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New pinball table build: PIN-o-RAMA - 40/28/12
blueznl:
All these pins are great, is there a site that describes how to set up the software? Especially those backboards seem to be... eh... somewhat difficult :-)
elfman12:
Future Pinball is pretty easy to setup and run, Visual Pinball can be a lot trickier (but it's a better sim, IMHO). There's an install package out there for VP that setups up most everything for you. The big thing to remember is to get the machine specific script files in the TABLES folder, the roms in the ROMS folder and setup both VP and FP to run in XP3 compatibility mode and as administrator.
vpforums.org has all of the files you need. If you are setting up a "cab style" setup, then you'll need the cabinet build version of the VP dll, (just search downloads at vpforums). And use HyperPin as your Front End, it will take care of the backglasses for you. The help file for HP will also explain all of these steps, I believe.
elfman12:
Well, I hit a milestone with this build: I've moved the rig from the garage into the game room! :D I finished the wiring and sanded everything down again, then moved it upstairs.
I still have to fit the playfield bezel, and get the lockdown bar reassembled/welded. I had a bulb go supernova and melt the button it was in before it burned out (last pic). Weird. It did seem to glow brighter than the others (check it out in earlier pics) but I didn't think it would do that. I wonder if I can get a replacement from Happs? Oh well.
I think I'll end up removing the "knee nudge" buttons, although I'm going to continue to test them for a bit before I decide for sure. When sitting on a stool, you can't really use them easily and they get accidentally bumped then too. It was worth a try, though.
I am also finishing up a logo for the DMD screen and for the side art. I'm liking the white/black of the cab right now, actually, so I may rethink the amount of vinyl I was going to put on (but I also might then have to do another coat of paint to smooth things out a bit.)
Kurt:
Well done mate, Night pics look great awesome work have you set anything up as far as nudging goes?
White grows on you aye.. I have to cover mine up and soon before mdf primer becomes the finial coat :laugh2:
Edit: I just noticed the cup holder lol, there is no time for beverages when playing pinball shame on you.
rchadd:
looks great i could be tempted to try a similar project.
one question - how does the pinball software support 3 monitors?!
i've seen graphics cards with 2 monitor support for shared windows desktop but how to support 3?
do you need special gfx card or more than one card?