The Shadow Club

Quoted from NicoVolta:
"When DMD's Glitch... Episode VII"
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I guess now we know why there is no light without the shadow...

Amazing!

New high score but I’ve yet to even start wizard mode…
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#9907 1 year ago

LUK

Luke_Nukem

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Quoted from radial_head:
Anybody interested in a nearly complete CPR Plastic set? $100? Only thing it's missing is one of the slingshots.

Hit my dm

Added 19 months ago:

Nevermind.

#9908 1 year ago

SPB

onemoresean

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8y 97,050 812

Quoted from acedanger:
Got a few sets left over. FYI shipped all orders this morning.
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I received the phurba opto covers today. Here’s a couple of pics of them in the machine.

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#9909 1 year ago

MSA

matt_adams

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Middleton-on-sea

14y 88,600 721 22 51

Quoted from ViperTim:
New high score but I’ve yet to even start wizard mode…

That was about my best score before the one time I completed the final battle, then this happened!!

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Unfortunately last year I finally bit the bullet and put remote battery holders on all my games so lost 15 years of scores

#9910 1 year ago

CCS

Mad_Dog_Coin_Op

Quoted from matt_adams:
That was about my best score before the one time I completed the final battle, then this happened!!
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Unfortunately last year I finally bit the bullet and put remote battery holders on all my games so lost 15 years of scores

If you do that while the game is on you can keep the scores.

#9911 1 year ago

LUK

Luke_Nukem

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Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:
If you do that while the game is on you can keep the scores.

So you would rip off the battery holders and solder remote holders with the game on eh?

#9912 1 year ago

DEC

GRUMPY

Pinside member

10y 95,050 8,699

Quoted from Luke_Nukem:
So you would rip off the battery holders and solder remote holders with the game on eh?

I have removed the cpu board and clipped on a remote battery, then removed the factory battery holder. Soldered in a new battery holder, installed new batteries and removed the remote battery. Reinstalled the cpu with all my high scores and old settings.

#9913 1 year ago

ACE

acedanger

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I've got three sets left... then onto building Bobu the mechanical owl from Clash of the titans.

#9914 1 year ago

MBC

jedimastermatt

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Indianapolis, IN

9y 59,550 742 21

Quoted from GRUMPY:
I have removed the cpu board and clipped on a remote battery, then removed the factory battery holder. Soldered in a new battery holder, installed new batteries and removed the remote battery. Reinstalled the cpu with all my high scores and old settings.

You could also use plastic/wooden “batteries” with leads to the remote holder. It’s a good solution for these time when you don’t want to lose your scores but want to get the remote holder in.

#9915 1 year ago

SJV

Jaeg

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Ashland, NE

8y 72,550 512 5 17

Thrilled to join this club today.

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#9916 1 year ago

TIM

ViperTim

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Got my relocation bracket for the left ramp-right diverter micro switch done.
Made a quick test of around 30 shots up the ramp and registered every time.
Felt that now this game is done, plays perfect - then I saw one of the rings bulbs is out! It never ends
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#9917 1 year ago

MSA

matt_adams

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Middleton-on-sea

14y 88,600 721 22 51

Quoted from GRUMPY:
I have removed the cpu board and clipped on a remote battery, then removed the factory battery holder. Soldered in a new battery holder, installed new batteries and removed the remote battery. Reinstalled the cpu with all my high scores and old settings.

I was tempted to try something like that but with my track record its best to keep it simple!! I was more annoyed doing it to my MM, lost all the dates I'd battled the kingdom back to 2005

#9918 1 year ago

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data_eastside

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Quoted from ViperTim:Got my relocation bracket for the left ramp-right diverter micro switch done.
Made a quick test of around 30 shots up the ramp and registered every time.
Felt that now this game is done, plays perfect - then I saw one of the rings bulbs is out! It never ends
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This looks great... what thickness Lexan did you use? I just ordered 1/8" hoping it's thick enough to hold. Also what is the length of the bracket?

#9919 1 year ago

???

data_eastside

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Does anybody have a part number for red plastic piece under the slingshots? I tried to find in the manual and online and couldn't figure it out. Also do most people use washers to protect these b/c I can't imagine they will lost very long taking repeated punishment by the ball

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#9920 1 year ago

CCS

Mad_Dog_Coin_Op

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/the-shadow-club/page/150#post-5845305

Quoted from data_eastside:
This looks great... what thickness Lexan did you use? I just ordered 1/8" hoping it's thick enough to hold. Also what is the length of the bracket?

This repair works but is now obsolete. Sonic invented the perfect solution. It is a MRS switch. Reach out to him, you won’t be disappointed.

#9921 1 year ago

CCS

Mad_Dog_Coin_Op

Quoted from data_eastside:
Does anybody have a part number for red plastic piece under the slingshots? I tried to find in the manual and online and couldn't figure it out. Also do most people use washers to protect these b/c I can't imagine they will lost very long taking repeated punishment by the ball[quoted image]

That is just a star post. Very common. All the big boys carry them. They do come in a couple different heights. Measure what you have and order accordingly.

#9922 1 year ago

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data_eastside

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Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:This repair works but is now obsolete. Sonic invented the perfect solution. It is a MRS switch. Reach out to him, you won’t be disappointed.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/the-shadow-club/page/150#post-5845305

Thank you sir. Much better indeed. Just hit him up

#9923 1 year ago

TIM

ViperTim

Pinside member

Quoted from data_eastside:
This looks great... what thickness Lexan did you use? I just ordered 1/8" hoping it's thick enough to hold. Also what is the length of the bracket?

Oh I didn’t measure it. Just took from a sheet I just had. 3mm is a guess.

Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:
This repair works but is now obsolete. Sonic invented the perfect solution. It is a MRS switch. Reach out to him, you won’t be disappointed.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/the-shadow-club/page/150#post-5845305

But if this works and costs basically nothing (cost me absolutely nothing as I had the stuff for it) then why reinvent the wheel?
As long as it works I’m happy.

#9924 1 year ago

CCS

Mad_Dog_Coin_Op

Quoted from ViperTim:
But if this works and costs basically nothing (cost me absolutely nothing as I had the stuff for it) then why reinvent the wheel?
As long as it works I’m happy.

Not a dig on you in any way. Most now go with the Sonic solution. Mechanical swiches get skipped when the ball hops over them or cause a ball trap from slow rolling balls. Sonic's solution is bulletproof.

#9925 1 year ago

TIM

ViperTim

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Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:
Not a dig on you in any way. Most now go with the Sonic solution. Mechanical swiches get skipped when the ball hops over them or cause a ball trap from slow rolling balls. Sonic's solution is bulletproof.

I fully understand your point.
But that applies to all mechanical switches on the game and not just one.
There’s always the possibility for mechanical failure and physics interfering in the form of a flying ball or similar.
That’s what makes pinball great

#9926 1 year ago

MCH

Pinkitten

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Williamston, MI

6y 136K 3,776 14 87

Quoted from data_eastside:
Does anybody have a part number for red plastic piece under the slingshots? I tried to find in the manual and online and couldn't figure it out. Also do most people use washers to protect these b/c I can't imagine they will lost very long taking repeated punishment by the ball[quoted image]

Standard star post, as noted above, you can get anywhere in like 10 colors. Purple, clear, blue, green, your choice. Also, if you want to add a bit of protection for your playfield, they make soft, translucent rubber washers that sit beneath the star posts (and narrow washers for under the skinny posts). Titan Pinball, and others, offer those. Pin Monk also offers mylar rings for under star posts and standard posts. Some examples below.

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#9927 1 year ago

CCS

Mad_Dog_Coin_Op

Quoted from ViperTim:
I fully understand your point.
But that applies to all mechanical switches on the game and not just one.
There’s always the possibility for mechanical failure and physics interfering in the form of a flying ball or similar.
That’s what makes pinball great

I was just like you. Here is my solution to the problem before I upgraded to Sonic’s MRS sensor. That switch is very important to game play. If I make the shot, I want to make sure it counts. Just wait until you’re have a great game and the made shot doesn’t get recorded.

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#9928 1 year ago

TIM

ViperTim

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Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:
I was just like you. Here is my solution to the problem before I upgraded to Sonic’s MRS sensor. That switch is very important to game play. If I make the shot, I want to make sure it counts. Just wait until you’re have a great game and the made shot doesn’t get recorded.
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Happened way too many times that it hasn’t registered in a great game
You placed yours way further out than I did mine. Interesting
Well we will see how many mine misses, only places like 30 balls on it and registered them all but nothing is 100% fool proof.

#9929 1 year ago

CCS

Mad_Dog_Coin_Op

Quoted from ViperTim:
Happened way too many times that it hasn’t registered in a great game
You placed yours way further out than I did mine. Interesting
Well we will see how many mine misses, only places like 30 balls on it and registered them all but nothing is 100% fool proof.

Don’t worry. Sonic has one waiting for you after you do your testing.

#9930 1 year ago

BJL

SNES

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8y 90,300 1,221 7 1

Quoted from ViperTim:
Happened way too many times that it hasn’t registered in a great game
You placed yours way further out than I did mine. Interesting
Well we will see how many mine misses, only places like 30 balls on it and registered them all but nothing is 100% fool proof.

I put the extender on mine before the MRS switch was available. I’ve never had a shot, fast or slow, that didn’t register. That extender works just fine on mine. Although the MRS switch looks nicer tucked to the side imo

#9931 1 year ago

SAM

skuuun

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2y 23,650 55 17

I have Sonic's MRS and it's awesome! I'm now having a problem with the wireform though where the ball will fall off the back in that 5 or 6 inch lateral section where there's no wire guide (right past the old switch location) does this happen to anyone else?

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#9932 1 year ago

LUK

Luke_Nukem

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MRS switch Is great.. but I still have non registered shots.. even when taking the ball and running it underneath it with my hand, I'd say every 20 shots.. it will register 16. Nothings perfect I guess.

#9933 1 year ago

CCS

Mad_Dog_Coin_Op

Quoted from skuuun:
I have Sonic's MRS and it's awesome! I'm now having a problem with the wireform though where the ball will fall off the back in that 5 or 6 inch lateral section where there's no wire guide (right past the old switch location) does this happen to anyone else?
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See that little piece of Velcro on my wire ramp. It takes a little heat off a hot shot and the ball will stay on the exposed part of the wire ramp much better.

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#9934 1 year ago

ERW

chuckwurt

Pincinnati

10y 193K 31,342 16 13

Quoted from Luke_Nukem:
MRS switch Is great.. but I still have non registered shots.. even when taking the ball and running it underneath it with my hand, I'd say every 20 shots.. it will register 16. Nothings perfect I guess.

Actually these are perfect. Haha. I would get with Sonic for help.

#9935 1 year ago

ERW

chuckwurt

Pincinnati

10y 193K 31,342 16 13

Quoted from skuuun:
I have Sonic's MRS and it's awesome! I'm now having a problem with the wireform though where the ball will fall off the back in that 5 or 6 inch lateral section where there's no wire guide (right past the old switch location) does this happen to anyone else?
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I bought one of the switches with the long straight arm and installed it and unplugged it (I have MRS at the bend). But the physical switch being there helps hold the ball on the wireform.

#9936 1 year ago

SAM

skuuun

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2y 23,650 55 17

Thanks for the tips Mad Dog and Chuckwurt! Those are much more slick solutions than my friend's who says "just weld on the missing piece of wire!"

#9937 1 year ago

SAM

skuuun

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2y 23,650 55 17

Quoted from Luke_Nukem:
MRS switch Is great.. but I still have non registered shots.. even when taking the ball and running it underneath it with my hand, I'd say every 20 shots.. it will register 16. Nothings perfect I guess.

I had that start happening with mine, and I just adjusted it downward so it was slightly closer to the ball bath. Works every time now!

#9938 1 year ago

MJM

Sonic

M&M Creations

10y 114K 1,508 9 11 2

Quoted from Luke_Nukem:
MRS switch Is great.. but I still have non registered shots.. even when taking the ball and running it underneath it with my hand, I'd say every 20 shots.. it will register 16. Nothings perfect I guess.

That shouldn't be... Hit me up on PM.. Let's see what's going on.....

Matt

#9939 1 year ago

JJJ

jonesjb

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New York, NY

10y 118K 3,945 3 19

Quoted from Sonic:
That shouldn't be... Hit me up on PM.. Let's see what's going on.....
Matt

A helpful way to prevent this is to make sure that the switch is perpendicular with the path of the ball path.

#9940 1 year ago

ACE

acedanger

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My drop target to battle field switch that’s connected to plastic keeps getting loose? Any non invasive fixes? Thanks

#9941 1 year ago

BAM

Manny65

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Melbourne

7y 108K 3,628 16 12

Quoted from acedanger:
My drop target to battle field switch that’s connected to plastic keeps getting loose? Any non invasive fixes? Thanks

Are you talking about where the switch actuator arm hinges on the switch body? Sometimes the small nubs on the switch body can become worn and not hold the actuator arm is place (need to replace the switch body); alternatively the arm itself can get deformed and not hang onto the nubs (try bending in the sides of the arm).

#9942 1 year ago

ACE

acedanger

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Quoted from Manny65:
Are you talking about where the switch actuator arm hinges on the switch body? Sometimes the small nubs on the switch body can become worn and not hold the actuator arm is place (need to replace the switch body); alternatively the arm itself can get deformed and not hang onto the nubs (try bending in the sides of the arm).

Sorry I din't explain myself very well it's the big piece of plastic that screws into the switch from the mech itself.
(I'll probably put up a pic)

#9943 1 year ago

EEP

epeabs

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Auburn, NH

11y 82,300 1,272 3

Quoted from skuuun:
I have Sonic's MRS and it's awesome! I'm now having a problem with the wireform though where the ball will fall off the back in that 5 or 6 inch lateral section where there's no wire guide (right past the old switch location) does this happen to anyone else?
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Its been happening to me a fair amount as well. I also have the MRS from Matt.

#9944 1 year ago

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data_eastside

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Does anybody experience the ball popping out of the Start Scene shot next to the right ramp on a percentage of shots in there (maybe 20%?) Anything that can be done to remedy or is it just part of the game?

#9945 1 year ago

LUK

Luke_Nukem

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Quoted from data_eastside:
Does anybody experience the ball popping out of the Start Scene shot next to the right ramp on a percentage of shots in there (maybe 20%?) Anything that can be done to remedy or is it just part of the game?

You can try bending downward the switch so its a little further in the saucer (yours may be a bit high and acting as an obstacle)

#9946 1 year ago

LUK

Luke_Nukem

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Quoted from acedanger:
My drop target to battle field switch that’s connected to plastic keeps getting loose? Any non invasive fixes? Thanks

So like the actual arm thats attached to the microswitch is loose?

Replace the entire switch. They have tiny little plastic mounting tabs that can easily strip or file down making it let go of the arm.

#9947 1 year ago

ACE

acedanger

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Quoted from Luke_Nukem:
So like the actual arm thats attached to the microswitch is loose?
Replace the entire switch. They have tiny little plastic mounting tabs that can easily strip or file down making it let go of the arm.

Thank you I'll pm you when I have time to confirm that we're referring to the same part...thanks man.

#9948 1 year ago

LUK

Luke_Nukem

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