143 replies to this topic

[cv2065]

I just have to say that I installed many of JPs recent updates for Transformers, Avengers and Star Trek, and the updates are incredible when I flip back and forth between the original. Detail is so much cleaner. Just wanted to say thanks JP!  I was also able to get my ST and Avengers Pup packs operating with each table by changing the ROM to the original table version in the table script. Not sure if that is correct, but everything seems to work great. Thanks again!

[jpsalas]

I have not tested the table with the old rom, but I don't think there are any changes in the switches or solenoids. The rules may be a little different though.

[cv2065]

I have not tested the table with the old rom, but I don't think there are any changes in the switches or solenoids. The rules may be a little different though.

Thanks JP. Is there something else I should be changing, maybe in the PUP Pack so that I can use the new ROM?

[kart74]

I just loaded this table up and it plays great! love your tables. One question though. Is there a way to move the DMD to the same screen as the table? I play this on an arcade style cab with only one screen. Thank you!

[wiesshund]

I just loaded this table up and it plays great! love your tables. One question though. Is there a way to move the DMD to the same screen as the table? I play this on an arcade style cab with only one screen. Thank you!

disable full exclusive full screen mode, and set .hidden = 0 in the table script

that or add in ingame DMD to the table with a flasher? but i though JP already had one in desktop mode?

[jpsalas]

Yes, I already have a flasher working as a dmd, mostly for all of you who run with 1 screen (like me) and using the force full screen mode. So, the default is to show the dmd, you don't need to change anything.,

[wiesshund]

I wonder if his arcade cab has the monitor installed in vertical fashion, so that he is playing the tables in FS view?

 

If so, the easiest fix might be

 

hard code .hidden = 0 instead of .hidden=table1.showDT in the table script

And then show the Vpinmame DMD, which you can actually set a transparency on

and size it to sit on the apron or some out of the way spot

 

? it's an idea anyways

Have to disable exclusive fullscreen view for that though.

 

Otherwise it entails moving the flasher
removing the rotX from it so it sits flat in FS view

and commenting out the line in the script where it gets hidden if showDT=false

[kart74]

thanks for the replies. I tried to disable the force exclusive full screen mode, and wen to windowed full screen. No DMD. Here is the script part 

Sub table1_Init

    vpmInit me

    With Controller

        .GameName = cGameName

        If Err Then MsgBox "Can't start Game" & cGameName & vbNewLine & Err.Description:Exit Sub

        .SplashInfoLine = "JP's Avengers" & vbNewLine & "VPX table by JPSalas v.1.0.3"

        .HandleKeyboard = 0

        .ShowTitle = 0

        .ShowDMDOnly = 1

        .ShowFrame = 0

        .HandleMechanics = 0

        .Hidden = VarHidden

        '.Games(cGameName).Settings.Value("rol") = 0 '1= rotated display, 0= normal

        '.SetDisplayPosition 0,0, GetPlayerHWnd 'restore dmd window position

        On Error Resume Next

        Controller.SolMask(0) = 0

        vpmTimer.AddTimer 2000, "Controller.SolMask(0)=&Hffffffff'" 'ignore all solenoids - then add the Timer to renable all the solenoids after 2 seconds

        Controller.Run GetPlayerHWnd

        On Error Goto 0

    End With

 

I am sure i am missing something. also i am playing on an arcade cab with a 4:3 monitor in normal position.  thanks for the help. 

i also tried with...

 

.ShowDMDOnly = 0

 

still nothing

Edited by kart74, 01 January 2021 - 01:26 AM.

[wiesshund]

set .hidden = 0

as you are in desktop mode

[kart74]

i dont see that in the script. The only .hidden there is, is in the code i pasted?

[wiesshund]

i dont see that in the script. The only .hidden there is, is in the code i pasted?

Huh? you just pasted it here

  .Hidden = VarHidden

[kart74]

lol... after i posted that i figured that is what you meant. That works! thank you!

[wiesshund]

lol... after i posted that i figured that is what you meant. That works! thank you!

What you need is

A marquee screen in your mame cab

And put the DMD on the marquee

 

Course then you gotta look up to see your score

[kds70]

I´ve missed this really nice tableupdate; plays and looks perfect. thank you @jpsalas

 

One little thing i don´t understand:

 

How are we able to activate this right ramp diverter gate shown in the picture? It never works in play (but via System Menu/ coil test this gate works).

Deleting nvram didn´t change anything. Noticed, that this gate function is changeable via ROM settings as "weighted / weighted override and competition". But nothing changes everthing.

 

Any hints / tips? Nice sunday to all ...

 

Edited by kds70, 31 January 2021 - 09:27 AM.

[wiesshund]

Might be of use

 

AIQ-Rule-Sheet.pdf (sternpinball.com)

[Thalamus]

Won't help you much - that is the new Avengers by Elwin, on spike2. Maybe helpful in 25 years ?

I can't recall if that ramp has been in use on my end, I believe it did since I started at one point to make a prim for it. What I remember doing though for this game is to go into the rules and make some of the modes slightly easier. It takes forever to get some of them completed by default.

Edited by Thalamus, 31 January 2021 - 11:24 AM.

[kds70]

Thanks for you answers; i´ve checked switch matrix the whole night. And it seems to be ok so far. Even with ballcontrol i´m not able to get this gate working

So this gate is ROM controlled i´m not able to understand why it isn´t working; it´s solenoid setup in script seems to be right too.

 

Here, at 1:40 min, you see this gate is closed and the ball wents over the diagonal ramp. but this can´t be rom version avs_1.70h which was released 2017 i think. must be 1.40 or earlier.

 

 

I will have a closer look later in the evening. So, thank you for your all support, and happy pinballin´ for now

Edited by kds70, 31 January 2021 - 11:52 AM.

[wiesshund]

It works, i just can't tell you exactly what you have to do

i have not even remotely figured out that table, but i have had it divert the ball before

 

maybe it might have some clue in here?

https://sternpinball...-compressed.pdf

 

this time, the right manual

Edited by wiesshund, 31 January 2021 - 12:00 PM.

[kds70]

It works, i just can't tell you exactly what you have to do

i have not even remotely figured out that table, but i have had it divert the ball before

 

maybe it might have some clue in here?

https://sternpinball...-compressed.pdf

 

this time, the right manual

 

You´ve got this gate working? strange ... as you see in the video the guy has 300.000 points only and the gate is closed.

This manual i´ve read aldready. But i will start reading it once more; maybe there is some hint in it.

 

Thank you @wiesshund
 

[Thalamus]

I'm still away from VP, but, I have the script in front of me. It seems that, like you said it is a solenoid driven event. SolLeftOrbit, so, would you not be able to test it via the rom menu ? If that works, well, then it is a rules thing I guess.

 

Update : Ramp Control Gate (Right) #42 is working - so, it should work during game and yeah, as I said, I'm pretty sure I've seen it work during the game too.

 

Here I've setup the game with avs_170h

Edited by Thalamus, 31 January 2021 - 12:58 PM.