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The Crate TWD & Elvira HoH

By Vimtoman

3 years ago


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#1 3 years ago

*NOTE TWD and Elvira models are not the same build and only fit those pinballs.

Thought I would start a thread on my progress on the mod.

The Crate slides onto the hump section of the left ramp and is triggered by the pinball rolling underneath.
Easy install.
It has textured wood detail, emphasized with hand painting and has decals added.
Chains all round with red hook on the playfield side for added movement.
Zombie is painted and has reflective opaque eyes...May change to red jewel eyes to stand out.

Each one will be slightly different.

Zombie inside will raise the lid and try and break the chains.
At the moment Its pretty fast so you only get a glimpse of him due to the speed of the ball.
So this is now going to be servo driven which I am working on at this moment.
Will post on progress.
I'm going to have him shake the lid and chains and lift the lid and look out for a while.
Also whilst in game he will randomly shake chains,lift lid or do both etc.

I will also be looking at lighting the interior.
Not sure exactly what Im doing regarding the lighting side so please post your thoughts on this.

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

Pictures and video below


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#2 3 years ago
#3 3 years ago

Very cool, keep me posted on progress. Servo is much better idea as its currently too fast to even see anything

#4 3 years ago

The motor on the lid is a great idea, looks much better. As for the lights maybe just a red one or maybe even a flasher?

#5 3 years ago

Since this game is a brutal one that requires your constant attention, I think that something in between the super quick passive version and the extended animation servo version is appropriate. It should be an action that you see as soon as the ball goes by and maybe a split second or so longer so you can get your eyes back down to the ball for the flipper feed.

#6 3 years ago

I like it

#7 3 years ago

Great idea and work! Look forward to seeing the finished product.

#8 3 years ago

I'm going to add a few versions of the behaviour.
Creeping open for a sneak look etc.
Lighting wise ,strobe effects when shaking, dimming colour when sneaking a peak at you

Just coding up the control side.
Have pcb to design etc.

Wont be too long .

#9 3 years ago

Following

#10 3 years ago

Amazing ! Definitely watching close

#11 3 years ago

Very cool--I'm in

#12 3 years ago

Damn! This might get cool. I have an LE with only one mod. This may be needed.

#13 3 years ago

I like.

#14 3 years ago

This is going to be Awesome!

#15 3 years ago

Cool. I think this is gonna be a must have for me dependable on the end price.

Put me on the list pls to keep me informed. Thanks.

#16 3 years ago

Crate test 2 with random behaviour and lighting.
So far 7 versions.
Also you can select a color from White to Red in rainbow colors.
There will be a brightness control also.
Crate will be solid and Zombie lit from underneath.

#17 3 years ago

Absolute genius, looks amazing. Great job.

#18 3 years ago

Wow, just wow. And made in Europe

#20 3 years ago

Count me in!

#21 3 years ago

This is super cool!

#22 3 years ago

Yes looks good bro . Like to have this on my pro $

#23 3 years ago

I like the most recent iteration. Put me on the list.

#24 3 years ago

Looking great!

#25 3 years ago

Add me to the list as well please.

#26 3 years ago

Waiting for the proto pcb's to come in so have been experimenting with the painting of the zombie.
Have remodled the face and arm for smoother look and more detail.
This chap is pretty small so trying to squeeze detail in .
Have settled for a green goul will be tweaking a bit.
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#27 3 years ago

That looks great!!!

#28 3 years ago

It is reminding more and more of a 'useless box' which is a great thing if you don't know what one is Very cool project.

#29 3 years ago
Quoted from roar:

It is reminding more and more of a 'useless box' which is a great thing if you don't know what one is Very cool project.

Great...now I'll never be able to unsee it as one

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#30 3 years ago
Quoted from FatPanda:

Great...now I'll never be able to unsee it as one [quoted image]

I like that

#31 3 years ago

Update for my useless box

For all that have emailed me, you have two choices of crate colour.
Light wood and dark wood shown in pictures below

Zombies you have a five color choices.
These are quickies so should be slightly better.

Email me which box you want and zombie color you would like.
Once I get the info I will start print tops.

The main crate body is yet to be finalised due to fitting servo and pcb etc.

Software is finished with brightness and color selection via pots on the unviewable side.
Still waiting for proto pcb's to arrive. So will be a delay till I get the full batch.

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#32 3 years ago

Super Nice Work!

Have you arrived at a cost to share?

#33 3 years ago

How do we get on the list?

#34 3 years ago

Yes, how do we get on the list and what is the estimated cost?

Thanks
Ed

#35 3 years ago
Quoted from Vimtoman:

Update for my useless box
For all that have emailed me, you have two choices of crate colour.
Light wood and dark wood shown in pictures below
Zombies you have a five color choices.
These are quickies so should be slightly better.
Email me which box you want and zombie color you would like.
Once I get the info I will start print tops.
The main crate body is yet to be finalised due to fitting servo and pcb etc.
Software is finished with brightness and color selection via pots on the unviewable side.
Still waiting for proto pcb's to arrive. So will be a delay till I get the full batch.[quoted image][quoted image]

Hope you didn't take my useless box comment as a dig... it genuinely was a compliment, I think useless boxes are awesome. I think this is a really cool mod!

#36 3 years ago
Quoted from OLDPINGUY:

Super Nice Work!
Have you arrived at a cost to share?

Quoted from Robertstone0407:

How do we get on the list?

Quoted from eharan:

Yes, how do we get on the list and what is the estimated cost?
Thanks
Ed

In the original post, he asks to PM him for details. I would otherwise share but that's up to the OP if he wants it posted publicly or not.

#37 3 years ago
Quoted from roar:

Hope you didn't take my useless box comment as a dig... it genuinely was a compliment, I think useless boxes are awesome. I think this is a really cool mod!

Nah no offence taken Thought it was funny and quite liked the useless box.

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#38 3 years ago

Still waiting for pcb's to arrive but have started painting lids

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#39 3 years ago

Zombie crate horde is coming!!!
Will the crate help me play better as the machine was kicking my arse last night? Probably not but sure will put a smile on my face

#40 3 years ago

if there is a list, I would like to be placed on it. Thanks

#41 3 years ago

How do I go about added myself to the list for 1 crate

#42 3 years ago
Quoted from Lostcause:

Zombie crate horde is coming!!!
Will the crate help me play better as the machine was kicking my arse last night? Probably not but sure will put a smile on my face

#43 3 years ago

Interested. Is there a waiting list?

#44 3 years ago
Quoted from bane:

Interested. Is there a waiting list?

SEE POST #1

#45 3 years ago

PCB's turned up today and so far looks good.
Just tweaking the main crate body to fit pcb and servo motor.
Will take a day or so to adjust but will post a video of a proper test in a few days time.

Really please how its working out considering how much is being squeezed in there with the Zombie.

Have a fast interupt trigger so its almost instant.

The CPU board has a red led which I may leave on as its nice to see a red glow through the crack of the lid.

Anyway almost there.....

#46 3 years ago

Great

#47 3 years ago

Question for all buyers.

Theres going to be a random show of the zombie when not activated by the ball.

A peak and tease etc

What sort of duration between peeks do you want ?

5mins 10mins ?

Or is a random peek going to make it look broke

#48 3 years ago

Tuff one, guessing it will do it in attract mode too?
What would happen when the ball hits the switch and a random/timed activation happens at roughly the same time?
Random sounds good but what time scale would it work in? Most games are pretty quick! For me anyway
Extra activation is a bonus

#49 3 years ago

Because TWD has short ball times I’m going to be in the minority saying no random.

If you must I would say 5 minutes so the may be a possibility of one a game

My vote is for none .

#50 3 years ago
Quoted from Lostcause:

What would happen when the ball hits the switch and a random/timed activation happens at roughly the same time?

Yep that would happen in attract mode and it could conflict will ball trigger, well spotted. My comment of would look broke was due to that

Quoted from hoby1:

Because TWD has short ball times I’m going to be in the minority saying no random.
If you must I would say 5 minutes so the may be a possibility of one a game
My vote is for none .

I'm half hearted on the idea of having it .
Quite like the idea of it popping up in attract mode.

Regrets are that I didnt include a switch so that it could be a selectable mode.

Will try a few ways of activating it and see how it works out

Thanks guys

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