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FS $50 - Stern Spike 2 Pinball ID Badge backlight mod for Pro and Premium

gweeto052

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It would always bug me hitting up pinball locations and having trouble reading the ID badge.
I had an idea for a custom mod that as far as I know has not been done before.

After making a few for friends I made a batch and decided to list them on eBay to see how they work out.
Picture below and more on my eBay listing including installation manual to give you an idea of how it is installed.
I am offering a discount to Pinball Revolution members.
$60 shipped Canada Post, $50 local pickup.
Let me know what you think?

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gweeto052

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For anyone who like mods, I have another coming up in a few months. Working with a mfg in China and have a few demos installed already.

Its removes all light reflection from the translite onto the playfield and Playfield glass.
Its pretty cool to see in person.

The only downside is when the machine is off the image is not as visible. But hey, if you are gonna show it off you usually turn it on.

Check out these before and after pics

Pricing would depend on interest. Currently ships flat via UPS so is quite expensive. Was thinking $100 for one but if I get an order of 10 in would do $70. So far have samples on Williams System 11 and Stern Spike 2 machines.
 

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dnaman

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For anyone who like mods, I have another coming up in a few months. Working with a mfg in China and have a few demos installed already.

Its removes all light reflection from the translite onto the playfield and Playfield glass.
Its pretty cool to see in person.

The only downside is when the machine is off the image is not as visible. But hey, if you are gonna show it off you usually turn it on.

Check out these before and after pics

Pricing would depend on interest. Currently ships flat via UPS so is quite expensive. Was thinking $100 for one but if I get an order of 10 in would do $70. So far have samples on Williams System 11 and Stern Spike 2 machines.
That sounds neat for sure. I'm sure that this tech will evolve as well but for now, that might be a worthwhile trade off.
 

gweeto052

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That sounds neat for sure. I'm sure that this tech will evolve as well but for now, that might be a worthwhile trade off.
Its quite neat. Its a file .35mm thick and it fits in-between your glass and translight. The plastic frame clips hold it it.
 

gweeto052

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these look excellent ! I would need 5 of them and my one LE will drive me crazy...
Thanks, but hey, wanna help me out? If you take off your LE ID panel and put your phone flashlight behind it, does it light up. I have a feeling it might the same way the mirrored LE translight does. Send me a PM if you do want some and what colours you are looking for.
 

Steve Lennox

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Thanks, but hey, wanna help me out? If you take off your LE ID panel and put your phone flashlight behind it, does it light up. I have a feeling it might the same way the mirrored LE translight does. Send me a PM if you do want some and what colours you are looking for.
sure, I can pop my LE plaque off when I get a chance (im at work). From my memory though, I thought it was an engraved metal plaque ? only one way to find out. As far as the colour for the ones I want - all black.

Now, if someone wants to get creative with a waterslide and acrylic, I would buy an LE custom plaque in the event mine is metal
 

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Thanks for that link luch, I couldn’t tell from the initial post that this was actually a light mod.
 
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gweeto052

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sure, I can pop my LE plaque off when I get a chance (im at work). From my memory though, I thought it was an engraved metal plaque ? only one way to find out. As far as the colour for the ones I want - all black.

Now, if someone wants to get creative with a waterslide and acrylic, I would buy an LE custom plaque in the event mine is metal
Still interested Steve? I will be in your area tomorrow now and could drop them off
 
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