And I thought it was just me, backboard needed work on the arch insert, plastics near the thing box were all out. 3 hours I reckon to get it working and looking perfect. I won’t even mention the dimples.
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In Progress The Addams family, teaching my brother pinball minty skills.
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We finally got the playfield finished, plus all additional lights on the scoops, spot lights x4, trough lighting kit and the shooter lane.
Thanks to Stumblor for treating me to his mod outlet board which I’ve used to plug in all my extra lights to brighten up the playfield, I have a separate 12v 5v board keeping any extras off the power driver board.
Roll on a warmer day so I can spray the cabinet.
Thanks to Stumblor for treating me to his mod outlet board which I’ve used to plug in all my extra lights to brighten up the playfield, I have a separate 12v 5v board keeping any extras off the power driver board.
Roll on a warmer day so I can spray the cabinet.
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Another thing we did which I forgot to mention, I’ve done away with the inline magnet fuses, that’s a mod to save burnout if a magnet locks on. The single fuse that’s underneath the playfield I’ve replaced with four fuse holder 3 are wired to the magnets. Pinball life sell these fuse holders.
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Hold on, the pitch of the cable is 1.27mm but the connector is dual row and those pins are 2.54mm.
This is caused by the connector taking each individual cable in the ribbon and alternating between the two rows in the connector. To achieve this, and not have a connector that didn't fit the ribbon, it needs to double the gap between pins, making the connector pitch 2.54mm.
I think I learnt something.
This is caused by the connector taking each individual cable in the ribbon and alternating between the two rows in the connector. To achieve this, and not have a connector that didn't fit the ribbon, it needs to double the gap between pins, making the connector pitch 2.54mm.
I think I learnt something.
I can put the part numbers on here later for the plugs which I got a few weeks back ?
I have already pulled the trigger on some but it is information worth sharing if you have the time.
I am building a test rig for WPC89 boards and being able to make up some cables quickly, to test solving an issue, felt like a good move.
I am building a test rig for WPC89 boards and being able to make up some cables quickly, to test solving an issue, felt like a good move.
Will post later.
I got the cable from R.S a few years ago, Farnell I got the plugs a few weeks ago. Best to get both from Farnell I would say.
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Been a long while getting the second primer on due to weather and treatment, today was the perfect day. Me and Alfie gave the cabinet a good sand down with more filler needed, the second coat was then applied. Of course more filler is needed to get it totally mint.
Next week, hopefully it will be ready for top coat.
Next week, hopefully it will be ready for top coat.
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Today I ran the earth braiding. Fitted some lighter parts. Hopefully next week the screen printing will be done. Decals a few days after
Definitely the best part of the refurb, fitting parts back on that have been ready for months.
Definitely the best part of the refurb, fitting parts back on that have been ready for months.
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Watched videos of both Ant-H and Chris (HEP) do screen printing, and it looks like one of those jobs that appears so easy but in reality takes experience.
Strangely pleasing to watch though
More great work
Over the last year, I’ve watched a lot of HEP restorations. He sands the decal edges and peals the waste off, I’ve always wanted to do this, but was worried I might mess up the decals. After chatting with Ant, he said he has tried this method and it was so much easier, the finish is amazing.
So!! Me and my brother gave it a go on the main cabinet. Wow!!!! So much easier. The results was amazing, no more cutting the decals 2mm from the edge. Tomorrow we shall decal the back box.
So!! Me and my brother gave it a go on the main cabinet. Wow!!!! So much easier. The results was amazing, no more cutting the decals 2mm from the edge. Tomorrow we shall decal the back box.
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When I did my T.Z I didn’t fancy the sanding method, but @Ant-H tried it recently. It’s so much easier like Ant said.
Sorry i added a bit more probably as you replied .. is the pen pic sealing the edge and I guess covering bit of white edge you are left with on decal?
It’s just to cover the white caused by sanding.
I've only done arcade machine art its alot different than the pins with having the T-moulding.
You have both done an amazing job on that TAF
You have both done an amazing job on that TAF
Looks a great technique to get neat edges. What grit did you use?
120G
Doesn’t need much sanding before you can peal it off.
It’s the only way I do it now. Takes literally less than a minute to do and you get a better finish.
However the first time you try it, it’s definitely squeaky bum time as all your thinking is you shouldn’t be sanding decals
However the first time you try it, it’s definitely squeaky bum time as all your thinking is you shouldn’t be sanding decals
I was feeling confident after chatting with you. I practiced on the top edge first.It’s the only way I do it now. Takes literally less than a minute to do and you get a better finish.
However the first time you try it, it’s definitely squeaky bum time as all your thinking is you shouldn’t be sanding decals
