FS: Custom Bally Flipper Button Mods

Zitt

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A friend of mine has requested a set of the Bally Star Trek Flipper Button Mods for himself; so I'll be ordering some more PCBs to build a set for him. I'm testing the waters here to see what the interest is... hopefully; I won't be overwhelmed with "when can you ship?" requests - but I guess things could be worse if that happens.

For those who haven't seen them; I've posted some pictures and video here:
http://forums.klov.com/showpost.php?p=990695&postcount=86
Click the Pics to see higher rez shots.

I beleive these will work in any late 70s early 80s Bally or Stern Pin; please check your machine to ensure they use the same button assemblies. May also work with Gottlieb® games from the same era. Make sure your game uses simular mounting techniques before requesting a place in line.

What you'll get:
* 2qty custom PCBs with LEDs.
* 2qty Red or Green Transparent Buttons.
Star Trek's would come with one flipper etched and paintfilled with an TOS engineering logo; and the other with a TOS command logo.
Other machines would come blank; or with custom etches if supplied by the customer.
* 2 qty 2pin power connectors to tye into your own 6.3VAC GI circuit.

What you'll need to supply:
* reuse of your flipper Bushings.
* reuse of your mounting screws.
* reuse of your existing flipper switch.

What you'll need to remove:
* existing opaque button
* back support plate.

Ball park figure for a set of PCBs w/ Red or Green transparent buttons is ~$99 as I'll be hand assembling each of these. This price will require manual splicing into the 6.3VAC circuit of the Pin.

Options:
A custom bolt-on wiring harness may be available (requiring no modification to the machine); but would cost a minimum of $30 due to the amount of time required to hand assemble. Crimping 28 connections by hand is a PITA.

Let me be clear; this is not a High Volume Manufacturing operation. Each part and PCB will be hand assembled; tested; and etched as time permits during my hobby time after work. I have no parts on hand; i'm sure it will take at least a month before parts begin to arrive here for assembly. You may be requested to make a good-faith deposit to help fund some of the cost of materials. First Come - First Served.

If your interested; let me know by email: zittware <at> hotmail <dot> com.









Finished product:


Checkout the video of the prototypes before and after installation:
Click here to view at Flickr.com
 
These will work in any late 70s early 80s Bally, Stern, Gottlieb Pin; please check your machine to ensure they use the same button assemblies. Make sure your game uses similar mounting techniques before requesting a place in line.

I had two sets of PCBs; one of which is slated for Phase2 of the Star Trek: Mirror Universe project - The other is for sale here.

What you'll get:
* 2qty hand-built PCBs with colored LEDs.
* 2 qty 2pin power connectors to tie into your own 6.3VAC GI circuit.

Checkout the video of the prototypes before and after installation:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52968060@N00/4142107805/

What you'll need to supply:
* reuse of your flipper Bushings.
* reuse of your mounting screws.
* reuse of your existing flipper switch.
* A Pair of Translucent Flipper buttons: PBResource.com sells transparent red or green. My Shapeways shop which supplies Translucent clear:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/button-patentcopyright-owner#post-1849919
if going on a Star Trek machine.
* a 6.3V GI connection point

What you'll need to remove:
* existing opaque button
* back support plate.

Let me be clear; this is not a High Volume Manufacturing operation. The PCB set was hand assembled; tested; and ready for packing and shipping.

Price is $69 + shipping. This price will require manual splicing into the 6.3VAC circuit of the Pin.
I have only this single pair of boards for sale at this price.

If your interested; let me know by PM or here in the thread.
 
Zitt

What would it take to make something similar as a replacement for underneath a star rollover?

Just a thought....not even with the chas effect, but just to have an led in each of the facets of the star for better light.

-scott
 
What would it take to make something similar as a replacement for underneath a star rollover?

Just a thought....not even with the chas[e] effect, but just to have an led in each of the facets of the star for better light.

I did something similar on Star Trek: The Mirror Universe. I didn't do a rotating pattern; but I did put some super brights which will blind you at full power. Those wouldn't be that hard to get made.

It really comes down to time; getting the layout done, testing the pcbs, and then going into production if the chase effect is needed.
 
I don't know how I could offer to help, but would be glad to if I can...just thinking of a way to better illuminate these star rollovers than with the offset original bulbs.

I am needing them for Supersonic, by the way...if that makes any difference...
 
scott - I'll look to see if I still have some of the rollover PCBs to see if they interest you.
 
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