Dutch Pinball The Big Lebowski Pinball Installation instructions

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Technical support TBL FAQ
The Big Lebowski is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Where applicable: based on software release 1.12
Date released September 2023
Caution:
If you are not comfortable working on pinball hardware and/or high voltage electronics, please get professional
support for this. In general: use your common sense. Don’t experiment. Don’t be a nihilist. Only skilled and
trained people are allowed to open this system. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for injuries caused
by unauthorized operation. Keep long hair, fingers, jewelry, etc. away from turning parts of the system.

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Table of content
Frequently asked questions ..............................................................................................................10
Dimensions TBL ................................................................................................................................11
Common parts and Tools required....................................................................................................12
Tools.............................................................................................................................................12
Parts .............................................................................................................................................12
Silicone Rings Overview.............................................................................................................13
Fuses TBL..........................................................................................................................................14
Mains fuse ................................................................................................................................16
USB how-to update...........................................................................................................................17
Software version history ...............................................................................................................19
Version 1.12 - April 2022 ...........................................................................................................19
Version 1.11 - February 2022 ....................................................................................................19
Version 1.10 - December 2022 ..................................................................................................20
Version 1.01 - November 2022..................................................................................................21
Version 1.00 - October 2022......................................................................................................22
Version 0.59 - July 2022.............................................................................................................26
Version 0.58 - December 2021 ..................................................................................................26
Version 0.57 - September 2021 .................................................................................................27
Version 0.56 - August 2021........................................................................................................28
Version 0.55 - March 2021 ........................................................................................................29
Version 0.54 - March 2021 ........................................................................................................30
Version 0.53 - September 2020 .................................................................................................31
Version 0.52 - December 2019 ..................................................................................................32
Version 0.51 - November 2019..................................................................................................32
How to update from release previous to 045 ................................................................................33
Switch test FAQ ................................................................................................................................34
How do you adjust switches? ........................................................................................................35
How do you do this switch-test? ...................................................................................................35
Coin Door buttons.....................................................................................................................35
Menu function ..............................................................................................................................36
Test report....................................................................................................................................37
Switch test ................................................................................................................................38

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Which switches are expected to be Active with NO game started?............................................39
Bowling Operations FAQ...................................................................................................................42
Principal of Operations..................................................................................................................43
Fault seeking.................................................................................................................................43
Is the launcher properly mechanical fixed?................................................................................45
Do the switches of the launcher work?......................................................................................46
Do the opto and ball launcher switch work?..............................................................................47
Possible cause of zero pins dropping? .......................................................................................50
Bowling pin coil check ...............................................................................................................51
Stuck releasepin........................................................................................................................52
Ball is not getting up the ramp ..................................................................................................52
Bowling-pin not being fully pulled up ........................................................................................53
Accuracy off? ............................................................................................................................54
Miscellaneous checks................................................................................................................55
Switch Overview Bowling Alley..................................................................................................57
Bowling Alley replacing pins - Adding limiters guide..........................................................................58
General preparations ................................................................................................................59
Adding Limiters.........................................................................................................................60
Replacing broken Bowling pins..................................................................................................64
Wrap-up....................................................................................................................................66
Freezes Hangups switches not responsive P3-ROC not found issues FAQ ..........................................68
Fault-diagnosis..............................................................................................................................69
Stuck switches ..............................................................................................................................70
Check position USB connections to audioboard and P3-ROC .........................................................71
Reseat USB connections to PC and P3-ROC....................................................................................72
Replace the USB cable running from PC to P3-ROC........................................................................73
The 5VDC powerfeed to the P3-ROC .............................................................................................74
Preparation...............................................................................................................................75
5V Power P3-ROC Fix.................................................................................................................76
Extra 5VDC powerwires to PROC ...............................................................................................77
Reflow the powerpins of the PROC................................................................................................78
Reseat the RAM memory on the PC-board ....................................................................................79
Rug Toy FAQ .....................................................................................................................................80
Principle of operation....................................................................................................................81

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Rugtoy makes noise when moving into third position....................................................................83
Rugtoy makes noise when moving into fourth and final position...................................................84
Shots to the rugtoy are not registered...........................................................................................85
The Rugtoy doesn’t run smoothly or make squeeky sound............................................................86
Test the Rugtoy.............................................................................................................................90
Testing of the Rug Stepper motor & switches............................................................................90
Position RUG switches...............................................................................................................93
LED spot for rug not working.........................................................................................................95
Change sensitivity Rughit switch ...................................................................................................96
Rug Switch Fix - Adjustment..........................................................................................................98
Replace the switch ..................................................................................................................100
Align and fasten the switch .....................................................................................................100
Mini PlayField (MPF) Operations FAQ..............................................................................................102
General overview........................................................................................................................103
Working of the Cartoy.................................................................................................................103
Switch overview..........................................................................................................................104
Cardoor stutters in open position................................................................................................105
Cardoor stutters in closed position..............................................................................................106
MPF Overview in TBL/Switches-leds don’t work..........................................................................107
Upper flipper doesn’t work .........................................................................................................108
Walter shot doesn’t register........................................................................................................108
Ball comes down Walter ramp after Jesus ramp was shot ...........................................................109
Ball has difficulty to get up to the MPF........................................................................................110
Upper flipper is weak and difficult to make loopshots .................................................................111
Test functionality ........................................................................................................................114
Switch test ..............................................................................................................................114
LED tests .................................................................................................................................115
Stepper motor test..................................................................................................................115
Mini PlayField (MPF) Removal and installation guide ......................................................................118
MPF out of TBL............................................................................................................................120
MPF back in the TBL....................................................................................................................125
Switch test ..............................................................................................................................127
LED tests .................................................................................................................................127
Stepper motor test..................................................................................................................128

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Operate TBL from keyboard............................................................................................................130
Restore Power Setting BIOS causing PC not to boot FAQ.................................................................132
Check Power Supply Unit (PSU)...............................................................................................149
Replace SSD FAQ.............................................................................................................................154
Backup of your data ....................................................................................................................155
Replace SSD itself........................................................................................................................156
Restore your data to new SSD .....................................................................................................158
Restore SSD using an image FAQ.....................................................................................................160
How to make a backup or restore the database in your TBL ........................................................169
Restore SSD using USB image auto installer ....................................................................................171
Make USB drive...........................................................................................................................172
Replace SSD/install new SSD in backbox......................................................................................175
Flashing a new image to the SSD .................................................................................................177
Adjust vertical position tekst on large LCD display ...................................................................178
How to make a backup or restore the database in your TBL ........................................................181
System program Error pop-up FAQ .................................................................................................184
Where to hook up my Translite.......................................................................................................190
Shooterlane diverter not working ...................................................................................................193
Where to hook up my Mods FAQ ....................................................................................................195
Audio FAQ ......................................................................................................................................201
I hear high pitch sound coming from below playfield ..................................................................202
I hear a humm/distortion coming from the speaker(s) ................................................................202
Bass speakers stops midgame, how-to adjust Bass volume..........................................................206
Revised ballgate kit Installation Guide.............................................................................................207
Early Achiever Apron Installation Guide ..........................................................................................215
Mini PlayField (MPF) kit Installation Guide......................................................................................225
Switch test ..............................................................................................................................238
LED tests .................................................................................................................................239
Stepper motor test..................................................................................................................239
P3ROC & PDLED Removal & Installation Guide................................................................................242
Preparations ...............................................................................................................................243
PROC installation - removal.........................................................................................................245
PDLED installation - removal .......................................................................................................250
Trough issues FAQ ..........................................................................................................................254

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Coin-op use FAQ .............................................................................................................................261
Where to hook up the coin acceptor ...........................................................................................262
Where to get power for my coin acceptor...................................................................................263
Software settings TBL for Coin-op ...............................................................................................266
Audits menu ...............................................................................................................................268
Earning Audits.........................................................................................................................268
Flipper issues FAQ...........................................................................................................................269
Sometimes not working right bottom flipper...............................................................................270
Sometimes ‘sticky’ flipper ...........................................................................................................273
Bowling Alley replacing ramps guide...............................................................................................274
Display Power Cable layout.............................................................................................................282
Reset version software TBL .............................................................................................................287
Instruction for newer version OS (default delivered with TBL sn 618 and later) ...........................290
Instruction for original version OS (default delivered up to TBL sn 618) .......................................291
Replace old type PC with new type FAQ..........................................................................................294
Service bulletin Ground fix MPF PCB ...............................................................................................303
MPF out of TBL............................................................................................................................305
Checking PCB ..............................................................................................................................311
MPF back in the TBL....................................................................................................................313
Switch test ..............................................................................................................................315
LED tests .................................................................................................................................316
Stepper motor test..................................................................................................................316
Install extended flipperbushing MPF guide......................................................................................319
Switch test ..............................................................................................................................330
LED tests .................................................................................................................................330
Stepper motor test..................................................................................................................331
Remarks when swapping MMB.......................................................................................................333
Coindoor Open message faq ...........................................................................................................336
Stuck balls in Subway during Multiball ............................................................................................345
Set Date and Time correct in BIOS FAQ ...........................................................................................348
Install Optoscoop kit .......................................................................................................................353
Preparations ...............................................................................................................................354
Scoop - removal..........................................................................................................................356
Optoscoop - installation..............................................................................................................357

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Install Power Distribution Board FAQ ..............................................................................................361
External Volume Control DIY FAQ ...................................................................................................372
This manual is to help you to maintain your TBL to the best way possible and make sure you enjoy it
to the full of the intentions of the builders. They have taken pride and joy in building the TBL for you
and hope it will give you joy for many years.
If you have questions or issues which are not solved in this document, please contact Dutch Pinball
support at [e-mail]
Clearly mention in the subject header the serialnumber of your TBL and a short description of your
issue. In the email itself include as many info as you have to be able to help you the fastest and best
way possible.
Also, we would like to refer for more info to the The Lebowski section of the Dutch Pinball website,
https://www.dutchpinball.com/the_big_lebowski_pinball . Available here is for instance the latest
release firmware and Operations Manual.
Disclaimer: this manual has been made with great care and attention, but
errors can and will always happen. Take care when maintaining your TBL and
always double-check what is written. DP cannot be held liable for any errors
when using this manual.

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Changelog compared to previous release:
•Release 0.50: first release 23rd May 2021
•Release 0.51: added MPF kit installation guide
•Release 0.52: added PROC removal installation guide, updated several sections to be 0.56
firmware compliant
•Release 0.53: added Fuse info
•Release 0.54: added info VUK MPF, added bowling pin info, updated Rug
•Release 0.55: added trough faq
•Release 0.56: added Coin-op faq, flipper issues faq
•Release 0.57: updated Bowling alley & flipper issues faq. Checked for firmware 057 compatibility.
Added software revision and how-to update info. Added display cable faq.
•Release 0.58: updated flipper issues, fuses, rug, bowling alley, update and freezes faq
•Release 0.59: updated flipper faq, parts faq, freezes faq, bowling faq
•Release 0.60: updated program error pop-up, restore SSD, update USB faq, audio faq, MPF faq
•Release 0.61: updated MPF removal guide, program error pop-up, added Reset version
•Release 0.62: updated program error pop-up, added replacing bowling pin adding limiter guide,
updated MPF faq, updated rugtoy faq
•Release 0.63: updated replacing bowling pin adding limiter guide
•Release 0.64: updated MPF guide, restore bios setting guide, MPF installation guide, updated
freezing faq
•Release 0.65: updated PROC-PDLED removal guide, software version history, update restore BIOS
guide, added Replace PC guide
•Release 0.66: added service bulleting ground fix MPF PCB, updated new PC faq, added FAQ,
updated BA faq, updated Rug faq, extended flipperbushing guide, updated coinop use guide,
added replacing BA ramps guide, added where to hook up Translite
•Release 0.67: updated restore Bios guide
•Release 0.68: updated Rug toy guide, added shooterlane diverter guide
•Release 0.69: updated shooterlane diverter guide, added MMB remarks guide, updated Update
guide, added Open coindoor message faq, update reset Bios faq, update bowling faq
•Release 0.70: updated open coindoor message faq, updated reset version TBL faq, updated USB
update faq, where to hook up translite
•Release 0.71: updated reset version TBL faq, replace PC with new type, coindoor open faq
•Release 0.72: updated audio faq, stuck balls in Subway faq, remarks MMB faq, freeze faq
•Release 0.73: added Set Date Time faq, updated Update faq, updated error message faq,
•Release 0.74: added Install Optoscoop kit, updated restore & replace SSD, updated Update FAQ,
updated Freeze faq
•Release 0.75: added power distribution board faq, updated restore image to SSD faq
•Release 0.76: updated MPF faq, BIOS restore setting faq
•Release 0.77: updated system error message faq, update restore power setting faq, updated
freezes faq
•Release 0.78: updated SSD faq, fixed several links to wrong pagenumbers, added USB image faq,
where to add mods updated, updated where to hook up translate, added external volume
control DIY, updated power distribution board faq

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Frequently asked questions
Below questions DP gets more often with a reference to the pages where a possible solution for the
issue is described:
•TBL is not booting: page 132
•TBL ‘freezes’ (switches no longer working): page 68
•MPF is not working properly (LEDs not OK plus MPF scoop stuck message): page 303
•Broken Bowling Pins: page 58
•Cardoor stutters in open position: page 105
•Cardoor stutters in closed position: page 106
•System error message: page 184
•TBL stuck in start-up loop after Updating software: page 287
•Disconnected Translite and don’t know where to reconnect it: page 190
•You think Power Supply is broken? See page 149
•Change sensitivity Rugtoy switch: page 96
•Shooterlane diverter not working properly? See page 193
•Balls appear to be stuck in the scoop during Multibal? see page 345
•Leds act weird-funny? Reseat the 2 PDLED boards and if that doesn’t help also PROC board,
for how-to see page 250
•Cabinet speaker stops mid-game? See page 206

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Dimensions TBL
Size rug is 85 x 190 cm

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Common parts and Tools required
Tools
When working on your TBL the following ‘special’ tools (compared to a Stern/BW pinball for
instance) are likely needed:
•Metric nutdrivers and-or wrenches size 5 ; 5,5 ; 7 ; 8 ; 10 mm
•Torx drivers size TX6 ; TX8 ; TX10 ; TX15 ; TX20 ; TX30
•Metric Allen keys M2,5 ; M4
Of course, this is besides the usual tools like screwdrivers, pliers, etc.
This list is subject to change.
Parts
Most parts directly related to pinball are common available parts used also with many BW pinballs
and can be bought for instance with Pinball Life.
Examples:
•Flippercoils FL-11630: https://www.pinballlife.com/williamsbally-fl-11630-flipper-
coil.html?Category_Code=
•Coilstops are standard BW WPC type A-12390, Pinball Life: Williams/Bally Flipper Coil Stop A-
12390
•Plungers are standard BW WPC type. Left flipper Pinball Life: Williams/Bally Left Flipper Plunger
and Crank Assembly , right flipper Pinball Life: Williams/Bally Right Flipper Plunger and Crank
Assembly
•Complete flipper assy. No EOS needed. Coilstop type A-12390, Coil type FL-11630
https://www.pinballlife.com/full-flipper-assembly-for-williamsbally-machines-from-021992-to-
101998.html
•Complete flipper rebuilt kit, Pinball Life: Flipper Rebuild Kit - Williams/Bally 08/1993-10/1998;
Spooky 2014-2017; JJP 2012-Present; CGC 2014-P
•Fuses are 5x20 mm Slow Blow fuses: https://www.pinballlife.com/20mm-slow-blow-fuses.html
Values used are 1A, 1.6A, 5A, 6.3A, all slow blow
•Micro Switches DB5 : https://www.pinballlife.com/williamsbally-sub-microswitch-5647-
12693.html
•Roll-over Switches: https://www.pinballlife.com/rollover-switch-with-mounting-bracket.html
•Etc.
This is just a short list to give you an idea what you may need for your TBL. List is also subject to
changes throughout the built which were unknown at the moment of issuing this manual.

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Silicone Rings Overview

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Fuses TBL

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The fuses in the TBL are all located below the playfield on the big PCB. In the backbox there are no
fuses located.
They are located at various spots on the bottom half of this big PCB. A row of fuses is hidden
between two cable harnesses.
Next to the fuse you will notice a red led. If it is lit in bright red the fuse should be OK. If it isn’t lit or
only very faint lit very likely the fuse is not OK (or no voltage present due to another cause). If you
have the coindoor open no 12 & 48VDC is present on the MMB so those fuses will not be lit!!

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Each fuse has a number next to it and silkscreen printed
top left corner of the PCB you will find a list with
description for what each fuse stands for
All fuses are slo-blow, 5x20 mm. They can be purchased
at many places as they are quite common but you can
check also out : https://www.pinballlife.com/20mm-
slow-blow-fuses.html
Values used are 1A, 1.6A, 5A, 6.3A, again, all slow blow
Mini Playfield is the mini playfield on top with the car
Front main is the smaller pcb which you find at the front
below the flippers
Note: it has shown that in rare cases fuse F06 can blow.
In 2023 DP started installing 1.6A fuse at F06 but silk
print still mentions 1A.
Mains fuse
The entrance for the mains powercord also has a fuseholder
Used here are 2 pcs 3.15AT (slow) fuses.

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USB how-to update

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Download the latest version from the DP website, put it (still Zipped so do not unzip it!) on an USB
stick, plug this USB stick in a free USB-port on the PC motherboard in the backbox of the TBL, and
then you can install it by selecting this option. The + button acts as Yes and –button acts as No.
Full update instructions:
•Download the .zip file of update 0X.XX (without renaming the file and without extracting the
zip - some browsers (like Safari) have a setting to do this automatically, so disable that if
needed).
•Copy the .zip file to the root of a USB stick (meaning not in a subfolder).
•Start your pinball machine and insert the USB stick in a free USB-port
•Enter the Service Menu and go down to "Software Menu" -> "USB Update".
•Now you should see update X.XX listed. If not, retry after reseating the usb stick and check if
the update is really still zipped on the usb stick.
•Select X.XX
•Wait for "Preparing delta update", "Copying" and "Installing" to finish this will take a few
minutes. Don't navigate the menu or turn off the machine during this time!
•The menu will then jump to where you can "Select" the new version.
•Select the new version and confirm the NO / YES question by pressing the "right" (Volume +)
button.
•The game will restart using version X.XX.

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Software version history
Starting from release 0.51 dated 2019. For complete list check out DP webisite at:
https://www.dutchpinball.com/the_big_lebowski_pinball_software.php#changelog
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║Official The Big Lebowski™Pinball code changelog by Dutch Pinball ║
║www.dutchpinball.com [e-mail] ║
║Please report bugs and feature requests at issues.dutchpinball.com ║
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Version 1.12 - April 2022
Improvements:
•Changed Bowling Return coil strength range and lowered the factory default to prevent the
ball jumping over the Bowling Release Post.
•No software update needs to be present anymore on a USB stick when exporting files.
•Renamed "Light Lock" switch and LED names to include "Left" and "Right" instead of colons
around "Light" or "Lock".
•Added setting "Adjustment Menu -> Display -> Vertical Position" to widen display support.
Bugfixes:
•Fixed: File exports (database/log) from the Software Menu previously weren't always present
on the USB stick after ejecting it.
Version 1.11 - February 2022
Improvements:
•Test Report: only consider finished games and exclude bowling / wizard challenge games for
certain switches.
Bugfixes:
•In attract mode the random callouts on flipper button presses are working again (broke in
1.10).
•Fixed "Scoop (opto)" showing up as unused in Test Report. Because there are two possible
scoop switches (the Scoop Opto being a future hardware replacement option), now only the
scoop switch that has been activated last is checked.
•If Nihilist Showdown was lit when starting The Dude Abides, sometimes Nihilist Showdown
would start alongside either Phase 1 or 2.

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•Fixed "Ball Collected" animation not showing and the ball staying in scoop when collecting
the 5th bowling ball through the Mystery award.
Version 1.10 - December 2022
Improvements:
•Added the "Game Mode Menu". During attract mode, press both flipper buttons for 1 second
to open this new menu.
oRegular Game: Play a regular game, also if the machine is normally set to tournament
play.
oTournament Game: Play a game without random Mystery Awards, instead they are
handed out in a fixed order per level.
oThe Dude Abides Challenge: Play the Wizard Mode "The Dude Abides" as a separate
1-ball challenge.
oBowling Challenge: Play a full 10 frame bowling game and aim for the perfect 300
score. Also works without balls in the trough / upright playfield to test your bowling
alley.
oMusic Player: Listen to all of the games' music.
•Added 7 adjustments to disable or otherwise tweak the Game Mode Menu: "Adjustment
Menu -> Game Mode Menu".
•Added "Bowling Loop Champion" for the most mini playfield ramp loops during a game. Also
an icon + counter is now shown after you have spelled BOWLING.
•Added "Bowling Challenge Champion" & "The Dude Abides Challenge Champion" for the
highest corresponding scores.
•Added 3 adjustments to "Adjustment Menu -> Pricing / Awards" for the new Champion
spots.
•Added submenu "Adjustment Menu -> Pricing / Awards -> Bowling Score Awards" with
separate award settings for bowling scores reached during a normal game.
•After reaching a highscore/champion spot and selecting a profile afterwards, the score and
title with the selected credentials are now shown again to celebrate the moment.
•The bowling release coil will retry releasing the ball if the ball is not released (as sensed by
the Bowling Return switch).
•Tweaked The Dude Abides dynamic lightshow.
Bugfixes:
•Ballsearch was not enabled (now is) for Multiball, Nihilist Showdown and The Dude Abides
Multiball. Character Multiball and normal Multiball when awarded through mystery were the
only multiballs with ballsearch enabled..
•Fixed the delayed flipper mode at the end of Dude Abides Multiball no longer working since
1.01.
•Fixed some audio slip ups in Family Mode (Mark It Zero final animation and Walter's shabbos
rant) and removed an f-bomb quote from the random attract mode quotes.
•When USB export goes wrong, the [EXPORTING] message wouldn't be cleared. Now [USB
STICK ISSUE] will be shown.
•The mystery award animation could be "skipped" repeatedly, restarting part of the
animation and the award callout.