# Installing Expression Light System on Led Zeppelin Pro Pinball **Source:** Dead Flip **Type:** video **Published:** 2021-04-03 **Duration:** 5m 48s **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pH5ukBTBWY --- ## Analysis Tim Sexton, lead game developer for Led Zeppelin Pinball, provides a detailed technical walkthrough for installing the Expression Light Kit on a Led Zeppelin Stern Pro model. The video covers step-by-step installation procedures including board mounting, cable routing, art blade installation, and LED verification in the service menu. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Tim Sexton is the lead game developer for Led Zeppelin Pinball — _Self-identified introduction at beginning of video_ - [HIGH] Expression Light Kit installation requires removal of playfield and plastic filler pieces — _Technical walkthrough provided as standard installation procedure_ - [HIGH] Installation requires a number two Phillips screwdriver and a quarter inch nut driver — _Explicitly listed in tools section_ - [HIGH] The Expression Light Kit includes high current SPI board, interconnect board, 48 volt cable, data cables, art blades, and ferrite clips — _Components enumerated throughout installation walkthrough_ - [HIGH] LED verification is performed through service menu diagnostics lamp test — _Final verification step described in video_ ### Notable Quotes > "Today, myself, Gavin Miller, and Jack Danger are going to be walking you through the installation of the Expression Light Kit for a Led Zeppelin Stern AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition) Pinball machine." > — **Tim Sexton**, 0:00-0:15 > _Identifies the video as official technical documentation from Stern/game developers_ > "When you're installing the Expression Light Kit 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." > — **Tim Sexton**, 0:20-0:35 > _Safety guidance indicating playfield removal is a critical first step requiring assistance_ > "Hang on to the screws when you remove them because they will be used to install the Expression Lighting System." > — **Tim Sexton**, 0:50-1:00 > _Practical advice showing screw reuse efficiency in installation design_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Tim Sexton | person | Lead game developer for Led Zeppelin Pinball, primary speaker and guide for installation walkthrough | | Gavin Miller | person | Co-presenter assisting with Expression Light Kit installation walkthrough | | Jack Danger | person | Co-presenter assisting with Expression Light Kit installation walkthrough | | Led Zeppelin Pinball | game | Stern pinball machine for which Expression Light Kit installation is being demonstrated; specific model is Pro Vault Edition with AC/DC branding | | Expression Lighting system | technology | Stern's LED lighting upgrade system being installed and configured on Led Zeppelin Pro model | | Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of Led Zeppelin pinball machine and Expression Light Kit technology | | Dead Flip | organization | Content creator/publisher hosting the installation guide video | ### Topics - **Primary:** Expression Lighting System installation, Led Zeppelin Pinball hardware configuration, Pinball machine technical maintenance and modification - **Secondary:** Stern Pinball aftermarket upgrades ### Sentiment **Neutral** (0) — Content is purely technical/instructional with no evaluative language or opinion. Tone is professional and informative. ### Signals - **[community_signal]** Stern Pinball providing official technical walkthrough videos for Expression Light Kit installation demonstrates ongoing commitment to owner education and support for aftermarket upgrade adoption (confidence: high) — Tim Sexton (Stern developer) presents detailed step-by-step installation guide as official documentation - **[product_strategy]** Expression Lighting system positioned as premium upgrade for Led Zeppelin Pro model, with installation requiring specific technical competency and hardware components (confidence: high) — Dedicated installation guide with specialized boards (SPI, interconnect), cable routing, and service menu configuration --- ## 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 Light Kit for a Led Zeppelin Pro Pinball machine. When you're installing the Expression Light Kit 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 playfield. 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 light kit 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 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 light kit 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 light 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 light cables. Install the right light blade by plugging in the orange connectors to the marked spots on the board. Once the game is 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. Enjoy your Led Zeppelin Pro pinball machine with the ArtBlades and ExpressionLite kit installed. _(Acquisition: youtube_groq_whisper, Enrichment: v3)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: d7af1bdf-8cb0-47a0-a941-212af27c4079*