Led Flipper buttons
Green super bands
New rubbers ect
New Targets & decals
New HD Glass
New Slingshot plastics x2
Purchased Manuel & Flyers
New Batman Balls ( Kapow & Boom )
Cup holder
Leg protectors
Game Blades
3 little Toppers ( excuse the quality as I’ve been trying to get a custom topper for over 4 months now but they keep letting me down )
Pinsound package to come providing they release a re-mixed sound package & Shaker
It’s Christmas morning here & I think I’ve spent enough now time to enjoy after 3 months
Quoted from jsm172:Where did you get those speaker lights or decals?
Speaker LEDs from Marcos Specialties - Batman logo from eBay anywhere from $1-$5 ea then I had them powder coated
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Yes they come with double sided tape already cut to the shape of the logo
Quoted from jsm172:So did you just put adhesive backing on them and stick them on the speaker panel?
In hindsight I should of ground off the eyes prior to powder coating but you can’t really notice them once the speaker lights are on
0FCEB106-B769-444C-9DDE-23FEF19917BC (resized).jpegQuoted from Terminatrix:Ok so I think my Batman Forever is now finished - list of mods that I can remember
Powder coated Legs , Hinges , Siderails , Coin door , Gun handle Plate , Lockdown Bar , Leg levellers ,Apron ,
all bolts & custom Alloy Backbox surround in Illusion Purple
All Wire Ramps & Bat logos Powder coated in Mettalic Illusion Sour Apple
Coin taker Led’s above & below Playfield , Backbox & start buttons & coin slot
Color DMD
Battery eliminator
Custom Apron decals
Speaker Led’s ( & Bat logos )
Re-built Power board
Flippers re-built x3
Purple Flippers x3
Green Led Flipper buttons
Green super bands
New rubbers ect
New Targets & decals
New HD Glass
New Slingshot plastics x2
Purchased Manuel & Flyers
New Batman Balls ( Kapow & Boom )
Cup holder
Leg protectors
Game Blades
3 little Toppers ( excuse the quality as I’ve been trying to get a custom topper for over 4 months now but they keep letting me down )
Pinsound package to come providing they release a re-mixed sound package & Shaker
It’s Christmas morning here & I think I’ve spent enough now time to enjoy after 3 months
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You forgot my blue leg Lights and Pincup light and one of these. 
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Wow they do look pretty cool but I do prefer a more stealth gun handle - what do your cup holder lights look like ? Thanks
Quoted from Terminatrix:Wow they do look pretty cool but I do prefer a more stealth gun handle - what do your cup holder lights look like ? Thanks
Here ya go, https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/volcano-a-new-mod-from-mustangpaul/page/2#post-4727420 and PBL now makes a transparent white one too.
1 week later
Hi guys found this Batman Forever for sale & noticed on closer inspection a small plastic cover with decals on it in the top right hand corner on top of the U turn shaped green plastic ramp. I don’t have one of these does anyone else or is this an after market mod ?
A644BA1D-1521-4E1E-9435-2A1CBF966831 (resized).pngQuoted from Terminatrix:Hi guys found this Batman Forever for sale & noticed on closer inspection a small plastic cover with decals on it in the top right hand corner on top of the U turn shaped green plastic ramp. I don’t have one of these does anyone else or is this an after market mod ?
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Mine doesn't have that and there are no screw holes in the ramp for it. If it were stock why is it an upside down picture of a Vulture and have another partial decal on it. It's a hack.
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