Here in Germany I send my old gun to

http://pinballpool.de/shop/index.php?cPath=65_95

And now it looks like new now.

Check this cable and connection A. I had exactly the same issue.

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Try here

http://www.pinball.center/de/shop/flipperspezifisch/terminator-2/?p=3

Pinballcenter.eu (Germany)

http://www.pinball.center/de/shop/flipperspezifisch/terminator-2/4452/rampe-fuer-terminator-2-a-14812

110€ ($=€*1,12)

For 31 years, Arnold has watched us as the ball goes out through the middle. That must be boring in the long run.
And hey, there's much more to watch. We have cool ramps, a database lock, a real gun and a target. And we have poppers!!
It's time to look around.

Currently, I'm still doing some fine tuning. Optimizing the timing. My wife already thinks I'm crazy when I change the program again after the 2nd ball.
And I'm still coming up with more ideas that I'd like to implement. A little more random chance can come into play. So sometimes something can happen that we don't expect.
Example:
As soon as the gun moves, the eyes should go back and forth between the gun and the target. Isn't that what we do? Aiming?
By chance, he could then also pinch his eyes shut? Because he is afraid to miss the target?
And if the target is not hit, he could look a little to the right, offended.
So there are still plenty of ideas.

Sell it?
Maybe, depends on whether there is a demand. But then everything should be perfect. Currently still need to connect a few alligator clips here. Better would be reasonable connectors.
It is also a fiddly job to solder the LEDs for the eyes. Maybe I can inspire my wife, she is younger and still see well.

I have installed 5 LEDs in a T10 socket. Here 3 cables go out the side. The normal electrical connections are not used. So the rest could stay as it is. Just replace the lamps with these LEDs. The cables then go to a board with a processor, which then controls the eyes depending on the 7 upper flasher.

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A new weekend, a new project. Unfortunately, not so well done. Nevertheless, it would like to share with you.

I had tried to design a T-1000 mod for the T2 Pinball. I wanted to place a figure over the 3 stand up targets. Once a shot was successful , should be simulated a shot like in the movie. Noticeable there are the silver circles that look like liquid metal.
In the game, the inserts then slowly start to flash. They simulate that the T-1000 recovers and the bullets become smaller. This was also simulated here in the mod by white and blue LEDs. The white light slowly becomes darker and it even appears blue towards the end. Unfortunately, it doesn't look as good on the video as it does in real life.
Technically I find this quite well implemented. I have nevertheless removed it from the machine, because it is too much gimmick for me. Besides, a real figure doesn't fit into the basically drawn design.

When an insert lights up, so does the hole on the T-1000. It's a mix of white and blue. But you can't see that in the video.
If the insert flashes, then another hit must follow. The flashing slowly gets faster. If it is not hit, the inserts go off again.

With the mod I wanted to implement it in this way:
Bright when the insert flashes slowly
darker when it flashes faster.... very fast blinking -> Lights are nearly off, glimmer blue

Unfortunately the timing is my problem here. The blinking is not constant enough to derive a brightness from it.
Also, the blinking seems to be in steps and in addition, the time to shoot down becomes shorter as the game progresses.

Looks great.
I consider to replace also all GI bulbs with LEDs.
Any suggestions? The GI should be stable (no AC flickering)

The mod is now done.
New:
Payback Time
Big (oval) or small eyes (round)
The small eyes can also look upwards
When the gun moves the eyes aim for too
Blinking can be switched off
A few random surprises...

If someone is interested, I can build some more. It's quite a fiddly job.
Here is a recent video. Have fun!

The alternative skull looks really cool. Unfortunately, I do not know how the LEDs are attached there. I only have the original version. Should it be plugged T10 LEDs, then it should go. Otherwise, the LEDs need to be fixed somehow from the inside.

Currently I would like to offer the mod here in the area (Germany) with T2 owners to get feedback. If everything goes well, I will open an extra thread here.

Everything is assembled here by hand. The eyes take the most time because everything is so tiny. Price wise it will be around 200$. Including shipping cost.
But first... testing and waiting for feedback.

By the way, both variants look great.
One version has 6 smaller LEDs. 5 in series and one looks upwards. If you have not hit the target.
The other version has an oval housing. Here are only 5 LEDs installed. They are more powerful. There is still a 6th LED missing, which can then also look up. I'll try to implement that here as well.

Thanks for your interest.

Looks great! Do you want to paint it then?
Is it a 3D print? Can you send me a cutout of one eye as .STL, then I'll try how it looks built in there.

Here are the dimensions of both variants.
White: over all dimensions, yellow: vissible LEDs

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Silver Pla, great idea!

12mm? Sure

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And Eyes Version #3

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Here is the version from above, but additionally with tinting film. With it it is no longer so bright. If you want to install it in a topper, you can easily remove the foil again.
Again, the T800 can look in 6 different directions. From left to right and upwards.
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I will soon open a separate section so as not to bother this forum further

I'm sorry. What exactly does that mean?

In the first video we see the game end sequence. Here all flasher are wildly controlled and here also all patterns of the eyes run through. Except for the rolling eyes, because that would look strange here.
As Sehestedt already mentioned, this is a special effect as soon as the huntership is hit. It would be conceivable to take this out here, but then it would look exactly like the Payback Time. A little bit of variety is allowed
@Brett, I haven't forgotten you. I'm still waiting for feedback from Scott.
Frank

I had written to Buthamburg in March regarding T2 Playfields. Also then they were not available in their shop. Peter had answered and said that they were in production at that time. Until today I have not heard anything further. The information of the new facility makes sense.

Best to write to Peter, the more requests, the higher the priority.

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+1
Peter told me, they will start shipping this week!

For me it is the first time that I replace a playfield.
What are you doing in the area where mylar is stuck today? Leave it like that or put on mylar again?
And can the playfield be played immediately or does the clear coat still need to harden?

Mylar:
ebay.com link: itm

Still waiting…

It arrived today!!!

Guys, it looks fantastic. The playfield, the surface - perfect!
Thanks to the Buthamburg team. And if you ever do a series for Scared Stiff - I'm in.

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After taking a closer look at the new playfield, I noticed that the print (black circles) are slightly off the center of the holes. You can see this clearly in the photo. This fits perfectly with the original playfield.
You probably won't see the drift when the upper parts are on, but a question for the experts anyway: Is this normal and within tolerances? Is it the same with your playfields?

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