Quoted from pinballaddicted:

Since the code update on our LE, during Turtle van multiball, machine goes into ball search as it loads 4 balls into the van nstead of 3. We have to wait for the ball searches to finish and release all the balls out of the van for the game to continue
Anyone else have this issue since the update?

Quoted from remf:

I have the same issue that happens from time to time as well. Never had it shut down though.
Would be interested to know how to fix it.

Quoted from BiggieJoe:

When it doesn’t lock it’s as if nothing happened. Not counted, no points for hitting the parlor, no episode start of lit. it makes it past the gate and just comes down the left orbit like nothing happened.
When it does count a lock it only counts one. I’ve never had it count one as 2

Quoted from cabal:

Do you play multiplayer games? or just Single player.
With single player 1st lock should shoot a new ball.
Do you hear anything after the animations? That balls are tried to be loaded? Coils activated?

Quoted from kidchrisso:

Stern should be embarrassed to have that mental piece for a diverter on the pro. Someone should come up with a decal or mod for it.
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Quoted from Blackzarak:

I was getting a error message GI over-surge on board 9 here’s a pic of what was my issue Incase someone comes across the same problem I had to check every GI to shake out the problem. Not actual picture hope it helps.[quoted image]

Quoted from billrz:

So true, owning gb and tmnt and playing them a lot, I’ve gotten top 3 in the last 4 tournaments (18-25 people in each) a lot of really good players in these. Tmnt makes other games seem slow and easy GB makes flipper gaps in other games almost irrelevant! lol win win. Good home games to have. Once you find the shots and get a hold of them, both machines are epic ! GC on GB is 6.8b. Turtles is 66m. Super fun games when ya get that that deep

Quoted from billrz:

No. Regular bar tournaments, were fortunate in Vancouver Canada to be allowed these to happen for so long now during this pandemic. its been like 4 months we’ve been back at it, just no wppr points. Lottsa free beer tho for top 3 . We do single payer games,take pic of score, sanitize the machine, sit down between games (this doesn’t work the best,but we try) and play on ! I might be interested in these virtual tourneys, I can’t see it being super fun tho? Maybe it is,let me know how to do it!
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Quoted from gumnut01:

Huge difference. Dwight’s last update is centred around shaker enhancements. Pizza multiball, 123 foot and weapon skills. Do it.

Quoted from Xaqery:

1 - This is true. It should be soonish(tm). But, please remember that plans often change, for lots of reasons.
2 - We found an issue in the software. If your game has a lost ball the van may count the balls wrong.
I think if you have seen this issue its possible that your van opto is intermittent. It may work in test but maybe not while the van diverter is energized because it moves or something. This part I don't know. The code coming soonish(tm) should help with these issues.
3 - I strongly believe that V1.22 did not affect #2. It was in there the whole time. I think it took time/plays for the opto to move a bit or something.
4 - I cant believe that you guys do not think this game should be top 10!? : ---- )

Quoted from PinHead50:

That’s the stern motor. Pinball life doesn’t have the offset option.

Quoted from Thunderbird:

Here is how I toned down my shaker motor, because merely setting to minimal use, does not tone down the shaker motor, it just makes it so it is not used as much in the game software:
Solved the issue and can again enjoy the shaker motor without fear of my motor ruining the game elsewhere.
Removed it from the cabinet: remove two top case screws. Then remove four bolts holding unit to table cabinet base.
Also tried using an Allen wrench, only to strip it. Attempted torque wrench and broke head. Wishing I hadn’t started this project, lol. Used Vise Grip Pliers to finally loosen 1/32nd screw nub. Destroyed screw nib getting it off. Purchased new screw and put it in the 90 degree angle hole to retighten. 90 degrees position offset it to the other side weight. Putting only a drop of lock tight on the screw before inserting.
Real issue with original screw is that it had tons of lock tight, so it was not coming off without brute force. Had to finally clamp screw nib into bench vice and then used a screw driver inserted through weight hole to turn entire weight till it came off all the way.
Now at 90 degree offset position to opposite side weight, it works perfectly as a shaker motor and doesn’t shake the table glass any longer, but keeps the fun effect of the shaker motor. I left the other side untouched. You could move it 90 degrees also, but then they’d be 180 degrees opposite of each other and diminish shaker effect too much.
I’ve included photos below to see exactly how I positioned weights and where screws were placed. Have fun adjusting! It would have been a simple process without the heavy dose of lock tight. It is worth the effort as now shaker motor adds to the experience instead of being too violent.
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Quoted from Rob_G:

Just tighten the set screw and it will probably hold. I've done that before with a red tremor.
Rob

Quoted from azur3:

Actually, me and my family like it

Quoted from billrz:

I’ve had to turn my shaker off because of pizza multiball. It’s way too intense, I might try to offset the weights, but would be a much easier fix for all of us if it could just be toned down a little bit . Thanks. All other shaker features are great !!

Quoted from billrz:

I’ve had to turn my shaker off because of pizza multiball. It’s way too intense, I might try to offset the weights, but would be a much easier fix for all of us if it could just be toned down a little bit . Thanks. All other shaker features are great !!

Quoted from PinHead50:

Yes. Those motors just rely on 12v to run, there is no settings on the motor to adjust speed. They adjustment would have to be made to the duration of 12v power supplied to the motor. Once the motor has power for so many seconds it is at full speed which means max shaker usage. Would be a change of letting the motor slow down a bit for the final max spin and then hold it for a few less seconds. I would imagine it would be a some what simple adjustment on the programming if they choose. I had to replace my stern motor with a PBL due to the fact it didn't have the rod going through it to tighten up.. I got an email from stern after sending them video of the stern shaker in my machine. They said it was a defective motor and after talking to Marco where i got it from they followed up and said that the sterns should have the bolt but dont for some reason. If you look at the stock image on sterns website it shows a different style motor than what is shipped, it has the support bolt. https://shop.sternpinball.com/collections/accessories/products/stern-shaker-motor-kit-for-spike-system-games
This is what is sent https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/502-5027-01
This was mine on 1.21 with stern shaker

Quoted from shaub:

Anyone had a chance to check out Neutrino Pizza Party? I think I jumped from like 31Mil to 81Mil from that mode. Definitely seems like it's gonna need some polish and tweaking, I didn't see a mode score total screen at the end or anything. Glad Dwight snuck it into this update though. So glad its there, it really adds to the value of training/levelling up. It's also kind of cool to have a high value single ball mode type thing, lots of risk/reward especially on a game that is so brutal.
I wonder if Team Up MB would work with a single ball component when you drain down to a 1 ball. Then give you a timer to rescue your Team Up partner at YOUR turtle shot in order to add-a-ball and continue the mode. Or even just a timed grace period to shoot enough shots and then rescue your next turtle to add-a-ball and continue the mode.

Quoted from Chalkey:

Anybody else having trouble with the lair post coming up to soon and trapping the ball under the plastic?

Quoted from RikeIsland:

I need some help. I am about to do a Titan rubber swap and I can’t decide what colors I want to go with. I am also not sure if I should get the low bounce flipper rubber or their standard. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Quoted from Phbooms:

Yes but set it to minimum. Also it feels like 1.23 code took just a touch off the beginning of pizza mball that i dont mind it anymore.

Quoted from smokinhos:

And yes.. thats baby groot.. his pinball game is right beside TMNT.. still adding mods to that one. Trough lights and ramps illumination on order. Don't plan anything else for it.
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Quoted from DarthSinex:

Have a strange problem where the 2 lower slingshots have stopped responding. No life in the switch test, but as far as I can see all other switches and lamps working fine. Even the 2 rollover switches in the lanes adjacent are working. Any ideas?

Quoted from Boblabla:

Just received my nib tmnt pro , and game isnt working properly. Game freezes after shooting ball lock under van. Do i need to remove the van to fix this? Haven’t played more than 2 games without it freezing on me.

Quoted from Jediturtle:

I wouldn't mind it being slightly easier, but I do like it too. For some reason I can't find it consistently on my machine, but it feels really good to nail it. I am surprised how much harder it is than the Away Team shot on Star Trek being the same concept. And knock on wood, my machine hasn't Borged me yet from that shot (shouldn't have said that out loud!).

Quoted from gumnut01:

Mine doesn’t bounce out since I put superbands on. I don’t have to release left flipper when aiming from right. Can hit it from left or right flipper. A tricky shot to be sure.

Quoted from KLR2014:

Last night we got the black background on the screen and the ball lock below the van did not release the ball.
I thought this was fixed in code 1.1 ? I run the latest version. Anyone else seen this happening at the latest code ?

Quoted from pinballsteph:

Something similar just happened to me as well (pro 1.23 - code from factory build date nov 6), during multiball, game froze on jackpot screen (a ball was in the lair) and 4 other balls flying around, and all playfield lights went out. Then about 30 seconds later, the game rebooted on its own.
I have about 50 -75 games on it total.
hope this gets fixed...

Quoted from BaxterStockman:

I TOLD YOU I WOULD GET ONE!!! (Maybe I lied about staying away from this thread.)
Picked mine up this weekend from the original owner. Playfield is perfect! No pooling either.
Looks like I will need to oil up the spinner as I can hear a grinding noise on the spinner.
Also when the multiball starts the shaker (I'm assuming) is really, really noisy. Might have to look into adjusting that. My 3 year old daughter loves the art and the video screen animations. But she tells me it's "too noisy" and plugs her ears when the shaker really starts going off when the multiball starts. I don't know if i need to change the weights or what. Just really loud.
This is my first pin and I am beyond pumped to really start getting into it. Thing is kicking my A$$, but it is soooo fun.

Quoted from Taygeta:

Was wondering if I had a cabinet issue. Installed the same shaker motor in AIQ and its fine, I can hear game audio over the shaker and it isnt too much. My TMNT cabinet sounds like its about to fall apart with the exact same motor.

Quoted from gumnut01:

I actually really like the start of ninja multiball. Hope it’s fixed with an option. Would hate to have it removed altogether.

Quoted from plasticbugs:

You definitely are not. I think I saw at least two recent posts in this thread with this exact same issue.

Quoted from Blackzarak:

Apparently the people who complain about the shaker being to rough haven’t played Ghostbusters the shaker is 2x what turtles shakes it literally shakes your body lol. I personally like the shake effect and n turtles it’s not even bad what’s the point of having a shaker if you want minimum effect. Dwights likes having his games have good shaker effects which I like.

Quoted from Jediturtle:

There might be something weird with your shaker. Mine is a great effect and not obnoxiously strong at all. I've had many machines that were much stronger, Deadpool for one, and Star Trek. I would make sure the shaker is screwed down tight, check that there isn't a loose t-nut, etc. I would call the shaker effect average to most other games. I am using a Pinball Life shaker for reference, but I have had official Stern ones before and find them very similar. Do you possibly have a Cointaker Red Tremor? Those are insanely obnoxious, but that isn't the game's fault.
Also if your spinner is making that much noise, you should take it out and oil it. Some noise is normal, but "super loud grinding sound" is not normal. Try a drop of 3-in-1 oil. If you look through this thread there is a pic from Stern that shows where/how to oil properly.

Quoted from FNwoz:

Decided to try the 1989 version of Krang. Bought a cheap one off eBay and put a smd fire bulb I had lying around from Comet. I think it matches really well. Almost tempted to not light it up.[quoted image]

Quoted from Vermont:

Has anyone had an issue with some of the small stickers coming loose after a very small number of plays? I've had my pin for a week now, and noticed today that both one of the small Dimension X stickers by the left raft, and the same small sized pizza sticker from near the van, have both come off. One landed on the playfield and one managed to get launched up onto the van.
It seems strange that two stickers would both have come loose already.
That being said, should I just use regular glue to reattach, or is there a better method?

Quoted from Lobo2k:

You are right. It's impossible. Always bounces out.

Quoted from shaub:

My average TeamUp MB score is probably like 4M. haha. It would be nice if you could resurrect TeamUp when you drain down to 1 ball by shooting your Turtle's shot with a timer of like 10 seconds or something. Maybe even only if you haven't rescued anyone else yet.

Quoted from Phantasize:

Hi guys. Just joined the club with a Premium. Really like the game so far.
But on my third game, i got s ball hang-up. Have anybody else experienced this? Seems like something that would happen often, as the top of the screw keeps the ball from rolling back on the playfield.
Only way to get the ball out was to remove the glas.
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Quoted from Rob_G:

I am a bit disappointed that Stern hasn't addressed 2 possible problems with the right and center ramps. Both ramps really need plastic guards, but in different places and different reasons:
- The ball can absolutely NAIL the right ramp sign on a hard shot. Sooner or later the ramp will probably break where the sign is mounted.
- The center ramp misses counting fast shots.
Maybe Stern doesn't know about the issues, but I see both happening on my LE all the time. Surely others must as well?
Rob

Quoted from CypherPinball:

I'm seeing the same thing. On a pro. Seems as though after playing half shell challenge, the gi has this behavior. As mentioned in the previous post, Power cycling seems to resolve.

Quoted from shaub:

Also, after Final Battle, the last mode you played is already completed. (This one isnt new, but might as well get fixed.)

Quoted from billrz:

What’s everyone’s quickest time in half shell so far ??? Took a lot of tries ! But finally got under 100 !!
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Quoted from Russell:

Just plug it in, or have to load up some software onto it first?

Quoted from kpg:

I owned a Star Wars LE for quite a while and I'll tell you this, TMNT absolutely blows it away in almost every regard. It's that good of a game. We've put on a ton of plays in the last few days and it's so good.
It's easily Dwight's best coding since GoT, and one of Borgs best layouts since TWD (my opinion).
Even if you're a Star Wars fan, I just don't see it being very comparable to TMNT. Both are great in their own ways, but if I had to choose just one, TMNT hands down
I only have one complaint with the pin though. And that's the Lair/training shot. Almost impossible to hit with the right flipper, backhanding isnt much fun, because you can't do it during a multiball and it's a Super Jackpot. It's just too much risk for little reward. But that's my only gripe..I feel it could have been improved on in some way. But that's nothing compared to how great the overall game is though.

Quoted from Nevus:

Putting in my turtle mods today. Any suggestion for the pink Mezel radioactive container placement on a Pro?

Quoted from Jediturtle:

Got my Krang (a great Christmas present from my wife and daughter!), so did a little rearranging and put him in. Love it! [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from cabal:

i know it's christmas time and not easter,
found the flipper code for marc silk:
1 9 7
so the squence in attract mode: B LR LLLLLLLLLR LLLLLLLRR
B=both
L=Left Flipper
R=right Flipper

Quoted from cabal:

i don't think there is more.
I did some comparing and some brute force (every combination).
There are some more working on a lot of dwight programmed machines (like munstes):
Dead Flip = 4 5 1
Credits = 1 2 3
Team Picture = 4 4 6
Hello World = 3 3 3
Serial Number = 8 4 7
Xaquery = 7 1 4
But i don't think there is more secret stuff hidden like secret mania, but we have the half shell mode without big fuzz

Quoted from Thomas3184:

Id buy that for 5100 if I didn’t have one.

Quoted from blairan213:

Some homemade "mods". Everything is attached using factory screws, may add some to the top right corner but trying not to go too crazy!
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Quoted from Norcalpin:

Exactly like that. So it looks like it's a code thing. I'm still on the original code, hopefully updating to the newest code will prevent this.

Quoted from Norcalpin:

Tom...what do you mean by magnetism? How do you check and repair it? Sorry...I have a couple of dmd williams games, but this is my first stern. Not sure how to get into the diagnostics.

Quoted from Jediturtle:

I would actually say TMNT and DP have fairly similar depth levels, with TMNT having a few more required "diversions" if you are to get to the ultimate wizard mode, Cowabunga. My guess is that Cowabunga will be one of those very rare modes that few mortals will ever see, due to the difficulty of the triple mondo jackpot and max Krang combo. TMNT's Final Battle is no slouch, but is obtainable. Deadpool's Final Battle is probably slightly harder to get to than TMNT's, but TMNT has that one more layer with Cowabunga.
Bottom line, if DP kept you occupied that long, I would expect TMNT to easily do the same. TMNT is a more punishing layout though, with more speed, flow, and combos than DP. Both fantastic games!

Quoted from Seirif:

Didn't get an answer so reposting - after completing Foot 123 combo, does it keep relighting with every new ball? Thanks

Quoted from BrotherSir:

Agreed, 123 Foot in general is so fun to shoot, but it's constantly in the way.
Donnie is set up very weird. I never want to start his Multiball without a mode, so I always try to start 123 foot before hitting the ramp. Then I don't want to finish 123 foot because it's such a low value. It's like I'm always fighting against his "perks."

Quoted from xckyle:

Just curious, but when everyone else hits the April Hurry up or the turtle power multiball, does the solenoid that holds the ball in place on your ramp during the cutscene make a loud sound while it is activated? That seems to the be the only coil that I can hear when it is engaged.

Quoted from Rensh:

Any gotg owners here?
I can swap my gotg LE with a TMNT LE.
Pros for the gotg is the theme and music. I don’t hate turtles as a theme but gotg resonates much better with me. Also I prefer typical real video over cartoon.
Pro for the TMNT is however the layout. I get the feeling it’s just a better shooter with more to shoot. Three flippers are better than two I guess
On coding I haven’t played tmnt enough to say which is better however. I get the impression however TMNT has deeper code.
Laat but not least I think reseller value gotg is typ better as TMNT, at least in Europe where the theme TMNT is less strong as gotg. TMNT is more a kiddies theme over here.
Any comments from gotg plus TMNT owners?

Quoted from xckyle:

Got to the final battle on coop yesterday and I had no sound for all 4 characters when they triggered the final battle each time. I thought I saw others having that issue. Have the latest 1.41 code. Is stern aware of this issue?

Quoted from Soulstoner:

I have them on my machine and every now and then I'll turn them off to see what the stock lighting situation is like. NIGHT and DAY. I can't believe Stern isn't shipping machines out with extra lighting, as it's borderline unplayable with such minimal lighting.
They are quite expensive for what they are, but they help tremendously, so I recommend it.

Quoted from GeekedOnPinball:

I just bought a teenage mutant ninja turtles pro. It gets delivered next week. I am wondering if there is a list of things to check that may be problematic on the machine? I’ll do a lot of the typical protections on it like shooter lane and cliffys where needed. Any areas the playfield needs protection other than the normal stuff? Any problems with any of the mechanical things question?

Quoted from Scandell:

I’m so happy with this purchase. Left outlane is totally fair on mine. Lair shot is far from impossible like some has stated. Maybe it’s my away-team Star Trek skills being repurposed.

Quoted from Guinnesstime:

Just had a game reset just as Turtle Power multiball started. I Ray mode. Everything went dead. Running latest code. Anyone get this? Playing as Donatello.
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Quoted from GeekedOnPinball:

I bought a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pro and they delivered it yesterday and dropped it and cracked my cabinet in my driveway. I’m getting a refund and buying another but I’m still super bummed.

Quoted from R_Coles:

Yeah, for sure, increasing the slope of the playfield seemed to clean some things up for me, specifically some of the cheap drains and also consistency with the inner loop and center ramp. It sounds counterintuitive because the game is already lighting fast and it might just be placebo effect, but something to try if you havent already. I have my playfield bubble set at the the top marker, whereas before it was dead center.

Quoted from spidey:

My plastic ramp cover works perfectly! My first one was small and not wider than the screws that connect to the otpos, but the ball would smack the edge of the cover (validating that airballs were indeed the problem). My larger cover (a bit crude) works great.
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Quoted from Guinnesstime:

I'm sure I'd be happy w/the factory topper. If it was $500, that's doable. At $1000 with a special mode, I'd probably be in. I just didn't feel like doing that. Now, I'm so far down the home-brew topper rabbit hole, I can't stop. The figures are the most expensive, but you have the figures forever. The last physical piece is here. Sign from Etsy. [quoted image]

Quoted from BaxterStockman:

Yeah it doesn't do it when you go directly to it either.
I haven't had the game long so I don't know if there are supposed to be lines there from earlier code.

Quoted from acons017:

Interesting! I have a hell of a time hitting the Donny shot. What’s your pitch?

Quoted from BowlingJim:

I can’t make the liar shot ever. I took the glass off and can’t make it with either flipper no matter how I tried. I really suck at pinball.

Quoted from Guinnesstime:

Well this is a new bug. Ball crept up into the pizza parlor. Screen blank. Won’t even enter ball search. Tilting the machine and getting the ball out first help. Had to press restart.[quoted image]

Quoted from manadams:

Deadflip said he did once but on earlier code, he also death saves frequently on games.

Quoted from acons017:

Is this reading taken from on top of the glass or from the playfield?

Quoted from Guinnesstime:

Good point. This is all you need.
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Quoted from Micahdell:

I have a TMNT Pro. Is anyone having problems with pizza multi ball? Seems like the last few games I've played the lock will either let out 3 balls and not plunge a 4th ball as I believe it should or the lock lets out 2 balls and plunges a 3rd ball. My pin is on code 1.41. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Quoted from JohnnyGee:

Hi Everyone!
I am getting an upper ball lock malfunction on my pro.
Sometimes the balls don't come out during Ninja Pizza multiball. Any idea what the problem could be? This just started happening recently, I wonder if a screw came lose or something..

Quoted from Gogojohnnyquack:

I'm with you. My next step is to change the shaker setting from "Maximum" to "Moderate" and see how that works. I'm comparing how the shaker is used in my The Walking Dead (Pro) , which is sublimely integrated.

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