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Owning an Elvis already, I asked Steve if he had any specific tips for
playfield adjustments to optimize play. I realize that there is no way
any of us will come close to the subtle and extensive adjustments that
Steve has done personally on his game, but thought it would be helpful
to other Elvis owners to have a couple basic guidelines. Thanks again
Steve for these excellent tips!
Steve's Reply:
1. Check the output angle of the saucers. The arms that lift the ball
out of the ejects can be GENTLY bent to change the ball's presentation
to the right flipper in Elvis.
2. Adjust switches where they don't always score...line up the
lightbulb/socket units under the playfield to be directly in the center
of the inserts, etc.
3. Make the ball flow better by forming ball guides but carefully.
These things might not be something you want to do. I have been around
them all my life, and when it's my own design, I know what I am looking
for. You may or may not.
4. Make sure the magnet is set flush with the playfield top, and clean
the playfield often or a black line will appear on the playfield and
across the exposed magnet armature.
Hope it helps.
Regards,
Steve
Owning an Elvis already, I asked Steve if he had any specific tips for
playfield adjustments to optimize play. I realize that there is no way
any of us will come close to the subtle and extensive adjustments that
Steve has done personally on his game, but thought it would be helpful
to other Elvis owners to have a couple basic guidelines. Thanks again
Steve for these excellent tips!
Steve's Reply:
1. Check the output angle of the saucers. The arms that lift the ball
out of the ejects can be GENTLY bent to change the ball's presentation
to the right flipper in Elvis.
2. Adjust switches where they don't always score...line up the
lightbulb/socket units under the playfield to be directly in the center
of the inserts, etc.
3. Make the ball flow better by forming ball guides but carefully.
These things might not be something you want to do. I have been around
them all my life, and when it's my own design, I know what I am looking
for. You may or may not.
4. Make sure the magnet is set flush with the playfield top, and clean
the playfield often or a black line will appear on the playfield and
across the exposed magnet armature.
Hope it helps.
Regards,
Steve
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