You were probably sick of experimenting, but it would be interesting to know if a piece of varying amounts of opaque plastic over the hyperactive one reduced the sensitivity if you found the right opacity.

https://www.microcenter.com/product/485912/inland-4-port-usb-31-(gen-1-type-a)-hub---black

LTG : )

Thx. I swear I was playing tonight and not always getting letters when it drained there. I'll check it out again tomorrow.

If you would like to share, I would like to know how you put the display om your big screen. We want to do that at home.

Nice idea Vic
Worth a try.
I should have thought to close sensor 4 with electrical tape
That may eliminate if there is some sort of freak reflection on that particular insert.
Again, interesting that others have sensor 4 trigger problems as well.

It doesn't happen every time (at least on my game)
You might have to hit some switches or something , I'm not too sure .

Pretty sure it's just a cable into one of the HDMI outlets in the back box .
I have to get a 10mm cable to do mine .

You probably need a HDMI splitter too.

LTG : )

I used to be confused about that too, but remember that every flipper button you hit rotates the three inlanes. So if you have the J and the A lit up on the JAM inlane, and nothing lit up on AMP or GNR, and you right flipper the ball to the upper PF, those two letters lit up on JAM move over to light the A and the M on AMP. One more right flipper push and those letters move over to light the G and the R of GNR, and if you don’t hit any more flipper buttons and the ball drains from the upper PF, you’ve got a patch by spelling GNR.

When I’m collecting patches and spamming that upper drain hole, I hit that ball up there and immediately look to the lanes to see if I’ve got two lit anywhere. Same if the ball is coming down the bass wireform… if it’s heading to the AMP side, I’m flipping to see if I’ve got two letters lit in any of those three inlanes so I can move them to the AMP lane and start that multiball.

Next time you’re playing and you drain your first ball, before you plunge it, hit some flippers and watch how the inlane lights move when you hit the L and R flippers. It’ll change your life!

Until you remove some parts and realize they just blend in after years of use.

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Periodically, I'll start having coils start randomly firing for no reason (including in attract mode). When I go into the matrix switch test, it's easy to see why -- my optos are suddenly stroking out and going crazy, causing the related coils to start firing. Real easy fix, just have to re-calibrate the sensors. But what causes this to periodically happen?

Thanks!

Thanks!

Great job troubleshooting. Excited to get back and have a fix for this.

Did you check for debris in the insert that could possibly trigger a false positive? And you can still earn a skill shot with opto 4 disabled just not a super. I’d be okay with that.

Sometimes the upper drain awards a single letter and other times two letters. Not sure what the conditions are for double letters but that’s what I’ve noticed.

As usual , I think you're right
I'm sure the game at my distributors had three extra HDMI outputs . I said to him you could put a line out to a big screen .
I had a look at my game and it doesn't have any spare inputs , so I think the splitter would be the way to go .

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There is an opto where the ball drops down to from the upper play field. Sometimes the ball bounces high enough to double trigger the opto to collect two letters. Just luck.

The GNR art blades I received from Little Shop of Games included the protectors in the box.

Same here.

Can anybody who had left ramp issues share how to improve the left ramp shot's consistency?

I have an inordinately high percentage of clunk-outs.

My success rate on that shot is like 15-20%. 99% of my shots go up to the top but will still klunk back down. I don't think it's my aim but maybe. Something seems different. The shot seemed more makeable before.

No, you don’t.

Slash doesn’t play on that track.

This has been happening a lot to me lately as well. I just added plastic protectors and am wondering if perhaps the left ramp needs to be adjusted some more. There’s a slight lip from the ramp to the upper playfield so I’m thinking maybe if I increase the height a bit that would stop the ball from rolling back down?!

Had a thought today about this game and when you can have too much Guns n Roses. Is there a way of feeding into the game a separate audio feed? The only thing that would make this game even better is being able to play music other than GnR. My thoughts - mute the music feed in the menu settings, then hit play on whatever track you like via your phone or laptop. Thoughts?

Also, I know I've asked this a few times, but does anyone have any idea where "special" is? (once you have the patch?) An extra ball would be very handy when you're 3 or 4 finished album modes in.

Cheers!

I may need my eyes checked but this sure looks like Slash ripping a solo on "This I love".

Live in concert yes, but not on the Chinese Democracy Album.

Can you remove and cut out the damaged piece? Might not be the best but will be better than nothing

Wild! I learned something new today. Thanks!

Apparently it was Robin Finck on lead guitar and the guitar solo for the track on the album.

Pretty sure that video is showing Saul Hudson.

Thanks DJ
This makes sense. I just became enlightened in this fact but was not making complete sense. You're explanation helps very much. Forgot about the jam lane. Just figured out the amp multiball. I was hitting these things often unintentionally anyway but not understanding.. now the game is slowly coming into focus allowing me to enjoy the GOAT more and more.. and I started out loving it! .. I now reach 1 million more regularly... My top 8 high scores on the pin are all 2 and 3 million, a couple 4, a 5 and my GC 6... Several 10+ million opportunities I couldn't close the deal... I can just taste it!

If you have seen my past machines you know I always have moditis! Just finished up modding my new GNR LE to what I like but not everyones cup ... If you enjoy modding check the pictures link as promised Now it's time to start playing it ha ha Enjoy I love this bad boy!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tk6p5ri028cagru/AAB2cRr0FefrVBUhqUQM-E_ca?dl=0

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1. Balance the playfield? What is this you speak of?

2. I put these on wet method, I couldn't imagine ever successfully doing this dry and not damaging it and never would get all the bubbles out of dry either. Disclaimer, I did snag a very small area you can't really see it or notice, pissed off, but overall I did a good job my first time. Mine did come with protectors. These are essential if you ever plan to lift the play field again.

3. Different topic... I just played double talking jive and got a decent way into the song.. never heard that song before... Totally tripped me out when it transitioned into that acoustic bit... Thought I was in a shall we play a game twilight zone thing... I drained not too long after mainly because I was in a lovely trance... Very cool experience.

Looks great man! I like how you did your own thing.
The brick red coin door is cool!

There's a recently started topic about mods on the LE you and other modders might like..
I listed all mine there with links. Could turn into a cool treasure trove of mods thread...

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/mods-for-gnr-le#post-6663855

OMG where was this key post before I got my blades?! Need an instructional YouTube video illustrating this!
Great to know.. I'll try it out next time I am working on the playfield and give it a go... Thx

Please check the connectors on the opto driver board under the playfield and at the I/O board in the head. Reseat main ones from opto driver board to I/O board.

LTG : )

Yes, they're supposed to come with protectors.

Hate to burst your bubble but the studio version you hear of this song doesn't have Slash or Duff playing on it as they weren't part of the Chinese Democracy album

Edit: I’m too slow catching up on the thread, already several posts - oops!
So to confirm no Slash or Duff on any Chinese Democracy song as you hear it

Got it. Still a sweet solo.

Chinese Democracy isn’t a bad album at all even though it gets crapped on a lot.

Getting end of stroke stuck open errors for upper flippers. Anybody have an idea what the source of the issue could be. I've done all the basic checking under the hood etc.

"Basic checking" doesn't really articulate exactly what you've done, so hard to say.

Did you check that the EOS is opening and closing as it should with the movement of the flipper pawl by manually moving it and watching the switch? Did you look for broken wires at the end of the EOS?

Did you check all the EOS switches for a broken wire ?

Tests - Switches - Dedicated - move flipper bat, do any of them register on the screen ?

Check their connector on the I/O board to be sure it is plugged on tight.

LTG : )

Only had my first jersey jack game 2 weeks and not super impressed with the build quality.

I’ve already had it open 3 or 4 times for minor repairs and adjustments.

Was on my way to my best game ever with over 13 million and only on ball two and the bottom right flipper goes out.

I opened it up to find the pin holding the flipper assembly laying in the cabinet. Put it back in to find the opening must have worn and it’s a very loose fit.

I know I’m the 2nd owner but for Christ sakes this game was made in February and has only about 300 games on it. How is it literally falling apart already.

So disappointed with this so far. Love the game. But I’ve never had to open any game 5 times the first week or two.

Can a guy try a bigger pin or should I be replacing the plunger

Get a new one and be done with it.

https://www.pinballlife.com/williamsbally-right-flipper-plunger-and-crank-assembly.html

LTG : )

The is NOTHING better than hitting an applause jackpot. Am.I.right?

6 ball power chord is close, but applause is probably the best, especially at the last second.

Applause is awesome
I love chasing a good power chord
F*ck this game is the best !

"Go out and live your dream"