Very close to working TITO

[jdkmunch]

Exactly - V -

get on that and let me know when it's ready.


would be much cheaper.   

[vtyler]

i would like to try and modify the code so it will run on a smaller/cheaper chip i have quite a few test chips in stock, pic12 16 and 18s.

[jdkmunch]

The Pic18 on the amicus is only $2.  I know as I've fried one and I'm looking for a replacement.   

Read VZTech's earlier posts - he found stuff that has max232 with pic that will run sas for really cheap.


for me a few $ is not worth my time

I want results - yesterday

[vtyler]

ya i showed him a dev board that i use too it had a built in level converter and power-supply.

[TZtech]

Hello All

The Amicus board although essential during developement is to expensive and overkill to have in each machine. From the start of the SAS project the aim was to offer NLG users something under $20 which I believe can be done but not from where I am. Ideally I would like to see someone design a custom built board and offer it to NLG'rs fully built and ready to plug in.

Right now the best sollution is to use a generic board that is cheap and easily available - I have found 2 that look promising. I have ordered one of each and will update everyone as to merits of each when I get them

This is the board VTyler is talking about - Its also available in the USA from Sparkfun
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Assembled-PIC-Microchip-PIC-P28-prototype-board-/160429930264?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255a5e7718
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/18

The other option looks a bit more compact but will be more expensive for US users
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PIC28-Prototyping-Kit-for-28-Pin-Microchip-PIC-Microcontrollers-/130747633303?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e712a8e97

The first board may require some soldering to connect the RS232 circuit to the PIC. For both You still need a programmed chip and a 16Mhz crystal. I have a NLG member who is willing to offer programmed chips from the USA. You will also need to build your own board to machine harness.

Should work on any SAS compatible machine - JDKMunch I believe is now trying it on his Bluebird. Would be nice if we could have wiring details and setup instructions for each platform.

[vtyler]

yes the first board needs you to solder the rs232 wires in place. its not hard and i would recommend anyone that will be working with boards like this to learn to solder anyways. also it does require a programmer, a standard pickit(have tested with 2 and 3)will work but i had to build an extension cable, as the pickit doesn't fit in between the db9 connector and barrel Jack. i have already been working on a sas board for another project but wont know if it will be able to me modified for this until i can see code.

good work and very interesting project.

[TZtech]

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[jdkmunch]

We have to talk about power.  To buy a 9v wall wart is at least $10

[poppo]

We have to talk about power.  To buy a 9v wall wart is at least $10

For small projects up to 1A, I bought a few of these. No need for the +5V regulator.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170730551962

Or if one is really on a budget and only needs 1/2A

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110928093516

[jdkmunch]

Don't know if they work on amicus

The specs call for 9v 800ma

[poppo]

From the amicus site

Power can be supplied to the board either via the USB port, or an external 9 Volt DC source. When powered from the USB port, a maximum of 500mA (milliAmp) may be drawn, and the USB port is protected by a resetable fuse. When powered via a 9V source, a maximum of 800mA may be drawn.

So just wire it to the USB port, or use one of these.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270988260150

[jdkmunch]

Yes thank you - I just bought a dozen

[TZtech]

Good Point

On my original PE+ test platform I got power from the machine. Although officially rated at 9v Dc the regulator in the Power supply will accept anything from 6.4 to 15v according to its datasheet so we should be safe using one of the 13V supplies. Will do some testing and post results

[poppo]

Although officially rated at 9v Dc the regulator in the Power supply will accept anything from 6.4 to 15v according to its datasheet so we should be safe using one of the 13V supplies.

Yes, those +5V regulators will take a wide range of voltages. The higher the voltage though, the more heat the regulator will have to dissipate, hence the typical 9V listing.

[kibble]

what did you have to set your security / validation up on the machine to get the ticket to print the amount in the bar code?

[jdkmunch]

.  - system validation


The code is in the previous post

[kibble]

This project is awesome, I too can now print tickets and reinsert them and go into the stacker on my S2000

[vtyler]

so far not having any luck converting the basic used for the amicus compiler to work in other compilers. progress has been slowed because i am no longer injured and am now back at work.

[TZtech]

Dont let work get in the way of fun  good to hear You are back at work though.

[staz]

this is awsume i got my tito working i wanna thank everyone on this project that made it possible.......

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/WKyBqG9X3HQ&rel=0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/WKyBqG9X3HQ&rel=0</a>

[staz]

here is a pic of my install on my s2000 i really couldnt decide where to mount the boards...... any other suggestions where to mount them???

[jdkmunch]

I would mount it to the right of the colorful ribbon cable.

[Yoeddy1]

Ok gents, I've gotta get in on this.  I saw the video that staz put up in the S2000 forum, and I about soiled myself when I saw his TITO working.  What do I need, what does it cost, how do I set it up, and how fast can I get it for my S2000 and Game King?

Jason

[jdkmunch]

What you need:

amicus18
max232
usb cord
usb power adapter
cable to connect slot to the board
---------
$60 for the parts


in addition
computer to program the amicus18
keychip to change the settings on your machine
a bill validator that accepts newer bills



I have a few of these that I ordered extra - if your not up to the challenge of putting the stuff together send me a pm

[zarobhr]

I hope no one takes this the wrong way but just a warning to anyone thinking of using this method of TITO in a live environment, as in your own little private gaming room.
since there is no backend host to validate if a ticket has been used and to ensure validate amount

this should not affect 99% of the users on this site who this is intended for in the home gameroom. but for the 1% that want this to make money it is not the best solution.

what we on the site do not want to here is, OMG i got these and lost so much money becuase someone was using duplicated tickets.