Quoted from delt31:

Updated my code for .95. Again, this is very light but fixes IMO some of the worst speech and includes a proper welcome to JP amongst other things.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=16DJ3ucS1vlvIN8YfqYU4u0iM6XMxvLS5
btw - no issues with updating to the newest code.

Quoted from Slapfighter:

Germany says hello to Premium.
Some mods installed.
No issues out of box.
T-Rex eats balls about 90% .[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from delt31:

slightly updated code - wanted to get a few more sounds in (TREX MB and some more shoot hers for the raptor cage....which has a ton of random call outs for it).
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Jrsnw_8j7yRr_E5iGMfZ9dQzfuLlov9r

Quoted from VindictiveX:

those are cool pteranodons. where did you get them?

Quoted from delt31:

folks with the stern shooter rod - mine is lighting up during gameplay but I'm not sure why. I guess there are lit shots but is that really it? Seems to be a result of the new code.

Quoted from Burley9043:

I am experiencing the same thing after the new code was installed. At first I thought it was connected with game play, but it has been flashing at times for no apparent reason.

Quoted from MrMikeman:

I'm a bit surprised by some of the comments/complaints in this thread.. People just seem to blindly update code without even reading what's been changed and then coming here to ask about it. The read-me file isn't all that long.. The speaker settings is the same. It's clearly stated that LE's now default to 4 ohms. Why are people asking if that is normal?

Quoted from beelzeboob:

Because a) now the game sounds like shit; b) Keith said just change it back to 8 ohms so it doesn't sound like shit; and c) when you DO change it back to 8 ohms (which makes it all sound great again), it automatically defaults back to 4 ohms. You don't see that as a problem?

Quoted from jrbashaarjr:

Hi All, seeking some help. I have downloaded the update, unzipped to PC, formatted a USB drive as FAT32, and copied just the two .spk files to the root of the zip drive. I put the USB in CN9 on the board in the back cabinet, and I get the option to install the update when I turn on my premium. Here's where my problem seems to start, I hit select, the screen flashes "Insert USB" or whatever the message is, then right back to the "Press select to update, press Volume +/- to change, press back to exit"
I seem to be stuck in an endless loop. If anyone knows what I might be doing wrong, I'm all ears . Thanks in advance!
I've tried two different USB sticks btw as well, same problem.

Quoted from beaplayer:

I had the same problem. Used a different USB stick to resolve. Not the same size/brand... Totally different one. If I remember. the 4gb one didn't work. the 16GB one did.

Quoted from jrbashaarjr:

Thanks, I'll see if I can scrounge up a different one, or order something. Any recommendation on the brand/specs that did work by chance? Maybe mine are just too old (10 years or so).

Quoted from MrMikeman:

a) Yes it sounds like shit at 4 ohms; b) I now do this every time I turn on the machine; c) annoys the hell out of me. Yes it's an annoyance at this point. It's the same for everybody with an LE. However the question keeps coming up. Every day. "Why is it changing to 4 ohms"... Because it's been coded like that now. Send Stern a bug report if you don't like it! I did!
My response was more about the "why are the shooter lights flashing?". Ummmm.. Because it's been programmed that way now?? As clearly stated in the code update.... BTW I find that annoying too.. A flashing shooter button means some sort of action in other games. Press the button to get something. A flashing shooter knob that means nothing is an attention diversion I don't need when I am playing lol. They need a human factors specialist on the team at Stern lol. I'm a pilot in my real life.. A flashing light is meant to focus your attention and usually means do something NOW.
Sorry if I sounded like a bit of a DB.. Monday morning. Tired.. Caffeine hadn't kicked in yet lol.. Here in the North Pole.. oops I mean Canada, it isn't a holiday today
Have a nice Monday y'all!

Quoted from delt31:

I know the code updated it but it makes no sense to me what the flashing means. Seems you feel the same....

Quoted from delt31:

I know the code updated it but it makes no sense to me what the flashing means. Seems you feel the same....

Quoted from fooflighter:

It parallels/mimics the Amber target Insert in the pops. It starts off a slow pulse on the plunge and then turns off if the target is not lit, then if lit ... rapidly pulses and matches the insert until the Amber target through the pops is hit and the insert extinguishes... and so on. I like the feature since the insert is in the backfield, I can immediately see that the insert is lit in my peripheral vision down at the shooter rod

Quoted from fooflighter:

It parallels/mimics the Amber target Insert in the pops. It starts off a slow pulse on the plunge and then turns off if the target is not lit, then if lit ... rapidly pulses and matches the insert until the Amber target through the pops is hit and the insert extinguishes... and so on. I like the feature since the insert is in the backfield, I can immediately see that the insert is lit in my peripheral vision down at the shooter rod

Quoted from MrMikeman:

Maybe I should figure out and start paying attention to the "amber" modes.. I honestly have no clue what they do but I do hear the callouts once in a while..
I mostly focus on the paddocks, a bit on the TREX modes, and not starting MBs needlessly (trying to start them when something else is going on).

Quoted from delt31:

So about three weeks in of the super truck swap to the real JP Jeep and it's been great. Trick for me to get the weight perfect (just like original) was two normal screws in the front (taken from original car) and 1 longer screw back left. No screw in the right. Weight distributed much better and looks great. Very happy.[quoted image]

Quoted from evh347:

I just had a crash on my LE using .95 code...
Started T-rex MB, qualified smart missile, spell CHAOS award, and as soon as I shot the smart missile target...game crashed and rebooted.

Quoted from Yfichelle:

Exactly the same for me tonight... trex event, missile... missile touched and game crashed...

Quoted from Insanity199:

Yes. Any multi-ball + successful smart missile = kaboom.

Quoted from TheBigDog:

So, I’m on code 0.91, do you guys recommend updating with the sound and smart missile problems?

Quoted from delt31:

Updated my code for .95. Again, this is very light but fixes IMO some of the worst speech and includes a proper welcome to JP amongst other things.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=16DJ3ucS1vlvIN8YfqYU4u0iM6XMxvLS5
btw - no issues with updating to the newest code.

Added 2 days ago: updated link
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Jrsnw_8j7yRr_E5iGMfZ9dQzfuLlov9r

Quoted from Lounge:

Noob question ....
Do I use this update file as a replacement for the Stern .95 and update as normal or do I need to do some tech whiz-bangery to finesse this onto the machine?

Quoted from MrMikeman:

You update to .95 with the Stern files, then do this sound update.

Quoted from MrMikeman:

You update to .95 with the Stern files, then do this sound update.

Quoted from luvthatapex2:

Why would you do that? The sound update is original .95 code with sounds changed. Updating to .95 with the stern files is redundant.

Quoted from luvthatapex2:

Why would you do that? The sound update is original .95 code with sounds changed. Updating to .95 with the stern files is redundant.

Quoted from MrMikeman:

They way I understood pinball browser is that you load the NEW code (.95) in PB, apply the macros (change the sounds), then create an update file, which will only contain the changes from the original code (.95). Therefore to apply the sound changes you need to start with the .95 code.
Maybe I am wrong...
However, as AUKraut mentioned, there are other firmware updates(node boards) included which may not make it through the PB update file?
Is there a PB expert around here?

Quoted from MrMikeman:

You update to .95 with the Stern files, then do this sound update.

Quoted from delt31:

So I've received a few PM's asking to donate for the custom code I'm providing. I really appreciate the offers but don't do this for money - happy to share with others and leave it at that. Thought I would mention this here as well. Thanks guys!

Quoted from fooflighter:

The Trex and node board would be frustrating for sure and definitely warranty issues...but what exactly is wrong with the plunger? Springs and screws here and there and some alignment adjustment?.. coil stops and flipper rubber, I buy those in small bulk as they wear out...JP was designed with red rubber in mind for the collector, most pins don't have the red because of the quick wear rate of red vs black and cleanliness issues. What's up with the raptor? and set trap targets?? again, I had some minor tweaks but they were just loosening a screw or tightening a screw here and there to adjust the raptor bob rate hang up issues or tighten up the leaf spring screws to prevent target movement? I'm not disregarding your complaints but I've tweaked and taken the past 3 weeks to adjust and dial my game in...I think or have come to expect it is just part of the hobby as these machines are hand made on the assembly line and can't possibly meet the same standard each and every time..they can come close, but there's always going to be the need to tighten, loosen, adjust and sometimes replace. Everyone's threshold for "it play's perfect out of the box" is subjective and one person's "perfect" may be horrible to another and sometimes this site while great, may falsely lead people to the impression that these games are plug and play..my experience is they are far from it.
I actually love tinkering on my pins...call it an OCD obsession but don't stop playing them for issues and definitely don't take off work...I just play, tweak, fix, replace....and one day.. they get better to the point of just needing a wipedown and some wax...If you don't like doing these things and just like to play, then NIB is probably not for you in future pin acquisitions and may need a more, broken in game.
So, I can't nor can others answer your question truthfully or objectively because your experience with your pin is a subjective one...are you out of line to ask for a refund...man that's a tough one...you can ask but again, it's up to your distro and Stern support. I would say good luck with that but wouldn't expect it to happen.
Again, I'm not saying we shouldn't expect quality and reasonable functionality out of the box for the price tag, but something like a flipper coil stop??? I would get a new part from pinball life or marco (which ship most of their stuff the day of order) on my own and buy 6 more while I was at it - while I waited for the warranty part to arrive - and just continue to play...

Quoted from GamerRick:

Ok so they told us defaulting the speakers to 4 ohms was intentional. But why the hell did they do that? I agree with others it sounds like shit and you have to reset the machine every startup. This is a stupid intentional change. They need to fix it. I’m definitely sending a bug complaint about it. Annoying when they do things that make no sense. I’m still really annoyed that Stern refuses to replace their noisy fans. Unbelievable.

Quoted from DugFreez:

why does having it set to 4 Ohms sound bad when they are 4 Ohm speakers in the LE?

Quoted from timlah79:

fooflighter snaroff So much insight into my issues and expectations, my friends. Truly appreciate everything you've said. This is my first pin so while I've had a ton of legitimate physical issues with the game I am still learning what my expectations/threshold should be. What I explained to my dist today was, "man it would be great if Stern would set expectations from the get-go via a whitepaper or something." What I mean by that is it would be helpful if Stern had documentation such as, "the T-Rex is expected to catch the ball xx% of the time from a solid shot during mode a, b, c." Or, "the plunger should carry the ball around the loop xx% of the time from manual trigger, auto-plunge, etc." Or in terms of the T-Rex catch (which after all the physical issues have now been resolved for me) they could say, "success rates are dependent upon software updates, please refer to code update readme's past 0.xx up to 1.xx". I say this because I have to believe Stern has their own QC standard %'s when testing each game. If one or the other doesn't meet some threshold then it doesn't go out the door. It sounds like Stern can't really call those % out publicly but again I feel like they should. If I knew how often one or more any given "software" related action should fail, I may not be so attune to or concerned about things like the low % of the T-Rex catch.
Now, back to the customer service of my distributor... After jumping on the phone with him today I won't be asking for any refund. I was unaware that the amount of $ he's spent on sending his tech out has already obliterated his margin on the sale of my machine. He also expressed that mine has been an anomaly when it comes to the 10 LE's he sold. No one else has either a) had all of the same issues or b) has reported them (they may have fixed issues themselves or still haven't paid attention/cared). I trust now that I simply got a lemon, but one that can be sweetened back to expected. And Stern themselves have been good at sending me new parts (albeit a bit slow). In summary, I feel that my dist. is an amazing human being who is going above and beyond. He could have told me to F off but instead took losses to make sure all is right. And while I still have the T-Rex and plunger issues, I'm confident that he'll still run that to solution if needed.
Yes, the plunger is still an issue. I'm awaiting parts. The T-Rex has been fixed physically to where I can only imagine once Stern gets it right software wise, the catching issue will subside. fooflighter snaroff PM me if you want more specific answers to your questions.
I hope others don't have all of the same issues I'm having but if they do I hope their dist/seller is as communicative and helpful as mine has been.

Quoted from caker137:

I'm not sure why they didn't set the cabinet to 4 as well. If you do this yourself, then turn up the volume you can get it to sound good with both set to 4.
Btw - I think they did the "set it to 4 on boot" thing because they couldn't just set the default or that would break the setting for the premium since it uses the same code as the LE.