Butch Peel is a person mentioned in 1 episode(s).
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Butch Peel wrote the first five manuals for Jersey Jack Pinball, including the Pulp Fiction manual
Yellow and blue paint do not mix to make a true green; proper green requires using orange-yellow and blue-green intermediate hues
Transparent red pigments in vintage cabinets (like Getaway) fade to pink over time due to poor light fastness, requiring white primer beneath
Pinball restoration specialist, former Jersey Jack Pinball manual writer (first five manuals including Pulp Fiction), collector and detailer teaching at Golden State Pinball show event
Mentioned as source for Medieval Madness Chicago Gaming announcement; Jason Knapp credits him for information
Now works for Chicago Gaming Company; formerly worked for Jersey Jack; good friend of Keith Campanelli
Engineer, former Jersey Jack Pinball employee (~8 years), now at Chicago Gaming Company; known for technical support and customer service
Former employee at CGC who left, attributed by Kaneda to poor internal communication
Jersey Jack Pinball employee/representative providing technical tour and explanation of The Hobbit playfield mechanics
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Playfield surfaces should be roughed with 800-grit sandpaper before touch-up painting to provide adhesion 'tooth' for clear coat
Water-thin super glue can reinforce delaminating wood fibers on playfield areas experiencing splintering around holes
Wetting a naphtha rag and dragging it across freshly painted (but not yet clear-coated) playfield areas shows what the final result will look like when clear coated
Butch Peel spent one year restoring the cabinet and one year restoring the playfield on his Space Shuttle pinball machine
Original vinyl decals can be safely removed from toy figures by using a naphtha rag and thumbnail to remove old adhesive without damaging the decal
Butch Peel attended the first two Golden State Pinball shows and has returned after a couple of years away
Butch Peel joined Barrels of Fun as manual writer
Butch Peel left Chicago Gaming and joined Barrels of Fun
Butch Peel worked on Hobbit, Wizard of Oz, and Pirates at JJP early in his career
Butch Peel worked on Cactus Canyon remake and Pulp Fiction at Chicago Gaming Company
Commercial computer chassis were used as the brains or processing units in Arcade1Up and Ultimate Arcade cocktail video games
The CR2032 lithium CMOS battery on these motherboards drains over time and loses ability to power the BIOS memory
When CMOS battery charge is depleted, systems revert to motherboard manufacturer default BIOS settings and cannot complete boot process
Pulp Fiction was developed collaboratively between Chicago Gaming Company (production/distribution/marketing) and Playmec Flippers Arcade (design/development), with roles becoming increasingly blurred throughout the process
David Thiel created two complete independent sets of all Samuel L. Jackson call-outs (one with profanity, one clean) that load separately and require a game reset when mode is switched
Mark Ritchie's initial design concept included a gun-handle ball shooter, ramps, bash toy, subway, multiple ball locks, and an LCD screen
Quentin Tarantino redirected the game's aesthetic from modernized to 1970s/80s style via concept art feedback, but was not involved in ongoing design decisions or mechanical/playfield engineering
Pulp Fiction has no official hard ship date; production timeline is driven by quality refinement rather than schedule pressure
CGC plans to pursue more original IP designs beyond remakes if Pulp Fiction proves commercially successful
Chicago Gaming Company's Cactus Canyon remake will receive an extended rules package with new hardware mechanics later in 2026.
Butch Peel was terminated by Jersey Jack Pinball via HR phone call with simultaneous IT access revocation
Wizard of Oz will never be replicated in scope - no other pinball machine will have 'all in it' like Wizard of Oz
Butch worked as electrical engineer for Army Research Lab for 30+ years, part-time for Jersey Jack the last 5 years before 2017 retirement
Butch Peel is no longer with Jersey Jack Pinball
Butch Peel has been with Jersey Jack Pinball for his entire 36-year marriage
Butch Peel conducts technical seminars about pinball manuals
The slingshot rubber replacement can be accomplished without completely removing the Munchkinland playfield
Using a magnetizer on regular screwdrivers makes them hold hardware very easily during pinball repairs
The slingshot rubber sits in indentations on all three posts and must be properly positioned within those indentations
Switch blades inside the slingshot assembly are sharp and require careful handling during rubber installation
The Hobbit (Standard Edition) is Jersey Jack Pinball's second game following The Wizard of Oz
The game contains 31 distinct modes
Individually resettable drop targets are a patented Jersey Jack Pinball exclusive feature
The game features three multi-ball wizard modes
The virtual lock system immediately kicks the ball back into play rather than holding multiple balls like The Wizard of Oz
The plunger is intentionally weaker than The Wizard of Oz because skill shots are concentrated in the lower playfield
The game uses a 27-inch center LCD and an eye-level book LCD for player guidance
The game features four pop-up beast mechs triggered by different playfield switches
The Hobbit has 11 drop targets requiring 22 coils total (one to raise, one to knock down each target)
The Hobbit uses more coils than The Wizard of Oz
The drop target shuffle/walk mechanic is patented
The Hobbit has a dual magnet system at the top of the playfield for ball routing
Smaug motor is almost entirely above the playfield with only the motor shaft visible underneath
The Hobbit uses optical infrared switches on all 11 drop targets for status detection
I love drop targets personally
Future videos will provide detailed maintenance and troubleshooting guidance for The Hobbit
Chicago Gaming Company technical specialist, manual/documentation expert, and collaborative partner on Pulp Fiction design; known for hardware customization and design input
Jersey Jack Pinball engineer/technical specialist; departed company; Kaneda claims Pat Lawlor was responsible for his departure
Chicago Gaming Company employee, Pulp Fiction project lead/manual writer, pinball enthusiast, co-designer input on hardware/mechanics
Chicago Gaming Company representative; presented on Cactus Canyon remake at TPF seminar; discusses manufacturing quality, hardware upgrades, extended rules package with Lyman Sheets and Josh Sharp.
Highly regarded tech support person in pinball community, previously associated with Texas
Jersey Jack Pinball representative explaining the test report feature
Pinball industry contact; reported to have waiting list and fully committed manufacturing
Technical expert, traveling representative from Jersey Jack Pinball; responsible for manuals, service videos, factory assembly documentation, and interactive technical drawings
Jersey Jack Pinball representative conducting technical and rules deep dive presentation; also writes game manuals and represents company at shows
Jersey Jack Pinball technician/educator, presenting technical repair walkthrough
Technical support specialist at Jersey Jack Pinball; presents educational tutorial content on JJP game maintenance
Pinball industry figure conducting technical seminars on manuals at Pintastic
Jersey Jack Pinball technical expert/product specialist, leading the WOZ playfield tour series
Jersey Jack Pinball representative; primary speaker explaining playfield manufacturing process
Presenter, Jersey Jack Pinball representative providing educational technical content
Jersey Jack Pinball representative; provides comprehensive playfield tour and design rationale
Manual writer who recently joined Barrels of Fun; described as 'manual writer extraordinaire' and a favorite in the pinball community
Chicago Gaming Company representative who discussed potential end of remake production in interview
Creator of schematics and manuals for pinball machines; recently left Chicago Gaming Company; previously worked at JJP under Pat Lawler
Electrical engineer at Jersey Jack Pinball; operates slide projector during presentation
JJP technical documentation specialist; created comprehensive manual for Dialed In; assists with factory tours and press
Formerly of Jersey Jack Pinball and CGC; manual documentation specialist; recently hired by Barrels of Fun for manual production and tech support; collector and long-time pinball enthusiast
Industry veteran pinball designer hired by Barrels of Fun; previously worked on Hobbit, Wizard of Oz, Pirates (JJP), Cactus Canyon remake, and Pulp Fiction (CGC)
Jersey Jack Pinball representative; co-presented seminar with Jack Guarnieri
Chicago Gaming Company representative; presented Friday 6pm seminar on Cactus Canyon remake development
Jersey Jack Pinball representative; gave Dialed In! seminar with video camera demonstration
Jersey Jack Pinball engineer; created 'Tools of the Pinball Trade' YouTube video referenced in article
Jersey Jack Pinball representative; attended Pin-a-Go-Go 2016
Jersey Jack Pinball Service Manager whose departure preceded Barry Engler joining JJP in February 2020
Involved in setting up Jersey Jack Pinball machines at the show
Jersey Jack Pinball design/development team member; presented seminar on Pirates of the Caribbean playfield design and mechanical development
Jersey Jack Pinball team member; co-presented Dialed In! seminar discussing game conception and development
Chicago Gaming representative met at IAAPA Expo
Lead Service Engineer at Chicago Gaming Company
CGC representative interviewed on Loser Kid Pinball Podcast Ep 107 about Pulp Fiction production details
Chicago Gaming Company representative who presented production update at Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show
Engineer; previously with Jersey Jack Pinball; now with Chicago Gaming; TPF guest
Chicago Gaming Company representative providing technical support and educational content for arcade cabinet repair
Chicago Gaming Company representative/employee providing official unboxing and setup instruction
Cactus Canyon designer; attending Pin Brew Fest to support and answer questions about the remake
Technical manual designer; created comprehensive, high-quality manual for Pulp Fiction; recently moved from Chicago Gaming Company to Barrels of Fun
Jersey Jack Pinball technical specialist, documentation writer, customer support expert; known for comprehensive manuals and video deep dives. No longer with JJP as of this episode.
CGC representative at Expo; confirmed 3D printed components on display are prototypes, not final production
Jersey Jack Pinball engineer; traveled to Japan with Jack Guarnieri for test location visits and service seminar
Manual writer and technical support for Barrels of Fun; recently hired after earlier retirement from industry; known as 'best manual maker in the industry'
Jersey Jack Pinball engineer known for creating comprehensive technical manuals; referenced as creating documentation after Eric's initial work on Wizard of Oz
CGC engineer; presented on Cactus Canyon Remake redesign philosophy for location reliability
Former Jersey Jack Pinball engineer/technical support specialist; designer of JJP manuals; hired by CGC as lead service engineer
Jersey Jack's 'pinball tech wizard' producing educational video series on playfield assemblies
Named as Jersey Jack Pinball staff member based in Lakewood facility; role unclear in hosts' discussion
Former Chicago Gaming employee; newly joined Barrels of Fun for manual production and tech support
Referenced as engineer involved in pinball manufacturing technical work
Jersey Jack technical developer showing 'deep innards' of Jersey Jack games and providing development history at Pintastic
8-year Jersey Jack Pinball veteran (tech support, documentation, service videos) who was terminated and immediately hired by Chicago Gaming Company; 30+ year pinball enthusiast and former Army electrical engineer