I have a fishy. I would always want a fishy to have a caster to preserve originality. However, I think the original caster design is pretty crap - contrast with the guns on IJ and the Shadow which are in a different league IMHO.
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I agree Williams could have done better. When I’ve got some more time I’ll pull together a couple of concepts closer to a fishing rod and reel.
For those who like to keep things close to original, I’m looking to get a metal seamless/screwless version based on tweak of this prototype 3D model.
I was in the shower this morning looking at a massive ..... bruise on the side of my thigh and realised it was from walking into the caster on my FT, I have done this quite a few times and bloody hurts. Anyway was thinking with the amount of force when barging into it that the 3D mould might break off which would be pretty annoying.
Does anyone else bump into their launchers, maybe I drink too much
Does anyone else bump into their launchers, maybe I drink too much
The shadow gun nearly toI was in the shower this morning looking at a massive ..... bruise on the side of my thigh and realised it was from walking into the caster on my FT, I have done this quite a few times and bloody hurts. Anyway was thinking with the amount of force when barging into it that the 3D mould might break off which would be pretty annoying.
Does anyone else bump into their launchers, maybe I drink too much
Indiana Jones, you get that second after ploughing into the damn thing before the pain/swearing 
kicks in. Something you only do once, or twice at the most.
kicks in. Something you only do once, or twice at the most.
Is it wrong to be excited by a 3D print?
Got this the other day - not sure of the material. It’s almost ceramic like - guessing it’s some kind of resin.
Anyway - pretty gorgeous, and once painted and clear coated to match the button will look amazing.
Need to do a “walk in” test!
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Got this the other day - not sure of the material. It’s almost ceramic like - guessing it’s some kind of resin.
Anyway - pretty gorgeous, and once painted and clear coated to match the button will look amazing.
Need to do a “walk in” test!
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Walk in test, ouch
That looks pretty strong, fingers crossed.
Nice push switch
That looks pretty strong, fingers crossed.
Nice push switch
Now I have a one piece print - anyone know someone with good detailed casting skills/business that could help me get a metal version - that would be fantastic.
Enjoy watching this guys work - looks like a real skill.
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Enjoy watching this guys work - looks like a real skill.
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I just got some from Accu - they are M5. I got the 45mm length ones.
Not the cheapest but delivered quick.
Not the cheapest but delivered quick.
Had a go at fitting the 3D print and wiring up the button. Seems the 12V at the 4 pin connector is from GI... not ideal. Not clever enough to work out a way to give the LED a more stable appearance.
I think the handle will look great when painted. An engineering friend tells me it could be possible to zinc plate it. Not sure if it’s worth the cost or the hassle.
I think the handle will look great when painted. An engineering friend tells me it could be possible to zinc plate it. Not sure if it’s worth the cost or the hassle.
Looks like it might be AC feed which is causing the flashing LED, in which case you need a diode (1N4004) in reverse direction across the LED or build your own bridge rectifier...
Like this:
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Try soldering a 470ohm resistor across the LED, this should cure it.
Hi Mike
it's actually a switch in the switch-matrix, which is why you see 12V and not 6.3V ac
Switch number #87
have a look at the attached schematic
cheers Bob
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Thats a really good watch... thanks. Learned a lot, and gave me the inspiration to learn more.
The LED power - not 100% it is standard, as some of the wiring has been hacked, and I've slowly been reverting it back to standard as and when I find hacks. I will put a scope on the power connectors to work out what is actually squirting through it. Good to know Switch 87 is involved as standard (manual says 87 not used so makes sense)
another historical cost-cutting exercise during production.
ALL FT have the wiring in place, just not used!
i made a batch of these replacement switches with LEDs for somebody in the states recently
cheers Bob
No joke. It's a miracle i actually fathered a child...
Anyone seen this?
Fish Tales Fishing Reel Handle Assembly
Check out the deal on Fish Tales Fishing Reel Handle Assembly at Pinball Life
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Fish Tales Fishing Reel Handles - Left and Right Side
Check out the deal on Fish Tales Fishing Reel Handles - Left and Right Side at Pinball Life
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Nice! I'd be in for one if anyone fancies a bulk order?
Tim
Tim
About time!!!
Mine is not bad, but that looks mint.
Could be tempted I’m sure!
Mine is not bad, but that looks mint.
Could be tempted I’m sure!
They are a great price as well.
If anyone decides to do a group buy I’d be in for one.
Yes from me! Anyone ordering please let me know.
Thanks
Thanks
A couple of members are looking to place an order with Pinball Life - anymore interest from this thread? Hoping a few more combined will make the shipping costs reasonable ~$80 at the moment [emoji15]... so divide by a few makes it doable.
Let me know please.
Let me know please.
