AtGames LEGENDS PINBALL User manual

VIDEO INPUT BACKGLASS SWITCHBOARD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Index
Introduction P2
Components included in the box P3
Getting to know VIBS P4
High level connection diagram P5
EDP Lock and Unlock P6
Backglass panel P7
Early Production Installation P8-9
Later Production Installation P10-12
Connect Backglass EDP cable to VIBS EDP Port D P13
Connect Backglass EDP cable from mainboard to
VIBS EDP Port A P14
Button Wiring Management P15
Attaching Backglass HDMI input from PC P16
Connecting to Legends Pinball P17
Powering on Legends Pinball/PC P18
VIBS Switch Button P19
Button Mapping P20
Warranty Info/Safety Notice P21
FCC Statement P22

Introduction
2
PARTS
Through the AtGames Open and Connected Pinball (OCP) initiative, you can connect your
pinball engine-enabled external PC to the Legends Pinball, utilizing its large, dual-screen
display and arcade controls. The Video Input Backglass Switchboard, or VIBS, is used to
connect the PC to the Legends Pinball’s backglass display.
This document describes the steps needed to connect your PC to the Legends Pinball and
utilize the Legends Pinball functionality to play your PC-based pinball engine on the
Legends Pinball. Please read through this document once before you actually try it to
understand the steps and the overall process. Note that this is just one approach to
making OCP work with your PC.
Requirements
• External pinball engine-enabled external PC.
NOTE:Steps forinstallation and configuration of the pinball engine/software on your PC and PC specifications are
outside the scope of this project.
• Two display outputs from your PC ending in HDMI cables used for connecting to the Legends Pinball machine.
• VIBS for the AtGames Legends Pinball.
• USB A USB A (2.0 or 3.0) cable used to connect your PC to the Legends Pinball machine.
• Legends Pinball OCP is expecting two HDMI cables as input forfeeding the dual displays.
NOTE:This product was not designed for the average user. Instead, itwas created for a more technical DIY (Do It Yourself) user.
The expectation is that the user of this product is experienced in modding and is prepared for and aware of the risks in the
handlingof sensitive electronic components. Additionally, some users have reported problems with using AMD Radeon graphics
cards when connected to this product. Some potential workarounds have been posted on Wagner's Tech Talk at this link:
http://wagnerstechtalk.com/alp/#VIBS_Troubleshooting. Finally, AtGames can only provide warranty coverage for this product
(https://www.atgames.net/arcades/warranty/). For technical questions orother operational issues, please utilize The Official
AtGames Pinball Fan Page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/166745557972535).
Microswitch Button WiringFPC/EDP Cable Button Housing
VIBS
For the latest manuals and installation video, please visit:
https://www.atgames.net/arcades/legends-pinball/#VIBS

Components included in the box
3
D
B
Video Input Backglass Switchboard (VIBS).
FPC/EDP cable.
Button housing: Use this button to switch the video stream on the Legends
Pinball backglass. This button will toggle between the backglass video feed
from the native pinball backglass on the Legends Pinball and the backglass
video feed from your PC backglass feed when VIBS is properly connected. This
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Microswitch: Connect the wires (E) to this microswitch and then connect the
microswitch to the button housing.
Button wiring: When installation of VIBS is complete, connect the end of the
wiring with the metal clips to the microswitch (D). Connect the other end of
the wiring (2 pin white connector) to the white connector on the VIBS board
(See connector (C) in the picture on the following page).
A
B
C
D
E
AC
E

4
D
C
B
A
EDP cable input fed from the Legends Pinball mainboard for the native pinball
backglass screen.
HDMI cable input port fed from the HDMI out cable from your PC for the
backglass screen.
Two pin switch button cable port.
EDP out port to connect to the Legends Pinball backglass screen.
A
B
C
D
Getting to know VIBS

5
High level connection diagram
Connect HDMI to
VIBS board
Connect HDMI to
Main ALP display
Connect USB to Main
ALP USB port. USE
OTG for controls
Precaution
Use extreme caution when handling the VIBS and the Legends Pinball components.
These are sensitive electronic devices and can be damaged if not handled properly.
NOTE: Be sure to unplug the power cable to the Legends Pinball before starting the
installation process.
A
B

6
EDP Ports: Lock and Unlock
The EDP input/output ports (Ports A and D) on VIBS can be locked and unlocked.
The unlocked position is designated by the black bar
positioned in an upright position. You should only try
to insert or remove the EDP cable when the port is in
the unlocked position.
A
The locked position is designated by the black bar
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should be locked after you connect your EDP cable.
B
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lock/unlock the lever.
C
LOCK
UNLOCK

7
Backglass Panel
Unplug your Legends Pinball from the power outlet.
A
EARLY PRODUCTION
There are two types of backglass connections based on when your Legends Pinball was
produced. Reference the images above to determine if your model is Early Production or
Later Production.
Remove backglass panel with key and set aside.
B
Remove the lower panel from the back of the Legends Pinball and set aside.
C
Backglass Connection
LATER PRODUCTION

Early Production Installation
8
If the wiring in your backbox matches the
Early Production picture and looks similar
to this picture, then proceed to the next
steps.
A
If the wiring in your backbox matches
the Later Production picture and looks
like this picture, skip to page 10.
B
INSTALLING VIBS EARLY PRODUCTION METHOD
BACKGLASS SCREEN CABLE FEED
Note the EDP cable that connects the
lower part of the Legends Pinball to
the backglass screen in the top box.
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these two cables.
B

9
Disconnect EDP cable
A
B
Carefully grip the cable with one hand in the
middle, where the Push to lock text is displayed.
With the other hand, using your thumb and
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A in the picture. Carefully slide these grips in an
UPWARD position until they no longer move.
You should be able to slide Cable A up and out of
the connector.
Again, carefully grip the cable with one hand in
the middle, where the Push to lock text is
displayed.
With the other hand, using your thumb and
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A in the picture. Carefully slide these grips in a
DOWNWARD position until they no longer move.
You should be able to slide Cable B down and out
of the connector.
Keep the connector somewhere safe for future
use if needed.
A
DISCONNECT EDP CABLE
BETWEEN MAINBOARD AND
BACKGLASS SCREEN
B
C
D
E
F
G
CABLE IS DISCONNECTED
After the cable is disconnected, your cable
should look similar to this image.
A
You have completed the Early Production
installation method, proceed to page 13.
B

10
Later Production Installation
INSTALLING VIBS LATER PRODUCTION METHOD,
DISCONNECT BACKGLASS WIRING
Starting with the setup in the image,
we will begin by removing the backglass
cable from the Signal Transfer Board.
A
Make sure the black bar is unlocked on
the Signal Transfer Board (see Page 6
for a refresher).
B
Carefully remove the EDP cable from
the Signal Transfer board. If the cable
does not want to move away from the
board, then the EDP lock (black bar) is
still in the locked position.
C
WARNING: THIS IS A NON-STANDARD
HDMI PORT. DO NOT PLUG ANY OTHER
HDMI CABLE INTO THIS PORT OR YOU
COULD DAMAGE YOUR EQUIPMENT.

11
An extra EDP/FPC cable was provided with your VIBS. The extra cable is visible in the
picture. We will start by connecting this cable to the Signal Transfer Board.
Ensure the EDP connector on the signal
transfer board is unlocked (black bar
raised).
A
Carefully place the EDP cable ( BLUE
end up) into the EDP port on the green
Signal Transfer Board. Push down the
black bar, locking the EDP cable in place.
B
Cable is now in place on the Signal
Transfer Board.
C

12
In our example, we will tuck in the Signal Transfer board
in the compartment below to have more of a work area.
A
Slowly lower the feed cable and the Signal Transfer board
into the compartment below until a few inches of the EDP
cable remains in the backbox. This completes the Later
Production Method. Continue with the steps below, which
are the same for both Early and Later Production models.
B
Tuck away Signal Transfer
Board

13
Connect Backglass EDP
cable to VIBS EDP Port D
Please review Page 6 to see how to unlock/lock the EDP port on the VIBS board.
Unlock Port D on the VIBS board.
Carefully slide the EDP cable from the backbox into the Port D EDP slot, making sure the
cable lines up properly and does not meet resistance. Do not crimp or bend the EDP cable.
Once the cable is in place, lock the EDP Port D by pushing down on the black lever.
A
B
C
D
D

14
Connect EDP cable from
mainboard to VIBS EDP
Port A
Unlock Port A on the VIBS board.
Carefully slide the EDP cable from the mainboard into the Port A EDP slot, making
sure the cable lines up properly and does not meet resistance. Do not crimp or bend
the EDP cable.
Once the cable is in place, lock EDP Port A by pushing down on the black lever.
A
B
C
A

15
Button Wiring Management
NOTE: In this step, we feed the button wiring into
the lower compartment. This is just one option and
this step is optional as you may mount the button
in any location you choose.
Based on where you want to place the switch
button, you may want to run the wiring through
the cabinet. If you want to run the button wiring
through the cabinet, complete the steps that
follow.
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backbox to the main body, so we need to
temporarily remove the top portion of the
button.
Pull up on the arm lock carefully and slide out the
microswitch to the right.
Feed the microswitch and wiring through the hole
in the bottom of the backbox down below to the
main pinball body. Then, you can feed the wires
forward through the body to the front of the
pinball machine.
It is your choice where you want to mount the
switch button. One idea is to feed it to the front
of the machine, reattach the button, and then
drill a hole through the bottom of the cabinet.
Then, the player can reach under the table and
click on the switch button when needed. Of
course, you can also leave it all in the back of the
pinball machine if you desire. Reconnect the
button to the microswitch when you have placed
the wiring in your desired location.
A
B
C
D
E

16
Attaching Backglass
HDMI Input from PC
Now you will attach the HDMI cable from
your PC that supplies the backglass screen
feed.
[Optional]: In this example, we use an HDMI
right angle extension cable to make the
wiring a little easier.
Plug in the standard HDMI connector from
your cable into the VIBS HDMI in Port B.
Carefully push the wire into the connector
until it is seated properly.
In our example, we then fed the end of the
HDMI cable into the lower body. Then, we
connected the HDMI cable from the PC to
the extension. You may run the HDMI cable
for the backglass video feed from your PC
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up to you.
Once you have everything in place and have
successfully tested the connectivity, you can
adjust or secure the wiring and the VIBS
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B
C
D
E
B

17
Connecting to Legends Pinball
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on the Legends Pinball top panel. Connect the USB data cable from your PC to the USB
connection as in the picture.
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Backglass video stream from PC (variable interface, e.g., HDMI, Thunderbolt,
DisplayPort, etc.) connects to VIBS board standard HDMI input port.
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Pinball top panel HDMI input port.
OTG USB Data cable from PC connects to Legends Pinball top panel USB 2.0 port
(C). NOTE: Do not connect to the blue USB port on the top panel between Band
C.
A
B
C
COMPUTER OUTPUT LEGENDS PINBALL INPUT
A
B
CA
BC

18
Powering On
Power up both the Legends Pinball and your PC. On your Legends Pinball machine,
navigate to the Settings menu and click on the HDMI In icon. You will see the screen
in the image:
Set Control Mode to OTG.
Set Display to Main Display.
Set Degree to 90.
Select the OK button.
You should see your PC screen from
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B
C
D
E