Dutch Pinball The Big Lebowski Installation instructions

Dutch Pinball –Technical Support TBL FAQ rev 0.51
Technical support TBL FAQ
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Dutch Pinball –Technical Support TBL FAQ rev 0.51
Where applicable: based on firmware release 0.55
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.

Dutch Pinball –Technical Support TBL FAQ rev 0.51
Table of content
Common parts and Tools required rel 0.50 .........................................................................................7
Tools...............................................................................................................................................7
Parts ...............................................................................................................................................7
Switch test FAQ rel 0.60......................................................................................................................8
How do you do this switch-test? .....................................................................................................9
Coin Door buttons.......................................................................................................................9
Menu function ..............................................................................................................................10
Test report....................................................................................................................................11
Switch test ................................................................................................................................12
Which switches are expected to be Active with NO game started?............................................13
Bowling Operations FAQ rel 0.86 ......................................................................................................16
Principal of Operations..................................................................................................................17
Fault seeking.................................................................................................................................17
Is the launcher properly mechanical fixed?................................................................................19
Do the switches of the launcher work?......................................................................................19
Do the opto and ball launcher switch work?..............................................................................20
Possible cause of zero pins dropping? .......................................................................................21
Bowling pin coil check ...............................................................................................................22
Stuck releasepin........................................................................................................................23
Ball is not getting up the ramp ..................................................................................................23
Miscellaneous checks................................................................................................................24
Switch Overview Bowling Alley..................................................................................................25
Freezes Hangups switches not responsive P3-ROC not found issues FAQ rel 0.52..............................26
Fault-diagnosis..............................................................................................................................27
Stuck switches ..............................................................................................................................28
USB Communication .....................................................................................................................28
Software menu .........................................................................................................................28
USB Export................................................................................................................................29
Check position USB connections to audioboard and P3-ROC .........................................................31
Reseat USB connections to PC and P3-ROC....................................................................................32
Replace the USB cable running from PC to P3-ROC........................................................................33
Provide an extra 5VDC powerfeed to the P3-ROC..........................................................................34
Preparation...............................................................................................................................35
5V Power P3-ROC Fix.................................................................................................................36

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Reseat the RAM memory on the PC-board ....................................................................................38
Rug Toy FAQ rel 0.50.........................................................................................................................39
Principle of operation....................................................................................................................40
Rugtoy makes noise when moving into third position....................................................................42
Rugtoy makes noise when moving into fourth and final position...................................................43
Shots to the rugtoy are not registered...........................................................................................44
The Rugtoy doesn’t run smoothly..................................................................................................45
Test the Rugtoy.............................................................................................................................47
Testing of the switches..............................................................................................................47
Coin Door buttons.........................................................................................................................47
Menu function ..............................................................................................................................48
Test Menu.....................................................................................................................................49
Switch test ................................................................................................................................49
Testing of the Rug Stepper motor..............................................................................................50
Mini PlayField (MPF) Operations FAQ rel 0.70...................................................................................53
General overview..........................................................................................................................54
Working of the Cartoy...................................................................................................................54
Switch overview............................................................................................................................55
Cardoor stutters in open position..................................................................................................56
Cardoor stutters in closed position................................................................................................57
MPF Overview in TBL ....................................................................................................................58
Upper flipper doesn’t work ...........................................................................................................59
Ball comes down Walter ramp after Jesus ramp was shot .............................................................59
Upper flipper is weak and difficult to make loopshots ...................................................................60
Test functionality ..........................................................................................................................63
Switch test ................................................................................................................................63
LED tests ...................................................................................................................................64
Stepper motor test....................................................................................................................64
Mini PlayField (MPF) Removal and installation guide rel 0.53............................................................67
MPF out of TBL..............................................................................................................................68
MPF back in the TBL......................................................................................................................73
Switch test ................................................................................................................................75
LED tests ...................................................................................................................................75
Stepper motor test....................................................................................................................76
Step 7 –Wrap up ..........................................................................................................................77
Operate TBL from keyboard rel 0.50 .................................................................................................78

Dutch Pinball –Technical Support TBL FAQ rev 0.51
Restore Power Setting BIOS FAQ rel 0.50 ..........................................................................................80
Restore SSD FAQ rel 0.85 ..................................................................................................................86
How to make a backup or restore the database in your TBL ..........................................................93
Restore-Transferring Database from the old SSD to the new image...............................................94
System program Error pop-up FAQ rel 0.80.......................................................................................99
Where to hook up my Mods FAQ rel 0.81 .......................................................................................102
Audio FAQ rel 0.51..........................................................................................................................107
I hear high pitch sound coming from below playfield ..................................................................108
I hear a humm/distortion coming from the speaker(s) ................................................................108
Revised ballgate kit Installation Guide.............................................................................................112
Early Achiever Apron Installation Guide ..........................................................................................120
Mini PlayField (MPF) kit Installation Guide rel 1.0 ...........................................................................130
Switch test ..............................................................................................................................143
LED tests .................................................................................................................................144
Stepper motor test..................................................................................................................144
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
can not be held liable for any errors when using this manual.

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Changelog compared to previous release:
•Release 0.50: first release 23 may 2021
•Release 0.51: added MPF kit installation guide

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Page 7 Parts and tools rel 0.50
Common parts and Tools required rel 0.50
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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Switch test FAQ rel 0.60

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Page 9 Switch test faq rel 0.60
Perhaps the most important test in the TBL is the switch test. Especially stuck switches have shown
to have unexpected side-effects and need to be dealt with prior to any other actions
First of all, its good to know that firmware release 055 introduced a switch test checking for any un-
used switches or stuck switches. This check is performed upon booting the TBL and upon opening the
Menu. Additional explanation is further in this manual.
How do you do this switch-test?
First you need to open the coindoor and understand the controls you will see fitted in the coindoor
Coin Door buttons
Normal function
With the coin door buttons (located at the inner side of the coin door to the left), you can make all
game adjustments you desire as well as carry out tests if needed.
In normal use, the two inner buttons function as volume up (+) or down (-). The most left button
functions as Escape and the most right as Enter button. As there are two coindoor styles there are
two appearances of the coindoor buttons, both are here displayed

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Menu function
Push the Enter button to open the Main menu. In the Main menu, you have submenus which will
lead you to subsections with a variety of possibilities:
•Test menu. You can carry out any test you desire to check if something is working
properly.
•Adjustment menu. You can adjust settings or customize gameplay to your needs.
•Audits menu. Here you see what the earnings are, how many times a flipper was
activated, etc.
•Player profiles. With the TBL, you can give players a profile. If they select this profile
when playing a game, they can see their statistics later, such as high score, average
score, ball times, etc.
•Install presets. Here you can set a pre-defined set of adjustments.
•Software menu. Here you can find software related options, such as version check &
select, and update.
You can use the + - keys to select the item of your choice and when pressing the Enter key, this
choice will be activated. The Escape key will return you to your previous choice or close the test
menu.