I apologize if I offended anyone. I do love the machine. Just a little frustrating I can't play it as much as I would like to.
I realize all games can have their issues.

Is there supposed to be a spotlight on the Axl and skulls sculpt?If not I think there should be.In the past I would use the Pinball Life spots with the incandescent bulbs.Anybody added something and how did you do it?

Gameplay sure is snappy on more on point with the halo precision flippers. Plus they look great on this game.
Also, I enrolled in beta code but now every time I check for update it says "update server can't be reached". Tried like 30 times. I'm still on v1.25. Is this normal?
Also is it normal to get all these errors at startup? It eventually boots but takes longer than it should.

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No. I'd reload the operating system, back up your settings first.

If that doesn't do it, then I'd try a new SSD.

LTG : )
Disclaimer : Former jjp Ambasador/Tech

How do you reload the operating system?

Instructions on the jjp website - https://www.jerseyjackpinball.com/support/downloads/

Follow the instructions carefully. Use a USB stick 8GB to 16GB.

LTG : )

When I talked to JJP before they told me that the SSD is either pass or fail but I don't believe that because memory can still get bad sectors.

The original one in my Dialed In had bad sectors. A computer nerd bypassed them and it worked for about a year, Then crashed. I stuck in a new SSD, reloaded the operating system. Good to go.

LTG : )
Disclaimer : Former jjp tech. But what do I know.

Yeah if a hard drive gets bad sectors it should be replaced. A computer will only mark those sectors bad (buying you time) so that data is not written to them, it will not psychically fix them.

I believe mine looks exactly like that every time I power it up. And it has from day 1 when I opened it NIB. It's one of the first few batches shipped as well. It's never not played correctly, so I just assumed all is well? Now I'm a bit concerned.

OK I did the full factory reset from USB, I still get those same errors. Mainly relating to USB as in the photo above? Though the USB ports all work fine. I mean I Just updated using the one port, & the other 2 usb ports on the board seem to be working for bluetooth & wifi. Game itself seems ok. What exactly are those error codes trying to tell me though? I'd prefer not to replace the SSD if I don't have to.

Mine looked like that as well from day 1. I did have an issue one time after installing a mod and the operating system wouldn't boot. It's been fine but producing the errors ever since I reloaded the OS.

Also, I've gone back and forth full install between the beta and official 1.25 versions and always have the errors present in the bootup sequence

I am just going to get a new SSD since it has been recommended...they are cheap on amazon

The system remembers that you had at one time something mounted in the USB drive, and now that it's gone it's complaining looking for it...doesn't hurt anything or mean anything is wrong, just a typical linux message that makes you think it's broken.

Yeah I'm not noticing any issues really. Other than the beta update download says it will be like 99 hours until it is downloaded. But I'm assuming this just might be a server issue as I have fiber optic & the signal is perfect it says.

Did you try maybe updating using a direct Ethernet cable?

It's simple. Remove the old one. Stick in the new one. A couple cables. You already have the full install on a USB stick.

Below is the picture of what I used.

LTG : )

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According to Steve Z from JJP (their support has been great for me btw & quick responses)....

"Those are not errors per se, what that shows is that, for example, the game is looking for any usb update stick prior to going to the hard drive for normal boot up, then that times out and the game moves on to the hard drive just as it is supposed to do; none of this is unusual and all of the games do it as part of the boot up sequence. In other situations the programmers have covered up this with a blank screen but on this version of software it is visible during the boot sequence. Nothing to worry about though. Thanks, Steve"

Yeah, I'm not messing with it. It works perfectly fine. My luck, I'll spend money, change out parts, and something gets F'd up. Not even going there... lol

Decided to crank up GnR before I went to my league tonight and ended up playing a decent game. I haven’t played GnR in a while(due to a few other games that came and went)but man sometimes this game really gets my blood boiling …but then I finally get that good game in and I’m reminded why I endure this abuse. Such a fun game

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Not trying to stir the rumor mill, but Kaneda just mentioned that JJP dropped the final GnR code but I haven’t seen any announcements. Just more BS from this guy or what?!

Why don't you ask him if he will share it with you? LOL!

It's confirmed. Confirmed to be complete BS.

LMFAO!

Amazing score! I played 3 games last night and my highest score was ~3m. So I totally understand the abuse. Thankfully not all games are like that, though!!

Yeah, maybe on second thought I'll leave it alone for now. I think what robx46 about the linux code messages is on point.

Yeah I don't get his joke at all..not funny

And functionally representing a gallbladder in need of a cholecystectomy.

Ok! so no moderation means it's universally recognized to be a fact.

Got this tidbit of servo centering advice from JJP and wanted to share and secondarily, use the post as a forum defibrillator. I think it's helpful since it's an imminent task, especially if you're still stock...
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When you power on the controller board (or the whole game if that's easier) all 4 servos will go to center.

So if you're rebuilding the spotlights, say, pull the power jack to that controller board then plug it back in, with all the servos connected but nothing screwed down to them, and they will all be at center. Then bolt everything down in the centered position, without moving the servos, and you're good to go.

Note that if you get the piece in question down onto the servo splines well enough, and then it all moves together under the force of screwing the screw in, that's OK. As long as the part was locked to it when they were both centered.

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On other news, beta33 dropped yesterday.

Where do I specifically find these three settings?Are they grouped together or individually?Thanks

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Thank you for sharing this. I've been struggling trying to get that left spot light centered.

I'd dig around in Settings - Game Settings.

LTG : )

What to do?Can’t shake it out.

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Shake it harder

Ok?

Are the ends of your rails pushed down enough , is there anything on the playfield , is the game steep enough , is the ball magnetized ?
Just for reference mine looks like this .

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Looks like beta 33 was released. I'm installing it now.

Any notes on the changes .

Selling these remaining Lior mods I have. Please DO NOT ask for half off, etc. I'm not Amazon, you are getting a discount, I pay for shipping, etc. The mods are in perfect condition except for the Action Button mod. Tiny chip that you can add some touch up paint but aside from that the mods are very well made and look fantastic on a game. I also have a set of spinner decals except for "Appetite for Destruction".

SOLD!

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Got positive feedback

The notes just listed some minor non gameplay related changes. After playing a couple games though It seems there may be some pretty big scoring related changes. I noticed my non jackpot song scoring was much higher and I also scored a 24 million Thirst for Carnage score. I put up 9 million in Paradise City even though i missed a 58 million jackpot. I need to play more but my early impression is that this update answered a lot of our score balancing wishes!

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Can anyone tell me where the setting is to disable the magnet please? Also is there one to disable spotlight movement? I can't find either setting.

That's a new one. Curious why? I haven't seen settings for this , and if there is I've missed it. In both cases you could simply unplug power to them. Magnet power under the playfield, and to light the spots but prevent them moving, then I think you can just leave main power but unplug the 4 servo connections only.

Can anyone tell me where the setting is to disable the magnet please? Also is there one to disable spotlight movement? I can't find either setting.
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The Magnet on mine hasn't worked since I got it, I thought it had been disabled by the first owner, maybe it's disconnected. The spotlights? they still work but I don't plan to have this machine for that much longer so thought I'd disable their movement before they self destruct ( as they all seem to ) so I don't have to buy pricey replacement parts before I sell it.

Unplug them.

LTG : )

Thermal switch on your magnet has most-likely failed. That essentially turns off the magnet permanently.

Y'all I just made it to NITL mode for only the second time ever! I really hope they make this mode selectable in the beta code (even if it requires some hidden Easter egg code to access it)...

what's the easy way to access the beta code, just a change in settings ?

Go into the network settings and opt in to the Beta program.
Then download and install.