Quoted from Gotfrogs:

I will be joining the club after all! I had a CE on order right when the game was launched but tired of waiting and ended up getting a Jurassic Park LE instead (great choice). With the inventory of new Wonka machines almost completely gone, we decided to order a LE from Automated services. I am really excited to get the game, especially with the new code. I do think that I am going to need to sell my Cactus Canyon LE spot to make room for it though.
What inner art blades have people installed on their LEs? I have not really seen any that I like.

Quoted from arcyallen:

Anyone have any issues with leaving the black plastic cheater post plugs out and leaving the hole exposed? While I hate seeing the ball hit the plastic and change trajectory, I also don't want an exposed hole on the playfield especially if it could cause a problem. Which I don't think it would, because I don't think the ball would ever touch the actual hole.

Quoted from jackd104:

Much has been discussed about the tinny stock speakers. Has anyone replaced the backbox speakers with something off the shelf and, if so, what did you buy and how was the result? I am planning to add an external sub (Polk with pinnovators connector) so I’m just thinking about the backbox ones now and if I can improve them for a reasonable cost. Thanks in advance.

Quoted from arcyallen:

Anyone have any issues with leaving the black plastic cheater post plugs out and leaving the hole exposed? While I hate seeing the ball hit the plastic and change trajectory, I also don't want an exposed hole on the playfield especially if it could cause a problem. Which I don't think it would, because I don't think the ball would ever touch the actual hole.

Quoted from zaphX:

I heard removing the cheater post plug will cause a stuck ball.

Quoted from zaphX:

I heard removing the cheater post plug will cause a stuck ball.

Quoted from JohnTTwo:

Not yet but it slows it down to a crawl!!
Dam good video you put on YouTube for us. Your name is Derek correct?
Thanks for all you effort helping others (us). You’re like a mini pinside of information. I also enjoy your retorts of the crabby negative dudes as well. Keep it up! If you’re ever in this miserable freezer box around Minnecrapolis please hit me up you and the gal have a place to stay and play.
John

Quoted from JohnTTwo:

Not yet but it slows it down to a crawl!!
Dam good video you put on YouTube for us. Your name is Derek correct?
Thanks for all you effort helping others (us). You’re like a mini pinside of information. I also enjoy your retorts of the crabby negative dudes as well. Keep it up! If you’re ever in this miserable freezer box around Minnecrapolis please hit me up you and the gal have a place to stay and play.
John

Quoted from rob3:

Link?

Quoted from zaphX:

I heard removing the cheater post plug will cause a stuck ball.

Quoted from JohnTTwo:

Great way to get one started on hitting Pure Imagination!

Quoted from arcyallen:

I should have been more specific. I have the post installed on the bottom post hole, and am considering leaving the TOP hole open. If they were both open I can imagine the ball having enough clearance around it to get stuck in the top hole. But I can't imagine having just the top hole exposed would cause a stuck ball in any way, as the ball should (just barely) clear the top hole when it's touching that post. Last time it was a bear removing that plug, so before I do it I'd like to be more sure.

Quoted from rob3:

Ha! I’ve already watched that like 7 times! Yes thank you!

Quoted from Rager170:

I feel like when you have the post in the bottom position, the ball isnt able to even hit the black plug. So why remove?

Quoted from arcyallen:

Because the ball -does- hit the black plug. Which seems like a design flaw of sorts. Putting unintended obstacles in the ball's path seems like a bad idea.

Quoted from GRB1959:I thought I would drop in as I am looking for a Wonka LE. If anyone is looking to part with their Wonka LE let me know.
Gord

Machine - Wanted

Wanted: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (LE)

Wanted! “I am looking for a Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (LE). I will consider shipping for the right machine and the right deal.

I prefer something within 500 miles of the Den...”

3 days ago

Aurora, CO

GRB1959

Wanted

Quoted from Gotfrogs:

Automated services still has a few. I just ordered one this week from them.
https://www.pinballsandgames.com/

Quoted from GRB1959:

I thought I would drop in as I am looking for a Wonka LE. If anyone is looking to part with their Wonka LE let me know.
Gord

Machine - Wanted

Wanted: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (LE)

Wanted! “I am looking for a Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (LE). I will consider shipping for the right machine and the right deal.

I prefer something within 500 miles of the Den...”

4 days ago

Aurora, CO

GRB1959

Wanted

Quoted from zaphX:

Thanks guys, you are too kind.
I'm just an obsessive dude who dives deeply into his hobbies, and wants to help others when he can.

Quoted from SBrothers:

Because your YouTube walkthrough is IMHO “the Bible” on understanding Wonka, I’ll ask…
Have you considered doing another walkthrough now that the code has been upgraded/finished?
A fair amount has changed and I’d love your fresh spin on it!
Asking for a friend…

Quoted from Rager170:

http://pinballs.com/
Have them in stock.

Quoted from GRB1959:

Thanks for the lead, I knew that Automated Services, LLC, still had some LE's in stock and I just ordered a Wonka LE.
Gord

Quoted from zaphX:

Yes I have! Also to correct some of the technical glitches; the overlay views highlighting LCD sections didn't have sound at first, etc.
I'll get to it for sure.

Quoted from hiker2099:

I really think Wonka is going to be JJPs best shooter for a very long time. I gave up my GnRLE, Loved playing it but it grew a little stale on me. Not Wonka. Every time I think about selling it, I hit up a game and instantly change my mind.

Quoted from GRB1959:

Thanks for the lead, I knew that Automated Services, LLC, still had some LE's in stock and I just ordered a Wonka LE.
Gord

Quoted from Spatacuulous:

Tonight I was getting super lock lit but when firing balls through that uplane, the diverter was not firing to move those balls to the wonkavator. The balls just move through that whole upper loop and do not get diverted they come right back into the playfield. It was going through the whole song and dance on the screen and Wonka shows Charlie to the wonkavator but no balls are up there. Empty. I checked the diverter from below but there are no screws loose. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you guys.

Quoted from hiker2099:

I had this exact issue. On the backside of the board make sure the screws are tight because the opto will fail if loose. Also make sure the feature is not turned off in the settings. I hope this helps.
~ Chase

Quoted from Gotfrogs:

Dialed in is their best shooter, I just really hate the theme.

Quoted from arcyallen:

I think that's the title of the the Dialed In Owner's Forum.

Quoted from GRB1959:

This has likely been answered already in this thread, but can someone tell me if Wonka LE is a widebody or a standard body pin?
Thanks.
Gord

Quoted from chillme:

Standard

Quoted from hiker2099:

I had this exact issue. On the backside of the board make sure the screws are tight because the opto will fail if loose. Also make sure the feature is not turned off in the settings. I hope this helps.
~ Chase

Quoted from Spatacuulous:

So all the screws are tight and I took a look in the settings even though I was never in there before and everything looks good to me. I played today and it’s still doing the same thing. Will not send balls up into the wonkavator because they are not diverted to begin with. I tested the diverter coil manually and it works just fine as does the VUK. Anyone have any suggestions? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Quoted from c818919taylor:

Its using virtual locks because something is out of wack. It was a series of problems of this machine.
The green squares mean a ball is on that position. In the pic shared, were any pinballs in the first lock and the VUK lock? Is the green lock light on the Wonkavator on (on the playfield would be the bottom one)?
Bet an opto on the far left fell off. See pics. Notice the small black half circle with two wires on the long end? Used electrical tape to hold it up.
Start there and report.
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Quoted from Spatacuulous:

Also just wanted to note that while I was in there I noticed a screw in the bottom of the cabinet and it was from the plastic piece that holds and releases the balls in the wonkavator chute. I checked and they were all loose. I added threadlocker and replaced them all while I was in there. Can’t thank you guys enough especially c818919taylor
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Quoted from hanzie:

LE # 549 MFG date October 2021 arrived this last week from Jason at classic games. His last one in stock. Great guy to work with and a great price. Definitely a keeper, once you get into a good flow and start blowing it up it’s impressive for sure, had one issue with a broken 3/4” ring near pops and the elevator diverter switch was getting stuck open. JJP email support was quick and detailed on the fix and all concerns were addressed and resolved.

Quoted from zaphX:

Yes I have! Also to correct some of the technical glitches; the overlay views highlighting LCD sections didn't have sound at first, etc.
I'll get to it for sure.

Quoted from allsportdvd:

Has anyone installed the Pingraffix side blades and can you do it without lifting out the entire playfield? That thing looks real heavy