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Offline Scotty

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Re: TAG - Thunderbirds Pinball - Ideas thread, have your say
« Reply #360 on: March 31, 2015, 04:11:06 PM »
damn it, had no idea this was all happening, is there still the thousand dollar deposit option ?
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Re: TAG - Thunderbirds Pinball - Ideas thread, have your say
« Reply #361 on: March 31, 2015, 05:13:44 PM »
Quote from: Scotty on March 31, 2015, 04:11:06 PM
damn it, had no idea this was all happening, is there still the thousand dollar deposit option ?

Sorry, all pre-order deals are finished. Finished units will be available soon.
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Re: TAG - Thunderbirds Pinball - Ideas thread, have your say
« Reply #362 on: March 31, 2015, 09:19:30 PM »
Quote from: Homepin on March 31, 2015, 05:13:44 PM
Quote from: Scotty on March 31, 2015, 04:11:06 PM
damn it, had no idea this was all happening, is there still the thousand dollar deposit option ?

Sorry, all pre-order deals are finished. Finished units will be available soon.

The success of a Chinese manufactured pinball machine under close Western management will be the biggest news in pinball since Williams closed down in 1999.
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Re: TAG - Thunderbirds Pinball - Ideas thread, have your say
« Reply #363 on: March 31, 2015, 10:55:59 PM »
I am looking forward to see what Thunderbirds looks and plays like.
I never thought I would buy a machine without knowing anything about it except the name and theme.
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Re: TAG - Thunderbirds Pinball - Ideas thread, have your say
« Reply #364 on: April 11, 2015, 07:55:26 PM »
New Thunderbirds show premieres tomorrow night:

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/03/airdate-thunderbirds-are-go.html
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Re: TAG - Thunderbirds Pinball - Ideas thread, have your say
« Reply #365 on: April 12, 2015, 10:58:42 AM »
The first episode was very disappointing, I hope the show improves over time but this rehash is nowhere near as exciting and fun as the original.
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Re: TAG - Thunderbirds Pinball - Ideas thread, have your say
« Reply #366 on: April 16, 2015, 07:44:45 AM »
Hey Mike, I got the email regarding the TAG licencing agreement
Not needed
You have been doing public instilations of stuff for years, you know that approvals need to be obtained .
 I know that you know your stuff

Just get on with building the game!!!!!!
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Re: TAG - Thunderbirds Pinball - parts update thread
« Reply #367 on: June 25, 2015, 12:26:42 PM »
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Re: TAG - Thunderbirds Pinball - parts update thread
« Reply #368 on: June 25, 2015, 01:09:45 PM »


Similar to the old DE way from the look of it? Always preferred that as makes it a lot easier to service.
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Re: TAG - Thunderbirds Pinball - parts update thread
« Reply #369 on: June 25, 2015, 09:27:09 PM »
On the first day, Mike built a power supply. On the second day Mike built a bumper mechanism...  The seventh day is coming folks!


This is first part of the playfield that has been unvealied.  You heard this from me first: I'd say that we now know that there is at least one bumper in Thunderbirds!

Um, maybe back to square one.  Thunderbirds may have no bumpers - this mechanism may be for future games (like Playboy?).  Damn - back to the guessing game. :tumble:
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« Reply #370 on: June 25, 2015, 09:30:35 PM »
Quote from: pinnies4me on June 25, 2015, 01:09:45 PM


Similar to the old DE way from the look of it? Always preferred that as makes it a lot easier to service.

We have also incorporated a bracket and automotive quality 10 pin socket on the side of the plastic frame (not shown in this pic) and ALL wiring goes through this plug.

4 screws and one plug and the entire mech is in your hand!
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Re: TAG - Thunderbirds Pinball - parts update thread
« Reply #371 on: June 25, 2015, 09:48:30 PM »
Quote from: Homepin on June 25, 2015, 09:30:35 PM
Quote from: pinnies4me on June 25, 2015, 01:09:45 PM


Similar to the old DE way from the look of it? Always preferred that as makes it a lot easier to service.

We have also incorporated a bracket and automotive quality 10 pin socket on the side of the plastic frame (not shown in this pic) and ALL wiring goes through this plug.

4 screws and one plug and the entire mech is in your hand!

Nice!
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Re: TAG - Thunderbirds Pinball - parts update thread
« Reply #372 on: June 25, 2015, 09:49:14 PM »
Quote from: Homepin on June 25, 2015, 09:30:35 PM

We have also incorporated a bracket and automotive quality 10 pin socket on the side of the plastic frame (not shown in this pic) and ALL wiring goes through this plug.

4 screws and one plug and the entire mech is in your hand!

Back to being serious for me...

Why 10 pins?  Two for the coil, two for the switch, two for the bumper light.  A common ground would reduce the count, but how would you get more than 6?  Daisy chaining perhaps?

Regardless of the number of connectors, its nice to see the use of easy removable plugs.  I presume the 'automotive quality' is to ensure the regular shock and vibration doesn't pop the connector open?
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« Reply #373 on: June 26, 2015, 01:55:04 PM »
Automotive connectors are made with "latches" to prevent then coming apart unless intended. They have strong mounting points/flanges and they are also more robust all round and made to carry 10A or more.

2 x coil
2 x switch
1 x lamp common
1 x lamp GI (down)
1 x PB lamp
1 x flash (high power)
2 x spare as this was the best one that suited this application

Quote from: Brunswick Brawler on June 25, 2015, 09:49:14 PM
Quote from: Homepin on June 25, 2015, 09:30:35 PM

We have also incorporated a bracket and automotive quality 10 pin socket on the side of the plastic frame (not shown in this pic) and ALL wiring goes through this plug.

4 screws and one plug and the entire mech is in your hand!

Back to being serious for me...

Why 10 pins?  Two for the coil, two for the switch, two for the bumper light.  A common ground would reduce the count, but how would you get more than 6?  Daisy chaining perhaps?

Regardless of the number of connectors, its nice to see the use of easy removable plugs.  I presume the 'automotive quality' is to ensure the regular shock and vibration doesn't pop the connector open?
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Re: TAG - Thunderbirds Pinball - parts update thread
« Reply #374 on: June 26, 2015, 06:38:13 PM »
Pop bumper repairs on a bench at a comfortable height without un soldering it  ^^^ #*#.

  My body thanks you!!
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