Quoted from twhtalm:

Fatpanda is right about the alignment of the board may be causing the false triggers. The board in my machine slides back after a session or two of games with similar results. Doublecheck that the second sensor is square with the launcher claw. Also make sure the potentiometer is turned all the way to the right.
As for the new version, it is coming but time is short right now. I am an essential worker rebuilding diagnostic imaging medical equipment. My current project at work requires at least one full semi trailer for transportation and took two weeks just to install and power on, i'm exhausted when I get home.

Quoted from blazingsaddlz:

I've been a TNA owner for exactly one week, and I've almost got it running perfectly. Just replaced the fan to one that is more quiet, thanks to this thread. I currently have 2 issues:
First is that about 50% of the time, when I hit the first drop target to start a multiball, the second one goes down, but the first one stays up. I searched in this thread and it looks like I've got to adjust the tension of one of the springs that holds it up. If there's something else I should try for this?
The main issue that I'm having, and it's one that I have with my BSD, is that with the right flipper when the ball is rolling toward the flipper from the inlane, the rubber from the flipper isn't perfectly flush with the inlane, and it bounces up a little bit. Is that something that I can adjust?
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Quoted from twhtalm:

Ha you're right. Hardly recognize you after switching from the Madison W.

Quoted from jaybeedee:

making a cool noise ?

Quoted from razorsedge:

I mean the back side of the IDC connectors where the wire is wedged between the contact blades for connection. They have to be in far enough to ensure the insulation is well displaced (cut/bared), and good contact is made.
I had an intermittent lock opto issue some time ago, it was an IDC connector for an opto transmitter where the wire was not fully punched in. The same kind of fault was causing my Beacon to not work fully when I unboxed from new, so it does happen. There are Hundreds of IDC connections in the game, so it is no real surprise that one or two don't quite make the cut here or there.
Power connectors generally use this IDC type of connector.

Quoted from TheNoTrashCougar:

Hi everyone, good morning.
OK, here are some follow-ups to some things posted above.
RGB Clear Drops:
So it was only a matter of time before someone figured this out!! HAHA! Awesome. I was planning on making a kit with all the components needed to install these along with instructions. The hold-up right now is I need to make this a fool-proof install as it is not a simple mod installation. This is going to require skill to replace the drop targets, route wires, and screw new holes in the bottom of the playfield to mount the lights. I am actively working on this to come up with the easiest way possible to install and prep the kits.
If you feel inclined to just do this yourself now, below is the list of what you will need. I used these exact parts on my machine.
1x - RGB Harness: https://www.pinballlife.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PBL-600-0274-00
3x - RGB Insert Lights: https://www.pinballlife.com/p3-roc-single-rgb-insert-led-pcb-assembly.html
3x - Frosted Drop Targets: https://www.pinballlife.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PBL-300-0021-00-71
3x - 3/8 Hex Screw: https://www.pinballlife.com/6-x-38-unslotted-hex-head-screw.html
3x - 3/8 OD Rubber: https://www.pinballlife.com/38-od-black-mini-post-rubber.html
1x - Pack of Zip Ties (optional): https://www.pinballlife.com/4-nylon-cable-zip-ties-pack-of-25.html
Super basic installation instructions:
1. Turn off machine and raise playfield.
2. Replace all 3 drop targets with clear ones.
3. Plug in rainbow cable to the only open slot on one of the green PD-LED boards (visually match orientation from one of the other boards).
4. Plug in RGB Insert Lights into the first 3 positions of the rainbow cable harness (verify by carefully powering on machine and once in attract mode they should all 3 start flashing. If one stays white, it is in the wrong spot. If they do not light up, they are plugged in reverse.).
5. Screw down the RGB lights behind the clear drops pointing up at them, but not interfering physically with the drop. Use the little rubber between the light and the playfield.
6. Route the rainbow cable carefully using zip ties away from anything that could snag them mechanically.
7. Power on machine and in attract mode, make sure the lights are hooked up in the proper orientation. The lightshows will make it obvious if they need the cables swapped around (easy fix). LED test also helps too.
That should be it, but I do want to assemble proper instructions with pictures and make a one product kit to help make it as easy and self explanatory as possible.
The Scoop Error:
The code in this game will do what it can to prevent the scoop from firing if a drop target is up. This is great, but if you have a flaky drop switch, this can cause the ball to get stuck in the scoop. Another way the ball can get stuck in the scoop is if the scoop opto is not functioning properly. Check all of these things and you should be good to go. I would hate to have to remove the scoop safety check, but if this keeps happening, I may have to do something different to deal with it.
--Scott

Quoted from TheNoTrashCougar:

I hope I did not just open a can of worms on my email inbox by posting all of that info. HAHA!
--Scott

Quoted from herg:

Here are the mounts, available for shipping:
http://ledocd.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=46

Quoted from ToucanF16:

Just joined the club. I picked up TNA 549 from Spooky on Friday.

Quoted from BigLebowski:

Hi, I just joined the club. While checking the game if everything looks right I noticed that mine has 2 springs on every flipper. Is that normal and does Spooky use the normal WPC style springs?

Quoted from TonLoc777:

Having an issue that will happen randomly during play. It will award a locked ball for no reason. Usually happens after I lock one ball, then the game loads the next ball into shooter lane, while simultaneously awarding me another lock and sometimes starting multiball with only 1 ball locked. After this happens and you drain, the ball search will go off for about 30 seconds Raising and lowering just the 3 danesi lock targets. I’m guessing something is wrong with the opto in the danesi lock area? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I do have video as well if need be.

Quoted from TheNoTrashCougar:

Well, that was easy! Welcome to the club.
Just as a reference for people (and a shameless plug for the company I work for), there are a ton of replacement parts available for TNA on the Pinball Life website here:
https://www.pinballlife.com/total-nuclear-annihilation.html
--Scott

Quoted from TheNoTrashCougar:

What do you ladies and gentlemen think of this?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFC0wp6HthR/
I shrunk down the reactor status and reactor value and moved it down a bit and to the right to make room for the scores on the LCD. I think this looks pretty good. The scores also do not go all the way up, so tall people will be able to see the top of the text without issue.
--Scott

Quoted from frunch:

As someone who's been watching the market for TNA since it was released, i think the games eventually wound up in the hands of folks that realize what an awesome game it is. Just like any new release, some people will give it a try and put it back on the market after a couple months (where it was fairly regular to see them changing hands at first). As evidenced by some of the discussions I've seen on pinside--the game is definitely not for everyone. At this point, TNA has been around for a couple years and many of those types of transactions already took place.
It's also worth noting that the game still continues to get attention from it's designer, who has found ways to make the game even better. RGB lit drop targets, RGB LCDs, regular code updates, even more lighting tweaks and options. It's become a cult classic for good reason, and it wouldn't surprise me if it's value has gone up because more people are finding out how awesome a game it is. With a run of 550, it seems possible that many are in the hands of folks who have no intention of selling anytime soon. I know when i get mine someday it'll be a keeper in my collection.
Good luck on the hunt! It'll be worth it.

Quoted from WizardsCastle:

Quick question... Considering joining the club. I've only played the game once in a loud arcade, so couldn't really get a feel for it.
Wondering from owners, if the game has enough to make it last in the home environment. My plan is to sell my Deadpool to make room for this.
Also, does the siren topper come as a standard feature, and when does it actually go on?
Thanks!

Quoted from TheNoTrashCougar:

What is this?
https://www.pinballlife.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PBL-600-0473-00

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Quoted from klyguy533:

TNA Is down. Hoping for some help. Playfield is lit, but the entire backbox is off and no game start, etc. When I turn it on the lcd screen shows hdmi so it's working, just no input. Where do I start when it's just dead?
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Quoted from klyguy533:

No changes. Never updated code. It was sitting in attract mode when this happened.

Quoted from Morinack:

Just stumbled across this.
Pretty darned cool.
https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/pinball/talking-pinball-with-the-designer-of-total-nuclear/
Apologies if previously posted, never saw it in here.

Quoted from jaybeedee:

I need to adjust the finger for resetting the middle drop target/ ball lock. I did it a year or so ago, and it's worked well but starting to occasionally stick again.
So my question is: what is the best way to access it and make the adjustment? As I recall it was a real mission to get to it last time and I think I removed the whole mechanism from the playfield.
Any better ideas?

Quoted from jedi42:

Unexpected addition, but happy to be in the club now. Gotta say, it's simple, but I can't stop playing it. Now to deal with my OCD of it being smaller than my other pins.
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Quoted from Chisox:

Took me a while but I’m finally in the club. Love everything about this game.
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Quoted from Spyderturbo007:

Apparently if you want to be notified about the game and receive a 2 week head start to order available games you have to pay. Kind of like what Stern is doing for LE purchases with their insider access crap or whatever it's called.
I'm not a person that's into paying just so I have the opportunity to give a company my money. I'm of the old school where companies should be happy that I want to give them my money and should be the ones doing the work to earn my business.

Quoted from TheNoTrashCougar:

All I know is that they wanted an unlicensed theme. They contacted Charlie and we approved it. So funny how they deactivated most of the flashy bits. I totally understand the LCD getting blocked as it has a bunch of ads on it. haha

Quoted from northvibe:

They look like the standard 1 something inch switch/router fans. I did a ton of those DIY for unifi gear and found sunon had the quietest but best air movement for the buck. I'll have to check! thank you.
EDIT: Oh, these are 60x60x25, the switch fans are 40x40x25 never mind! Looks like fans took a production hit as well for being in stock
EDIT 2 :
stock
sunon kd1206ptb1
23.5 cfm
34.5 dBa
pin monk?
Sunon
HA60251V4-1000U-A99
13.8 cfm
10.7 dBa
Vantech
Stealth SF6025L
12 cfm
20 dBa
CUI
CFM-6025V-131-167
16 cfm
16.7 dBa
Noctua
NF-A6x25 FLX
17 cfm
19 Dba
3 pin, have to plug it into 2pin
Looks like CUI may be the best cfm to dba ratio.

Quoted from BeeZooNours:

Hi,
my 12v Power supply died during a 2 days exhibition (sob)
Could you tell me where to find a brand new one?
I cannot find the item on Pinball Life....

Quoted from lancestorm:

Hi,
I am the second owner of #149. When I picked up the game from the original owner 18 months ago, I took notice of this black triangle in the upper left hand corner of the screen. Then I completely forgot about it because the black blends in with all of the in-game screens (since they are dark). The dark spot is only pronounced in this "Pinball Life" ad because of the white background.
Were there issues with these screens? Is this something I can fix? See attached picture. Thank you !!!
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Quoted from lancestorm:

Hmm yes turns out the tape slid when being applied at the factory. Afraid of trying to reset, unsure how.
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Quoted from Completist:

TNA was my first NIB (i never thought i’d buy NIB ever) and my gateway into Spooky pins. Went to buy a Diner and the seller just got his TNA in. Played a couple games and went home and made a phone call to a distributor. Rest is history.

Quoted from moat-pin:

Just joined club. I’m sure been discussed but is this heavier than ave Stern? Anyone know the weight? It’s either heavier or I’m deteriorating at an alarming rate. Can barely move my back after getting it up stairs and loaded…

Quoted from moat-pin:

super psyched to get time on this. Unfortunately I set it up and having problems. The game will start but there is no sound. The flippers don’t work. The ball won’t eject into shooter lane. None of slings work. Basically no coils working. The lights and screen do work.
I made sure everything is plugged in tight. It’s almost as if all the high voltage/power is off or on safety mode? I don’t see the white inside coin door switch like sterns that usually disable this.
Every time I try to figure out what is going on my kids pull me away- so coming here in hopes for a shortcut- Any help would be appreciated! Thanks all
B

Quoted from cookpins:

The thing about older, heavy cabinets like a Stern Electronic game is the back box comes completely off. I'm assuming that TNA does not do this?

Quoted from metallik:

9K

Quoted from loneranger:

But that's not what they were telling people. On 8/31 I was told production would be starting in a few weeks.

Quoted from zermeno68:

Boys and girls check the email for those that ordered the CE. Just received my email asking about butter or no butter cabinet and shipping information. The time is soon coming for the CE run to begin!!!
Can’t wait to get my hands on it. No butter for me as I just bought wonka 2 months ago.

Quoted from Pinball-Obsessed:

I left the club as of yesterday.
I’m going to be honest here so hopefully I don’t get any downvotes for that.
I will definitely miss Scott’s masterpiece that I’ve been wanting to own for years. The game is amazing and I would have loved to keep it. But, with the issues I had from right out of the box and the current build quality. It just ruined the ownership experience for me. So as soon as it was all fixed I took the opportunity to trade it for something else.
Spooky was amazing in helping me get it back to working properly again. So kudos to them for that. AJ especially is an awesome dude he genuinely cares and tries to help. I hope they pay him well and appreciate what he does. AJ, if you’re reading this, thank you so much for all your help and support. You are awesome!
I hope Spooky can improve on these games because I really love the themes they acquire and pinball really does needs more than just Stern and JJP. I owned Rick and Morty for two years, almost owned an ACNC and had a spot for Halloween but sold it after playing it. Even after seeing the issues with Halloween I took a chance with TNA because it was a pin I always wanted and the CE looked awesome. I was also looking forward to Scooby Doo because my wife is a huge fan. I did not get a spot for Scooby though. For now… I will just wait and see what they do.

Quoted from mrm_4:

Are you saying “loud”? I’m trying to wrap my mind around this conversation but I think it’s just a misspelling that’s messing with me.

Quoted from Goonie:

Is this the shooter lane mod we're taking about?

Quoted from trilogybeer:

Maybe some wires got pinched when the backbox was put in its upright position.

Quoted from punkin:

Deadpool was my first game and i still don't really know how teamup's work or try to achieve them.
I love playing Alice, but i don't know any of the rules, i know there are rooms, and monsters, but all i know is how to start a mode and what shots most of them need. I also know how to start multiballs.
I like games like Tron and TWD as examples of simple ruled, hard to beat games. I believe this game (though i don't have many games on one) will be along those lines.
Would look nice next to Pulp Fiction too!

Quoted from turbo2nr:

Charging the lanes to save a ball is fun and takes some mental energy. Locking balls for multiball is a skill. Add-a-ball is fun. It's enough to keep you busy.

Quoted from Pinball_Eddie:

Pretty sure that was the additional song Scott put in on the latest code that plays when you max out your reactor value and then start the reactor.

Quoted from MasterBlaster:

Already sold out. Womp Womp