What's the consensus here? What do you guys think? I just ordered some for RUSH which is in the middle of my very small lineup and was thinking about getting some for the other 2 games. Not sure if keeping them all the same color to keep it uniform or go by "theme" for each game.
I guess it depends on if you like it...
I went with a kit for ST Pro that was tied to the flashers...
For GZ I rigged a series of strips that would mirror the pop bumper (flying saucer) RGB led...
For STh I rigged a series of blue strips that only turn on when the UV turns on.
So I'd say go game by game with what would fit the theme/gameplay best?
Quoted from jonnyqtrek:I guess it depends on if you like it...
I went with a kit for ST Pro that was tied to the flashers...
For GZ I rigged a series of strips that would mirror the pop bumper (flying saucer) RGB led...
For STh I rigged a series of blue strips that only turn on when the UV turns on.
So I'd say go game by game with what would fit the theme/gameplay best?
I agree with this. I don't think illuminating the dust under my machines does anything for me. However I did have a few games with undercabinet lighting hooked to certain game features. For example, in my STTNG the borg ship lights up during multiball in green and the first audio cueu is "red alert". I could hook up a set of undercabinet lights to the machine to go off only during multiball by connecting to those specific headers, and could make my peripheral vision light up with green or red light. That would be neat. But just blue all the time? Not really worth it to me.
Quoted from SantaEatsCheese:I agree with this. I don't think illuminating the dust under my machines does anything for me. However I did have a few games with undercabinet lighting hooked to certain game features. For example, in my STTNG the borg ship lights up during multiball in green and the first audio cueu is "red alert". I could hook up a set of undercabinet lights to the machine to go off only during multiball by connecting to those specific headers, and could make my peripheral vision light up with green or red light. That would be neat. But just blue all the time? Not really worth it to me.
I get it, but all different colors is making me think it might looks a little “ messy”? I guess for lack of a better word. I don’t know …
Quoted from ExSquid:I get it, but all different colors is making me think it might looks a little “ messy”? I guess for lack of a better word. I don’t know …
Not at all. Lighting under the cabinets will show dust, thats all. I've seen lineups with different color lights under all the machines. Looked nice. Might look a little goofy with some with and some without. Try it out and see if you like it. It doesn't matter what we think... it matters what you think.
Quoted from TheLaw:Pointless & gaudy.
You're pontless and gaudy...kidding 
Quoted from Strummy:I like it when it's the only game on in the dark.
But I feel the same way about a dark Pinbot with only incandescents.
Agreed, I had my Godzilla all set up with lights and when it was on in a dark room it looked sick! Don't know if all 3 would be too much or not.
You can do it right, you can do it pointless and gaudy.
One of our customers had his TMNT game all the metal powdercoated green, green leds around the speakers, green acrylic to show up under the slingshot plastics, etc...
He had Green LED's under the game, and more importantly, behind the game.
You would approach the machine and it was making the whole corner of the room glow.
It was a nice effect.
On the other hand, an ACDC Luci had a couple of strips of red LED's under the game... didn't do too much for it.
Whatever you do, power your LED's external to the game power supply. No sense adding the opportunity for your add-on LED mod to take down the entire game.
And don't clip in to power using alligator clips. (shudders)
Simple things for simple minds. More ooooo aahhhhh shiney clip on, add on, completely unnecessary crap.
Quoted from NPO:Simple things for simple minds. More ooooo aahhhhh shiney clip on, add on, completely unnecessary crap.
You are basically describing pinball in general, shiny and unnecessary.
I think if you have a dedicated game room it looks good on a low setting to give a nice glow to your row of machines. Having them wired to flashers and strobing colors during gameplay is gaudy to me.
Quoted from NPO:Simple things for simple minds. More ooooo aahhhhh shiney clip on, add on, completely unnecessary crap.
Quoted from cookpins:You are basically describing pinball in general, shiny and unnecessary.
That's a piss poor take.
Quoted from PinRetail:One of our customers had his TMNT game all the metal powdercoated green, green leds around the speakers, green acrylic to show up under the slingshot plastics, etc...
He had Green LED's under the game, and more importantly, behind the game.
This is the dangerous thinking that expanding clown puking machines to entire rooms.
Quoted from cookpins:You are basically describing pinball in general, shiny and unnecessary.
You heard him, boys!! Resurrect Fiorello La Guardia and start smashing machines into firewood!!
No, I'm saying gawdy add on crap is unnecessary. We wanna go that route, guess we don't "need" cell phones, computers, television, streaming services, etc. We use these things for pleasure and distraction, else, we will go fucking crazy. I don't need ugly ass cabinet lighting on my games.
Technically, I think this is under cabinet lighting?
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/lumalegz-you-need-these
Quoted from chad:Again, Are you looking at the floor in awe while playing.....
It's kind of fun for others to see while someone is playing. Interactive of course.
Quoted from NPO:You heard him, boys!! Resurrect Fiorello La Guardia and start smashing machines into firewood!!
No, I'm saying gawdy add on crap is unnecessary. We wanna go that route, guess we don't "need" cell phones, computers, television, streaming services, etc. We use these things for pleasure and distraction, else, we will go fucking crazy. I don't need ugly ass cabinet lighting on my games.
Ha! Yes, all are unnecessary for basic survival! 
Was only kidding of course and knew what you actually met. All the bulbs at my house are smartbulbs and can do full RGB, however they rarely ever get used for colors but instead are used for tasteful warm whites. Except the ones in the gameroom 
Not my thing but that's why it's called a hobby. Do whatever the hell you wanna do! Have fun! It makes no difference what anybody here thinks. We'll never see it.
Under cabinet lighting feels excessive to me. I prefer the game room more dimly lit so the focus is on the playfields and screens. But if you're looking for that last open spot to "mod" then go for it.
Quoted from TheLaw:That's a piss poor take.
This is the dangerous thinking that expanding clown puking machines to entire rooms.
Wise words.
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