Playfield Lighting Ideas for Cabinets...

[Matt79]

Hey all,

Ok, I am surprised just how dark the playfields of some machines can be - even my modern Popeye...unless you have direct lighting on them.

Rather than mounting ceiling lighting, or using a lamp, I would like to use a simple, inexpensive solution to light the machines that doesn't look too tacky.

I have seen in other threads that some use picture lamps, etc...

I just wanted to start a new thread to see if people could list the lighting that they used, where they got them, cost, and post a pic if possible!

I would prefer to mount the light to the top or side of the cabinet...

I hope this helps others as well...

Thanks,

Matt!

[slothappy144]

I also like more lighting on the PF. I have tried a few things.
On a vintage Nishijin, I mounted a brushed stainless painting light to the case. the light is slightly obscured in this photo, sorry.
I put some rope light in the top of the door on a modern before.

[Moparformances]

I also like more lighting on the PF. I have tried a few things.
On a vintage Nishijin, I mounted a brushed stainless painting light to the case. the light is slightly obscured in this photo, sorry.

I put some rope light in the top of the door on a modern before.

same light as Slothappy used.. i mounted them a bit different then they are designed to but a nice clean look

http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/vintage-pachinko/33573-pachinko-lamp.html

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[slothappy144]

i mounted them a bit different then they are designed to but a nice clean look

I remember having to modify the mounting bracket also.

The light I used does get really warm so make sure you don't put it where your apt to hit it with your forehead.

[Moparformances]

I remember having to modify the mounting bracket also.

The light I used does get really warm so make sure you don't put it where your apt to hit it with your forehead.

i would say they get a bit more then warm... nearly hot

but a nice clean look

[ironworkerdalton]

I use these on my pachinkos, got them at wallmart for around $10.00, I have a 13 w, 60 hz. fluorescent light bulb in it. Here are 3 pics.

[slothappy144]

I have a strip light inside the door of my Garfield. It shines down and lights the top pins nicely. It could be brighter but it does help enough.

[MrGneiss]

Everyone has a Garfield but me!!

[slothappy144]

I cut a 3' rope light down to one segment, and put it between the glass pieces on a Planet Dogs I had. I sold that dog years ago.
I found a photo of the Garfield, if you notice the upper pins are nicely lit.

[SteveFury]

I was wondering if anyone knows if a Nishijin of the early 1970's plastic would be UV stable for flourescent lighting.

Have some of the people here who've had their games for a long time under flourescent lighting noticed any yellowing of the plastics? If not I'd like to incorportate some bright flourescents into a cabinet.

[SteveFury]

Wow slothappy144, nice game room. I'd like to hang out in there for a while.

[Steve Cebu]

Would this type of lighting help with the machines?
I know I'm new to this but these look like they might fit in the pachinko cabinets.
My room is also kind of dark so I'll also have to come up with something.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...Fcfv7Qodwy3yrg

[prunfarm]

I have a flexible light strip purchased off daBay in my SeaStory. I powered it with spare wall wart. It does light the top pins well.

[Steve Cebu]

Is there any way to use a light strip around the perimeter and light up all the pins? At least on the edges?

[Drunkenclam]

I guess in theory, you could put a flexible light strip around/between the two sections of glass in the door. How much it would illuminate the field is unknown. LEDs aren't known for their wide angle of emittance

[Steve Cebu]

True, I guess an exterior light would sill work the best.
Thanks.

[CarlW]

I saw these and think they look like a good option. Think I'll test one out.

https://www.adafruit.com/products/320

[Wayne-Ooo]

You can check out this thread for some ideas.

http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/pach...ting-cell.html

[mxfaiman]

I have seen El-wire too. They make a super bright version too. But I think strip LED will still work best.