You could get that DIY DMD project. A lot cheaper than ColorDMD, and it can do white.

Jackpot is cool! LITZ, haven't got there yet... I guess the grey/white combination on the score animation bothered me most...

Talking about colors.... still getting it right

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Um.... noooooooooooooooooooooooo

Although I guess I *could* build one using Pin2DMD but I've got 2 project machines right now.. prob not happening

I was sitted on the floor playing with my dog, and I accidentally looked at the TZ translite and noticed a very nice 3D effect on left side ("curious shop" window, rocket...) I tried to replicate on pictures but the effect is just not there... Maybe it's only noticed by naked eye within a specific angle and distance? I "feel" it more when I'm a few feet away from the machine, in a angle of about 30 degrees....

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Hello all. Quick question for all you tz owners. Whats a minty tz with color dmd and just about every mod avaialable (to many to list)? Thanks

Answering your question: A minty TZ with color dmd and just about every mod available (too many to list)! Did I get it right?

Is the question about how much the game would be worth? Define “minty”. If it’s got a great play field, no insert issues no major scratches no chipped clear, and good condition decals I’ve seen them in the high 7s

Your TZ is mentioned in this thread
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/no-rainbow-puke-club-post-pics-of-worst-color-gi-fails/page/15#post-4112557

oh well, I know... I've been toying with the lights on my bg for quite some time now and I still haven't found a set-up that I enjoy.... I also agree it's too colorful right now....

$5550 - $6450

Talking about colors (again)...

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Are those your reproduction plastics? If so, they are looking very good to me.

Any TZ owners have a used ceramic ball they’d like to sell? I need one for my JP and I don’t wanna spend $50 on a ball that moves about 4 inches once a game. Please pm me if you’ve got something.

I’m sure C65Mustang would take any leftovers as well

Added over 6 years ago: If you need anyone, just tell me!

Better now?

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So here is a trick to help people..

Tonight I had to dive into the Geneva switch in the gumball.. which can be a real PITA.

For those who don't know, the Geneva Switch is a micro-switch with blade attached to the bottom of the gumball machine and is a common fail point. The ugly part is the switch is basically right next to the playfield, and the switch is held on with a backing plate. And removing the entire gumball machine not only takes major disassembly on the topside... getting the gumball machine out the playfield hole with the switch attached is super sketchy. So taking the gumball out is not really an option... and working with it under the PF is really frustrating. Getting the switch off is easy, getting it back on due to the backing plate and no room.. ugh.

So after taking the switch off, adjusting the blade and verifying its operation in test... I have to get the switch back on, while holding in position, and trying to somehow place the backing plate.

Well here is my simple solution..

I took a piece of 1/16" thick acrylic I had lying around... and broke off a small piece. I then put a piece of two sided tape on it, and then put the backing plate on the tape. This game me a nice little sheet I could use to position the plate.. It let me reach behind the bracket where you can't get your fingers in.. it held the backing plate secure and let me adjust the position. And even better.. the thickness was almost perfect in that the plate just held in place with friction, so I didn't even have to hold it while I positioned the screw and switch!

Check it out

Just small plate with two sided tape..
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And here it is holding the backing plate in place for me with no hands needed
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Use this idea anytime you need to hold those impossible plates in place where you just can't get your hands!

so I replaced my stock plastic clock housing with a UV green one. I wanted it to be loud as possible. something that really stands out. what do you think?

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Well, It's pretty cool, but looks more like the color of Slimer in Ghostbusters than a TZ thing-

I agree. Beside clear, red or blue fits well to TZ colors.

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+1. There's no room for green into the Twilight Zone!

That green is WILD. does it show up like that in real life or just in the pix?

I would've stayed clear myself, but a dear friend gave me a blue one so blue it is.

Quick question all - my clock lights are out; I have a replacement LED clock but it’s not Ingo’s board. I have verified at least one wire is feeding power, after swapping to another clock board. Is there a common fail point I should check? I’m at work now but was figuring I’d take it apart when I get home

.... like hell.
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That is cheating!

You tell 'em, Coyote!

No, it's not cheating! I have the green "Lock" insert on my TZ, as all sample and early production units do. Personally, I like it, as it is unique and really stands out.

Now, as far as that green "Clock Millions" is concerned, THAT is cheating!

Hehe.
Sorry.

While I LIKE the color green, IMHO, since there IS none in TZ(*), the green LOCK insert just stands out. One of the big reasons I like it. All the other inserts, white, red, yellow... they 'blend in' to the artwork, which is not a BAD thing. But the sudden green lighting up draws your eye.

One of the few inserts where I like it to be very very bright since it tends to be a tad darker than most standard lock inserts - and it’s a bit tough to see if you don’t know where to look

It is "Wild" I was on the fence about it. everyone has the blue one and that's the problem. while the blue looks good, I dont want to be like everyone else. they were for sale at expo this year from mantis $40. I spent a day thinking about it. Talking with the owner and he tells me "20-1" blue verse green. sealed it right there. I have the indigo board that rob anthony put in with blue LED's. so there is no white light coming from the clock it's blue but the camera picks it up as white.
So the cassing just lights up bright green and white gauges actually have a circular clock backdrop to them. makes it look pretty decent. After being on the fence about it, im kinda digging it. Diffently something people will talk about once they see it.

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Quick questions Coyote. I put leds in my TZ last month. I am still trying to get the 5 yellow color inserts, just above the flippers, correct (2 million, power, 4 million , power, 10 million inserts). I have yellow 4 SMD 555 in the inserts now. It sort of makes them look orange. I had the natural 4 SMD in the inserts before and they looked like a crappy off yellow. Any suggestions on what color to use. I get my LEDs from Comet.

Thanks Coyote.

Standard LEDs (not natural, not warm) look best in mine. Get ‘em from PBL, just white. You also may want to dial down from the 4 LED ones, that may be overpowering the natural colour of the insert, which defeats the purpose of what you’re trying to achieve

Honestly, not sure i can help. Because there are so many variations on yellow and red in the game (two different reds - outlanes and door lock inserts), I went with warm white in ALL my inserts (except one - I did put a green super bright in my LOCK). That way, I was able to keep the different reds intact.

I’ll check what I did on mine for you. I used Comet and got the lower yellow inserts perfect and did the orange door inserts too. Don’t remember off hand but will post pics and what I used later.

I used these from Cometpinball http://www.cometpinball.com/product-p/1-flux.htm
Warm white for the lower yellow inserts and orange for the door panel inserts
And double flex head flux in red for the Gum, Ball, Lock 1, Lock 2
http://www.cometpinball.com/product-p/2-flux-wired.htm
In real life it looks perfect but camera pictures of LEDs never show what they really look like.
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Has any of you replaced all inserts to clear version with a combination of color leds?
I know there is a thread about full black and white TZ, this time I am looking for original pf artwork with clear inserts.
Thanks

Omg what an incredible amount of work this would be !!

Yes, a LOT of work. Does it make sense?
My friend's pf:

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Aaah! The horror!!

And the beauty pack

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I'd like to see that PF with the white inserts!

Me too
I am not brave enough to start...

Don't forget the mini PF.

I think it will look very nice!

Tough call. I have seen Stern Walking Dead Pro with white/clear inserts and that was strange. Maybe TZ is too classic game for such a radical change.

Of course. However you can't buy new clear lightning inserts from webshops.

I am very curious too!

Thank you very much. I appreciate it. I am going to place an order.

Are the locks supposed to empty at game start? is this a setting?
Also, here's a funny story. I kept losing balls in the game. I couldn't figure out why. Turns out, on airballs, sometimes the ball gets stuck behind the right magna flip sign. Going to have to put something there to keep balls out

And.... Post #5000 is mine!!!