If ones hologram is not working, what does one do (apart from panicking) and I'm not very good at that. Is anything available out there ?
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Creech hologram
- Thread starter paddythegreek
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Hi Paddy,
I feel your pain!
It’s nearly impossible to find an original hologram replacement and all the aftermarket replacements seem not to be available at the moment.
If you have experience of using and programming Raspberry Pi you could take a look at the Tiltaudio https://go-dmd.de/produkt/tiltaudio-cftbl-bundle/. First problem was that the server image will only run on an old version of the Raspberry Pi 3B so you have to source a pre 2019 RPI3B (luckily my son had one
). The next problem is interfacing the server with the game, 2 options build and install the Tiltaudio sound board and link the 2 systems using a usb to ttl interface cable, this method takes a quite bit of setting up but once aligned it works well. The other method is to interface the SMS with a pin2dmd rs232 interface, I did try that but lost the will to live as you need to decode the hex output from the game to trigger the individual video clips at different stages of the game. Regardless of the above even with the system is working well it’s not really a purist replacement for the hologram and I’d replace it at the drop of a hat if I ever source one!
If you decide to go tiltaudio drop me a pm and I’ll happily help you with the build and integration
Regards
Ken
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@stumblor produces some amazing mods for CFTBL, I was lucky enough to get the chase echo for mine which I love. He does not however have a replacement for a failed hologram, the rippler removes the requirement for use of the bend motor (fantastic mod if your hologram still functions). I do believe however if he ever put his mind to it he would produce an amazing replacement
Creature From The Black Lagoon Hologram Replacement UpKick Kit https://share.google/g6ni6sTcb0V1Eu9Wd
Hi, sorry I was a little ambiguous, it wasn't a creech hologram replacement but a general product for interfacing with WPC.Hi @
@stumblor produces some amazing mods for CFTBL, I was lucky enough to get the chase echo for mine which I love. He does not however have a replacement for a failed hologram, the rippler removes the requirement for use of the bend motor (fantastic mod if your hologram still functions). I do believe however if he ever put his mind to it he would produce an amazing replacement
This is the fella I believe: https://stumblorpinball.com/products/pinp
That had passed me by
I’m definitely going to take a closer look at the mod, I had to change out my Pinsound board for the Tiltaudio board and would love to revert back. Thanks for heads up Last time I checked that out they were not in production, thanks for that
Have to say that looks a very unimpressive replacement considering the original is animated, here's someones idea for a DIY fix for the original.
I do agree, the original is the best solution, Ive spent around 80 hours so far recoding the Tiltaudio CFTBL server mod and am currently producing some additional videos / cartoons to add to the library. I do have a longterm wanted ad for a replacement hologram but nothing yet (fingers crossed crossed).
(13) Creature hologram | Pinball info https://share.google/M5YE0IkeVqdr2NfQd
Past discussions here. Pinball Center probably only option and it is reasonably good but not as good as original but currently showing out of stock. Maybe email to find out if more stock coming?
Past discussions here. Pinball Center probably only option and it is reasonably good but not as good as original but currently showing out of stock. Maybe email to find out if more stock coming?
All depends what you want to replace.
There are expensive and expensive but there are some other options out there.