Pinball FX3 Setup Guide for the AtGames Legends Pinball Machine
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
- In this video we'll install and setup Zen Studios Pinball FX3 on a PC connected to the AtGames Legends Pinball. This setup guide will take you through the hardware, software and Game Play of Pinball FX on the ALP. More details and assistance may be found here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3
Chapters
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00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Request Cabinet Code
01:12 - Backup SSD
01:57 - Setup Steam/FX3
05:00 - Connect PC to ALP
11:36 - FX3 Game Play
14:53 - Outro and thank you for watching!
Guides
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* Main ALP Guide: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp/
* CoinOpsX Guide: wagnerstechtalk.com/al-coinopsx/
* ALP PinUP Popper Baller Installer Setup: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpbi/
* ALP Pinball FX3 Setup: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/
* ALP Initial PC Setup / Prep: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup
* VIBS Switch Button Mount Details: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp/#WTT_3...
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Superb video, very informative and to the point. I am sure this will help many people out.
Thank you so much Martin!
@@WagnersTechTalk I would like to so this. What laptop programs to I need on my computer to do this? Would appreciate it
@@timwise1014 Hi Tim, full guide that walks you through the entire thing here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/ and also, the video. Hop that helps!
@@WagnersTechTalk Or I could hire you to do it :) computer chalkenged here.
@@WagnersTechTalk can you help me with why my LegendsPB-WTT.zip file won't let me extract the files
Just got everything set up on my Legends pinball and it is great. I would have never been able to do it properly without this video. Thanks so much!!
Awesome Clark, so glad it was helpful to you!
Due to your valuable time, attention and tutorials, I got FX3 running on my ALP!! Thank you!! Once I disabled vsync in nVidia control panel and FX3 as I discovered on reddit, the flipper lag disappeared. Sorcerer's Stone and all the others look and play fantastic! Love to hear the dude say "You are not welcome here!!"
Awesome news! Happy to hear you're up and running, hope you enjoy it my friend!
I just wanted to say thank you for putting this fantastic work together. After watching this I purchased a ALP pinball with vibs board and the haptics kit from Buy Stuff Arcade and this is really awesome to have in my basement. We have come a long way since playing these games in arcades and bowling alleys back in the day. How cool to have something like this in the basement and for a really good price in my opinion. Your videos are thoughtful and easy to follow I Love the virtual table with all the different games. Thanks again!
Thank you so much Levi! It's been a rough past 24 hours (son was in a car accident, he's ok). Your message is very uplifting and appreciated!
Thanks very much for this guide, really helped me set up my ALP with Pinball FX3 - working perfectly. Was expecting it to be a pain but with this guide I had it working in no time - cheers!
Glad it helped, have a great weekend!
I built a pin cab a few years ago and run about 200 tables on it including FX3. This cab however is a game changer and makes the world of pinball more readily available to people.
I might just sell my old Cab and purchase one of these. Your content is really well appreciated and has given me the urge to start playing pinball again.
Many thanks for posting this tutorial.
Tony. 👍👍
Thank you Tony, I've been totally impressed with this machine. I have some additional modding videos coming, one later this week. For an overview of some of the different ways to use this machine you may want to see this guide: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp-mod1 . Just as an fyi - if you decide you want to pick one up, there is a good sale starting 6/16. BitPixel HV, VIBS Board, Arcade Control Panel, etc. are some items that you may want if you decide to pick one up. More details here: wagnerstechtalk.com/al-news . There will likely be another sale in ~3 mo., so no rush if you miss this one. No idea what will be in the next sale.
Excellent! This should be on everyone's radar. Clear, crisp and consise.
Thank you, hope it's helpful!
Thanks. Got mine all setup. Watched your video numerous times and your Reddit post.
Awesome, glad to hear you're good-to-go! Hope to have more guides available for more fun ways of getting the most out of your ALP! I appreciate you watching/using the guides. Don't hesitate to let me know what you want to see in the future.
Its 2024 and I'm using a Legends HD and this guide is epic!
Awe, thank you, Larry! Several more at wagnerstechtalk.com/guides if you need them.
Man this video is the best I’ve seen I sincerely thank you
Wow, thanks! I'm happy it is helpful to you 👍
My VIBS board just shipped so thank you for this!!!
Very welcome, I think you're gonna love it! Love your channel SMR!
Thank you so much for putting this together. It works great! 😁
You're very welcome, glad you're up and running!
This is top notch RUclips content, sir! Well done and thank you! I can't wait to duplicate your setup!
Thank you Greg, much appreciated! I hope you find it helpful in getting up and running quickly. 👍😎
Just ordered my ATlegneds "PLUS" pinball, Dec 4,2021. (wonder what the "PLUS means) Hope it has the latest install. And this vid just stoked me to I can't wait to try this very informative video. And the time you put into it. I surely do appreciate it. Very well done.
Thank you for your kind comments, you're going to love it! I've got a bunch more information (and videos) on my website here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp/ . The "Plus" is that it includes Zaccaria Table volumes 1-4 (127 licensed tables). You'll have plenty of tables to play when it arrives 😎
Wow! Well done, and thank you so much for this information!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video. This is what an instructional video should be. Very well done!
Thank you so much Rocky, really appreciate your kind feedback!
Great detail on the setup from a completely new Pc. Only thing I did differently was being this machine was dedicated to my ALP, I set my monitor 1 to portrait. Having to navigate pc / steam sideways until I get into fx3 or steam zaccaria just didn’t seem worth it. Luckily it works flawlessly.
Thank you, got it and definitely understand.
yeah i followed your setup and it is a pain having to sit beside the alp and navigate landscape. ive got the hang of using the trackball and can get around the desktop for minor windows tweaks before i launch the game. i use teamviewer as per your recommendations when i have to do some more major files tranfers etc. wouldnt it make more sense to setup alp playfield to portrait and then tweak settings in fx3 to show playfield portrait? would be easier to navigate in windows prior to launch. will this work or screw things up?
Excellent video as always
Thank you sir, glad you enjoyed it!
Really great video!! Thank you!
Very welcome and thank you!
Video was really good and helped me get going. I wish it had settings for if you're running the playfield in windows in portrait mode though. Going back and forth between screens facing left and normal when in windows outside of pinball fx makes a real nuisance.
Awesome, glad it was helpful! If I'm going to spend more than a few minutes setting something up on the PC, I use the Team Viewer. More on that here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#Remote_Desktop_Connection
😲 thanks for sharing!
This is a lot of work. Holy cow!
For FX3, it's not as bad as it seems. Baller Installer, on the other hand, is a lot more effort but well-worth it.
Thank you so much for making this. I am a little confused, how did you set up the second HDMI connection into the VIBS exactly? I rewinded the vide 20 times and I still can't understand. Did you somehow do USB from your computer to HDMI or did you split the HDMI. I am so excited to set this up but also so so very confused
Hi MichaelB, for the second HDMI connection to the VIBS board I could have used a DV to HDMI adapter on the PC. But, I was previously testing another PC (which didn't work out) and on that PC I had used a USB 3.0 to dual-HDMI adapter. My thought is to use the 2nd HDMI port at a later time for a dedicated DMD. The HDMI Adapter worked great on both machines (the one I returned and the new one I setup recently). So, I stuck with that. All the non-AtGames hardware (and software) can be found on this page: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#Additional_Hardware . It should help quite a bit, especially the JoyToKey tutorial which basically you download the LegendsPB-wtt archive and everything will be pretty much ready to go. I did make a minor change to that file to allow using the A/B button on your Arcade Control Panel for a Lef/Right mouse click. Hope all this helps!
Very nice video. My only question from another person's video on the same thing. Do the back glass images for fx3 have to be in png format or is jpeg ok? I'm installing this week. Thanks Gary
Thank you Gary, they can be .jpg format. See here for more info: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations
A big thanks to you for sharing clear instructions that help many people get more out of their ATGames Legends Pinball machines! And a question: I see that the new Zen Pinball FX platform now offers cabinet support, yet I find nothing on the Internet about anyone getting that working on the ALP. Is it possible now to play the new Pinball FX on the ALP?
Very welcome and thank you! Yes, FX does have cabinet support but it's severely lacking -imo. I started creating a guide on it, but stopped until support is further along. One key feature of cabinet support is the ability to rotate the playfield display. At the time I started (about 1.5 months ago), it wasn't built-in to FX and as far as I know still isn't. There was a hack that made it possible, but required using Baller Installer to do so. Just didn't make sense for me to continue until the support is there. Hope that clarifies. Once Zen implements it fully, I'll revisit and revive the guide I started. The last thing I want to do is create a guide that is so convoluted no one will appreciate it and I'd get tons of negative feedback.
Hi! Would love to see a similar video for Pinball Emporium. Thanks!
Noted!
Awesome video great tutorial thank you!
You're very welcome!
PK when is Atgames going to have someone come up with a video that shows you how to get the Atgames support group to accomplish a solution to a customer issue with the pinball machine that doesn’t work from the unboxing! Just asking for a friend!
@@user-qg3yc6fm9v your friend needs a solution not a video imho. The solution that works for most (proven) is to keep working with his/her agent contact and lend more confidence and patience to the relationship. Also he/she can join the CS Facebook page to interact with the agents.
@@pkhsiung304 thanks… friend not connected to FB, but her money is connected to a none working machine! Imho when asking one to have confidence and patience in an entity of no physical substance, the relationship is superficial in nature!
@@user-qg3yc6fm9v stay with her ticket
Great video! Just got mine setup last night. I had one question though, why do you keep the playfield in landscape mode? Isn’t there a way to adjust the rotations in FX3 and have it in portrait mode. It sure is a pain to start up with everything sideways. Also, how do you boot straight into FX3 from Windows 10? Thanks
Most of the sites recommend the playfield in Landscape and I tend to agree. Plus, if you change it to portrait none of the settings in the guide will work as the display layout numbers in FX3 will all need to be re-calculated and update. You can copy the shortcut for FX3 to your /Startup group in Windows. When you boot, it will launch then.
Got it running again! Yeah!
Awesome buddy, have fun!
I appreciate your video for install. Everything is working perfectly for me except visual pinball. For some reason the leprechaun table loads the playfield behind the top screen on my legends pinball. Future pinball works great but not sure what would be causing the other issue.
Glad it was helpful Zach. The video you're commenting on is for FX3, I'm assuming you saw the guide and video here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpbi/#Initial_Configuration . Are you using a VIBS board on your ALP? If so, the top screen/backglass should be position to the VIBS display.
Wow, Where do you live? Come over and do mine! LOL...Good instructions from start to finish. Really informative! Got to be a techy, which I am not.
LOL glad you found it helpful Eric! They best way to learn this stuff is to just jump in. If I can help, just let me know.
@@WagnersTechTalk ...I may just do that..but I'm kinda gun-shy from trying to modify my UltraPin from a few years ago.
Love your vids .. but how come your vpx and fx3 tables look so bright on the ALP?? Mine look a bit dull and dont pop anywhere near as much as yours do .. is there settings or anything anywhere to adjust brightness settings??
Thank you! How do the stock tables look? If they look bright/colorful there, it may be a setting in the graphics card you're using with the ALP. That's where I'd start looking.
Thank you for this video! I was having a lot of trouble getting a reliable non-laggy USB connection between my gaming PC and the ALP and your info (In the video and on your site) were what I needed to finally get things working well.
I had tried 2 or 3 different USB cables...one worked reliably but had too much lag, another would constantly lose connection. I tried a powered USB hub since I heard that could fix the lag, but no luck with the HUB I had. I finally broke down and spent the $30 for the hub and cable you used (plus another $10 for the magnetic beverage holder!) and finally had a near-zero flipper lag (certainly good enough to play well..finally!).
I did have a few issues/differences from your video. One was that I needed to set the ALP screen to portrait orientation in my Windows display settings. When I would do landscape in Windows and then rotate in ALP or Steam, the display would get screwed up. It's likely I had something set wrong between my ALU's orientation setting and the Steam/FX3 orientation setting, but I was able to get things working fine by simply adjusting the DMD/backglass coordinates in FX3 so it worked out fine in the end.
Also had an issue with the controls, but tracked that down to some previously configured settings in Steam for the ALP controls that were interfering with the Joy2Key settings. After cleaning out the controller settings in Steam, the problem went away.
Another challenge was tracking down the backglass graphics and the correct DMD/backglass coordinate settings for FX3. Would love a link to the backglass graphics you used in your video because they look pretty nice.
I got the backglass stuff working on an external monitor and now I'm just waiting for my VIBS board to arrive...it's been in "ready for pickup" status for about a week now, but still isn't showing it has been picked up. But once I get it installed, everything else should be ready to go. Thanks again for the very detailed instructions!
Very welcome, happy it was helpful! I'm out of town, using my phone to reply. It was shown in the video, but need to set the hdmi to otg, main and 90. Then my settings will work. I'll add clarification when I get back on the guide. I linked to some artwork from a fb thread, but may not b the exact set shown. I'll hunt it down and add it to the guide if it's not the same and I can locate it. Thank you for all your feedback and for watching. More will be coming, just a start.
@@WagnersTechTalk Thanks for the response and look forward to the art links. I thought there might be more info on FB, but I don't have a FB account and AtGames making their FB area private prevents me from seeing anything.
As promised, see the 3rd bullet here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations where it says this archive (link). I had the right thread linked.
Love the video. Very helpful and my games are running great. Unfortunately the sound doesn't work well. It is low volume. I have my pc volume at 100%, the Legends volumes settings all the way up, and all of the FX3 volume slides at high, but still get weak sound. Tried switching the HDMI cable but no help there. Don't have weak sound when playing the games installed on the machine, but also get weak volume with Visual Pinball and Future Pinball. Any thoughts? Could it have anything to do with Nvidia settings? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Thank you Douglas, happy you've got everything working! The very last bullet point here is if there is no sound: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp/#VIBS_Troubleshooting which doesn't seem to be exactly the issue you're having. But, it reads: No sound when using FX3/VPX or Future Pinball (OTG) - click the speaker icon in the lower-right of the taskbar in Windows. Make sure it’s set to output audio to the primary HDMI output (your backglass). Once set properly, the audio should play through just fine. I'd double check the playfield HDMI connection is the primary HDMI, then adjust the volume control in Windows and see if that helps. If not, honestly not sure what may be the cause. If it sounds fine on the ALP itself but weak audio only when the PC is connected, it's something on the PC/Windows side that I've not seen. May just take some additional tinkering/searching to find a solution. Sorry I may not be very helpful in this reply. You can also ask your question on the Legends Ultimate subreddit here: www.reddit.com/r/LegendsUltimate , good chance someone there has had the same issue and can be more helpful.
got fx3 running thanx to your walkthru so thanks for that. only thing im noticing is that sides of the playfield are slighly cut off. some tables worse than others. i cant even see the shooter lane on indiana jones. thoughts? just wondering if normal or i need to tweak some settings
Great news Jay, happy to hear it was helpful to you! One thing I can think of off-hand is to check and make sure both displays are scaled to 100% in Windows. During the initial setup, Windows may try to scale it to 150% which might explain the issue you're seeing. See the 2nd bullet point here for more details: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations
Hey wagner ... is there a way to get the down button on the D pad to also launch the ball? Aswell as the plunger? Many thanks. Your videos are amazing and have been a huge help
You could, but it would make navigating menus harder as you would only be able to go up/left/right (not down). Glad to hear the videos have been helpful to you!
this video will be very helpful. Did you make a video like this but for Pinball Arcade on Steam?
No I didn't, mainly because they charged a lot for cabinet mode support and wasn't going to spend the extra $. I'm cheap lol
Great video! Question...do I need to enter my cabinet code every time I log in? Is there a way for it to retain the code I received from Zen?
Thank you sir! Once you enter your code, it should "stick". I think over the years I've had to enter it twice so hold on to it, just incase.
perfect!! thank you
You're welcome!
Is my steam deck capable of this or does it have to be a windows pc? Is the vibs board required? Are there different steps for the micro? Thanks!
VIBS is required only if you want to use the backglass on the micro. More on VIBS/Micro here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpmicro . Steam Deck with the ALP (HD) is here: wagnerstechtalk.com/sd-alp , basically the same on the micro.
I have my VIBS board installed and works. I am going to download steam and fx3 for the games that I purchased. I have the Legends Pinball Control panel installed, so after Joytokey is installed do I install LegendsPB-WTT or LegendsPB-WTT-PUP? Thanks Gary
Either one will work with FX3, the one ending in PUP has additional buttons for PinUP Popper mapped (but also works with FX3). I'd say, go with the first one until such time that you want to use PinUP Popper. With PUP, you'll have to map two keys for the nudge in FX3 with LegendsPB-WTT you don't.
I've been using that file that you talk about on here for joy2key, it works great, unfortunately my plunger is broken and I'm forced to launch the ball using the enter key on my keyboard, i have the arcade control panel installed on my legends pinball, is there anyway i can change the button on joy2key to launch the ball with like my X,Y OR Z top buttons? Cause they don't do anything in fx3 right now anyway, and i dont think i can launch my wizard power either on fx3 with this setup the way the file comes, please help me out if you can, really just want to be able to map my wizard power button and especially the launch the ball button to my control panel so I don't have to use my keyboard at all anymore while playing fx3
There is already an alternative mapped, press and hold the forward nudge button to launch the ball. Should work fine for you.
Well done for your video !
Is it the same path for micro pinball?
Thank you! I assume you mean the AtGames Legends Pinball Micro? If so, yes. Remember, what you see in this video is coming from a connected PC so it would be the same regardless if it's on the larger ALP or the smaller ALPu. Hope that helps!
followed your guide and been having a blast so thanx for great vids as always! question, im getting a lil flipper lag especially if i play arcade versions. strangely enough less lag when i run zen or regular single player launch. my computer is a powerhouse with rtx3080 vid card so i know i have enough hp! i found a sensitivity setting in joy to key and have been tweaking, noticing a lil improvement. im going to crank it up again tonight - i think im at 3-4 setting currently and it goes up to 16. is there anything else i can tweak to get better flipper response???
Hi Jay, thank you happy the guides/vids have been helpful! I have a section here that should help with flipper latency: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#Minimize_Flipper_Latency . It's in a shared guide (between FX3 & Popper) since it impacts either.
@@WagnersTechTalk culprit was joy to key. turned it off and mapped controller directly in steam and lag went away
@@jasonforderer Good to know, thank you for your feedback Jay!
I installed the VIBS and set it all up following your video. But I don’t have any sounds when playing FX3 on the AT legends. Any suggestion how to get sound working on at pinball???
Great news, please see the very last bullet here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp/#VIBS_Troubleshooting entitled "No sound when using FX3/VPX or Future Pinball (OTG)"
Hi Jon. I’ve been looking at this vid over and over a vid ,its great since I never had a PC before. When I boot up the computer it doesn’t show up on my main ALP playfield but when I use the VIBS button it pops up on the bottom of my backbox. I must have an HDMI cable plugged in the wrong spot so I can’t call up the display screen with 2 windows . I have one plugged into the back and the other p-lugged up to the HDMI spot in back up higher Is this right?
Hi Al, please start here : wagnerstechtalk.com/alp-mod1/#Chapter_6_VIBS_-Do_I_need_it , if this doesn't help let me know. It explains what you describe in a bit more detail. There is a video at the top of the page that summarizes this guide also.
Do you need 2 hdmi ports, as well as a usb 3.0 to usb cord on your pc to play fx3 with backglass display? My pc has 1 hdmi port, 1 ethernet port, and 3 usb ports...... I don't have any usb-type c ports either.
If you want anything to show up on the backglass while connected to a PC, you'll need the VIBS board and a 2nd HDMI port. This guide goes into much more detail: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp-mod1 . Yes, you will need a USB cable (A-to-A) between the PC and the ALP, it's what allows the flippers, nudge and ball launch buttons to work.
Sorry if I missed it but I couldn’t find in your guide or the video. Where do you get the back glass images? I saw reference in another video that you had to download them individually and install? I don’t see that step here.
No problem, please see the 3rd bullet here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations
@@WagnersTechTalk You’re the best!
Where can I get the images for the back glass for each of the steam tables??? I only saw the image you created for the default view under the guide. I need the images for each table so I can copy and paste in the file. Please help. Thanks in advance.
Hi, please see the 3rd bullet here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations There are two links, one to a facebook thread the other to the archive from that thread. Those are the images I used for the backglass. Hope that helps!
Great video. Quick question. I only have one hdmi on my PC and want to install vibs board. Is there any way I could use one of my DP slots as a extra hdmi out? Thank.
I've not tried it, but pretty sure it will work. You'd just need a DP to HDMI adapter cable between the two and make sure you have the video signal set at 1920x1080, 100% scaling, landscape, etc. (guide and video mention this in more detail).
Thanks! Will try it out..
Did you ever make a video about capturing both fx3 screens using Teamviewer and OBS? It's definitely something that I'm interested in.
I never made a video about it, noone asked (until now). But I did document a little bit here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#Remote_Desktop_Connection
Will haptic feedback work with otg and fx3? Thank you for your guides and content.
Very welcome, I appreciate that! It will, but you'll have to adjust the volume level a bit. Here's another option, which is the one I'm currently using on my cabinet: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp-haptics
Hi - added the LegendsPB-WTT config file to JoyToKey documents folder, but the settings don't appear when I open JoyToKey. Will they only show up when connected to the ALP, or should I see them on my PC when it's not connected to ALP? Should I remove JoyToKey Config 1 and replace with LegendsPB-WTT. I can't seem to get the settings from the new config to show up.
Make sure you completely close out of JoyToKey (see taskbar icon at the bottom right). Then re-start and you should see it in the list.
How do you remove the dmd on the Williams tables. My main playfield screen has one on the top of the screen with graphics of the cab speakers that doesn't remove. The other tables are full screen. Thanks for any help!
Hi Chad, it's not something I dug into much. Don't recall off-hand if you can.
This was so helpful! For some reason though my plunger just doesn't work in FX3 with Joy2Key. I can use the "Enter" (forward nudge) button to launch but the plunger does nothing. JoytoKey seems to think my "Sitck 2
Hi Neil, glad this was helpful! Not sure why your plunger wouldn't work with the j2k profile. Did you maybe map it in steam prior to running j2k? That's the only thing I can think of, some other app. is responding to the button event (plunger) outside of j2k.
@@WagnersTechTalk It did work at first but once I set it up in steam it stopped. Even after trying to remove steam, reinstall steam, etc. I like how it works with the steam controller better anyhow. The problem with the j2k profile is that it's not as responsive to the movement since it's technically the equivalent of holding the enter key.
Thank you so much for the videos!
Couple questions... I finished my haptics and it works GREAT but in OTG mode the exciters don't seem to be working.
On the original tables they work great.
Secondly when installing the vibs board. I am able to view my desktop perfectly on the backglass but no images. (FX3)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Very welcome Michael. I'll point you to some info. to help:
1. OTG Mode - It may be that you didn't press the switch button to swap from original tables to OTG (PC Audio, also here wagnerstechtalk.com/alp-haptics/#Troubleshooting or here if it's VPX that's an issue wagnerstechtalk.com/alp-haptics/#Option_1_Haptic_Effects ).
2. No artwork on backglass - see the 3rd point here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations
Until you select a table, you won't see any backglass artwork, here's one I made up that you're welcome to download (first point/link): wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#FX3_Troubleshooting
Hope that gets everything going for ya!
@@WagnersTechTalk
Thank you again! Im sooo close, as the backglass is the only thing im still stuck on. The cabinet settings inside FX3 didn't work BUT when i inputted the settings on at games it put me close. The screen is solid black and the top shows the jpg switching through tables at the top but no image?
2nd link above should get you to the artwork, you'll copy those files and next time you launch FX3 should see the backglass artwork.
Hello, can you please explain the best way to get the DMD to work on the 3rd monitor instead of displaying on the backglass? My 3rd monitor below the backglass just has the legends logo displayed. Is there a way in FX3 settings or do I need popper for that? New to vpin. Thx!
I don't have a 3rd monitor, so I can't be much help with that. You'll probably (in Windows) want to position the 3rd monitor all the way to the right of the other two. Then change the values for the backglass/DMD to however you want. It will take some tweaking. Took me awhile to come up with the settings that look good on a 2-display configuration.
Thanks for you awesome videos -- please tell me how to reduce flipper lag - I turned off vsynch any other suggestions . I bought the usb you recommended also ???
Very welcome, thank you for watching and subscribing! I've added some recommendations here that may assist: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#Minimize_Flipper_Latency
Ok needs some help. I had this running on old PC. I have another PC that I cannot get the OTG controls to work and its making me nuts. Yes I use ugreen and atolla hub. When plugged in it just does not show up. In PC device manager how and where should it show up? Do you have video how to test with joy2key, I read it on your page but a video could help for visual learners. ?
Make sure you have the OTG cable plugged into the USB 2.0 port (white connector on the ALP). It should work, everything I know is here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#OTG_Troubleshooting . Sounds like you've got the hardware you need, just double check all the connections.
I'm trying to set up FX3 on my Legends Pinball, but all I get on my playfield is my computer's main home screen in landscape position. It does not move, just shows same thing. Does not show my mouse and nothing works. My back screen works perfect and shows everything I do on the computer, mouse works, etc. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? I'm using all the cables you used when setting the Legends Pinball to Steam Deck in your video about 10 days ago. Thanks in advance. Gary
It sounds like your displays are oriented properly, but double-check the settings for the display here (2nd bullet point): wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations . Also, make sure when you pressed the Channel button you set things like this: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#Switch_HDMI_Input
Hello there, I see the JoyToKey Profile I downloaded/copied listed. It's highlighted when I open JoyToKey. The flippers are still not working ( not a single button or flipper is working ) . What could I be possibly be doing wrong ?
Sounds like something with the OTG connection. Please see here for some tips that should help: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#OTG_Troubleshooting (the 3rd point is how to check)
@WagnersTechTalk I'm so thankful for your video. I've ran into quite a problem with the display, however. When I hook everything up, the backglass display shows the main screen and the main display shows what should be on the backglass. My laptop only has two USB ports and one HDMI. So I bought an HDMI to USB adapter and used both USB ports and the one HDMI port. Did I do that incorrectly? Why are the videos on the backglass and main displays switched? Thanks for any help you can provide!
Hi Joel, I think the problem in this case is that the arrangement of the displays is wrong in Windows. Click the Identify button, there you'll likely see the backglass as 1, Playfield as 2. Instead, this move the displays around such that the playfield is on the far left, then the backglass, any other display to the far right. More on the settings for each on the 2nd point here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations Make sure they are fully aligned at the tops of each displays (don't want them crooked in anyway or it will throw things off - straight line at the top of each display).
@WagnersTechTalk Thanks. So, I checked out the display and it shows I have three displays. The first box says "1/3" and the second box says "2". When I plugged in the USB and HDMI from the Pinball machine it only showed "1" and "2" and worked fine. I bought a USB to HDMI adapter to connect the VIBS board to the laptop and when I added the VIBS connection to the second USB port that's when it showed 3 screens. My laptop only has 2 USB ports and 1 HDMI which is why I got the adapter. Thanks for your help.
@WagnersTechTalk Hi! How would I get my Display options to show two screens instead of three screens please given my above reply. Thanks so much in advance for whatever help you can provide me! I really appreciate it.
You could use the HDMI out from the laptop as the playfield display, then one of the other HDMI ports for VIBS. Anything connected to an HDMI port is going to show up under Windows. I hope this answers your question. From the adapter standpoint, only one of those should be needed/connected.
Thanks for the ALP videos, just got mine a couple of weeks ago. I’ve got the ALP cabinet nudge feature and plunger working in FX3 and VPX if interested.
Very welcome, when you say you got the nudge+plunger working are you saying you used j2k here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#JoyToKey ?
No, I’m not using joy2key, was trying to eliminate as much latency as possible, using direct input only
How did you get the nudge working? And working via buttons or the actual physical nudging the table?
I'd love to know how you got it working without joy2key. I can't get the plunger working correctly. At least not well enough to do skill shots. It just doesn't respond like a plunger actually would.
This is a great video. Unfortunately I am having issues with loading pictures for my back glass. I make the image file the same as the table but I'm only getting a black screen. All my coordinates are good but now it's black with white text across the top of the back glass screen. Any ideas of how to fix? Thanks again!
Thank you, there is a section here : wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations which includes a link to the backglass archive. Just copy the image files in the path identified and you should be good to go. I created a default background for when a table isn't selected that you can use, you can find it here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#FX3_Troubleshooting
Do you have a link to where you downloaded the backglass images? I am looking around for a good collection and the ones you have look great but I have not yet found where to download them.
I'm out of town, using my phone to reply. On the guide page for fx3 there is a link to a fb thread for the artwork. However, not sure if it's the exact artwork I used in the vid. I'll be back tomorrow and check/update if not.
@@WagnersTechTalk I think that was the same artwork. I was not a member of that group when I asked so now I am and that is the place to get the artwork. Thanks so much!
Good news, glad you got it! The group is a great resource, you'll really enjoy being a member there.
Hello
Wagner's
Thanks for the set up. I am however getting 1 problem. My backglass still shows black screen with location path. Yes I have vibs. What do I need to do to fix this?
Hi Michael, did you see the 3rd point here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations for copying the artwork?
Thank you again for your help. It seemed to work. You mentioned fan communities for made backglass. ?
QUESTION: How can I access the original version of Monster Bash on FX3? When I play this game all I see is the remastered version with 3D moving toys/figures. I want to play the original version with the toys/figure simulating the real table. Any tips? Thanks in advance for your help.
There is only one version available on FX3 that I'm aware of. However, there are other options through VPX ( example: www.vpforums.org/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=15415 ). A guide for setting up PinUP Popper Baller Installer here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpbi/
Great video. I’m getting an ALP tomorrow and wanted to do this but it seems I need a dedicated pc. I have a high end gaming PC but it seems like I would have to change steam settings and monitors every time I go between pc gaming and playing fx3? That seem accurate?
Yes, that's accurate. You may find it better to have a dedicated PC for FX3/VPX/FP on the ALP. If you haven't already, may want to see this: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp-mod1 , it will cover many upgrade options that might be helpful to you.
@@WagnersTechTalk I was reading that mapping within steam eliminates flipper lag, do you agree with that or still recommend J2K?
@@zlanders77 Sure, I've read that as well. However, the problem with using steam directly is that it won't help with VPX/FP. I have a single j2k profile which works with all. If you were going to use FX3 exclusively then it may provide better performance. I have virtually no noticeable lag on my machine. I did optimize my machine, based on information here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#Minimize_Flipper_Latency However, definitely set it up the way that performs best for you. I choose to go with j2k for various reasons, one stated above the other is that the information provided in the guide can get anyone up and running far faster/easier than explaining multiple mapping configurations. I may add more options at some later time, but I've been pretty happy with j2k myself.
My usb 3 port on alp has not worked since day one. And still doesn't work even after a replacement of both boards and the cable. Support and myself are both confounded by this. Nothing in usb 3 detects. The hmdi input and usb2 ports do work.
Because of this. My alp tables are saved on usb flash drive plugged into usb 2.
To avoid a bunch of back and forth. I thought a powered hub plugged into my usb 2 would be the answer.
While the flash drive loads, steam does not detect my alp controls when the OTG cable is plugged into one of the hubs 4 ports. I have to have OTG direct connect to pc and ALP, making my usb hub useless. Any advice?
Is your hub connected to your ALP with your OTG cable to pc in one of the ports? Or is the hub connected to your pc with the OTG to ALP in one of the ports?
The powered USB hub is connected to the PC, in my case. I would try plugging the USB drive and OTG cable into this hub: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L32B9C2 and the OTG cable from this hub to the powered USB Hub on the PC and see if that works. Just a thought, I've not had this issue so can't be 100% sure if it will help.
@Wagner'sTechTalk I am having an issue where I start up Pinball FX3, the whole playfield is dark but I hear the music playing but I can't see the animated PinballFX3 logo and the enter key that also appears on the screen. The only way I can get out of FX3 is to bring up the task manager and force close it.
I've not encountered this issue. I'd double check the connections on both ends of the HDMI cable. If that doesn't help, try a different cable. I have had issues in the past where audio doesn't come through and it turned out to be a cheap HDMI cable I was using.
@@WagnersTechTalk Thank you for your reply. I think I figured out what the problem was. It has to do with the screen orientation settings. In windows I set both screens to landscape and 270 in the settings for Pinball FX3. The question I have now is when I am standing at the ALP, the desktop is not in landscape, so I have to navigate sideways to get to the FX3 app to open it. Once it opens, the game is in portrait mode. Is there any way to have the desktop in landscape mode so that it is easier to navigate to an open the FX and Steam apps? By the way, I am using cabinet mode.
Joytokey folder only shows a notepad file. I can open Joy to key though no problem. The legends pinball file does not have a controller next to it. I still dropped under the joytikey file and nothing... Any help would be great
Be sure that you copy the file after exiting j2k (right-click the icon on the taskbar and terminate). Copy the profile, then restart j2k, should pick it up then.
@WagnersTechTalk You have one of the best setup videos around. The holy grail of ALP setup videos!
Can you please help with something that happened with my Pinball setup? My setup was working great but then for some reason Pinball FX3 stopped displaying on the ALP. It shows up on my laptop but now on the ALP I just get a black screen with a URL on the side of the screen that says:
c:\program files [x86]\steam\steamapps\common\pinball fx3\data\steam\pinballfx3.[bmp, gif, png, jpg, jpeg]
No idea what to do about this. Please help. Thanks!
Thank you Joel! I think what's happened here is that Windows got confused with the monitor/HDMI arrangement. Try plugging the HDMI connections in the same way you had it working before. Then restart the PC and see if Windows restores everything back. If not, the black screen you're seeing is the backglass display. See the 2nd point here to make sure your displays are arranged properly: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations . The first point here has a .jpg file that I created as a default backglass image until a game is selected: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#FX3_Troubleshooting
Hello and thanks for the great video,
I have a question about it: I have so far assigned the buttons via Steam in BigPicture Mode. It works great so far, except for the plunger of the ALP, I can not use or integrate with it.
If I install the JoytoKey software, can I then also shoot the ball using the plunger on the ALP? Or does the plunger with the JoytoKey setup also not work?
Thank you :)
With the JoyToKey profile you can use the plunger. I've noticed some tables just launch immediately while others will respond to slow pulling of the plunger. I also have a guide here that works with the Arcade Control Panel a little better: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpbi (I use it with VPX, FP and FX3)
@@WagnersTechTalk THXa lot.... I'll try to set it up :)
I tried doing this and can't get joytokey to work. I have the control panel. I installed joytokey and copied over the configuration file from your guide (I've tried both your regular config file and the PUP one which I read would be better suited to those of us with the control panel. I launch joy to key and see key mappings. I launch pinball fx3 and no buttons or joystick work.
@@DarthxRinzler Is the control panel recognized by Windows?
Can you do this with the VIBS so that you only have the play field but the backglass is just not functioning? Also, JOY2KEY says trackball mimics mouse movement, I don't have a trackball on my ALP, how do you control or can you still use your mouse.
Sure, you can set it up such that everything goes to the playfield. Just skip the parts that discuss the backglass setup. To use the keyboard+mouse, you'd have to connect one to your PC or use the Arcade Control Panel (what this guide assumes you have). More on the ACP here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp/#Arcade_Control_Panel_Installation
@Wagner's TechTalk great thanks!
Ok. How do you get the sound to work? I have a PC with a graphics card, so the sound can't come thru the graphics card. What do I do?
The sound will come through the primary HDMI (playfield). You likely need to click the small speaker icon on the taskbar and set it to the primary HDMI. Also, make sure that the HDMI cable from the graphics card is plugged into the top port on the ALP. Also, see the last point here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp/#VIBS_Troubleshooting
Another question is I couldn't get any backglass images to show up? On anothe rforum I was told that PBFX3 doesn't come with backglass images and you have to download them yourself and install them. Is there a video tutorial that just shows how to do that? I found most of the backglass images online in a shared Google Drive, but I'm not sure how to add them to PBFX3 and how to edit the settings.ini file.
See 10:25 and the 3rd point here for the archive shown in the video: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations
@@WagnersTechTalk Thanks! I actually followed this exactly but the images are not showing up. So I've used Retropie a lot in the past and it uses a gameslist.xml file that has all the data / directory information that points to the right images in the media folder - is there something like a gameslist.xml file in PBFX3 that would point to the right image files as well? Is that the settings.ini file? If so, where is that file? Or if not, do all the files have to be .jpg files or will .png work as well? Sorry for the long question!
Hi, I’ve tried everything you explained on this video. I just purchased my Pinball HD weeks ago. The video shows outdated version of steam, it has changed since this vid so it makes thinks more confusing, also setting up for the buttons to function on that software download did not work either. I’m wondering if this whole process has changed since there has been many software updates with steam and at games firmware updates and so on. Please advise. Thank you.
It's an older video, but Pinball FX3 hasn't changed since this video. Just search Steam for "Pinball FX3", click install. That's pretty much it, the rest should guide you through just fine.
How do you clear the controls in Steam Fx3? They are already set by default to the keyboard and mouse. I read your instructions and it said to clear the controls if they are set, in order to use Joy2key
If you didn't map anything yourself, just the j2k profile is all you need to setup.
@@WagnersTechTalk thank you sir
This tutorial is awesome except I can't get Joy2Key working with my AtGames Legends Micro Pinball machine. I used the file you suggested for mapping buttons but nothing worked. Is there an update to the key mappings for the Micro or is there another solution besides Joy2Key that will make the buttons on the Micro work? Thanks!
j2k definitely works with the Micro as well, I used it with a Steam Deck running Windows. After copying the file, make sure that you exist/restart j2k. A few sections that should helop:wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#JoyToKey and wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#OTG_Troubleshooting . Alternatively, you can map the buttons directly in Steam, if you prefer.
@@WagnersTechTalk Most mappings seem to work from Steam directly without the need for JoytoKey - except my right flipper button which isn't working for some reason.
Great video! One issue I can’t solve is how to get haptics to work in OTG mode. I am on latest firmware 5.65. Can you help I know many people are having this same issue.
Hey, thank you! I think we'll have to wait for the next firmware update to fix it.
Hi question for you - so I just got my ALP today and quickly set off in setting up OTG. The optiplex I ordered along with the VIBS has not been delivered yet should be anyday now. So I currently have the ALP as the main playfield then I have the Backglass and DMD on my laptop screen. The question is: Is this the best I can do until I get the VIBS board? meaning I cannot use the ALP back glass at all until the VIBS board comes? I know I can't switch back and forth without it but was wondering if I could just HDMI straight into it but it does not seem to detect it. So this is likely the best I can do unti that VIBS board shows up yes?
Correct, you won't be able to use the backglass until the VIBS board arrives. Don't plug anything HDMI into the backglass connector, it looks like HDMI but it's not and can cause damage to either the backglass or the device connecting to it. Wait for the VIBS please, if anything is connected to the backglass, remove immediately.
@@WagnersTechTalk thank you! And I guess maybe I got lucky I did have something in it briefly but all seems fine. Thanks again.
Sorry Mate I have a new one for you. Been running a setup mentioned previously with my laptop which on OTG mode where the laptop is the backglass and DMD. The laptop is strong Dell G7 with powerful i7 and GTX 2070. Obv the ALP is new and on the latest firmware. BUT I have some kind of unplayable flipper lag on FX3. I have turned off ball trails and gone to like 2x AA etc etc. But yah its very noticeable and not good. Using a USB 3.0 cable from laptop to ALP and its about 6 feet. This is very disheartening. Any thoughts?
@@thesmoness You can try mapping the buttons directly within FX3. While my PC and Steam Deck are fine with j2k, others recommend mapping using FX3. A few other points here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#OTG_Troubleshooting
@@WagnersTechTalk been doing some slow motion camera testing. Not super accurate being my iphone on slow mo and my eyeball. But it seems native tables are ~50ms lag, my using my keyboard with no j2k running is about 100ms, and full j2k with 16x cpu time checked is ~150ms. What is realistic? is yours running same as native or is that 100ms the target? Gonna try and figure out how to just bind in FX3 see if that gives me same 100ms performance as keyboard
Great guide.. just got it all hooked up.. I only have two tables on FX3, deciding which ones to buy.. I am confused on backglass images. Where do I get those and what should they be called as .jpg files in the steam directory?
Thank you, glad it's all up and running! For the backglass images, I'm currently using the ones shown in the 3rd bullet point here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations . When a game is not selected, you're welcome to use this image as well (I removed my logo from the picture): wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#FX3_Troubleshooting
@@WagnersTechTalk Thanks.. got em.. after putting everyting back togerther, fx3 audio is super distorted.. not sure what is causing that.. tried reboot, reinstall.. all other PC audio sounds fine thru the ALP .. scratching head
@@bradodrummer5859 Maybe check the volume level on the PC to see if it's all the way up. That combined with the AMP on the ALP may cause distortion. Just a guess.
Great video - thank you. For Joy2Key, has anyone mapped the insert coin button for VPX? I’d like to not have to use a keyboard with my tables on AtGames Pinball - but it looks to be unavoidable. Is that correct?
Very welcome and thank you for your kind comments. If you're using the Arcade Control Panel on your ALP, the j2k profile for that does map the insert credit+P1-P3 Start buttons. See the purple image here for details: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpbi/#Arcade_Control_Panel_Profile
@@WagnersTechTalk Thanks for the response - look like I will need to buy the ACP. Having a keyboard on my table isn't a great look!
What do you recommend for a desktop to connect to the Legends Pinball for virtual pinball
I assume you're asking for the ALP HD model (not 4k). If that's the case, I have some information and suggestions here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp-mod1/#Chapter_5_PC_Requirements . Those suggestions are older and not intended for the 4K machine. Though, the Skytech PC shown seems like it may work fine for 4K, I've not personally tested it. If you're looking for one that is more future-proof, I'd recommend posting your question here: www.reddit.com/r/LegendsUltimate
The reason for asking on reddit, there are many that are already using different PC configurations and can provide better responses. I wish I had a bunch of machines that I could use to perform benchmarks, but I don't.
Yes the HD, the computer you referenced is no longer available and it was a few years ago, I was wondering if you had an updated one.
I truly appreciate your guides and they have helped me immensely. I finally got my FX3 code and everything came onto the playfield screen after some settings. However, the flipper lag is horrible and I can't keep the ball in play. I am using the joytokey app for control and may try to go to the steam control config instead. Is there a better fix? I have another question but will ask that on a more related video. Thank you. -MayorMike
Very welcome, happy the guides have been helpful! For the flipper lag, please see this section to see if there is something that helps: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#Minimize_Flipper_Latency Often times, PCs come pre-loaded with a lot of junk that just doesn't need to be running and impacts performance.
@@WagnersTechTalk Thank you for your rapid response. I will try these things. -MayorMike
@@WagnersTechTalk I did a number of things suggested as well as I turned off vsync and antialiasing and the lag is still there but better. I am going to try to learn how to setup the xbox controller (apparently that is how it sees the Legends Pinball controls) through steam and see if I can bypass joytokey. I realize this will not work with the other platforms, but I thought it would be worth a try. -MayorMike
@@mayormike Any luck with the lag? I’m having the same issue using the Xbox control setup through steam. The lag makes it unplayable. I have an Alienware r17 3070.
@@yojz I haven't had the time to setup the xbox controller in steam yet, so I'm still using joy2key. Turning off the vsync and everything else did help. I will report back when I am using only the steam setup.
So how do you hook up to the internet if you do not have a VIBS board??? You show how with the VIBS but not without. Thanks in advance
The VIBS board is only used to provide the ability to use the backglass with a PC (or Steam Deck, etc.) It has nothing to do with Internet access. If you want to connect the ALP to the Internet, you have two options: WiFi or Ethernet. If you have a connected PC, it would also typically use either WiFi or Ethernet.
Hi Mate, is there a way to just buy all fx3 tables at once I cant be bothered buying in ones and twos or waiting for sales
Not that I know of, I wish there was! Yeah, I bought all of them over a period of 2-3 weeks.
So, how do you send the images to the backglass. Followed the video completely, but this seems to be left out. Where is the step showing the image being sent to the backglass display? I can't seem to find this information anywhere, in any guide. It just seems like you set the settings, and it works upon launch. However, I'm getting nothing on the backglass except the static windows display.
It was the side-by-side screen setup in display manager. Nice.
Just double-checking, you're good to go now right?
Anyone know if there is a way to turn the tilt off or disable it in Fx3? I know if a previous Zen game with South Park tables you could.
If my PC has dual monitors already do I mark the ALP and back glass as display 3 and 4?
The numbers aren't important, it's their arrangement from left-right. Playfield, Backglass and then DMD (left to right). Make sure are scaled to 100%, 1920x1080, etc. as mentioned in the guide. Hope that helps!
@@WagnersTechTalk Thanks! I just bought an ALP so there is a learning curve! I see there's a box for "live stream" so do I put my Twitch credentials in and then hook the ALP to my capture card somehow?
I don't personally use Twitch, but after you enter your credentials and enable live streaming it will stream directly to your Twitch account. There won't be a need to add a capture card. I tried it with YT years ago and that's how it worked then, but haven't tried since.
hi, at around @9:39 in the video you are showing how your main screen (the playfield) is set to landscape. I currently have my backglass screen (on the computer settings) set to portrait mode. And I can see everything on my computer (on the pinball arcade screen just fine with screen #1 being set to portrait). And I even have Pinball Arcade up and running using the joytokey, with this configuration (my #1 screen set to portrait, and my #2 set to landscape -like yours). So I am not sure why I would need or want to have my #1 screen on the PC, set to landscape....when it seems all pinball machine games will need the primary PC screen #1 to be in portrait mode. I hope that makes sense...
Also if I left the screen #1 in landscape mode then it would look sideways when viewing it on the Arcade Legends pinball backglass (hence why my screen #1 is set to portrait mode currently).
I have a feeling if I dont have the same settings as you showed in your video for the PC screen configuration, then when you explain all the cabinet mode settings in the Pinball FX 3, those settings would not work for me....since my screen #1 is already in portrait mode....So I was just wondering why you would not have have your screen#1 in the PC settings to be in portrait mode???
thanks
That's correct, in the guide you'll find landscape is how it's documented. Like you, I started with Portrait as it seemed to make the most sense. However, as I began setting up PinUP Popper it was clear the landscape would provide the ability to see the entire screen (in portrait, while trying to configure anything things won't fit properly). It became very problematic to launch VPX and not be able to see the entire screen or get much done in Windows. I also find it easier to use TeamViewer to remotely connect to the PC used by the ALP to configure it and it's easier to do in landscape orientations. I also found the community recommended using Landscape for similar reasons. So, went that way and simply rotate the display in software when the tables are launched. This has worked out well and the numbers I show in the guide should match fine if done that way. But, they won't if you stick with portrait. You'll have to do a bit of tweaking for the backglass/DMD positioning.
@@WagnersTechTalk OK, I think I see what you are getting at. I would rather follow your directions, since it would save time in trying to figure out all the dimensions etc as you explained in your video. I could also use VNC or teamviewer etc, to remotely connect to my machine just like you mentioned, and operate it in landscape mode (without worrying about how it looked on the atgame pinball screen (if that happened to be turned on when I was messing with Steam and like Pinball FX 3, etc)
And then, as you clarified in yuor comment above, I just use the settings within the software (Pinball FX3) to change Display settings. That makes sense.
The only other thing about using Vertical mode on my Windows machine is that I want to play stuff like Worms Pinball and maybe some older games too (that may not have fancy Display settings like PFX3 has). So maybe in those cases, I can just rotate the settings of my primary monitor (and therefore the backglass) to play a game like Worms. Only time will tell, once I experiment some more with some of the more esoteric games like Worms and even some possible Gog.com pinball games like Epic pinball
Another interesting one for you. Trying to play The Pinball Arcade on the ALP. I can’t seem to get the screen to work, even though I set it as primary, it only displays on my laptop screen. I don’t care about cabinet mode and backglass, do you know if there’s a guide to set this software up on ALP? Thanks!
I'm not aware of any guide for Pinball Arcade for the ALP, you're the first to ask me. If I did, I would want to set it up fully with the cabinet code but not for $150 (link www.arcoodapinballarcade.com/#Purchase ).
@@WagnersTechTalk agreed. I saw lots of people are doing 1 screen mode but no matter what I do I can’t get it to fill the main playfield.
Not sure if this will be helpful or not, but when you start it up make sure the HDMI Input settings on the ALP are set like this: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#Switch_HDMI_Input Since I've not tried it, I'm shooting in the dark. But, perhaps it may be helpful.
@@WagnersTechTalk on it. Thanks so much!
I have set up the vibs board and the pinball as instructed but I have no sound. Sound worked prior. Also on the table you can see the edge of the table at the top. Kind of narrows and and you can see the frame. Any thoughts?
Hi Joseph, see the very bottom bullet here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp/#VIBS_Troubleshooting
No sound when using FX3/VPX or Future Pinball (OTG) - click the speaker icon in the lower-right of the taskbar in Windows. Make sure it’s set to output audio to the primary HDMI output (your backglass). Once set properly, the audio should play through just fine.
@@WagnersTechTalk Thank you for the help. Everything works now and I am running Windows 11. Only thing is the backglass picture is not aligned. I can see the PC screen on the last inch or two of the screen. Where would I adjust that?
@@JEdabody Great news! My "guess" is that Win 11 likely changed the display to 150% scaling on one of the displays (or both). See the 2nd bullet point here and verify all is correct: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations
@@WagnersTechTalk ok that still didn't work so i'm just giving up on the backglass but somewhere while doing this my fx3 pinball is upside down. the main computer screen is fine. Do you know how to put it back to right side up?
@@JEdabody Are you talking about the playfield being upside down? Make sure you set Degree to 90 as shown here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#Switch_HDMI_Input
Do you have no table / ball lag or stutter at all when using fx3 and vpx on OTG on the ALP cab?
Fx3 and vpx run so smooth on my laptop .. but when i plug the hdmi into the alp there seems to be slight ball stutter etc.
The flippers work fine.
I can't get my head around it. Any help please?
In FX3, turn off VSync and it will likely play better. In VPX, I don't have any ball stuttering.
@@WagnersTechTalk what pc/laptop are you using?
I'm using the DELL PC mentioned here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alp-mod1/#Suggestions , however it's no longer available.
Thansk mate.
Im just baffled .. like i say everything runs perfect on my laptop .. like a dream.
Then as soon as i hook up to ALP with the hdmi lead thats when im noticing ball stutter ( not flipper lag )
I have the raspberry pi image on this... it's fun... but not as good as a vertical pinball cab... cool vid
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Is the process the same for Pinball FX? It seems like Pinball FX3 is no longer having new tables added?
Developed an entirely new guide for Pinball FX here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx . However, the good news is the Xpadder application/profile mentioned on this guide also works with FX3/VPX/FP. Hope you find it helpful!
So Mr. Wagner what do you think of Zen Studios new upgrade to all their pinball tables & the fact that people have to re-buy all their tables for the new generation..& what’s your take on the ticket system they’re trying to implement..?..thank you‼️ HollerBack Wagner
First off, I'll be honest, I've not tried their new system/games yet (I did buy Indiana Jones for FX3 though and it's a cool table - but overpriced). I know it's been almost a month since it's release, though without the cabinet mode feature being available (at last I heard, should be available at any time) I'll wait until it is. Their ticketing system sounds like a pain and I'm not jumping at buying the same tables I already own just because a different publisher has released them. I'm sure the rendering engine will make a difference and that I'll be digging into it at some point.
Awesome ty
Most welcome!
ANY VIDEOS COMING FOR SETTING UP ALP TO PINBALL FX ON STEAM?
Yes, I'm working on it. Adding the final touches to the written guide here: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx
Love the video! So I followed everything and for some reason my laptop displays my fx3 while my atgames machine just shows my desktop.. can you help?
Thank you Joshua! When arranging the displays, move your laptop display to the far-right. Far-left should be your Playfield monitor. If you have a VIBS board and connected, it would be in the middle of the 3. See the 2nd point here for more details: wagnerstechtalk.com/alpfx3/#Software_Considerations
@@WagnersTechTalk thank you so much! So I ordered my Vibs board just recently and I am waiting for it to be delivered. I wanted to see if I can play FX3 without the VIBS board. Also, I was able to get the FX3 to show on my atgames monitor. However when I use and of my buttons to play. Nothing seems to work. I have to use the laptop to play while it shows on my machine. Any help? Also.. thank you so so much for reaching out and your help!!
No problem, happy to help out! Did you connect a USB-A to USB-A cable (also known as OTG) between the ALP and your laptop? Here's a quick setup that should help: wagnerstechtalk.com/alppcsetup/#Quick_Setup . A powered hub is only needed if the OTG connection isn't connecting to the PC (some PC's may need it).