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Aussie Pinball Forums => Pinball Mods => Stern => Topic started by: swinks on March 20, 2016, 09:00:14 AM
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Thought may as well inform people of some mod ideas.
First one is a cheapie from Canada and you will have to contact Bob via pinside.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ghosbusters-little-mod-coin-door-ecto-1-license-plate#post-3042268
It is good cheap one for the coin door - Ecto 1 License plate art magnet.
Cost $10 USD which includes postage to anywhere in the world making it a nice little affordable mod
Or someone in your area could buy a few and share around your mates.
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next up is one of mine is a Slimer Topper - 7" Ikon brand.
the slimer statute is a really nicely painted resin sculpture which has a bobble wobble feature above the ghost trap.
http://zingpopculture.com.au/
so head to your local store and grab one for under $60 AUD and they also have a similar Stay Puft version. Then if you want to light it up you can use a custom base I designed that can be screwed down or double sided taped down. Then install some led strips and hook up to a feature or to a GI feature to have on constantly. My apologies about the base cost as not the cheapest but roughly 120 diameter and Shapeways charges on area and space it uses in their printers. The slimer base simple drops into the shapeways part so it can't slide off the top of the backbox. The base also allows you to install led strip (making it hidden from peoples view to add a glow to the sculpture that you can hook up to GI and / or a feature. I plan to have purple connected to GI and Green to a slimer feature on mine. It also has a small section for the wiring to exit cleanly out the back.
Then when you need to fold the backbox down simply lift slimer out of the retaining base and the base stays in place on top of the backbox.
I can't confirm if the Stay Puft fits into the base but could tweak the design and make a different one available if needed.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/YSYVA6BAL/ghostbusters-slimer-base?li=search-results-1&optionId=58976506
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if you want to hook up powered mods here is a safe way to avoid hacks to boards etc, which I am sure will suit GB as well
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=4052
Attention Modders!
The ultimate power distribution system for Stern pinball machines using the SPIKE operating system has finally arrived!
This Pinball Life Accessory Power Supply for Stern SPIKE system machines (see compatibility list below) is used to safely supply 12vdc and 5vdc power to all of your mods. This supply is strong and safe enough to support under-cabinet lighting alongside other mods on your SPIKE pinball machine. The power supply is fused on both the input and output side providing clean and safe accessory power.
Advantages:
Supplies up to 3 amps of current safely at 12 volts and 1/2 amp at 5 volts
Uses standard connectors that modders have been using for years, as well as the new *ticket style* .100 connectors
Fuses and short-circuit protection for safe power delivery
Does not pull power from any node boards
Easy to install
Has 4 on-board Molex connector outputs and 2 on-board "ticket style" outputs
Includes board, harness, mounting hardware, and complete installation instructions
Game Compatibility List:
WWE Pro, Premium,& LE
KISS Pro, Premium, & LE
Game of Thrones Pro, Premium, & LE
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I am working on some custom flipper bats that have a benefit of quick release from the top of the playfield so you could go for Ghostbusters PKE flipper bats to regular 3" to 2 7/8" bats to extended 3 1/8" bats to close up the gap as Trudeau likes to have a wider than standard flipper gap of 7 1/8" between flipper posts. These are still in testing and will report back here when available. The GB ones will have an option of fake bulb set as well as possibly leds as the posts are hollow.
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an aussie roughed up a sketch of white powder coated trim to the premium for a LE look just to give people ideas.
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Stern's released side armor mods
guessing the green is for the LE but the shape won't match the art - dripping slim and don't think the green suits the pro or premium
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Got lots of bagging on pinside but figure most of it is coming from guys not buying gb. The mag slings too. I don't really have an opinion on these except I don't think I'll buy as I'm already paying through the nose for the green side armour already.
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Got lots of bagging on pinside but figure most of it is coming from guys not buying gb. The mag slings too. I don't really have an opinion on these except I don't think I'll buy as I'm already paying through the nose for the green side armour already.
I think the green mod rails are too busy for the LE, the green lollipops look good and suit the business cab art
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Stern have released their own art blades designed by zombie yeti, designed to blend in with the ghost escaping the firestation etc
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Stern have released their own art blades designed by zombie yeti, designed to blend in with the ghost escaping the firestation etc
Such a classic scene with awesome music during it.
Really looking forward to playing one of these.
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some mods for those interested with the attached image representing the Ecto 1 vehicle on the plunger / shooter, and some other mods on the link as well.
https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=swinksghost&type=
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I have been sitting on this mod for a while and finished off the universal mount bracket so this can now be mounted to a side panel or base panel or a overhead panel - with no screws and easily relocatable with no damage. the window is approximately 38mm square with both panels front and back back lit.
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the guy from tnt discovered this issue and a simple fix to avoid blowing a heap of boards under the playfield
&feature=youtu.be&autoplay=1&rel=0
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finished a custom shooter knob today, won't be the cheapest but unique - polished brass with a custom Hook & Ladder Company No:8 fire logo on it
various GB mods
https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=swinksgb&sort=newest
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Ghostbusters Library as a mod for the Pro available at Marco Specialities, which is an original Stern part
http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/545-9836-01
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splashed out and just got my custom polished solid brass shooter knob with my interpretation of the hook and ladder logo on it, really happy with the finish and quality
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Hooked on Pinball is making and selling proper molded screen protectors for the ecto goggles
http://www.hookedonpinball.com/store/p102/Ghostbusters_Ecto_Goggle_protector.html
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Hooked on Pinball is making and selling proper molded screen protectors for the ecto goggles
http://www.hookedonpinball.com/store/p102/Ghostbusters_Ecto_Goggle_protector.html
mate I don't know about stern's fix but there's is free. I think it may be metal, I haven't requested one yet
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Hooked on Pinball is making and selling proper molded screen protectors for the ecto goggles
http://www.hookedonpinball.com/store/p102/Ghostbusters_Ecto_Goggle_protector.html
mate I don't know about stern's fix but there's is free. I think it may be metal, I haven't requested one yet
pretty sure Stern's just protects the side of the projector but not the glass that the image projects onto which this mod does.
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Hooked on Pinball is making and selling proper molded screen protectors for the ecto goggles
http://www.hookedonpinball.com/store/p102/Ghostbusters_Ecto_Goggle_protector.html
mate I don't know about stern's fix but there's is free. I think it may be metal, I haven't requested one yet
pretty sure Stern's just protects the side of the projector but not the glass that the image projects onto which this mod does.
ah I see, now I wonder if it distorts or effects the projected image at all?
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Hooked on Pinball is making and selling proper molded screen protectors for the ecto goggles
http://www.hookedonpinball.com/store/p102/Ghostbusters_Ecto_Goggle_protector.html
mate I don't know about stern's fix but there's is free. I think it may be metal, I haven't requested one yet
pretty sure Stern's just protects the side of the projector but not the glass that the image projects onto which this mod does.
ah I see, now I wonder if it distorts or effects the projected image at all?
apparently like a headlight lens that is curved / domed to drop over the projector and glass that the image is projected on to protect
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since owning a GB for a few weeks, I will be offering a few more mods very soon, here is a fun sticker that i will sell at cost for fun or free with mods roughly over $20.
current gb mods can be found here
https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=swinksgb&sort=newest (https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=swinksgb&sort=newest)
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this isn't really a visible enhancement mod, but is a modification to the game and hopefully helps people. I had the left hand scoop snap over the weekend after 2 months / 450 plays and documented else where and thought to share it here as well for those that may have a issue down the track. AMD are supplying a new one under warranty but this bought me time as had friends over and allowed the game to be played.
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some more
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Thanks for the heads up if this ever happens
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Ghostbusters Target Wedges
Finally got the parts back and did some final testing for a solution to the air balls off the X2 & X3 targets on the Ghostbusters pinball.
Basically the Stern targets are dead vertical and when hit bend back beyond the vertical which then allows the ball to go into the air. Bally / WMS targets leaned forward, so I devised a simple wedge that can be inserted into the existing Stern target assembly. This wedge now leans the target 4 degress forward from vertical and has been effective in stopping the massive airballs. I still get the random minor ball hop but has improved the design of the target and decreased the problem alot. You will need 1 wedge per target. You will also have to source 1 x 1/8" longer bolt for the target assembly as there just isn't enough thread once the wedge is installed.
https://www.shapeways.com/…/stern-pinball-target-wedge-4-de… (https://www.shapeways.com/product/E4WLPL9E2/stern-pinball-target-wedge-4-degree-single)
you will need 1 wedge and one 1/8" longer bolt / screw per target
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2 more pics showing the longer screw and then top side with the targets learning forward
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added a twin pack which will save you $2.15 in total
https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=swinkstarget&type=
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Very simply and effective well done there mate
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placing a order today with Shapeways, $8.50 for a set of target wedges including postage from me to you and no cost from US to me on this order - send me a PM in the next few hours (21-4-17)
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placing a order today with Shapeways, $8.50 for a set of target wedges including postage from me to you and no cost from US to me on this order - send me a PM in the next few hours (21-4-17)
@pinball god
@Ryza
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closing my order 5pm today, let me know how many sets and colour, cheers
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all the target wedge sets purchased were sent out yesterday to those that ordered / bought them and have 2 sets spare if anyone wants a set.
some people in the US said they got by with the existing bolts and others said they needed the next size up from a 5/8" long (in which I did) - so you will need 1 off 6/32 x 3/4 bolt for each target.
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I edited a picture that hopefully helps those that need it. I do admit that during the time waiting for refined wedges I installed 1/16" thick white double sided tape (near my thumb) behind the target to firm up the target and reduce the bend back and possible launch of the ball. Then when the wedges came I installed and didn't think to share that minor detail - sorry.
basically 2 install locations
Location 1 - brings the backing plate closer to the switch making it a little more sensitive. Adding the small piece of double sided tape will firm the switch up and reduce the effect of the ball getting airborne. I am playing with this set up and still get the odd minor air ball but not shooting over plastics and lanes etc and the switch is not as sensitive as original so not a given shot.
Location 2 - keeps the switch standard sensitivity but will still allow the target to tilt forward and when hit to bend back to a 90 degree position and possibly allow the ball to get airborne. Adding the tape will firm up and keep the ball / target at less than 90 degrees when hit and should be a improvement on airborne balls.
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Hello there my good fellas. Wanted to clear up the ecto goggle lens mod questions. The stern metal plate just protectes the screen from side air balls and in no way protects the actual glass on the ecto goggle assembly. My mod wraps around the front fully protecting the glass without interfering with the hologram. If you guys want to go in on a group purchase and save on shipping let me know.
Www.hookedonpinball.com
We also.have green and pink slime rivers back in stock and ecto goggle headset mod will be completed in June.
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Hello there my good fellas. Wanted to clear up the ecto goggle lens mod questions. The stern metal plate just protectes the screen from side air balls and in no way protects the actual glass on the ecto goggle assembly. My mod wraps around the front fully protecting the glass without interfering with the hologram. If you guys want to go in on a group purchase and save on shipping let me know.
Www.hookedonpinball.com
We also.have green and pink slime rivers back in stock and ecto goggle headset mod will be completed in June.
thanks for the post. Can you please advise as I have a small issue with the hood. Because it is only attached in 2 places I am finding the hood is slowly raising like a visor on a helmet. Each time it is hit I suppose it is being pushed upwards. Is there a fix or have you addressed this by having it fixed in more places