Quoted from brainmegaphone:

I have joined the club with a Premium. I am really enjoying the game so far.
Two questions-
1. I'm a little frustrated that Stern now includes Insider. They are kind of like the cable company when they add new channels I'll never watch and increase the price of my service telling me it is better and worth more. Since I assume I cannot realistically remove the Stern Insider feature from the game physically I wanted to see if anyone on here has done anything creative to cover up that code reader box on the apron? It looks terrible - and I assume that was on purpose so people would see it in a bar/arcade environment.
2. I saw through searching that at least one pinsider put the playfield protector on and had a few notes. Has anyone else done so? What was your experience with this game? Tips and tricks appreciated. Doing a topside teardown seems to me to be harder on this one than some of my other titles.

Quoted from SterlingRush:

So, received my replacement spinner from Stern two months later, anyone notice anything missing?[quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from VisitorQ:

Oh man, I think the QR reader is one of the best mods Stern has came up with to be honest, I love it. With that said, you could unplug it on either end for the light to go out. It's a simple Ethernet cable.

Quoted from ian866:

I'm not convinced it's related to an ESD event as there is no belt involved ??

Quoted from Big_Whoopin:

Doesn't need a belt. If it is a brushed motor there may be the need for capacitors on it. Not terribly detailed but this is what I was thinking about:
http://www.rumrunnerracing.com/articles/motor_capacitors.htm
In this case the "possible damage to speed control" could equate to "possible damage to the node (driver) board".
And since I'd bet the motor only turns one direction the diode may help too. I need to lift a playfield and see if anything is there already.
Also... wooo! Hundredth (personal) post!

Quoted from Hayfarmer:

I'll never use the reader, just dont see the need for it personally. The light drove me nuts so I did this.[quoted image]

Quoted from brainmegaphone:

Thanks for the responses all! So is this just a photo or something you printed and cut out to go over the reader thing? I like the look of it.
The magnetic apron (while really nice looking) is probably more involved than I would like. I'm going for as original as possible with a tweak to this reader thing. For now I'll probably just unplug it as suggested.
To those that enjoy the reader and features - more power to you. To date I still have never used Scorbit with my GNR. I'm just not into this stuff. As often as I can in life I keep my phone away from me and don't like to pick it up unless it rings. Pinball is an escape and when I see things that want to integrate into apps and keep me looking at my phone it makes me cringe.
If Stern wants to offer me rewards (free invisiglass or discounts on accessories) from my playtime and achievements I'll hook it up.

Quoted from brainmegaphone:

Thanks for the responses all! So is this just a photo or something you printed and cut out to go over the reader thing? I like the look of it.
The magnetic apron (while really nice looking) is probably more involved than I would like. I'm going for as original as possible with a tweak to this reader thing. For now I'll probably just unplug it as suggested.
To those that enjoy the reader and features - more power to you. To date I still have never used Scorbit with my GNR. I'm just not into this stuff. As often as I can in life I keep my phone away from me and don't like to pick it up unless it rings. Pinball is an escape and when I see things that want to integrate into apps and keep me looking at my phone it makes me cringe.
If Stern wants to offer me rewards (free invisiglass or discounts on accessories) from my playtime and achievements I'll hook it up.

Quoted from Hayfarmer:

I put the pic I printed on plain old paper, and taped it under the reader. Eadybti take off, cable is a bit tight but manageable

Quoted from brainmegaphone:

It would be nice if someone made an apron magnet (sized just for this spot). It would look someone like the magnets that JJP put on GNR (and maybe other games I'm not sure).

Quoted from ian866:

I'm not convinced it's related to an ESD event as there is no belt involved ??

Quoted from brainmegaphone:

It would be nice if someone made an apron magnet (sized just for this spot). It would look someone like the magnets that JJP put on GNR (and maybe other games I'm not sure).

Quoted from zacaj:

It's a stepper, not a brushed motor

Quoted from flynnibus:

You're referring to a static discharge.
He's talking about back EMF which happens due to changing magnetic fields when motors change their movement. Back EMF can lead to spikes that can wipe out the driver circuit.

Quoted from Big_Whoopin:

Doesn't need a belt. If it is a brushed motor there may be the need for capacitors on it. Not terribly detailed but this is what I was thinking about:
http://www.rumrunnerracing.com/articles/motor_capacitors.htm
In this case the "possible damage to speed control" could equate to "possible damage to the node (driver) board".
And since I'd bet the motor only turns one direction the diode may help too. I need to lift a playfield and see if anything is there already.
Also... wooo! Hundredth (personal) post!

Quoted from upsfeedr:

question is there supposed to be anything here like a switch or it reads when the ball go by also can you change what ramp you want the ball to go through[quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from upsfeedr:

question is there supposed to be anything here like a switch or it reads when the ball go by also can you change what ramp you want the ball to go through[quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from flynnibus:

The action button changes which red flasher is active - which shows you which way the divertor will move the ball.
The ramp uses optos to know when the ball moves past.

Quoted from DVDA:

just push the action button on the lock bar and the next time you hit the ramp the diverter will change the path to the other ramp. The flashers on the bottom of the playfield will tell you what ramp it will go to also.

Quoted from brainmegaphone:

Thanks for the responses all! So is this just a photo or something you printed and cut out to go over the reader thing? I like the look of it.
The magnetic apron (while really nice looking) is probably more involved than I would like. I'm going for as original as possible with a tweak to this reader thing. For now I'll probably just unplug it as suggested.
To those that enjoy the reader and features - more power to you. To date I still have never used Scorbit with my GNR. I'm just not into this stuff. As often as I can in life I keep my phone away from me and don't like to pick it up unless it rings. Pinball is an escape and when I see things that want to integrate into apps and keep me looking at my phone it makes me cringe.
If Stern wants to offer me rewards (free invisiglass or discounts on accessories) from my playtime and achievements I'll hook it up.

Quoted from DVDA:

just push the action button on the lock bar and the next time you hit the ramp the diverter will change the path to the other ramp. The flashers on the bottom of the playfield will tell you what ramp it will go to also.

Quoted from ian866:

Drum clock turns in both directions, when it's working !!

Quoted from upsfeedr:

thanks for the info... My niece lives in Oregon city and my sister lives in West Linn guess you have been to Next level in Hillsborough? that's where i got my Rush from Jordan

Quoted from upsfeedr:

thanks for the info

Quoted from ian866:

Drum clock turns in both directions, when it's working !!

Quoted from brainmegaphone:

If Stern wants to offer me rewards (free invisiglass or discounts on accessories) from my playtime and achievements I'll hook it up.

Quoted from DVDA:

Nice, I live a mile away from the theater. Yes I buy all of my Stern games from Jordan at Next level. It's amazing to see this place being put together from a empty shell to now. They are expanding even more...it's crazy

Quoted from Hayfarmer:

He and Fred have come a long way since I bought my first from them 5 yrs ago. Amazing place,

Quoted from DVDA:

I bought my first NIB game (BM66) from him 5 years ago and I've been addicted to crack ever since LOL

Quoted from Hayfarmer:

Yup, I'm at 16 now, waitin on cactus LE to show. Have a funny feelin Venom will be 17

Quoted from CrashJT:

You could always sign up and print your barcode on a piece of paper you keep near the machine. Scan the paper. Leave your phone far away. Insider will track your games, scores, achievements you've completed per game, etc. Oh, and print a copy for your wallet so you can use it on location too!

Quoted from indypinhead:

Other than diverting the ball to either the left or right inlane...what's the purpose? Is the diverter there only to set up your next shot?

Quoted from daKill:

Help! I just received my Rush Premium, played a handful of games... Now it's glitched out on me, when I start a game, it keeps kicking out balls instead of 1 to launch. I'm running .97, restarted multiple times, not seeing any tech errors, running coil cycles didn't reset... any ideas? TIA

Quoted from orangedude71:

Whenever I receive my node 10 board I’m going to run it only for the ramp and not for the clock just to see if it’s more depending on one or the other devices

Quoted from Ghosters:

Good idea let us know how it goes. Just a heads up, I really think it is the ramp that is the culprit. I'm going to test all the grounds on both the clock and ramp tonight. Checking all the cables for continuity as I move them around too. If I get any obvious results I will post them. How long did it take ot get your nodo board in? I've been waiting three weeks.

Quoted from orangedude71:

Whenever I receive my node 10 board I’m going to run it only for the ramp and not for the clock just to see if it’s more depending on one or the other devices

Quoted from flynnibus:

check connectors on trough boards to the node board.

Quoted from onemilemore:

Finally had a breakthrough game tonight - put up a new GC for the first time since I got the pin nearly 3 months ago. Cracked 613M and was only a Headlong Flight MB away from the first wizard mode. It was a blast but exhausting, lol. The key for getting that far, at least for me, was to just give up chasing combos and go for starting modes and MBs - the combos came organically later once I got into a groove. I know this isn't the most impressive score, but it's certainly progress and I'm pleased with it! I don't ever expect to reasonably get to Cygnus X2, but X1 is definitely within my skillset.

Quoted from VisitorQ:

Oh man, I think the QR reader is one of the best mods Stern has came up with to be honest, I love it. With that said, you could unplug it on either end for the light to go out. It's a simple Ethernet cable.

Quoted from kmad:

How are everyone’s NINJACAMP RUSH TPU SCOOP PROTECTORs holding up now that many folks have had them installed for a while? I Need to do something in the near future and am weighing my options. I’ve installed many of the other NinjaCamp fixes and they have all performed very well.

Quoted from kmad:

How are everyone’s NINJACAMP RUSH TPU SCOOP PROTECTORs holding up now that many folks have had them installed for a while? I Need to do something in the near future and am weighing my options. I’ve installed many of the other NinjaCamp fixes and they have all performed very well.

Quoted from Tuna_Delight:

Super! No issues. Works great! Just like NinjaCamp's inner loop fix, shooter lane fix, and "Exit Stage Left" mod.
Honestly - given your experience with their other mods as well, and Stern's (comparatively) ridiculous fix, what are you waiting for?!

Quoted from kmad:

How are everyone’s NINJACAMP RUSH TPU SCOOP PROTECTORs holding up now that many folks have had them installed for a while?