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[DDH69]

Thank you again DDH69 for your work. I do have an issue I have been trying to figure out for some time. For FX3, Doflinx appears to be working for all light effects (ie..Flashers), except the undercab lights, which now just flash random colors. When I pull the plunger, it changes to solid red, but then back to random color flashing. Before, they stayed a solid color for each game. I have updated to 7.41, but no other changes to my system other than the automatic Steam update. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

 

Undercab lighting is controlled by RGB_OUTPUT, RGB_TRIGGER, RGB_STYLE and RGB_MIN_TIME - I suggest have a read of these in the guide.

 

Undercab lighting for FX3 follows the rules for the above settings.  It is also overridden by a few games at key times then it reverts to the settings you have.  For example in some games I might turn the entire cabinet white, ie all RGB, flashers, MX.  This would happen for 3 - 5 seconds then revert back to the style, timing sand triggers you have set.

[csears2]

I have had this setup working for several years without issue and has worked with every Doflinx/FX3 update. Future Pinball works correctly (undercab/flashers). I have made no changes to my ini file. This issue started when I updated Doflinx to 7.40. The flashing (fast multicolor) of the undercab is like when Doflinx does not link to a table, however the flashers, strobes, contactors, ect. are all working fine.  

[rbowling85]

Having flipper issues with the latest update. Contactors not firing when flipper button is pressed or flipper sounds. Was working fine before the latest 7.43 update. Ran the debug program and now my flipper buttons don't register anything when pressed. But slings, bumpers, etc. is working fine.

Edited by rbowling85, 15 March 2022 - 03:33 AM.

[csears2]

I have the undercab lights working correctly now. I reverted the FX3 files back to 7.33. I am using the 7.43 Doflinx update. If I use the files from the 7.40 - 7.43 the undercab lights do not work properly as well as the flippers with the 7.43. By using the older files everything works correctly with the new update.

 

Thank you for your continued work on Doflinx and providing these updates

[DDH69]

The flippers is a known issue reported the other day.  Keep an eye on the 7.43 DOFLinx thread as I'll post updates there.  The undercab is linked to flippers, so if flippers don't trigger then the undercab will not change.  Again keep an eye on the otjher thread, I hope to get to it over the weekend.

[csears2]

Thank you again for the update. I updated to 7.44 and the flippers are back but the undercab continues to have the high speed color flashing (just like when you open a Future Pinball table without Doflinx added to the script) if I use the FX3 folder in the update. I reverted the FX3 folder only back to an earlier version and the undercab works correctly with the 7.44 update. I appear to be the only one with this problem. I will continue to use the older FX3 files with the new update. 

[tomlousberg]

Thank you again for the update. I updated to 7.44 and the flippers are back but the undercab continues to have the high speed color flashing (just like when you open a Future Pinball table without Doflinx added to the script) if I use the FX3 folder in the update. I reverted the FX3 folder only back to an earlier version and the undercab works correctly with the 7.44 update. I appear to be the only one with this problem. I will continue to use the older FX3 files with the new update. 

 

Have you UNblocked your files after downloading them?

 

Maybe download new directoutputconfigs from config tool?

Edited by tomlousberg, 27 March 2022 - 07:51 AM.

[csears2]

All files are unblocked. No difference with new directoutputconfig.ini. The issue is with the FX3 files (only the undercab). The older FX3 files work correctly (all Dof toys and lights including undercab). Thank you for the suggestion.

[DDH69]

All files are unblocked. No difference with new directoutputconfig.ini. The issue is with the FX3 files (only the undercab). The older FX3 files work correctly (all Dof toys and lights including undercab). Thank you for the suggestion.

 

Very odd.  Each table uses 3 FX3 files, the All_pre, the actual table file, and All_post.  Perhaps try replacing one of these at a time until the problem recurs. We can then look into what in that file is causing your strange undercab result.

[tomlousberg]

Csears2, can you tell me your undercab setup in your DOFLinx.ini file? Triggers Time etc.

I will test in a few hours. (i have the FX3 folder in different backups, so i have different versions of it)

 

But please follow advice from DDH69, im just a novice trying to help.

[DDH69]

Csears2, can you tell me your undercab setup in your DOFLinx.ini file? Triggers Time etc.

I will test in a few hours. (i have the FX3 folder in different backups, so i have different versions of it)

 

But please follow advice from DDH69, im just a novice trying to help.

 

Thanks for helping your fellow community member.  All well thought through suggestions are well worth while, none of us know the answer until we find it. 

[tomlousberg]

Folder FX3 7.44 works with my undercab, flippers do trigger undercab to change colours, running COMPLEX undercab action from slingshots, all goes RED on nudge.

Tried previous versions (including 7.33) of folder FX3 with same results. (AUTO_MX=0)

 

Configured flippers as L&R shift.

 

Do you have the core.vbs file in your doffolder or fx3 pinballfolder? Try to delete. (BUT FIRST BACKUP )

 

BTW, maybe switch to undercab MX?, I ordered a few meters a week ago because I think its more effective. (Teensy)

Edited by tomlousberg, 29 March 2022 - 10:43 AM.

[csears2]

Thank you for helping. I will check the 3 files as DDH69 suggested. As far as set up, I do have it set for static color in game play. I will have to verify your other questions when I get off work.

[DDH69]

Thank you for helping. I will check the 3 files as DDH69 suggested. As far as set up, I do have it set for static color in game play. I will have to verify your other questions when I get off work.

 

Also, what version (size on disk, date/time) of FX3.exe are you running?  Is it up to date?  Is it the Steam version?

[csears2]

It's the steam version.

[csears2]

Again I appreciate your time with this issue.

 

I exchanged the All_pre then All_post and then both to no effect. When i exchanged the actual table file everything worked correctly.  I did it in reverse and added the All_pre and the All_post from the new folder to the older version and again it worked correctly. So the difference is with the actual table file, which I noticed reduced in size. The only vbs I have in the Dof folder is the Doflinx.vbs. I am using the Steam version of FX3. 

 

With the older table file everything works as desired (Undercab (Static), strobes, flashers, contactors).  

[DDH69]

Again I appreciate your time with this issue.

 

I exchanged the All_pre then All_post and then both to no effect. When i exchanged the actual table file everything worked correctly.  I did it in reverse and added the All_pre and the All_post from the new folder to the older version and again it worked correctly. So the difference is with the actual table file, which I noticed reduced in size. The only vbs I have in the Dof folder is the Doflinx.vbs. I am using the Steam version of FX3. 

 

With the older table file everything works as desired (Undercab (Static), strobes, flashers, contactors).  

 

Good detective work - thanks.  Can you send me the working and non working FX3 file (just rename them so its obvious), and I'll see what I can find.

[tomlousberg]

Hi DDH69, i know you are a very busy man.. but i am running into a problem.

 

First of all, everything works, LedWiz, MX, Toys..only B2S is driving me crazy.

 

When i startup my cab, it loads doflinx and steam FX3. (FX3Logo b2s visible) From the grid in FX3 i select the table i want to play.

Then B2Sserver loads the first table in the upperleft corner, so when i select a table from mid-grid, B2s is loading several roms/b2s until it

reaches the table i've selected, taking up to nearly 20 seconds

From then on, no problems at all.

 

I have noticed almost no delay until i ran the DOF config editor to point at the globalconfig.xml and cabinet.xml files. (needed for Teensy) After that ..delay

 

Do you know a way to start b2s only when starting a table?? Or another solution?

 

I posted in B2S server category, maybe you want to take a look into that.

 

Thanks in advance, take your time

Edited by tomlousberg, 30 March 2022 - 11:41 AM.

[DDH69]

Hi DDH69, i know you are a very busy man.. but i am running into a problem.

 

First of all, everything works, LedWiz, MX, Toys..only B2S is driving me crazy.

 

When i startup my cab, it loads doflinx and steam FX3. (FX3Logo b2s visible) From the grid in FX3 i select the table i want to play.

Then B2Sserver loads the first table in the upperleft corner, so when i select a table from mid-grid, B2s is loading several roms/b2s until it

reaches the table i've selected, taking up to nearly 20 seconds

From then on, no problems at all.

 

I have noticed almost no delay until i ran the DOF config editor to point at the globalconfig.xml and cabinet.xml files. (needed for Teensy) After that ..delay

 

Do you know a way to start b2s only when starting a table?? Or another solution?

 

I posted in B2S server category, maybe you want to take a look into that.

 

Thanks in advance, take your time

 

I believe the answer is use a front end menu, ie Popper to select games, not the FX3 grid.  Running through through the grid menu in FX3 will always cause delay as it has to load game stuff (FX# file and B2S) as the game is selected, its the only time we see the game change.

[csears2]

DDH69 I am receiving an error that I am not allowed to attach that kind of file. What is the best way to send them to you?