Test button???

[CVslots]

Yah, I hear ya, Craig/OldReno....we're kinda reinventing the wheel here....I'm sorry, I know...to someone who is new to slots, it's HARD!!! No denying  that! But we need to FOLLOW instructions...do NOTHING without instruction...and proceed accordingly....

I'm sorry....I'm not in this....so disregard if I am out of line.....

[OldReno]

Well, I didn't have time to read all 7 pages, so I probably stuck my nose in where I shouldn't.  My error.

[riothecat]

Ok!!! Lots of questions for me to answer. I'll do my best to answer all. Yes the chips are all in with notch...(edited for misspelled word)  facing the same way....when I first turn the machine with door open it shows a 61 in the top window. I shut the door and turn the key and 007 shows in top 2 windows and alternating 0 1 in bottom window. If I happen to turn the key and hold key on and hit spin reels 4 times they spin backwards stopping in the same spot every time.

[riothecat]

Nobody is out of line here as far as I'm concerned. I have however followed everything I have been told to do. I just believe there are so many different things I've been
Told to do that something bad could ( not necessarily did) but could have happened. I do however appreciate all those that have posted to my concern. I'll wait for my clear chip before I post again. By the way does anyone have a link to post as to the proper way to use a clear chip? Thanks again.   

[JFWilder]

I don't know how it got fixed, but after trying the reset and everything mentioned here, I accidentally got the coin chute jammed and took out the quarter in the comparator, put it back and shut the door.  Then error code 67 showed up...closed the door...powered down/up and then 61 showed up again...did the test button and DING....this time it worked, went to 61-1, turned the reset, closed the door again and it worked.

Now...I think I will have to use a RAM CLEAR chip though, since when I put in coins, that total in keeps increasing, but the paid out never changes any longer...and my machine seems to win at an ever-increasing rate.  Still....in 3 weeks never hit 777 or 3 wilds (though I figured 3 wilds is rare).  Anybody else figure RAM CLEAR will work?  Coins in showing 7000+ and increasing....paid at 1558 and holding tight.

[Buzz]

Now...I think I will have to use a RAM CLEAR chip though, since when I put in coins, that total in keeps increasing, but the paid out never changes any longer...and my machine seems to win at an ever-increasing rate.  Still....in 3 weeks never hit 777 or 3 wilds (though I figured 3 wilds is rare).  Anybody else figure RAM CLEAR will work?  Coins in showing 7000+ and increasing....paid at 1558 and holding tight.

Let me see if I have this correct, you put in a higher paying chip and now you have a chip that pays out to often !!    I see a simple solution and that doesn't involve using a clear chip.

[dpalmi]

Still....in 3 weeks never hit 777 or 3 wilds (though I figured 3 wilds is rare).

I have owned my Tabasco machine for 5 years and have never hit the top award!!

 

Dan #2

[genebopp]

If I am understanding the reel stops right, doesnt that make the odds about 250,000 to 1 on each pull?  Do people really see big jackpots at home?

[CommTech]

Now...I think I will have to use a RAM CLEAR chip though, since when I put in coins, that total in keeps increasing, but the paid out never changes any longer...and my machine seems to win at an ever-increasing rate.  Still....in 3 weeks never hit 777 or 3 wilds (though I figured 3 wilds is rare).  Anybody else figure RAM CLEAR will work?  Coins in showing 7000+ and increasing....paid at 1558 and holding tight.

Not hitting the larger payout amounts such as 777 and higher is not uncommon.  Using a RAM CLEAR chip is unnecessary and will not change the rate of winning.
The payout percentage is determined by your SS Reel Chip. See ... http://www.newlifegames.net/igtbible/ to look up which chip you have to see what the percentage is set at.
Also note that the payback percentage listed is averaged over millions of spins. So you may go a very long time without hitting anything substantial, or you could hit a jackpot several times over a short period.
Winning is simply determined by stopping the Random Number Generator (Pressing the spin button)  at the right time.  If the numbers generated matches up with a winning combination, you will win. There are many more no win numbers generated than there are wins.  There are many, many more Low value win combinations than there are higher value win combinations.

[JFWilder]

Thanks for the replies.  I can't complain on the winning....and the feedback is helpful.  I am reading it right when I turn the reset key there are 2 numbers showing on the winner paid and credits lights and one is paid out and one is coins in?  That's what I've been told.

[shortrackskater]

This thread is getting confusing!
Are there two separate members with two different problems posting here now? Last I read a day ago was the 61-1 problem???
I need a drink!  

[cowboygames]

riothecat is the origional poster and couldn't clear a 61 code after a battery change. Reads like one or two others with the same problem have jumped in and got theirs fixed since the first chapter of the book though

[AnDaLe!]

Rio, what happens when you close the door after a restart but BEFORE you turn the key?  Anything at all?  Did you give it time to restart (just in case that might happen)?

[AnDaLe!]

Rio, I found this post and sounds like something that relates and you might try.  Ignore the JFWilder post (the same guy found here in your post talking about his issues).  Talks about a trick with the door sensor to get past 61 to 61-1.....worst thing could be that it does not work for you, but it is certainly interesting.  Give it a try and let us know.  Keep your hands off the reset key unless you get a 61-1 and shut the door.  At that point a turn of the key would be appropriate. 

http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=10946.0

BE ADVISED THAT IN THE POST WHERE HE TALKS ABOUT THE RESET BUTTON I AM 100% SURE HE IS TALKING ABOUT THE TEST BUTTON.

Here is a copy of the most important post:
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I had this dreaded problem this week with my S+.   Here is what I had to do.
1. Open the door and disconnect the door optic not on the door but the case.  red and white wire
2. turn on the slot until the 61 appears.
3. Now press the reset button until the 61-1 is displayed
4. reconnect the optic
5. close the door and turn the key now
 
After I got the slot working the reset button now works correctly.
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[riothecat]

When I first turn the machine on I get a 61 error in the top window. I shut the door and still a 61 error.

[riothecat]

Rio, I found this post and sounds like something that relates and you might try.  Ignore the JFWilder post (the same guy found here in your post talking about his issues).  Talks about a trick with the door sensor to get past 61 to 61-1.....worst thing could be that it does not work for you, but it is certainly interesting.  Give it a try and let us know.  Keep your hands off the reset key unless you get a 61-1 and shut the door.  At that point a turn of the key would be appropriate. 

http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=10946.0

BE ADVISED THAT IN THE POST WHERE HE TALKS ABOUT THE RESET BUTTON I AM 100% SURE HE IS TALKING ABOUT THE TEST BUTTON.

Here is a copy of the most important post:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
I had this dreaded problem this week with my S+.   Here is what I had to do.
1. Open the door and disconnect the door optic not on the door but the case.  red and white wire
2. turn on the slot until the 61 appears.
3. Now press the reset button until the 61-1 is displayed
4. reconnect the optic
5. close the door and turn the key now
 
After I got the slot working the reset button now works correctly.
____________________________________________________________________________________________

Ok I did the this that were said to do as follows I disconnected the machine optic. I turned it on. I waited for the 61 it showed up. I pressed the reset button and the 61 went out , a zero flashed in the coins played window and the 61 popEd back up in the winner paid window. Reconnected shut the door and still a 61 error. I held th test button for about 2 minutes and nothing. Was told way back in time in this thread that I should not have to hold it that long. So that is where I am now.

[JFWilder]

This thread is getting confusing!
Are there two separate members with two different problems posting here now? Last I read a day ago was the 61-1 problem???
I need a drink! 
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This thread is getting confusing!
Are there two separate members with two different problems posting here now? Last I read a day ago was the 61-1 problem???
I need a drink! 

There were....but my 61 error (the same) didn't clear by following what was recommended...but something else fixed it. 

[AnDaLe!]

When you say you hit the reset button do you mean the test button?  The test button is the one down by the board.  The jackpot reset is the key.  The test button is the one you hold, but it only takes a few seconds.  Any longer will not do you any good.  You should not be holding the reset key.

Hopefully your clear chip will arrive soon and resolve this mystery.

[riothecat]

Yes I meant the test button. I've followed the list of 5 things in the reply above. Still nothing...

[Jim]

without knowing what SP chip you have, its possible to never get the "ding" or a 61_1  after pressing the  test button.    you were probably getting into the book keeping mode when you closed the door and turned the reset key more than one time.  you will get all types of goofy numbers.

your best bet at this time is to get your clear chip  and clear the machine.  you have absolutely nothing to lose trying this .  with no bill acceptor you don't have to do anything but clear a 61 code after clearing the machine.

you insert the clear chip in the socket where the SP chip is (27C512), make sure the indent on the chip is facing the same direction as the others. when you power up the machine you should hear a ding, then press the test button and watch the numbers count up , it will do it twice. when it is finished, power down, replace the clear chip with the SP chip, pay attention to the indent on the chip, power up ,  61 should be on display, press test button,  display should do one of two things, display a 61_1  or go blank,  if it goes to 61_1, close main door, latch all the way down, turn reset key one time.  display should go blank, in a few seconds the reels should spin and now you are ready to see if the machine will work.
If the reels spin, make sure you have a coin in the cc-16, then try to insert a coin and see if it will play.  If it doesn't  DON'T PANIC, don't start turning the reset key,

lets see what happens before we try anything else.

Jim   

[AnDaLe!]

     JIM!

[riothecat]

Thank you Jim. I'll get back with you after I get my clear chip.

[riothecat]

Ok have clear chip. As I understand it needs to go in to the game prom slot?

[genebopp]

I CUT AND PASTED THIS.  I HAVE NEVER DONE IT.

S-Plus Ram Clear Procedure
 Power down machine
 Remove MPU board
 Locate and remove SP Game chip
 Install Ram Clear chip into the same socket paying attention to the chip direction notch
 Re-install MPU board
 Power up machine
 Press white test button two times
 Observe Credit meter, it will count up two times.
 When counting is finished , power down machine
 Remove MPU board
 Replace Ram Clear chip with SP chip.
 Re-install MPU Board
 Power up machine.
 If equipped with bill validater, proceed to Set Chip instructions

[riothecat]

Ok... 1st with machine off I pulled the hopper then pulled Mpu.
2nd pulled game chip put in clear chip
3rd put Mpu back in
4th pressed button 2 times no ding no numbers no count up or down. Nothing to this point.
Also I DID NOT touch the reset key.