Difference between revisions of "Twilight Zone"
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[[Fixing and Tuning WPC Flippers]] | [[Fixing and Tuning WPC Flippers]] | ||
| − | == Game-Specific Issues == | + | === Game-Specific Issues === |
Click on the links to learn about the more complex problems that Twilight Zone faces. | Click on the links to learn about the more complex problems that Twilight Zone faces. | ||
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| − | + | ==The Clock and Slot Machine Targets== | |
These targets take fast balls from the flippers. These fast balls lead to airballs, damaging the playfield. The targets also get beaten up and broken. It is a good idea to replace them with reinforced targets from Pinball Resources, our you can make your own reinforced targets with parts from Pinball Life. Also, the aftermarket slot machine scoop from Mantis Amusements has a reinforcing bracket. Finally, you can fabricate a rod that holds the slot machine target in place. | These targets take fast balls from the flippers. These fast balls lead to airballs, damaging the playfield. The targets also get beaten up and broken. It is a good idea to replace them with reinforced targets from Pinball Resources, our you can make your own reinforced targets with parts from Pinball Life. Also, the aftermarket slot machine scoop from Mantis Amusements has a reinforcing bracket. Finally, you can fabricate a rod that holds the slot machine target in place. | ||
| − | + | ==Wires on right side of mini playfield== | |
| − | The switch wires, opto wires, and light bulb wires on right side of mini playfield can get a lot of ball hits. Keep an eye on them for wear | + | The switch wires, opto wires, and light bulb wires on right side of mini playfield can get a lot of ball hits. Keep an eye on them for wear, breaks and shorts. A break can happen inside the wire casing where you can't see the damage. Heat shrink tubing over them can provide a little armour for them. |
| + | ==The mini playfield connectors== | ||
| + | The opto and magnet connectors are the same size. When reconnecting, make sure that you match up the wire colours and not just connector size. If these are mixed up the optos will blow out. | ||
Return to [[Williams WPC]] main page. | Return to [[Williams WPC]] main page. | ||
Revision as of 16:21, 1 May 2011
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Manufacturer System Year Model Produced
Bally WPC-DMD 1993 66666 1993
Twilight Zone Playing Tips and Rule Sheet
1 WPC Specific Issues
Fixing and Tuning WPC Flippers
1.1 Game-Specific Issues
Click on the links to learn about the more complex problems that Twilight Zone faces.
Twilight Zone Eddy Boards:
Switch 26 error; powerball incorrectly detected
Twilight Zone Clock: Clock is Broken error message
The Gumball Machine and Geneva Switch: Balls jammed in gumball machine; switch xx error
Servicing the Twilight Zone Mini Playfield: "Magna-Flip" not working
2 The Clock and Slot Machine Targets
These targets take fast balls from the flippers. These fast balls lead to airballs, damaging the playfield. The targets also get beaten up and broken. It is a good idea to replace them with reinforced targets from Pinball Resources, our you can make your own reinforced targets with parts from Pinball Life. Also, the aftermarket slot machine scoop from Mantis Amusements has a reinforcing bracket. Finally, you can fabricate a rod that holds the slot machine target in place.
3 Wires on right side of mini playfield
The switch wires, opto wires, and light bulb wires on right side of mini playfield can get a lot of ball hits. Keep an eye on them for wear, breaks and shorts. A break can happen inside the wire casing where you can't see the damage. Heat shrink tubing over them can provide a little armour for them.
4 The mini playfield connectors
The opto and magnet connectors are the same size. When reconnecting, make sure that you match up the wire colours and not just connector size. If these are mixed up the optos will blow out.
Return to Williams WPC main page.