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Hmmm... not sure why, but I'm getting yellow and red colors instead of what I was expecting. Using the latest version of everything.

Edit: Ah, seems the firmware on the Pin2DMD was out of date. AFM is working fine now, but now my Pin2DMD thinks it's not activated and the Pin2DMD.exe says the firmware is not supported. Hmmm.

Addendum: Got that too. Looks like I needed to upgrade the STM firmware. Seems everything is working nicely now.

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Tell me scenes which didn't colorized.

I finally remember to get back to testing this, you mentioned them in your release post "Few scenes in total annihilation is not finished, but other scenes is ok"

 

The ones I noticed are the left orbit and the left ramp, they are mirrored versions of the right orbit and ramp animations, right is coloured, left is not.

 

I'll post a video when youtube finish processing my edits.

 

Only minor issue, but they do stand out next to all your other beautiful work on this one.

 

Thanks again,

Wob

 

Edit: Here is the video, skip to 9:40 for first Total Annihilation, it shows both missing animations. I didn't notice any others. I left the full length game for others to see how good this version is, if they don't already have it.

 

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Thought I would give this a try along with the PUP pack that was just released for AFM but am having a few issues.  The posted videos look great.  I'm using a Virtual DMD so I'm assuming that is supported and that it isn't only a hardware DMD supported option.

I'm using the latest DMDExt, VPM, SAMBuild, VPX Beta.  Win10, x64.  

Basically the colors are way off, every graphic is shaded in blue.  Removing the pin2dmd.vin file changes up the colors to be a little closer but still not that close and removing the file introduces some weird artifacts and flashing and the DMD seems to glitch a little bit with things cutting out and what not.

Does anyone have any thoughts on what to try?  I have successfully used other rom colorizations with no issue.  Thanks for any help anyone can provide.

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Total annihilation looks great! One thing on real pin is the DCS Sound banner is grey but no big deal. Martians during Martian Attack are only green and white but that may be purposeful. I do notice the gradient on “GAME OVER” and some others the bottom 2 lines are so dark it looks clipped . But overall great job!

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Normal Orientation for Monitor Set up in WindowsAlign the top of the Monitors
Not necessarily in the order of 1 2 3 – The monitor numbers in windows don’t mean anything when it comes to VP set up
(See image at the bottom of the post)

Right click zip files, Click properties, Unblock before unzipping

2 Things you may have to Up-Date
Latest net framework and The latest supported Visual C++ downloads - https://www.vpforums.org/index.php?showtopic=4982#entry330264

Freezy Color DMD Setup Requires Setup  -- cRZ or PAL / VNI Files
My experience is with Virtual DMD and Pin2dmd
Some troubleshooting help at the bottom of the post

Freezy files  -- https://github.com/freezy/dmd-extensions#install-instructions
dmdext-v1.x.x-x64 .zip - From this ZIP file PUT the DmdDevice64.dll File in the VPinMame folder
dmdext-v1.x.x-x86.zip file
Out of the x86.zip file I used – DmdDevice.dll and dmdext.exe – But you may also need the other files if you don’t have them (If your New To Freezy)
If UpDating make a Backup
The Files go in the VPinMame folder  ( Visual Pinball\VPinMame )
NOTE: When you make changes in The DMDdevice.INI File you must restart VP In order for the changes to take Effect

Left Click DMD to more and Bottom right Corner to resize & Right click for Menu

In your VPinMame folder run setup.exe change defaults and/or for games you have already run Use F1 during game to change the default for that game
Turn off Show DMD and Turn on external DMD
See image at the bottom of the post

More Info - Instructions for setting up the DMD extensions and colored ROMs (English / German)
https://vpuniverse.com/tutorials/article/25-instructions-for-setting-up-the-dmd-extensions-and-colored-roms-english-german/?fbclid=IwAR0VPXn9hfy3K_qQucaYAH4YaTRYu0SW20ENd786TRbM7Sf8mefCkjgbGLI
Put this in your (DmdDevice.ini) file (If it's not already there) and set it to true or false depending on whether you want to use Alphanumeric features
[alphanumeric]
enabled = false

Info on Alphanumeric features, Plus clicking on this at the top of the page for more info --->  dmd-extensions --> Make sure you Go through the Whole page 
https://github.com/freezy/dmd-extensions/tree/master/LibDmd/Output/Virtual/AlphaNumeric
https://www.vpforums.org/index.php?showtopic=41291&page=2#entry419369
https://www.vpforums.org/index.php?showtopic=44571&hl=
altcolor folder structure - ( Visual Pinball\VPinMame\altcolor\RomName ) Color file(s) goes in RomName Folder
>>>>>>>>>>>>        For - cRZ, PAL / VNI, Pal/fsq and Pac Files    <<<<<<<<<<<<<

👀 DO NOT OVERWRITE THE DMDDEVICE.INI FILE 👀

If this does not work some help here Maybe - https://www.vpforums.org/index.php?showtopic=50949&p=515699
The instructions below assume the freezy files were Originally PUT in the VPinMame
Have This up to Date (Visual C++ SEE Link above)
If you already have color DMD with Freezy setup

For Lucky1 copy DmdDevice.dll, DmdDevice64.dll, pin2color.dll, pin2color64.dll in to the VPinMame Folder

If you are having problems try the new DmdDevice.ini file. If that works then add your personal stuff to the new file.

Have one color or set of file(s) in the altcolor folder at a time
Make sure you have windows set to show all files that way hidden files will be visible

If you have a real Pin2DMD you may also have this file dmdscreen.dll Remove it
LUCKY1 The .vni / .pal files & pal/fsq Must be Named pin2dmd.xxx  AND Pac File  anyname.Pac & cRZ File RomName.cRZ

With LUCKY1 DO NOT use serum.dll,dmdscreen.dll,& serum64.dll
LUCKY1 Download is in the First Post - https://vpuniverse.com/forums/topic/7504-new-version-dmd-extensions-with-pin2dmd-coloring-plugin-and-pac-file-support
Freezy Download Link is up above
When using Freezy don't have The LUCKY1 files in the VPinMame Folder serum.dll, pin2color.dll, dmdscreen.dll, pin2color64.dll & serum64.dll
Freezy The .vni / .pal files Must be Named pin2dmd.xxx  & the cRZ File RomName.cRZ And PAC File pin2dmd.pac
More Info - Instructions for setting up the DMD extensions and colored ROMs (English / German)
https://vpuniverse.com/tutorials/article/25-instructions-for-setting-up-the-dmd-extensions-and-colored-roms-english-german/?fbclid=IwAR0VPXn9hfy3K_qQucaYAH4YaTRYu0SW20ENd786TRbM7Sf8mefCkjgbGLI
Short yet full Serum installation how to - https://vpuniverse.com/forums/topic/8433-short-yet-full-serum-installation-howto/

Outdated VIDEO = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LybQVRieOU4
Complete Pin2DMD Colour File List for Virtual & Real Pins
Altcolor Folder Structure - ( Visual Pinball\VPinMame\altcolor\RomName ) Color file(s) goes in RomName Folder
COLOR FILEShttps://vpuniverse.com/forums/topic/5391-complete-pin2dmd-colour-file-list-for-virtual-real-pins/

Serum DMD colorizations - https://vpuniverse.com/files/category/173-serum-dmd-colorizations/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Latest Beta SAMBuild VPinMame DownLoad For Color Roms at bottom of 1st post – http://vpuniverse.com/forums/topic/4604-sambuild34-beta-thread/
Latest VPinMame DownLoad For all Roms Including Color –https://www.vpforums.org/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=11571
Latest NON BETA SAMBuild VPinMame For Color Roms – http://vpuniverse.com/forums/files/file/4236-sambuild/
Download this folder and put it in your VPinMame folder, This will get you start it
You can use this temporarily until you get the color files in place
http://vpuniverse.com/forums/files/file/4966-more-altcolor-color-pallettes/
The .vni & .pal files Must be Named pin2dmd.vni & pin2dmd.pal

 

DMD Colorization Works in Progress
http://vpuniverse.com/forums/forum/138-pin2dmd-dmd-colorization-works-in-progress/
http://vpuniverse.com/forums/topic/2380-list-of-vpm-rom-remixes-and-mods/
 

Color Patches and Palettes
http://vpuniverse.com/forums/files/category/95-color-rom-patches/
http://vpuniverse.com/forums/files/category/86-pin2dmd-color-palettes/
http://vpuniverse.com/forums/files/category/101-pin2dmd-colorizations-virtual-pinball/ Video setup --> https://youtu.be/sIugBZdyAtU"

More Info - DMD Coloring for Everyone (PinDMD3 & Pin2dmd and PC Monitor)"
http://vpuniverse.com/forums/topic/2380-list-of-vpm-rom-remixes-and-mods/#entry26874
https://www.vpforums.org/index.php?showtopic=36915
FAQ  ---->   https://www.facebook.com/groups/VPjunkies/permalink/186072608657431/

"Why do some colored roms require a patch and others just use the .vni & .pal files?"
http://vpuniverse.com/forums/topic/2604-world-poker-tour/?do=findComment&comment=39887To see what name the zip and the bin file should be – Go to

 

Renaming Bin & Rom - Your VPinMame Folder Run Setup, Click Test, Fine the Game then Click Check Rom
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This is what I use for Patching Stern sam color rom --->    http://vpuniverse.com/forums/files/file/4808-vpu-color-rom-patcher/

Stern WebSite - https://sternpinball.com/support/game-code/

Stern sam tables that need the Patch (MAYBE) -->  https://www.giantbomb.com/stern-sam-board-system/3015-8231/games/

Some troubleshooting help
Rom Colour Issue -- http://vpuniverse.com/forums/topic/4303-vp-cabinet-rom-colour-issue/

1797033543_VPMDefault.jpg.fd50b320a39f717a7305a9433b87505e.jpg

 

Displays.jpg

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