{"title":"Predator","description":"\u003cp\u003ePredator pinball by Pinball Brothers\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spike-quiet-fan-plug-n-play-kit","title":"Quiet Fan Plug n Play kit (RSP-500-48 Power Supply) SFAN-001","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: This DOES NOT FIT ANY STERN RELEASE FROM METALLICA REMASTERED FORWARD with the Spike3 power supply (Dungeons and Dragons, Kong, and Star Wars:FotE being the latest). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMy wise teacher Lao Tzu once said, \"Silence is a source of great strength.\" He would have hated Stern Spike machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAnyone that has a Spike pinball machine knows that the fan is WAY TOO LOUD and really annoying, especially in a home environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fan kit is designed to replace the stock 34.6dB fan in Stern Spike power supplies to make it almost silent. This replacement 12.8dB fan has less CFM (airflow) than the Stern one, but the practical difference is that just means the fan runs longer to drop the temp back down to ~104F or less once the temperature in the power supply turns it on. In testing with this fan installed on multiple machines, the RSP-500-48 power supply never exceeded ~122F (the power supply critical shutdown threshold is ~158F), however, all possible pinball machine configurations cannot be known, so you are installing this kit at your own risk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU DO THE PAPER TOWEL TEST TO MAKE SURE THE NEW FAN IS TURNING ON AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED. Note that replacing the fan in your power supply may void your warranty since you have to open the power supply and cut some goo to release the cord for the existing fan before installing this pin-compatible replacement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kit includes the fan with custom wire length and connector and two thread-cutting screws. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow loud is the Stern Fan? How quiet is the Pinmonk one?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMeanwell has used two different fans in the power supplies Stern uses, both are very loud. The current one is the loudest of the two. Depending on which one is in yours, the noise is between approximately 34dB and 38dB.  The Pinmonk fan is less than 13dB.  Since decibels aren't linear that's much more than 3x quieter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSince this fan pushes less air, does the fan come on more often?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Meanwell power supply Stern is using has a thermal scheme that dictates when the fan comes on, and when it turns off. For the 500w version, the fan comes on when it hits 122 degrees inside the power supply and stays on until the temperature comes down below 104 degrees, when it turns off. So the fact that the pinmonk fan kit pushes less air than the stock fan just means that it runs slightly longer when it does come on to bring it down to \u0026lt;104F again. It does not mean the fan comes on more often than a stock fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBut if the fan's quiet, how will I know when it fails? Will it burn up my power supply if it isn't cooled?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf the fan fails, the worst that can happen is the power supply will gradually throttle power due to the built-in failsafe system on the power supply. The power supply's failsafe begins throttling power if the temperature exceeds 122F and if the temperature continues rising (if the fan failed, for example) then a power-off trigger kicks in at 158F to protect the power supply and machine it's attached to. There is no danger of a failed fan damaging a machine or the power supply as a result. See the temp throttling chart for the power supply on the photo attached to see the throttling curve. If a fan fails (and we don't know of a Pinmonk one failing in more than 4 years of selling these), you'd just replace the fan and the power supply would be back in business. It would not \"burn up.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e4. Can't I make my own?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYes. In fact, this product started as a DIY tutorial I posted on pinside. 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One that has stood out due to their abundance around me is the Himalayan marmot. These charming little creatures are busy through the summer and early fall preparing for the winter to come. Part of that preparation is building up a fat layer, and they are diligent in building up that protective buffer between them and the harsh reality of starvation in a dire winter environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s silly, but one evening as I relaxed in the dim light of my quarters filled with the lazily wafting scent of incense, my mind was freed to wander. While vacantly staring at the standard nylon leg bolt washers on my Bond 007 machine, I made a connection with the marmot pre-hibernation fattening. I have used those washers to protect the legs from the bolt heads chewing them up. “What if,” I thought to myself, “I could fatten those up and widen them slightly to provide even more protection?” It seemed like an obvious idea that has somehow eluded me to this point.  And so, I set about designing a fatter, “plush” version of the nylon washers I created and used for so many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short order, I had the dimensions worked out. In the morning, I rolled the message and sent it via carrier pigeon to have a custom mold made to my specifications. Weeks later, the first samples returned back via air, and they were just as I imagined – a thick cushion for the bolt that embraces the leg openings even more fully, protecting them and showing additional color, too. A fashionable and functional upgrade over the standard washers was now a reality, and I have the adorable local marmots to thank for the inspiration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese “plush” custom-injection molded nylon washers are now available for you to enjoy as well. Each set includes 8 washers, enough for the bolts on all 4 legs (2 bolts per leg) of a standard pinball machine. Both the standard and plush nylon washers protect the legs, but the plush provide just a bit more protection for your pinball legs all year round, especially on Stern machines where the bolt hole openings are slightly different than JJP, CGC, AP, etc.  Actual NEON colors have just been added for those that wish to make a statement with their protective measures. These are NOT 3D printed discs but actual custom injection-molded durable nylon washers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good conscience, I must warn you, though: do not think of trying them unless you are prepared to fall in love with the way they look on your machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e NOTE: Sampler Packs collections containing one washer of each color, 11\/10 different colors per pack (depending on which sampler), so if you're not sure what color(s) would work best, it's a cheaper way to figure out what colors you like on specific machines. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit of one of each sampler pack per address.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAMPLER PACK 1 (1 each of):\u003cbr\u003eWhiteout\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLemon Ice\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLemonade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEON Yellow\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eButterscotch\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTangerine 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And so, on a balmy summer evening in the year of the ox during Zamling Chisang festival, I sat near the open window in my quarters enjoying the view and the warm air full with the scent of festival incense and meditated on the problem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI lost track of time during my meditation, but at some point it came to me that in strength there is a serenity borne of confidence, and I could perhaps transfer that idea to a new kind of bracket by changing materials. This new bracket material could take a cue from and derive strength and calm from the existing flipper plate! This revelation was truly divine!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd so, I set about making a new kind of bracket that would be stronger, and take up less space than the existing one so it could fit on even more machines. After some trial and error, I had my first prototype – a fire-forged stainless steel bracket that replaced the EOS stand on Bally\/Williams style flipper plates used in JJP, CGC, Spooky, and many other manufacturer machines, and another related design that supplements the EOS switch stub on Spike machines. This was not an easy endeavor, and in the end, I made, tested and rejected more than a dozen designs over the course of the next year. Laysah and Jampo felt neglected, and I am embarrassed to say, probably rightly so. But I was a monk possessed by the task of solving this problem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, the solution was a 25% larger fan for better cooling coverage and two discrete kinds of stainless steel brackets. For the Bally\/Williams EOS stand bracket Pinball Brothers has started using, beginning with Predator, this is a straightforward direct replacement. And speaking of the EOS switch stand, one of the niceties of the new bracket is the return spring connector is not a closed circle, but a kind of hook built into the stand, so you can now just hook the flipper return spring without having to unwind the ends. A convenience that is long overdue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd finally, the new fan and bracket combination plus the karma-glide mounts mean this is now substantially quieter than anything else before. For example, in a 3 bracket installation the total noise of all fans is an impressive 6dB less than 3 of the smaller original brackets installed together. Since decibels are not linear, that’s a substantial decrease in sound. Some of the monks who also enjoy silverball liaisons in my quarters have even questioned if the new fans are on at since they couldn’t hear them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new Tibetan Breeze:ZEN kit comes in a redesigned deluxe logoed box that is slightly larger than the existing kit with a new foam insert as well. Given that the polished stainless steel brackets are prone to fingerprints from installation, I have also included a microfiber cloth in the new kit. The same popular components from the other kit like precision cutters are also included with the new kit. Examine the pictures and I think you will agree that for the first time the brackets now look like they are factory-installed and not add-ons, matching the flipper components under the playfield perfectly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the machines that formerly did not have the smaller fan kits available due to space or other limitations, the Tibetan Breeze:ZEN is finally available to solve your fade issues. If your machine has the smaller brackets available already, you can choose the original less expensive Tibetan Breeze kit or go for ultimate quiet, presentation, and cool performance with the new Tibetan Breeze:ZEN. I will leave that choice to you. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 x Custom Stainless Steel brackets with Karma Glide mounts\u003cbr\u003e2 x Ultra quiet fans\u003cbr\u003e1 x Predator-specific power adapter\u003cbr\u003e1 x Y harness\u003cbr\u003e6 x button cap hex head screws w\/washer\u003cbr\u003e1 x Ball end hex key\u003cbr\u003e1 x Loctite Ampule\u003cbr\u003e1 x Microfiber cloth\u003cbr\u003e1 x Precision cutter\u003cbr\u003e12 x zip ties\u003cbr\u003e1 x Illustrated instructions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHORT FAQ:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT CAUSES FLIPPER COIL FADE?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, with coils you're fighting the laws of thermodynamics. Energy (power) sent to the coil is converted to action and heat, and if there's not enough time between pulses to let the heat dissipate, the heat continues building, which increases electrical resistance of the coil windings, requiring more power for the same work which increases heat, in a loop. Unlike the other coils in the game, the flippers are firing all the time with few pauses of more than a few seconds, so they just build up heat, which affects their performance over time. Some games are better at building pauses into the action that gives the coils time to cool for short bursts. These fans help continuously dissipate the heat to prevent heat buildup and in turn, keep electrical resistance to a minimum while maximizing performance to approximately a \"first flip\" level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a really easy to understand explanation of electrical resistance with an experiment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/nationalmaglab.org\/magnet-academy\/watch-play\/interactive-tutorials\/heat-resistance\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHOULD I WORRY ABOUT FLIPPER COIL FADE?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your playing time is sessions of 30 minutes or less, you don't have to worry about fade, and these fans are completely unnecessary. It only happens over time and usually isn’t noticeable for 40 minutes or more if you start with a “cold” game (there are games that get hot enough to fade faster than this, but they are not the majority). However, once the fade starts, it only gets worse unless you let the machine rest (allowing time for the heat of the coils dissipate). This fan kit prevents the coils from heating up past about 100-110F, staying well below the threshold where fade begins, no matter how long you play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT TEMPERATURE DOES FADE BEGIN?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere really isn't a hard answer for this because the player perceiving weakness is well after fade has actually started. It initially manifests as missed or bricked shots that you can easily make earlier in the game. It also depends on the size of the coil and whether or not it's dual wound. Larger coils can get hotter before they feel weak to the player because they're powering through the electrical resistance. However, larger coils are more destructive to the playfield because cold, they have much more power to launch the ball at targets, ramps, and plastics and that can damage them faster. But, generally speaking for all but the largest coils (most Sterns) fade starts around 130F, and the flippers begin feeling weak to the player around the high 140s to low 150s. Spooky\/DUTCH\/JJP can go higher before showing signs if they're using larger coils, but fade for long play sessions is a problem for all of them.  We're learning that on older Stern systems like SAM and WHITESTAR that are testing now, fade seems to begin around 100F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDO ALL STERN\/SPOOKY\/JJP\/DUTCH\/CGC\/AP\/BoF MACHINES HAVE FLIPPER COIL FADE?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo far there is a range of fade, from none (Star Wars) to severe (Stranger Things) with most pins in-between (JJP, Dutch, Stern, BoF,and AP machines have been tested and definitely have fade for long sessions). Check the chart we have provided for the machines we’ve tested. Each machine is rated from “None” to “Severe.” If you don’t see your machine on the list and aren’t sure if you have it, we will eventually have them all tested, keep checking back or ask around. If you feel the effects of fade, no need to wait for us to confirm it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHY IS FLIPPER FADE SO BAD ON NEW MACHINES? WHY DON'T THEY FIX IT?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlipper fade is not new. Games as far back as 1989 have been noted to have flipper fade by tournament players playing them in tournaments where the games are played for days straight. In general, though, the older pins are less deep, and were rarely in homes where they were played sometimes for hours at a time, so people didn't experience fade unless they were tournament players, and the smart ones got on the machines early because they knew the machine would be \"tired\" later in the tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first well-known pin with severe fade that people had at home was Lord of the Rings, in the early 2000s, which notoriously had fade so severe you often couldn't make the important ring shot after 45 minutes or so, which was a problem given that it was a KEY shot in the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlipper fade isn't a defect, per se. It's physics at work. Programmers can minimize or delay the buildup of heat, but because of physics, heat will always be an issue, it's just a question of how much and how fast. These fans constantly dissipate the heat from the flipper coils, solving the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARE THESE MAGIC FLIPPER-FIXING DEVICES?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These kits are ONLY designed to keep the flipper performance consistent for as long as you play by keeping the temperature of the coils around 100-110F, well below the beginning-of-fade threshold of about 130F. They will not give you magical pinball skills or let you fire off laser-focused shots suddenly. They will only let you play as well as you do on a \"fresh\" machine, even if your machine has been played for hours with these installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARE THESE AVAILABLE FOR \u0026lt;insert pinball machine here\u0026gt;?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently there are plug and play Pinmonk standard Tibetan Breeze or ZEN flipper cooling kits available for all Spike2 machines, Spooky machines, Chicago Gaming, Dutch Pinball, JJP,  some American Pinball, Barrels of Fun, Stern SAM, Stern Whitestar, and now Pinball Brother Predator machines. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eClassic Bally\/Williams machines are next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pin Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43907903225943,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7643\/9347\/products\/Spooky_2_Flipper_Zen-close-warranty.png?v=1679955987"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7643\/9347\/collections\/predator.jpg?v=1779997108","url":"https:\/\/pinmonk.com\/collections\/predator.oembed","provider":"Pin Monk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}