The Big Lebowski
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Quoted from Cobray:so half have shipped, the other half next week? Must suck to be the guy waiting on the second batch while you watch all the first batch guys open their games up!
Wording choice would be wise considering the situation at hand and the history of the games. Some may perceive this as trolling.
Quoted from Robertstone0407:Super excited cant wait thank got it looks clean. Didnt know it was chromed out
All DP removed from the EA machines was the EA plaque and supposedly EA serial number. Everything else is EA status level.
Quoted from fosaisu:Love it! Maybe a new “Rug Pissers Edition” plaque is in order.
I vote for the 40 released hostage games to be called “nihilist” editions
Quoted from Rensh:Made a video showing the proto EA apron. Best place to see it in action is after the last ball
Any word on when it will be available?
Quoted from BladeFury:Contacted Josh at PinballDecal and he didn't have any and may quit plating so....listed an ad and was contacted....Bought Coin door, Hindges and Chrome bolts from dasha126 pinsider...Contact him as I think he does plating! Great guy
Thanks!
Quoted from Time:California just hit me with a $1,277 tax bill for the TBL I imported last year. Wow.
Why is that a surprise?
To each their own. I prefer the factory lighting. The pinstadiums light up all the areas I’d prefer to remain low light in addition to the playfield.
I’d be in. It would be cool to offer a package deal of “balls” for the Dude, Walter, Donnie and Jesus.
Quoted from ulmpharmd:A few people have said that they would like an option of this color so I'm sure we can make that happen
I still say we need a "Shomer F#ckin' Shabbos Ball Pack" with balls for the three mains plus jesus.
Quoted from delt31:It would be cool if the mod worked like a track ball so you can spin it as it would give you much more of a bowling ball feel (if possible).
So if you push forward on it, the ball would roll inwards....
would require cutting a huge hole in the cabnet
Quoted from cpr9999:If it were me, this button is used on multiple games, take advantage of the volume for sales!
The button I agree, but the recommendation of a track ball style ball, who would want to cut a big hole in the cabinet to make it fit?
Quoted from budroosker:Other Ideas: one like the Skull Ball from Mystery Men or the Rose from Kingpin.
I know cross movie but cool nonetheless.
The beauty of this mod, which is what CPR was saying, is really once the mod is made, he can alter it for whatever game uses the same button. A half sphere doesn’t have to be a bowling ball. The skull would look cool on monsterbash, or could do something to fit R&M, or AFM, the possibilities are endless.
Quoted from estrader:Anyone know how to clear a system program problem detected error? First time it’s popped up. Thanks for the assistance.
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Happy to help. Been trying to make sure I know how to handle all the little quirks if and when I get mine.
Quoted from BackAlleyMatt:Here is a video showing the detail in the ball. Each one will be slightly different then the next as you can see in the pics.
Also I figure this goes without saying but just in case, the button will not light up. Even though it is a clear resin with all the pigments and flakes added to it a LED bulb lighting it up is not going to happen.
nice job!
Quoted from Pinhead1982:On its way !!
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Is DP starting to send them out finally?
Quoted from steigerpijp:And so.. 4 years passed with many hurdles and plot twists but this can of “ rust coloration” has been re-opened to service cars 180 and upwards
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sounds like DP is doing things right if they are ordering parts 
Quoted from Rensh:But what was the display the cat was hiding
Koen’s latest work for testing
The framework all is based upon had to be revisited but that work is more or less finished so steps are taken again
Don’t ask for timeline pls. It’s ready when it’s ready but rest assured, it’s worked upon as promised.
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Can’t wait. Thanks for keeping us updated that the code update is still a priority!
Quoted from matlynch91:I didn’t know a spin-off was in the works…is it too soon to ask DP to build a kit with new plastics, cabinet art and a translite so I can buy (errr…get on the waitlist for) another TBL and just do a Jesus conversion.
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Don’t waste your time. It was horrible.
Quoted from Rensh:Agree. I couldnt watch it till the end horrible as it was
No special version thus required.
I shut it off 45 min in. And it was a struggle to make it that far.
Quoted from tk375:The movie it's in Showtime. It's not great but i thought it was worth a try. 5 out of 10.
We all did. Don’t feel bad. It just doesn’t have the same vibe. Jesus didn’t even feel like the same character.
If you figure it out, let me know. The code updates don’t have the full code so I can’t see the original sound files. But they are all .wav files in the update, so it can’t be difficult to change out.
Quoted from tk375:Sadly is 3 broken. I should of thought of coating them with clear epoxy before.. Game is very playable but it seems like this is a common problem with the bowling pins. Either way, I am happy with the machine, but I wish they make them out of ABS or something like that that can resist the impact. I will see if I can find a way to 3d print them later on, but I would love to be able to order some replacements from Dutch Pinball asap.
Someone already had an upgraded version. I think it was the mod couple
Quoted from bobmorlock:Even if those ramps are made from a thicker plastic, they get beaten and will break eventually. I am really in for a set of ramp protectors but Cliff hasn't been able to put his hands on a Big Lebowski to make them yet. He's offering to do it he can have access to a machine. Unfortunately that won't be mine as I am thousand of miles and an ocean or two away from him (and still awaiting my game).
Where is he?
Quoted from tk375:Made my own target decals while I wait for my torx tools... They are printed on photo paper. These are just a prototype.
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Love the red vette. Where did you find it?
Quoted from ezatnova:I think this was asked just one page back.
OVER THE LINE!
This isn’t Nam Smokey. There are rules.
Quoted from Rensh:So, with thanks to several Pinsiders for adding the idea of the rubber ring I created this application note describing how to replace broken pins and adding a 'limiter'. Hope this helps you all.
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This idea is simple and easy to do. Just did it myself yesterday with some 5/16 rubber rings I had at the house. Took my time and was done in about 15min. Removed the first three rows one at a time, and then Left the last row of pins alone and had plenty of room to install the rubbers. Then just reinstalled the first three in reverse order.
Quoted from Rensh:Thanks.
I didn’t time it but think 15 minutes is more or less what it takes indeed. Guess also that doing it for the first time thus taking it easy would make it like 30 minutes. Still, not a tough or lengthy work to do.
Hardest part is my big meat paws and those tiny torx screws. I’d recommend a magnetic tip driver if you have one.
Quoted from Rensh:?? After the face? What does this mean? If you mean afterwards the answer is yes
And it’s easy
Quoted from Tuna_Delight:I always use the wet method when installing pinblades, but TBL's tight playfield provided a bit more of a challenge. I successfully installed them without removing the playfield (didn't want to tackle lifting this on my own), but then ended up catching and tearing a gash in the left pinblade minutes later. ARGH!
Rather than buy a new set of art blades to replace the left one, I opted instead to go the route that a prior TBL owner had posted pics of and purchased a set of mirrior blades instead. My TBL now has a mirror blade on the left side and an art blade on the right. A bit unconventional perhaps, but so was the Dude, and ... this arrangement kind of reminds me of a bowling alley interior more.
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That actually looks pretty good. Had the same thing happen to mine so I may steal the look.
Quoted from CaptainNeo:my Donny shot would go down the middle every time. I tried several things that would get knocked off by the ball. Finally, I scuffed up the edge of the tip of the right metal rail. About 1/4" in. Scuffed with about 500 grit. Then used some UV adhesive. put a bead in the middle. About 1-2mm thick. Hardened it with UV. Every donny shot now, kicks over to the left flipper every time. Been this way for about 500 games so far and still holding strong.
Clear epoxy would work as well i'm sure.
I used door edge guard and some automotive high bond tape. Been fine for over 3 months.
Quoted from PDX-Mike:Good afternoon everyone! We just joined the club! Received our machine Wednesday and set it up today.
Only issue I have so far is the car will not swing out, it makes a fast pace clicking sound. Anyone have some advice on this one?
Gotta adjust the switches. Make sure the two red stand ups are not closed, next make sure the return switch is adjusted appropriately.
Quoted from PDX-Mike:Found this in the cabinet right side towards the back. Anyone have any ideas on where this came from as it's obviously longer than the playfeild is thick.
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I’d be checking solenoids. I had two come loose from the kickback. I then rechecked all solenoids and found over half loose. Shipping shakes them a ton.
Quoted from KoenHeltzel:At the moment you can do it in the BIOS or the OS. Of course we want to have this possibility in the service menu, but there was a user privilege issue which delayed this feature till after 1.00.
What you have done so far is nothing short of awesome. Great work!
Quoted from delt31:Well I found a Lebowski and excited to have it in a couple of weeks. I need to buy all of the cool mods (bowling balls on the left, the bowling alley sign on the top pf, etc). Hopefully they are still available.
Question now is mirrors or side art…..
Why not one of both. Now that I tore my side art on the left, I’m doing a mirror blade on that side.
Quoted from delt31:Yeah I don’t like the pot leaf either. The black ones linked here don’t have it - just stars. I think I might go black side art bc it seems to really bring it all together with the apron
They look perfect, just be careful lifting and lowering the playfield. I tore mine on the left.
Quoted from benime:Maybe I was just unlucky, but I got the M0d C0uple bowling balls and they look nothing like the promotional photos. They look like some cheap toy bought off AliExpress and resold for profit. I would save your money on that one.
Agreed. When it said clear coated I expected the stickers to be decals under the clear. Nope.
Quoted from zaphX:Does anyone know how to capture direct audio from TBL?
I tried both pink and green audio jacks on the motherboard, and also looked for audio on the HDMI out via Camlink (which worked for Rick and Morty.)
Speaker level connections?
Quoted from Rensh:I assume he means direct capture from the speaker terminals.
TBL has a separate audio board which is why you will not find audio at the Pc.
Yup. If it’s critical, you can get a line output converter to switch the high level speaker output to low level RCA.
Just wanted to give credit where it’s due, BigLebowski’s topper is bad ass. Love how you can customize it to how you want. I’m going to add either a Kaluha and Stoli bottle on the left, or the c4 1:18 vette, or the anniversary bowling bag. Not sure yet. Definitely worth the wait.
858BE7D3-9FE8-4754-B036-508D830AE8C0 (resized).jpegQuoted from jyeakley:Where is this topper from?
Quoted from thekaiser82:Wow you have tall ceilings! Topper looks great.
Loft setting. Slopes from 14-12’
Quoted from CyberNinja24:TBL sitting next to RNM.
I like your style dude!
Thanks! Under black light no less.
Quoted from BigLebowski:from me
Still have material for a few more. If anyone is interested send me a PM.
Yup. Well worth the wait.
It really, uh, ties the room together, man.
Quoted from dts:Just noticed this Matrix Pinball banner at the DPO Expo...is it next?! Or is that the homebrew? I asked Barry about that years ago and he said nope. Maybe it has changed...
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Pinnovators did it as a retheme of JM
Quoted from jyeakley:Does this happen with the sound mod SSD as well?
I had it happen to a buddies machine. I reinstalled the factory ssd and reflashed him a new one. Still haven’t installed the new one yet.
Quoted from jyeakley:His pic above looks like the factory SSD is plugged in. My question is if he is seeing the same issue with the sound mod SSD
Gotcha, I had the same issue he is having now with the sound mod ssd on my buddies machine. Factory one works fine. Ssd was the issue in his. SSDs go bad. Is what it is. Don’t think it has anything to do with the sound mod.
Quoted from Drebay:Whatever happened to the DP lighted side blades I heard so much about months back? I believe there was some technical difficulties and then I never heard anything since. Has this idea been scrapped? I have a Lebowski due to be delivered soon and was hoping for these lighted blades to be on the market but now looks like I will be just getting the generic vinyl art readily available.
I don’t think it was scrapped, I know they still have a topper coming as well.
Quoted from Rensh:New software release alert
https://www.dutchpinball.com/the_big_lebowski_pinball_software
It also has an optional real knocker mod. Working with Pinball Life on a kit but attached you will already find a draft manual on it to show whats all about
Version 1.13 - April 2024
Changes:
Added Knocker Mod support:
Setting "Adjustment Menu -> Hardware -> Knocker Mod" to indicate whether a knocker is installed (and enabled) or not; defaults to not installed.
Setting "Adjustment Menu -> Coil strengths -> Knocker Mod" to adjust the strength.
The knocker will knock when a free credit is earned (also in freeplay), via the Match feature or achieving a high score in the various categories - you can adjust the amount of credits earned in "Adjustment Menu -> Pricing / Awards".
Added/improved "Bowling Return and Release" retry mechanism. Both retry 2 times after a failed attempt, with incrementing pulse strengths. Then cool down for 20 seconds before trying again if necessary.
Added "Profiles & Highscores Menu > Default Highscores Level" setting, which determines the level of the default highscores. This setting is not changed by the "Install Presets" menu because it can influence earnings (more free credits on lower default highscore levels).
Added quick 100% setting to Display > Vertical Position setting, and 100% is now marked as the factory default for machines with the new screen.
Changed scoop and saucer coil strength range to allow higher values.
Changed shooter lane diverter coil strength range to allow lower values, and lowered the default significantly (also lowered the hold power for this coil).
Removed "Live" support (settings and functionality).
Bugfixes:
Bowling logic: some throws would count twice causing illegible text and erroneous Challenge Failed or Succeeded. This happened when the ball release was slightly slower than expected by the code.
"Bowling Super Jackpot after 10 frames" text would be out of position in a normal game after playing a Bowling Challenge game with extra throws in the 10th frame.
Added Scoop Opto and both parking targets (except when car is out) to ball search reset switches.
In "Bowling Challenge", after profile selection the launch button would not blink anymore.
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Saw the knocker on pbl and ordered. Didn’t realize if you have a pre 3/23 game you need to buy an additional board. Looked on the DP website and didn’t see it listed?
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