Erratic Crossbow Fix
My Crossbow was a real pain and moving erratically.
I had a replacement motor but it did not cure the problem.
As I had two I decided to take one apart to see what the issue was.
The gearing looked solid but the coil was pretty loose. You can tell by just moving the lead on your to see if its loose.
But bending the prongs internally that place pressure on the internal coil fixed the problem.
I did end up adding some spots of adhesive on the base of the coil to make sure it does not move again

To take apart use a screwdriver to lever the lid off.
Start at the cable end. It's glued but does come off.
Just inch around the base of the cap bit by bit to raise the cap.

There are three parts so its a pretty simple design. Just the movement of the coil effects the rotor.
I placed the coil back into the same way but probably does not make any difference.
The cable does have a plastic clip which I placed down.

Lever all the tags out slightly ,so spreading out.
Careful not to over do it as they have to allow the coil to go back on.
Do the same on the cap.
Check that the coil and cap fits.
If you dont want to glue just check that the cable does not wiggle and your good to go.

I placed some Araldite on the base internally so that the coil stuck in firm.
Push the coil in and press firmly and allow to dry.
Using a quick set Araldite speeds things up.

Once back together it will run smooth with no judder or change of direction.

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My crossbow would sometimes not start ,it would inch out slightly then go back.
Other times it could go half way and back or do a compete cycle.

Do this tweak on the crossbow motor and that would fix your crossbow issue.
I also have a random wellwalker trigger.
Ive checked switches and all ok.
Its random so could be a sticking switch.

OK adjusted the well walker switch and seems better.
Looks like Stern dont have any real adjustment and they crush the switches.
The crossbow switches are forced too hard also.

Anyway thats sorted my random switch issue.

mannymasy
I have the bubble in the middle.
Level from left and right.
95% ok.

If you still have issues then adjust your pops so that they just need a touch to kick.
That way its always going to bump the ramp side.

I've noticed that occasionally when getting a Woodbury and Extra ball at the same time the drop target jumps twice and cancels out Woodbury.
Has anyone else had this happen?

jokerpoker watch that Led lit airball protector as the ball does foul on the wiring. I have gone back to the original.

The one I had ,had the leds and wire all along the plastic. Just under that silver plate on it.
Maybe you had a different version.
If so then you should be OK.

Heres a mod you should do. Light the drops and woodbury drop.

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The most common switch issues are the Wellwalker,Prison head and crossbow switches.
The prison just needs the leaf switch pulled back slightly so that it's not triggered by the pops.
The wellwalker just needs the micro switch metal blade bent slightly .
You can also add a stronger spring on the wellwalker or just make the original one stronger so that it does not trigger so easily.

The crossbow you need to take the apron off and check the switch on the motors cam.
Dont force the motor manually as you can bugger that up easily.

Always use the menu switch test to test the switches.
You can test the drop target switches on this menu switch test,

Crossbow tests on the another menu page. Not sure where though

Picked an orange led to make them stand out from the red GI.
The stickers to try and match the food ,weapons and first aid. Well close ish.

"THE CRATE"

Just finished a mod for TWD.
Pictures and video below.
Slides onto the hump section of the left ramp and is triggered by the pinball rolling underneath.
Easy install.
Zombie inside will raise the lid and try and break the chains.
Its pretty fast so you only get a glmpse of him
He's painted and has reflective opaque eyes...
His hand grasping through the hole of the lid.
Has a hook on the playfield side for added movement.
Chains all round crate.
Has a clear ball activated lever underneath so modders can light from under the clear ramp.
Detailed by hand. All painting and decals done myself.
Each one will be slightly different.
Limited numbers being made so contact me to be placed on a list should you want one.
Being made bespoke for each person.

PM me for contact details.

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Cheers Lostcause No1 is yours

Try pushing all connectors home under the playfield. Theres a lot of Z connector connections that also come loose.

Yep stops the airballs from happening.
I originally designed a clear plastic but then it sort of branched into this design.
I've made a clear lever system underneath so you could plant an led just below the clear ramp.

Could everyone PM me if you want the mod etc .

I hope to improve the painting of the zombie
The main thing was the shake and rattle of the chains and the lifting of the lid.
I added him just for fun as the movement is pretty quick

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Thanks . It looks better in blender The print loses a lot of detail .
Plus he's stumpy as there not a lot of room for the lever action.

I'm going to add a servo and maybe some lighting to the crate so started a new thread for updates etc.
Link below
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/twd-the-crate#post-5936066

Im quite liking the servo version. I can add some random behaviour to it.
Posting a vid on my thread of a test i have done.

Theres a bicycle girl ramp mod here if Phil has none.
https://www.stern-spareparts.de/en/zombie-girl-ramp-modication-kit-502-6942-00_1297_1102

Maybe ask this company about the loom

Col makes those ramp plastics Neil.

Not had any issues with the Cleland regarding audio.
Did you transfer using verify?

I used to be fixed on having LCD but now a LED convert.
Using the DMD antiglare sheet and LED just looks perfect.

Dont sell it

Yep she's done you proud on 190K

Looks good. Maybe add a nut under the standoff to lock it off.

yes mine also snapped. I ordered these protectors. There may be a US distributor

https://www.playfield-protectors.com/Home/Details/dySLfhjqn0a3ihRJK_xPZw?categoryid=23&category=Plastics%20Protectors&name=The%20Walking%20Dead%20%28Premium%29%20%7C%202014

In the Uk.
I've browsed and cant see anyone else making a full set.

Balls magnetised.

Change them

Take the glass off and use your finger

Nope three bottles of wine and a broom stick to hold me up

Check post #8675 of this thread as I had a fix for the motor that sorted this problem out.