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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods
« Reply #15 on: December 24, 2016, 06:15:02 PM »
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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods - screen protector
« Reply #16 on: December 26, 2016, 07:51:48 AM »
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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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods - screen protector
« Reply #17 on: December 26, 2016, 10:19:36 AM »
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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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods
« Reply #18 on: December 26, 2016, 03:43:11 PM »
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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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods
« Reply #19 on: December 27, 2016, 12:05:05 AM »
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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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods
« Reply #20 on: December 27, 2016, 08:29:58 AM »
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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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods
« Reply #21 on: March 05, 2017, 02:12:15 PM »
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
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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods
« Reply #22 on: April 05, 2017, 06:48:51 PM »
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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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods
« Reply #23 on: April 05, 2017, 06:49:53 PM »
some more
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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods
« Reply #24 on: April 06, 2017, 09:19:08 PM »
Thanks for the heads up if this ever happens
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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods
« Reply #25 on: April 18, 2017, 07:40:40 PM »
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…
 you will need 1 wedge and one 1/8" longer bolt / screw per target
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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods
« Reply #26 on: April 18, 2017, 07:42:23 PM »
2 more pics showing the longer screw and then top side with the targets learning forward

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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods
« Reply #27 on: April 18, 2017, 09:30:27 PM »
added a twin pack which will save you $2.15 in total

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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods
« Reply #28 on: April 19, 2017, 09:33:47 AM »
Very simply and effective well done there mate
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Re: "Ghostbusters" mods
« Reply #29 on: April 21, 2017, 08:13:29 AM »
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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