#231 right here, can't wait.

Sound was ear piercing before the felt was there, works wonders. Still a solid knock but muffled down a few levels.

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Same paint issues here with #231. Sounds like they are the same two posts, right reactor scoop and left lock posts. Initially the paint appeared to be bubbled up around the post. Also had a ball flying around inside the reactor and noticed the left lane guide was moving around. Closer look, paint chips.

The rubber washers previously mentioned from Menards work great and all the posts can be done for a few bucks. The Pewaukee WI location is now out of stock I went with the black to match the pin-striping throughout the game. They do squish out a 1mm or so and are not as dark a black but if it will prevent further chipping that's ok. I would recommend doing this even if you don't have paint chips. TNA is so easy to pull the plastics and posts that it is a simple upgrade the next time you wax.

IIRC your slingshots are a little too powerful. Adjusting the power down slightly should prevent balls from entering the slingshots.

Did you adjust your sling switches after installing the washers?

Sell the machine if it's that much of an issue for you.

Already have one. Charlie has been exceptionally helpful with any issue I have run into with my machine BTW.

My machine required drilling out a broken screw from the shooter lane ramp within 10 games. Was I happy drilling into my new machine, no. Was it worth contacting Spooky, no. It was fixed within 30 minutes with beefier screws and this is the first mention of it to anyone. Many of the same issues have occurred but I stayed on top of it and replaced/fixed the issues. Grab some tools and learn how to work on your machine, that's half the fun of this hobby.

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Uploaded a gif and pinside converted it to a picture. Constant width solids are interesting.

At least you can turn yours down. My machine is possessed and changes the volume to 11 on it's own.

Here's a sample of something i've slowly been working on, summertime lazyness. Optos track the plunger and will have different effects for ball waiting to plung and autoplunger. The paper is just acting as a diffuser and will not cover the main opening.

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It's been slow going and frustrating getting a complete design together, PCB and design software has a steep learning curve.

Time to get off my lazy butt. Will keep everyone posted

With all of those extra lights you're going to need one of these. Getting really close to being done with this meter and should be ready by the end of the month. It's a batch of 25 with potential for another 25 later on. Send a PM if interested in a meter and would like to be added to the list.

The gif is of the demo board which has a small issue preventing correct placement under the apron, function is otherwise 100%. Mounting issues have been addressed and final boards should be here any day. Changes are minor and the picture does reflect the final board.

Ball ready activates green forward flashes.
Auto plunger activates a white forward flash.
Analog plunger meter with gradual light levels.
4 brightness settings.
On/off for ball ready and auto plunger effects.

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Check the mail at PBL in about 2-3 weeks, you should already be expecting one.

Only one more spot open for the first batch of plunger meters, whoever wants it better hurry up! There will be a second batch after seeing the enthusiasm for this mod. Thanks for the interest and kind words everyone.

All first batch slots are filled as of this morning. Still sign up for batch #2.

$45 shipped. This will include everything required for a quick install.

First batch is full, sent you a PM.

Update for everyone about the meters. The first handful have finally been completed and shipped this morning. Tomorrow I will be posting a seperate thread containing installation and adjustment instructions. Finally Monday I will begin to pm the first batch waiting list as kits become available. Be one the lookout tomorrow and can't wait to see these out in the wild.

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I went from 1 in 5 making it through the lanes to multiples in a row. Once the sweet spot on the display was found it became much easier but not a gimme. Don't forget to give the machine a good nudge while the ball passes through the gates.

Thank you Fatpanda for the posts last night, all of the preorder slots are now full! Several kits should ship today followed by many more over the weekend. The tape instructions have been updated on the install page and works really well as long as you don't need to replace the tip.

Shooter meter kits are coming along nicely and will be shipping next week. I'll be sending more pm's and invoices as kits are completed.

Tom

For anyone with the TNA meter installed, there is a bunch of spare 5v from the power supply included. The p/s was chosen more on connections/price and ended up twice as big as needed. A 5.5mmx2.1mm splitter from ebay and some creativity will get you all the 5v you need.

I've played several different TNA's and the stuck ball happened only on the machine without the factory plastic protectors.

Just took a look at my game and I mispoke. There is no protector on the upper corners. The wireform on mine is bent closer to the gate compared to the picture above though.

Killborn 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.

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

Did you lower the lcd panel before trying to lift the backglass out?

The second coin door was an option during the original run to allow operators to install bill acceptors.