# Installing Expression Light System on Led Zeppelin Pro Pinball

**Source:** Stern Pinball  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2021-04-05  
**Duration:** 5m 48s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS9jxoGgJns

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## Analysis

Stern Pinball releases an official installation guide for the Expression Light System upgrade kit on Led Zeppelin Pro pinball machines. The video walks through step-by-step hardware installation including removing playfield components, mounting control boards (high current SPI board and interconnect board), routing cables, installing art blades, and testing LEDs in the service menu.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Expression Light System is available as an upgrade kit for Led Zeppelin Pro machines — _Video title and entire content is dedicated to this installation process_
- [HIGH] Installation requires removing the playfield and should be done with assistance — _Direct instruction: 'make sure the game is unplugged and that you've removed the playfield also when you remove the playfield make sure you have someone else there to help you'_
- [HIGH] Installation involves mounting a high current SPI board and interconnect board to the cabinet — _Step-by-step instructions for board installation and alignment with pilot holes_

### Notable Quotes

> "make sure the game is unplugged and that you've removed the playfield also when you remove the playfield make sure you have someone else there to help you"
> — **Tim Sexton**, 0:20-0:35
> _Safety and preparation guidance for Expression Light installation_

> "the tools you'll need for this install are a number two phillips screwdriver and a quarter inch nut driver"
> — **Tim Sexton**, 0:35-0:45
> _Specifies exact tools required for Expression Light kit installation_

> "once the game's powered on head into the service menu go to diagnostics lamp menu test all leds and verify that all the expression light leds are working"
> — **Tim Sexton**, end of video
> _Final verification and testing step to ensure Expression Lighting is properly installed and functional_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Tim Sexton | person | Lead game developer for Led Zeppelin Pinball at Stern; primary speaker and guide for installation video |
| Gavin Miller | person | Stern team member assisting with Expression Light installation walkthrough |
| Jack Danger | person | Stern team member assisting with Expression Light installation walkthrough |
| Led Zeppelin Pinball | game | Pinball machine receiving Expression Light System upgrade in this installation guide |
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer producing the official Expression Light System installation guide and LED Zeppelin Pro machines |
| Expression Light System | product | Stern's modular LED lighting upgrade system being installed on Led Zeppelin Pro; includes high current SPI board, interconnect board, cables, art blades, and addressable LEDs |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Expression Lighting System Installation, Led Zeppelin Pro Upgrade, Pinball Hardware/Electronics
- **Secondary:** Stern Customer Support/Education

### Sentiment

**Neutral** (0.5) — Straightforward technical instruction video; professional and informative tone; no subjective opinions or emotional content

### Signals

- **[community_signal]** Stern Pinball producing detailed technical installation guides for aftermarket upgrades demonstrates commitment to owner education and product support (confidence: high) — Official video guide with named developers walking through step-by-step Expression Light installation process
- **[product_strategy]** Expression Light System positioned as premium upgrade available for Pro-tier machines, extending customization and visual enhancement options for owners (confidence: high) — Video demonstrates Expression Lighting installation on Led Zeppelin Pro model with hardware integration involving control boards and addressable LEDs

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## Transcript

hi i'm tim sexton lead game developer for led zeppelin pinball today myself gavin miller and jack danger are going to be walking you through the installation of the Expression Lighting system for a led zeppelin pro pinball machine when you're installing the Expression Lighting system for led zeppelin pinball make sure the game is unplugged and that you've removed the playfield also when you remove the playfield make sure you have someone else there to help you the tools you'll need for this install are a number two phillips screwdriver and a quarter inch nut driver first remove the plastic filler piece using your number two phillips screwdriver from each side of the play field hang on to the screws when you remove them because they will be used to install the Expression Lighting system once you've removed all the screws remove the plastic filler piece and set it aside remove the high current SPI board from the anti-static bag line up the board with the pilot holes on the side of your cabinet use the nut driver to attach the board to the cabinet using the screws provided remove the interconnect board and mount it to the cabinet as you did with the SPI board the pilot holes should be between the SPI board and the cabinet node board attach the cable to the boards make sure you refer to the manual in your Expression Lighting system to see all the positions remove the 48 volt cable and connector from the wire clip and attach it to the high current SPI board remove the data cable from the cabinet node and unthread it through these three wire caps plugging it back in to the high capacity SPI board connector number 13. you can pull any excess cable toward the back of the cabinet run the shorter data cable that came with your Expression Lighting system from the high capacity SPI board to the cabinet node dress the cable using the wire clips that were holding the previous cable remove your art blade and carefully install it making sure it lines up with the Expression Lighting you've already installed attach the cables from the Expression Lights to the board making sure to match the color of the connector to the colors marked on the board attach a square ferrite clip to the Expression Lights cables install the right light blade by plugging in the orange connectors to the marked spots on the board once the game's powered on head into the service menu go to diagnostics lamp menu test all LEDs and verify that all the Expression Lights LEDs are working enjoy your led zeppelin pro pinball machine with the art blades and Expression Lighting kit installed hey that's already yeah

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