The Welcome Wagon Thread

[channelmaniac]

This will be a placeholder until the official thread gets moved over...

To quote gcmommy from the archived forum thread:

ok, i may not be the most technical person on this board, but hello anyways.  this topic is for you all to come in and let us know who you are. are you a master tech.? a minor tech? or like me and not a tech at all? let us know a little about yourself. we like to see lots of posts. questions, answers, or just chit chat. if you like you can even write to us and tell us what a bad job we are doing here. as long as you post. you wont hear a lot from me, except when you dont post. then i have to come on here and put in my two cents.only because i have to live with the site admin. so please, if you dont want to hear blah blah blah from me, please post!!! thank you all for your time   

[bundi]

HI all,

I am new to this forum and I am also new to the slot machine world. I just bought a triple diamond from USA. I live in Norway (Oslo). Looking forward to use this great forum.

Kind Regards,

Tommy

[CaptainHappy]

Welcome aboard Tommy!

Please enjoy the forum... we are currently in a state of transition from our old site to this new site due to some software obscolescence! Please Pardon our Dust During Construction!  There are awesome people here, and wlecome to our familly.

CaptainHappy
NLG ADMIN

[VBJunkee]

Hello.  I'm new to the forum and personally I think this a great site for sharing info and experiences.  I used to be a slot tech, and though it's been awhile, I hope I can contribute something.  If anyone has any POG questions let me know.  Thanks.

[tacman]

Welcome Tommy and VBJunkee. Remember there is no stupid question and do not be shy about adding to a thread, especially when it solves someones problems!

 Dan (tacman)

[tjkeller]

Welcome Tommy and VBJunkee. Remember there is no stupid question and do not be shy about adding to a thread, especially when it solves someones problems!

 Dan (tacman)

DITTO...Like tacman said, WELCOME guys.

Hello.  I'm new to the forum and personally I think this a great site for sharing info and experiences.  I used to be a slot tech, and though it's been awhile, I hope I can contribute something.  If anyone has any POG questions let me know.  Thanks.

VBJunkee, ALL Experience, Knowledge, and Ideas, etc. is GREATLY appreciated here. Never be afraid to jump in and
help where you can. We have various levels of experience & knowledge here and are constantly learning new things
from one another. WELCOME once again.

Travis

[dottie]

This is mom, I help with the shop and answer the phones.  Joey has taught me to change buttons and repair the hoppers.  I am enjoying learning even if I am the grandmother and mother- in - law.  Welcome everyone.

[cosmo261]

Hello there. I'm a newbie to this site so please forgive me if I commot any grievous errors. Just want to say "Hi" to everyone and also ask where I might find an EPROM for Gamemaker "When Pigs Fly" I fried mine last month by reinstalling it backwards. ( I'm sure no one here has ever done a stupid thing like that!) I've searched the web to no avail. Hopefully someone here can point me in the right direction.
Thanks
Jim

[Thor777]

Hello there. I'm a newbie to this site so please forgive me if I commot any grievous errors. Just want to say "Hi" to everyone and also ask where I might find an EPROM for Gamemaker "When Pigs Fly" I fried mine last month by reinstalling it backwards. ( I'm sure no one here has ever done a stupid thing like that!) I've searched the web to no avail. Hopefully someone here can point me in the right direction.
Thanks
Jim

   Welcome Jim... I think if you sit tight and wait for readers to see your post someone most likely can guide you in the right direction to your Eprom... 
   have you tried contacting any of the sites listed at the top of the page?

You might also post in one of the other forums like NLG users requests or the Tech Talk forum or even the classifieds under WTB (wanted to buy)

[Ron (r273)]

 Re: Mills 1946 black cherry
« Reply #17 on: Yesterday at 08:54:27 PM »   

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HI,
    I restore Antiques Mills Watling...etc Machines as a hobby/ business.  I have found a lot of machines that have problems simply caused by little or no maintenance.  The Mech (the mechanical part of the machine except for the cabinet and Jackpot) goes through several timed events.  These events, Coin in, spin, stop, and payout/reset, all have to happen in sequence, and can cause a machine to jam or lock up if one fails.  The biggest cause of this?   WD40!!!  Beleave it or not,  I have rebuilt machines that wreaked of WD40.  The problem is that WD40 is not a lubricant as much as it is a solvent.  It can get parts moving, and quiet squeaks,  but it also pulls the dirt out of the metal and collects dirt.  After a while, it will evaporate leaving a black tar around all the joints of the mech.   One machine I did allowed you to play a coin, and just after the cycle (Which was really slow) you could pull the handle again and again without a coin.  The machine was so "gummed up" that it took several seconds just to return to the coin in position.
    I only mention this so you don't start spraying down the mech with WD40.   When I rebuild a Mech just like yours,  All parts are thourougly cleaned, and reassembled.  There are only a few spots that actuall get greased.  most other spots are lubricated with a machinist oil or 3 in 1 oil.   The slides that pay out the coins do not get any lubricant at all.they are brass and should easily slide in at the end of the cycle when the payout fingers detect a win.

Now to answer you question on the bottom plate.   As you can see in the picture You posted with the coin plates,  there is an odd shaped lever above it.  The bottom plate in the mech does not actuall pay out the coins,  bu prevents coins from just dropping through the tube.  When you cycle the mech,  all the slides move forward,  at the end of the cycle,  if you get two cherrys (usually 5 coins) the bottom two brass slides will slide into the mech farther than the rest.  at the very bottom of the slides is another plate.  That odd shaped lever is on a spring and keeps that plate closed until a payout.  that lever should move FREELY when the mech is at rest and ready for a coin.  A very light touch will move it back and fourth about a 1/2 inch.  if your lever does not move freely,  then the shoulder screw is "gummed up".  Easy fix.  on the back of the meck,  you will see the shoulder screw on the bottom left of the base plate.   a small screwdriver should fit in easily and you can remove the screw.  clean it up and clean under the lever. apply a little 3-in-1 oil to the screw shoulder and replace.  Remember,  that lever should have no resistance except for the light spring that is on it. 
IF YOU"RE NOT SURE...TAKE PHOTOS OF WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE BEFORE YOU REMOVE ANYTHING OFF THE MECH.

Hope that helps!



 

Welcome to the site Youngjedi. We are pleased to have you on the site with your knowledge of antiques Mills Watling...etc machines. A few members are lucky enough to have these grand old machines will appreciate your comments and advise. Welcome aboard!

Ron

[westec1]

Hi All.

I'm a newbee to the site and just wanted to say hi,

I live in Canada, and have a few slots to play with, IGT and Williams.

Great site and great people hear, have learned a lot so far.

Thanks, Wes

[tjkeller]

Welcome Wes!
One of our Moderators (Jay) also lives in Canada.
You will find lots of info here on lots of subjects.
Never be afraid to ask questions.
Enjoy the site!

Regards,
Travis

[jay]

What Province ?

[westec1]

Hi Jay

I'm in Metcalfe Ontario, near Ottawa

Wes

[Wildlos]

Hello.  I'm new to the forum and personally I think this a great site for sharing info and experiences.  I used to be a slot tech, and though it's been awhile, I hope I can contribute something.  If anyone has any POG questions let me know.  Thanks.

  Hi I have a few questions about POG's. First question is that I have a machine that i cant get the bill acceptor to work if my life depended on it. Its a cash code 600 i belive but not 100% sure. Its eats the bill but only half way inside the stacker. I removed it and replaced it with one that i know was working and still have the same problem so that proves to me that the bill validator is working. Have reason to belive that it has something to do with the cabinet. Still trying to learn so any suggestions would really help. Other question is how do i zap proof my machines? they are all running 510 boards. Thanks for helping a newbie

[slot monkey]

Hello everyone!

I'm a slot newbie, since I've only been reading the board for about 7 days.

Great site and excellent information.

As far as slots go, I just bought my first one about 3 days ago.

Universal, rainbow.............. gotta start somewhere.

thanks,

slot monkey

[CaptainHappy]

Welcome about to the recent new members!

Please look around, enjoy, post and particpate! There is alot here to do and see.

Regards,

CaptainHappy 
  ADMIN

[Foster]

Welcome aboard the best slot, coin-op site around.

[devographics]

Hello All!
I've nosed around here for awhile, but never got around to joining. Now I've joined and I'm currently saving up to get my first American slot machine.

Thanks,
Devographics

[tjkeller]

Welcome Devographics!

Good luck choosing what game will be your first!...way toooo many options!
You will find this site very beneficial should you need help with anything.

[devographics]

My favorite or most sought after is anything blazing 7's. I've been looking locally but there isn't much around Pittsburgh. I'm sure I will be asking many should
I buy it or not questions.

[a69mopar]

Hi Jay

I'm in Metcalfe Ontario, near Ottawa

Wes

Hi Wes,
I am located in Brampton, Ontario, near Toronto.

Welcome everyone,
Wayne

[CarruthersIII]

Hey All,

Im Joey Jr. Well actually im the third. I help out at the shop when i can and was one of the original shop workers.

Everyone here is a lot of fun and know what there talking about.

Just wanted to say hi and welcome all.

Joeylc III

[tjkeller]

Hi Joey #3

Thank's for the intro.
I trust you'll help keep "The Command Center" running in tip-top condition.

[brichter]

Welcome Joey3, and I hope to meet you next time I'm down that way!