I took the ramps off too, made it much easier to get my hands in there to loosen the hook locks.

On order and still waiting. I was excited to get the other mods in there.

I used a fiber washer from Home Depot. Just snipped it with a scissors so it could easily slide on there. I had to loosen the ball guide a little to get that washer under it. It's held up since

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You can see 2 nut/screw heads on either side of the top side of the playfield on black stand posts. Just loosen them and they have hook claws that hold the metal posts in the u joint, they release. Then go under the playfield and take the screw out of the pivot arm that goes through the playfield. 2 wire cable connections, separate at the connection under the playfield. Lift up the mini playfield and it comes out

This is a great idea (over total disassembly, which is something I'd hate to have to deal with on receipt of a NIB machine). Definitely keeping this in mind-- thanks!

I actually got a chip in my PF in this exact same spot. Stern approved sending an unpopulated PF out as a replacement. (not looking forward to the day that I do that swap). Still waiting for them to send it to me.

So glad I found a pro and didn't wait for a premium, wire forms on the way....just installed the foundry. I've seen mods over $100 and doesn't match the quality of this thing....for $85.00, this mod is a must for a Mando.
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That sucks Sorry to hear. Mine isn’t chipped yet and that picture actually makes it look way worse than it actually is. If I don’t do something though it will happen. Happened to my deadpool. I got an unpopulated playfield for that but sold the game and included the playfield with it. Do you have a pic of the actual chip? Curious how much damage was required for a new playfield.

Awesome idea!Thanks. I am gonna do that today.

Cliffy sells carbon fiber, very thin, washers. They have adhesive on the back though may be tough to slide those in place. Contact Cliff directly if interested. I use them under my sling star posts.

Placing a washer under the guide is super easy, it’s approx 2 screws, 4 nuts and your done.

I’ll post a step by step guide tomorrow for those wanting to do it.

How's the one way gate on the U turn exit coming along? I might try something myself there when I get some time..

Thanks for all the info and help on this page. I ended up removing the ball guide and putting down Mylar and a washer.

I was just about to ask that

The one way gate I have in my spares box was a little too wide to fit (think it maybe from an old Bally/Williams) as well as I would want it to.

I plan on taking one of a newer Stern like JP and trying that, will update you, but other than the width being an issue I can’t see a problem with narrower bracket fitting and fixing the issue.

Give this man a key post

Thanks for the kind words mate, your post reminded me of Avengers
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Hi

Quick question, on the premium when using the flippers on the helmet when its tilted, does your helmet move left and right when hitting the flippers when no ball there?

Cheers

Very helpful - Thanks Dwight. Indeed quick complete tap is selecting Foundry items for me now. I never thought that some of us press the action button differently and that it makes a difference.

Looking forward to more code updates and improvements. Thanks for the explanation.

It shakes a little yes, when you say move how much movement are you seeing? Check your mini playfield mounts are tightened and secure as well as the cover if that’s loose you will see what appears to be movement but it’s the clear plastic cover rattling, I saw this once after forgetting to tighten down the cover.

When I select the start multball perk from the foundry it doesn't work? There seems to be quite a few bugs in current code.

Pretty sure it lights multiball but doesn't start it. You still need to hit the final Razor Crest shot to start it.

Best time to buy this would be when you need to hit anotehr 8+ shots to light the next multiball mode. Buying this item will take you start to multiball ready.

Yeah it is supposed to qualify it for the final shot to start it im gathering? But I find im still in the middle of qualifying the hurry up. Definitely a bug i think.

I believe it lights the next razorcrest item, which varies: multi, hurry up, multi, hurry, multi, hurry, wizard mode. So if you just had multi and go to foundry and choose lite razorcrest…it’ll light the hurry up

Is there a way to tap into the razor crest engine lights for a mod? The foundry get its power from a GI bulb. Some modes all of the GI lights go out except for the crest engines. Having the foundry lit as well when that occurs would make it really stand out.

Mezel Mods has a foundry LED mod. I have it installed. I used the supplied alligator clips. I do have it clipped to a GI bulb though. Check out the Whiplash (Ironman) mod thread, he strips a wire in a middle section and wraps his mod wire into that bare exposed wire or I guess you could PM him about it.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/whiplash-mod-for-iron-man

Does anyone know if you can toggle between foundry purchases? Or, do you just have to wait until they're highlighted? Say I have the rifle, flamethrower, and whistling birds. Do I have to wait until the action button turns green to add a ball?

Good question, I'm curious as well. I try to take a flamerthrower and rifle into a MB and use them both during, flamethrower at beginning of MB and rifle at end of MB to re-start. Both are available during MB but which takes priority?

You use the flamethrower by holding the action button, and you use the rifle by tapping the action button. Im not really sure what would happen if you throw the whistling birds in the mix. Id guess that the amban rifle would only activate if there was less than 3 balls remaining.

Just put my washers on today! Thanks for all your help on this pin!

Your welcome mate, glad my posts have helped you.

That's an excellent question... I'd probably defer to prioritizing the rifle and just wait until the 2nd to last ball drains and save the whistling birds for after that

Added some razor crest shooters to my shop if anyone is looking, I was able to make some nice ones at a fair price. Working on something cooler for all Stern games hope to share that soon

Ahhh got it. Thanks

If you have multiple weapons/perks from the foundry, the selected item cycles on screen from top to bottom.

The action button will also cycle colours in sync with what is highlighted at the time on screen, the game will cycle through depending what is currently happening in the game.

Orange - Flamethrower
Green - Ambam Rifle
Yellow - Whistling Birds
Red - Jet Pack

Gotcha, so you just have to wait until your item cycles up. Thanks for the info!

Yeah just watch the lcd or button colour to know when the one you want is selected, I haven’t timed it but at a guess each item is selected for about 3-5 seconds maybe slightly more before cycling to the next.

From the latest Readme file:

- Changed how and when the action button works regarding equipment.
- As before, there are two types of presses: HELD and SHORT. HELD is
holding the button down for some time. SHORT is a quick tap of the
button.
- You can now use the Flame Thrower any time you want if it is available.
- The action button will be orange or toggle orange and another color
if you also have other equipment lit that is applicable.
- To use the Flame Thrower press and hold the button down. Soon it will
begin setting shots on fire from right to left across the game. When
you release the button after it begun, it will stop setting shots on
fire.
- If you also had other equipment available and you hold the button
past a very short tap the Flame Thrower will win and your other
equipment will not be used. Likewise, if you have Flame thrower and
something else available and you just tap the button you will use
your other equipment and not the Flame Thrower.
- The action button now flashes a bit differently.
- As before each equipment has its own color:
- ORANGE - FLAME THROWER - Set Shots on fire for 2X each
- GREEN - AMBAN RIFLE - Add-A-Ball in a multiball
- YELLOW - WHISTLING BIRDS - Spot lit shots in a Mission
- RED - JET PACK - Spot a level during an Encounter
- The button will flash of the color that makes sense depending on the
Equipment and where in the game you are. But if you also have the
Flame Thrower and can use it the button will now toggle between two
colors, orange and the other of the 3 colors.

Is code .98 buggy? I have .97 on my Pro and have seen some folks on Facebook saying they will wait until .99 to update. I'm trying to figure out whether .97 or .98 provides a better game play experience.

No, at least not in my experience at home. Originally when .98 released people thought there was a bug with the foundry select but it was simply the timing required being changed by Dwight (the games coder) that caused some confusion.

There’s nothing in .98 that will ruin your enjoyment of the game other than the usual bugs in some areas of the game but none that break the game, update your game asap! There is a lot of great content in .98

Personally I think updating now is the way to go! Challenge mode is great and most of the complaints involve the action button and just not understanding the timing in the foundry. Small gameplay tweaks all around. I'd go for it.

See medeski7 PoopsMagee agrees update now, this is the way!

Thought some of you guys might like seeing this. It's called silver artery and is really a great match if you are thinking of getting powder coating done.

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Wow that looks great!

VERY nice!

I still have an issue or 2 with this action button conundrum...

I had jetpack and rifle lit, but during a mulutiball the upper pf was clearly defaulting away from encounters. It was still cycling between jet pack (which i assume is useless at this time) and rifle. I waited till I was down to 2 balls, tried to time the rifle press and stuffed it up.

Quite frustrating.... I need to play better obviously but this action button stuff is not very practical or intuitive. Or am I missing something ? Need help here.

Currently with the action button timing being very small, your best bet when in a multiball is to give the action button a few rapids hits.

Next update Dwight has mentioned he will be making the button timing a little longer so it should fix what appears to be an inconsistency.

I believe it came from the last update where Dwight was trying to make the flamethrower usable at all times without accidental uses of other weapons/equipment.

I believe they sent a new PF because the chip removed some of the art. That is their requirement I think.

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Man that sucks! The good news is Eddy designed Mando very well so it’s fairly easy to disassemble providing your replacement playfield is dimpled and predrilled it won’t be the hardest playfield swap out there.

I’ve documented removing most of the top side of the playfield so if you need anything drop me a pm!

But I would try and touch that up with a black permanent marker and getting a washer under that rail to avoid anymore future damage and just enjoy the game and keep the spare playfield handy.