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    Lightbulb Light mod, turn those light filaments into sheets of light.

    I am in the process of turning my slots into a more apealing display of light and sound.

    I will save the sound mod for another post, since there are so many out there. (This sound mod will be more of a Cross-Over/Noise-Filter mod to get rid of the anoying 10,000 - 20,000 Hz. high pitch noise/sound.)

    Now on with the "Light Mod"...

    PROBLEM: You can see the light filament in several of my slot machines through the semi-transparent films on the slot machines. You can also see the guts of the machine, wires, PCB, bulbs, screws, tape, dust, light mounts...

    WHY THIS IS A PROBLEM: To me, this is anoying and a sign of poor design. I don't like looking at someones break lights, only to see a round bulb and a hint of red around it where some of the light, almost lights the plastic. (You should see my break-light mod!) It seems like they decide they could save a few bucks by not adding a light diffuser to these parts which would distribute the light more evenly. (Were they saving a few bucks, or did they never intend to make these slots readable? Who knows...)

    RESOLUTION: I will be adding some translucent, (More opaque than semi-transparent), material between the light and the area to be seen.

    CONCLUSION: This will make the displays more readable. Similar to how the reels are displayed. This will also hide all of the internal guts of the machine from being seen through the semi-transparent windows that light up.

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    Materials needed:

    1) Tools to remove parts which interfere with this mod. (Screwdriver)
    2) Translucent material, (Thin white paper, Plastic Milk Jug, Thin Vinly Lettering, Coffee Cup Lids from 7-11, etc...)
    3) Adheasive, where needed. (Clear tape)

    Method:

    1) Determine what things you want "Whited-out", since we are doing white here.
    2) Remove any brackets/fixtures which limit access to the areas that you will be working on. (Place all screws with brackets they cam from, or put them into a plastic container so you don't loose them. I use soda-bottle caps.
    3) OPTIONAL PART - Mask areas that you don't want light showing through with black nail polish or electrical tape. (Some parts still allow light to shine through, casting a brighter square that also anoys me.)
    4) Cut the White-out material that you have chosen to fit the area to be whited-out. (I am going to be using vinyl, because it will not block too much light. Paper may block too much, and coffee cup lids may also.)
    5) My material has adhesive on it... If yours does not, use clear tape to fasten it in place on the plexiglass.
    6) Return all the brackets/fixtures back to thier designated locations.
    7) Turn it on and admire the cool mod you just did!

    (Pictures pending)

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    Default Re: Light mod, turn those light filaments into sheets of light.

    I went out and got some nice vinyl for this project. (I have to wait until monday to get the window-tint needed for the "Black-out" part.)

    Several stores sell some real thin vinyl which is adheasive on one side. It is called "Cabinet Liner". It comes in rolls and is used to stick to the bottoms of your cabinets and dresser drawers. I will be using the thin white vinyl with no texture/pattern on it.

    Now, I need to get my digital camera back so I can post the before/after pictures.

    I also found some metalic sheets with the same adhesive backing. I will be using that to make the cheap white light reflectors behind all my lights into real foil reflectors. (I could use tinfoil, but I like this stuff better.)

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    Default Re: Light mod, turn those light filaments into sheets of lig

    Old thread but what the heck....


    Sounds interesting, can't wait to see the pics!

    Keep us posted.
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    Default Re: Light mod, turn those light filaments into sheets of lig

    Jim hasn't been on in over two years, I don't think the pics are coming! !

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    Default Re: Light mod, turn those light filaments into sheets of lig

    I think he may have laughed himself to death.
    Meanwhile, somewhere in Oklahoma.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tulsa View Post
    I think he may have laughed himself to death.
    Not wanting to be morbid or anything, but sometimes I do wonder when people disappear from here never to be heard of again what has happened to them.

    I have given Sam strict instructions if she lasts longer then me to at least post something on here to say I am on my way somewhere else.
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    My wife would not have a clue how to post on here. So if something happens to me, well, y'all are gonna be wondering for a bit..
    Meanwhile, somewhere in Oklahoma.

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    Nutrient Woman knows how to post here, but I'm afraid her post would be something like:
    "Musky will not be rejoining your group as I have bashed him with the skillet one too many times. Game Over!"
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    I hope you leave the "keys" to our house to someone in your will. Your not planning to kick off anytime soon are you?

    I am not sure what a lot of us would do without being able to get into this place.
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    Your not planning to kick off anytime soon are you?
    Well it's not on my todo list..

    You'll be good till the hosting service payment runs out next March. Of course the database may get a bit messy before then.
    Meanwhile, somewhere in Oklahoma.

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    Default Re: Light mod, turn those light filaments into sheets of lig

    Quote Originally Posted by MrGneiss View Post
    Jim hasn't been on in over two years, I don't think the pics are coming! !
    I guess I should not be reading with tired eyes!!! I thought it said 2006 was the original post date! Oops!
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    Default Re: Light mod, turn those light filaments into sheets of lig

    I think he defused one light to many
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    Default Re: Light mod, turn those light filaments into sheets of lig

    Or freaked out at how many more new machines he was going to have to diffuse. He thought that if he did not diffuse them all they were going to explode at the end of the next extra chance.
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    Attn: everyone must give 30 days notice before they die
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    Can i be buried behind the Contest Thread?

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    I'm sorry, that thread is full.

    I think I can squeeze you into the paperclip thread without issues.
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    Just wouldn't be the same...

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    I wish to come back a a lady's running saddle . . . .


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    Very nice!
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    Now that I have started my own business I am not able to get my pachi fix as much but if I am not on for at least two weeks without my saying I won't then something has happened to me! Someone find out what has happened. If I have passed away then my collection needs to be taken care of by a pachi member. Just so it is clear. The SL, HD, DD, Destroyer and the CR fireworks from Arby are to go to my two boys. The rest are up for grabs. No joke here!

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