Description

When a pinball table is run through Visual Pinball (VPX), the VBS script (included in the table) calls the B2S server via Windows COM (Component Object Model). If the B2SBackglassServer.dll is correctly registered in the system as a COM component, it is automatically triggered and displays the backglass specifically made for the selected pinball table.

The backglass file (tablename.directb2s) is an XML file with images and instructions on when to display certain smaller images that simulate lamps behind the backglass. The trigger can come either from a pinball rom via VPinMame or directly from commands in the table VB script.

You will find the B2S Server as well as tables and backglasses in the two main Visual Pinball resources in the universe:

🌍vpuniverse.com

🌍VPForums.org

Please do not forget to like and review..., what is important for content creators (tables, backglasses, DMD colorization?) is as important for us writing the tool-set

There are also plugins for the B2SBackglassServer that are used to create an even more immersive experience. The two most popular plugins are

🌍PinUP Player is used to control and trigger the playback of various types of media using so-called PuP Packs.

🌍DOF (DirectOutput framework) allows you to install additional hardware to add LED lights and even motors (think rumble & fans) to the pinball cabinet.