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Arcade Collecting => Pinball => Topic started by: dgrace on November 25, 2016, 11:08:52 am
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Does anyone know of any forums or youtube videos with detailed instructions on how to install and connect a plunger for Virtual Pinball (i.e. connecting the wiring, microswitch, etc.)? I have an IPAC4. Does it connect to that?
I'm currently building a 4 player arcade cabinet which will have 2 side pinball buttons and a plunger for Virtual Pinball, Future Pinball and Pinball FX2 games. Any guidance is much appreciated. Thanks
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Do you want to use one of those expensive analog plungers or a real pinball plunger with micro switches?
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Do you want to use one of those expensive analog plungers or a real pinball plunger with micro switches?
A real one with microswitch. Here's the one I bought. http://m.ebay.com/itm/330567362132?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20150313114020&meid=cbd30b4fc3de43889b59aaaaeb89bb8b&pid=100338&rk=2&rkt=8&sd=121393011632&_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_mwBanner=1 (http://m.ebay.com/itm/330567362132?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20150313114020&meid=cbd30b4fc3de43889b59aaaaeb89bb8b&pid=100338&rk=2&rkt=8&sd=121393011632&_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_mwBanner=1)
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https://www.amazon.com/LJ18A3-8-Z-Tubular-Inductive-Proximity-Sensor/dp/B008ID9J3U (https://www.amazon.com/LJ18A3-8-Z-Tubular-Inductive-Proximity-Sensor/dp/B008ID9J3U)
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Hi is it that easy the end of the rod hits the switch and done? my cabinet is almost done but have been wanted to add a plunger but they are soo expensive.
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What are people's thoughts on the launchball button vs a plunger? Do you know where I could buy customized launch ball button or a smaller one? A lot of the launch ball buttons I saw were huge.
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What are people's thoughts on the launchball button vs a plunger?
Disclaimer: I haven't kept up with recent VP developments or new tables/scripts for a while.
It depends on
1. The particular type of plunger (Microswitch? Analog? Mouse?)
2. The particular table and plunger script
3. Personal preferences and expectations
Some tables/scripts were designed to require precise timing of the shot -- advantage Ball Launch button.
Some require a precise amount of pull/force to make certain shots -- slight advantage mouse plunger (see sig) or analog plunger.
Some require a combination of force and timing which is extremely difficult if all you have is a Ball Launch button or microswitch plunger -- major advantage mouse/analog plunger.
You can get the best of both worlds by having both a launch button and a mouse/analog plunger.
Do you know where I could buy customized launch ball button or a smaller one? A lot of the launch ball buttons I saw were huge.
Pick a button size/style you like.
If it doesn't have a clear/transucent cap get vinyl decals from Slammedniss.
If it has a clear/transucent cap print some custom inserts on Avery 8665/18665 (inkjet) or 15665 (laser) clear labels.
More info/links here (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,151742.msg1587414.html#msg1587414).
Scott