Cliffy is 5-6 weeks out right now. I hope my left ramp doesn't break before then...

Does anyone know how to get rid of or cover up the Stern Insider sensor on the apron so that the machine looks like it doesn't have it? I have seen pics where there is an image of Mando where the sensor is.

So, hey, I asked earlier, but no answer. Is there a recommended way to convert the premium apron to non Stern Connected? With the pic of Mando on the right side as in the brochure?

I don't care at all about the feature and don't particularly enjoy staring at this white rectangle. I would rather have something like what is on the left side of the apron without having to spend a bunch of money on new parts.

I prefer the metal apron rather than the plastic.

All I think I would need is an picture insert similar to what is on the left side.

Still wondering if anyone can point me to a source for an apron image card to cover up the insider connect scanner....

Is the left flipper light not turning on in service mode normal? Mine is doing that since I got it but it works at all other times, just the right one is illuminated in service.

It is not inconsistent. The left flipper lamp always works as it's supposed to but is always off when the service menu is called up. It is a software function or glitch. I am wondering if anyone else has seen this...

The flipper lights are white not red. Can you elaborate.

Will try that. Will also swap them and see if it continues.

Here is a concise description of what happens. I have a Premium with the metal apron and flipper leds shining forward onto the flippers, which I probably should have said earlier. If I open the coin door, all the GI lights turn off and the message pops up on the screen that 48V is disabled. When I pull out the switch to re-enable the 48V, all the lights turned back on as they should. I enter service mode and all the lights are still on, this time. I close the door, all the lights turn off, then turn on a second later except the left flipper light. I start a game, and it lights and works normally. I don't think this is a bad connection, but a software glitch. It's not a bulb, but a small pcb lamp.

I saw your post, but haven't scrolled through every post on this thread to find it.

No flickering here. Just weird behavior.

All Stern pins have at least a dozen screws loose right out of the factory. Check the rest.

I am still looking for an original apron right sight plastic to replace the insider connect scanner, if anyone has one...

Edit-. Right side plastic.

If anyone has installed the apron mounted IC in their Mando and don't need the plastic art that was removed from the arch please dm me as mine came with IC installed and I don't want it.

This doesn't help at all.

Check the connector at the other end of the short cable where it connects to the node board.

It looks like you could also make the groove where the rubber sits deeper.

Quality will be suspect as has been the situation with the last several released.

Can you provide a link?

I have found that the Stern shaker motor is too much no matter how it is set. The shaker offered from Pinball Life is less intense and works well.

I also have a SW and a Mando. Both premium. I would describe SW has having long shots and quick with the returns. All the shots on Mando are close range. One is very different from the other. I think they go great together.

That would be a great feature.

Or you can print one up...

Who is selling this topper? Not available?

I am now able to backhand the right ramp, but didn't need to change the post. Using a jewelers file, I deepened the groove for the rubber ring about a mm and I adjusted the flippers a tiny bit upwards so the dimples are just below the center of the bats.

I have found the some of the stand up targets on the mini-playfield can be out of alignment with each other, making them harder to register.

A little less than 2000 and looks great.

Same here. Looks like it has been redesigned.

That's all it takes.

Loose switch under the shooter lane.

If it occurs because of an impact to the cabinet, then there is a switch closing that normally shouldn't be. Check the trough and ball detecting switches for correct adjustment

What mode puts all 6 balls in play?

Thanks, I haven't gotten that far. Challenge mode doesn't give 6.

C'mon,what do you expect for your 8000 bucks or more?

He is referring to the bugs for non-ic games that are evident.

Well, I am waiting to update the code to the latest offering as of now. There really should not be any crashing. Thanks to all of you that are doing the beta testing.

You use both. The files are both copied to the root of the USB drive and the update process figures it out. The technical reason is that the files can only be so large, in terms of file size, so they are split.

Pretty much normal on any pin.

Mine did. It's metal on metal. I put a small amount of grease on the pivot points.

It would be better if the plastic was formed properly over the ramp instead of stress inducing rivets. Or better yet, if it was a metal piece like a habitrail type design. If someone decided to make this...

Interesting. Maybe you can refresh with a pic?

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They look too good for my gameroom

Licensing fees is why they won't.

I have asked and contacted stern and have had no luck. If you find anything, please post.

Looking for this too!

Blue locktite on everything.

Same here.

Same for me. I have asked before and nobody seems to want to part with it.

You don't need to change the posts. I was able to make it work as well.

The gate normally lets a ball right by. When a multiball is called for, it will stop the ball that was shot up the ramp for a few seconds, release it, then the machine will launch the multiballs out into the plunger lane and auto plunge them one at a time.

I had a discussion with Brian Eddy today regarding backhanding the right ramp. His intention was to allow that shot as designed. He is aware of some variances between machines and acknowledges the issues. He said most of the time the post in question can be slid a tiny amount and the flippers be adjusted about an eighth of an inch above the dimples. I know that this worked for my machine.

Agreed. It doesn't take much.

The update files are large, depending on whether you specified quick or full update. Good job on the repair. I have found things like this on various machines. They have mechanical parts, sometimes things are slightly out of adjustment.

Brian Eddy designed them.

I have been saying this for months. Stern says they don't have any. That plastic is unobtainable. If anyone can source it, please post.

Paint it?

As soon as the MB starts is when yo hit the flame thrower.

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Can someone who has installed the IC relocation kit post info on availability and cost?

Nevermind, found it at Pinball Life.