Author Topic: (CFTBL) Creature Retro Snackbar Mod (Read 36212 times)

ddstoys · « **Reply #60 on:** October 04, 2014, 07:30:18 AM »

Quote from: oldskool1969 on October 03, 2014, 11:13:10 PM

Mod is very cool Dude
Me thinks you better stop shooting the snack bar though, or put in a cliffy protector for the scoop

I don't need to worry about the scoop wearing I never play my pins lol

Cow Corner · « **Reply #61 on:** October 04, 2014, 11:41:05 AM »

That is damn impressive Jady.

guyricho · « **Reply #62 on:** October 04, 2014, 01:27:04 PM »

A Little off topic
But I read your thread about you using a 3d printer to make this mods prototype,
What is a good value 3d printer model?
Some seem to print rather messy and others print much nicer, you have experience with them obviously so id be interested on your advice?

Im wanting a good value for money 3d printer.

The mod is fantastic BTW

goodolddays · « **Reply #63 on:** October 04, 2014, 06:18:11 PM »

I've installed Jady's awesome mod this afternoon . As Daniel said, installation is quite straightforward .
I know Jady is aiming to make installation as simple as possible but I would recommend making a little extra effort and removing the centre ramp .
I ended up doing this as I found it the best way , as it allows you to secure the mod to all 3 posts and it is a lot less frustrating when trying access the mounting points on the game.
Also, the installation manual is easy to follow.

This mod fits the theme perfectly .

I now have 2 awesome Aussie designed mods in my Creech .

2 final words for you Creech owners about Jady's mod.

BUY IT

swinks · « **Reply #64 on:** October 04, 2014, 08:10:32 PM »

Thanks heaps Dave, I really appreciate the thumbs up and the feedback.

ausrhino · « **Reply #65 on:** October 05, 2014, 02:41:31 PM »

Looks great - can't wait to get one.

swinks · « **Reply #66 on:** October 17, 2014, 07:19:45 AM »

I ordered the first batch of snackbar tops from Europe last night which will arrive to me in 3 weeks time. From there they need to be painted and then start sending the kits out to those on the list which is about 5 x AP members.

I did make a slight change or 2 on the underside of the tops to have a no cable tie locking / tension mechanism for the el wire, meaning no cable ties other than that they will look exactly the same visually in the game.

Here is a photo of one of the test units at a stall at the Chicago Pinball Expo with Rob Anthony from specialwhenlit.com thanks to a pin mate j.m. for organising it.

dealers choice · « **Reply #67 on:** October 29, 2014, 10:29:02 PM »

Great work Jady, hope it sells well for you. I don't have a reach, but if I did I would def buy your mod.

swinks · « **Reply #68 on:** November 03, 2014, 07:45:06 AM »

Progress Update

All parts are made except a small supply issue with the el wire as my supplier got hit hard with Halloween but assures me I should have all the 1m lengths of el wire by 3 weeks time, but he has sent all the inverters so I can pre-wire the kits ready for sending.

The tops are made and on their way from Europe as I write, then off to a professional air brush artist for painting (to speed up the process).

I am still on target for the 3rd week of November departure to the first 25 people.

In 2 weeks time I will order the next batch of tops to get the ball rolling for the next batch to get a flow going in which I am hoping to send these out around the end of December / New Years time.

I am taking a few days off later this week to take my recovering daughter for a zoo stay as she was seriously ill a few months ago so I will go quiet for a few days with assembly but rest assured production has started and thanks for your patience and support.

swinks · « **Reply #69 on:** November 04, 2014, 08:45:11 PM »

Great news is all the tops come in this afternoon before I leave for a few days with the family ...... and I am happy with the few minor unseen changes that were made to the 1st production run. My apologies to the testers that yours does not have the minor changes - el wire tensioning system.

Basically once the elwire is installed in the testers, it was locked in with a cable tie to hold tension but me being particular was not 100% happy with it. I modified the design to incorporate a small cylinder on the underside to clip the el wire in between the cylinder and the wall and then feed it around to a pass through section to a small cross cylinder to physically hold the elwire in tension and then back again to the larger centre cylinder. It is a positive lock on the el wire and keeps it sitting in the outer groove slightly better. So now glue is not a requirement and people can swap in a different colour into the top in about 5 minutes.

I will update the manual with a how to in the next week.

I will be dropping off the tops for painting on the weekend and also be sending out pm's to the first batch of people on the weekend to see if they still want a mod, addresses etc as this 1st batch should be ready in send out in the 3rd week of November with everyone in that batch receiving around the end of the month.

swinks · « **Reply #70 on:** December 02, 2014, 08:50:37 PM »

21 units are getting packed and ready to go out in the next day.

V3 of the manual is now complete to align with the production batch of the Snackbar Mod, please ignore V1 and V2 as they are now outdated.

swinks · « **Reply #71 on:** December 02, 2014, 08:55:44 PM »

my little test rig works beautifully allowing me to test up to 3 units at a time (though mine is setup for 2 x 12vdc and 1 x 5vdc) instead of wearing out the plug in my back box. The box is available at my shapeways store.

oldskool1969 · « **Reply #72 on:** December 02, 2014, 09:53:23 PM »

very nice Dude

SHOooOT THE SNACKBAR!

Tank01 · « **Reply #73 on:** December 02, 2014, 10:26:45 PM »

Looks sweet Jady, might have to go on the Xmas shopping list. Well done

oldskool1969 · « **Reply #74 on:** December 16, 2014, 10:36:00 AM »

MASSIVE hit at Joes last night and they all want one, well those with Creech.
You certainly see the quality and engineering that went in to this.

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