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I have a gameroom and i own Astro and Igs machines i would to know how i can manipulate this to give out prizes! I dont like being greedy and where i come from
we all know each other and these machines suck in to much money... I would like to know how i can remove the games and be able to crack the files in my computer? I know a bit of programming so it shouldent be so hard but what can i use to remove the game and where can i find a guide on changing the program?

And can anybody give me a link on technical help on these machines? or can i get be less specefic and just look for any kind of bored repair are they that alike?

any help would be very much apreciated!

Can anybody give me some info on Astro machines? Does anybody know anything about these machines i cant even find a simple technical manual or repair guide anywhere on these machines...! There boards seem simple i want to learn how to fix them can anyone help? Can i just learn to fix general boards is it all similar?

These astro machines give me alot of hardware problems and it's costing me a fortune sending them to fix and i know there simple problems but i dont have an idea on
fixing them! Any ideas where i can find some help?? Please replly!!?!?

Are all the game boards alike? I want to fix my games but i can really find an exact manual or circuit diagram for them! Can i use learn to fix other type of boards and try to apply the knowledge? My boards give me a lot of hardware problems which i have to go send to fix can!

Can anybody help me at all with anything on these machines 'Astro' or 'Igs' ?! Anything the slightest info will help! Thanks in advanced!!!

There not big time casinos machines these games price ranges from 500$ to 1700$!

I'm really in need of technical help on these type of machines!

Btw if i want to learn how to fix my machines can i learn any board fixing then apply it to my boards? I know they must vary in something but the bases must be the same and almost all the error must be the same to in hardware to right? Malfunctioning diod or resistor? or capacitor? Anything i should know before starting to repair my machines and if you can give me any links on reparing this type of machine or any at all it would help alot thank you!

Can anybody help me at all with anything on these machines 'Astro' or 'Igs' ?! Anything the slightest info will help! Thanks in advanced!!!

There not big time casinos machines these games price ranges from 500$ to 1700$!

I'm really in need of technical help on these type of machines!

Btw if i want to learn how to fix my machines can i learn any board fixing then apply it to my boards? I know they must vary in something but the bases must be the same and almost all the error must be the same to in hardware to right? Malfunctioning diod or resistor? or capacitor? Anything i should know before starting to repair my machines and if you can give me any links on reparing this type of machine or any at all it would help alot thank you!

My Astro machine is having boot problems when i turn it on it does the system check like always passes and when it trys to load the game it never does! Any tips on what this can be? Thanks in advanced!

And if anybody would give me a link on shcematics for this type of machines i would really apreciate it either astro or igs!

I have merged your posts from different sections together into this one post -- there is no need to post essentially the same thing in multiple places.

I suspect that you haven't gotten replies because there aren't members familiar with your machines here.  I have never heard of Astro or IGS before your post.  Are they 8-liner type games?  If you can post a picture or two of your machines, it might help someone who may be familiar with the type of machine even if they aren't familiar with the name.

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Help! MY astro machines are getting are needing repair very often and i know there simple problems that i could fix if anybody could take a look and see if these boards are similar and tell me where i can find a guide on fixing similar boards or these same ones or any tips at all!

I also I'm trying to look for the pin or combination of keys to get into the systems BIOS i no it has one since it does system check and stuff like that! Thanks in advanced any tips would be very much appreciated tips thoughts or just the slightest idea! THANK YOU!

Help! MY astro machines are getting are needing repair very often and i know there simple problems that i could fix if anybody could take a look and see if these boards are similar and tell me where i can find a guide on fixing similar boards or these same ones or any tips at all!

I also I'm trying to look for the pin or combination of keys to get into the systems BIOS i no it has one since it does system check and stuff like that! Thanks in advanced any tips would be very much appreciated tips thoughts or just the slightest idea! THANK YOU!

ASTRO CORP. are the machines i hope they can be similar to fixing other things!

I've never seen astro machines before and can't recall ever hearing about them before your recent posts. Every manufacturer uses their own bord setup for their own machines, with a few exceptions of course. Maybe if you could post a few pictures of your machines, inside and out and a couple pictures of the boards you are talking about then someone may be able to offer a little help. Also describe some of the issues you are having

I have now merged this thread into your existing topic.  Please don't create a new topic every time you have essentially the same question about your machine.

Have you tried contacting the manufacturer for information or schematics on your machines?

Also, a quick Google search yielded this page which has a little bit of information, and it sounds like the company that runs that site knows something about your machines: http://www.americanalphainc.com/support/gameboards

here is the company web site

http://www.astrocorp.com.tw/ (http://www.astrocorp.com.tw/)

Can the company website give me schematics and manuals??

Not unless you work for a casino.

I own a casino with 25 astro machines how about then?

You just have to go to their site and sign up and see.
I can't get in as I don't work for a casino.

sign up? its not really a casino just a building with gambling games i own many of astro machines can i still get there help?

Don't think so  :103-

Have you tried submitting a request through their contact form?

http://www.astrocorp.com.tw/support/forum.php (http://www.astrocorp.com.tw/support/forum.php)

Well from them i can get much help but i could from you guys that know how to fix pcb ...

My game wont load it just stays in the loading screen and never loads what can this be?

Any ideas on what it can be? and its not softtware becouse i took the game and it play on other boards!

Help?

Have you checked the voltage on your CMOS battery?

Yes, i measured it 3 volts wich is the correct volatage!

What else could it be? It just stays loading...

If you contact the co (ASTRO ETC . they will have a PDF file available --or many of the (LARGE) cherry master game board sellers offer free manuals

 you just do a google search RE: BOARDS NEW OR USED
of 8-liner Boards or cherry master boards  -pot of gold boards -southern gold boards  -gold touch boards -once you find a site that offers your board for sale /repair or blog etc  see if there is a PDF file to download from it . -save all sites found . INFORMATION MAY COME IN HANDY DOWN THE ROAD .

 In the cherry master section of NEW.LIFE .GAMES . .you will find a list of vendors past and present that I posted and other members posted -that carry the online manuals for 100's of boards -you just need to find the correct web site that they offer the manual you need .


 DONT BUY THE MANUAL >> WHAT EVER YOU DO <<  its offered for free on many cherry master sites  that sell & support cherry master products & new and used boards  etc

 8-LINE SUPPLY.COM is a member of the FORUM HERE .. they do charge for manuals that other sellers offer for free . dont get me wrong -8-LINE SUPPLY IS A GREAT SOURCE FOR CHERRY MASTER ITEMS.but why buy when you can have it for free ??


NEXT ??

correct me if i am wrong is the board you have connected to a harness via a 36-10 edge connector ??

or is it connected via a 28 -10 edge connector -not JAMMA -its a 28 pin edge connector for pot of gold boards -many expensive CADILLAC JACK BOARDS

Or is it a 36-10 edge connector -which is standard cherry master connector   harness??? --also from the game name its not that old 5 -8 years perhaps ??

I suspect it runs a 15-pin VGA PIN OUTLET FOR THE DISPLAY -to run on any CRT OR LCD THAT IS 15 PIN VGA EQUIPPED .

 YOUR BOARD  MAY EVEN OFFER A TOUCH SCREEN ??? WHICH WOULD CONNECT VIA -9-PIN SERIAL CABLE
AKA DB-9 CABLE --USB CABLE TO 9-PIN SERIAL PORT OR ETHERNET CABLE .

SOME LINKS OFF MY HEAD ARE THAT ARE FREE ARE BELOW ..
RE:        http://www.j-h-amusement.com/GameManuals_13.html

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Its 36-10 pin connected and yes it is that type of VGA x) ANd yes also touch screen!

Would you try to guess what could it be that does not let it load?

And thanks for all the help! I will call great lakes :)!!!

Try this otherwise I have no clue.

  start pressing bet 1 & 2 and max buttom far right all at the same time while turning reset key, once it came up to the diagnostic screen he put them out of service and then back into game play.

This might work but can you send me the instrcuions clearer? please im going crazy going though google!

I've never seen one and i am only looking up help on the web.
If you can't follow the directions as the are printed then you need to call a tech. to help you out.
I found one more thing on the web on how to ram clear the machine.

RAM CLEAR GAME
Open main door, open processor door, reset key in turn counter clock wise and leave there for entire boot up.
Turn off and turn on with main door open that’s a ram clear, leave door open, will ask you “do you want to complete process after ram clear complete” answer yes, do not turn game back off  let in go through it boot up re-option and put back in service.