The Welcome Wagon Thread

[ashyron]

wow...nice machine r273...
with the matching topper as well? man oh man... 
You are lucky

I'll agree.  The topper is awesome.  I was also noticing that your card reader bar works?  I have never seen lights around the card insert before.  That's pretty cool.  I haven't really done too much to my machines yet.  Mostly just clean them up, you know take them outside and hose them off and then bring them back in and plug them in..    LOL naw, just your basic cleanup and some plug and button replacement, so far. 

[LVFireTechy]

Hello all
 been a guest here for the past hour or so. I have a CEI cal omega "Joker Poker" and  a United coin "Gamblers choice".   looking for info (schematic, repair manual, or even op manual) . I read on a 2007 post by I think it was Neokarz said he had a op manual. Also someone else said they posted a pdf re: a CEI cal omega 904. How can I view that PDF and also possibly view or get a copy of Neokarz op manual?
  By the way I am a tech. But new to VP and arcade. I had 2 years of solid state electronics in colledge. I am currently a NICET II in Fire alarm system design and engineering. So anyone who needs help/info on anything low voltage (Fire or burglar alarms, access, cctv, audio, ect.) I can help. for example need  Code change on your burglar panel or recomend what equipment to by for security cameras or what ever. Oh yeah, for side work a few years ago ,  I succesfully repaired over 50 Playstation 2 consols.
So I might have something to offer to someone.

Any help on my info request is appreciated.
LVFireTechy

[StatFreak]

Welcome to NLG LVFireTechy 

Nice avatar. Live long and prosper.

There is an eleven page mini manual for the CEI 904 in the Submit a New File section right now. Click on the button of that name located on every page just below the banner ads. It is a .zip file, and when unpacked, each page is a separate pdf document (not the best way to view the information, but at least it's available).

[BettingWild]

Hello everyone, I'm fairly new here. a little shy to write at first. I watched all the great help in every category possible, and was so impressed with the kind help everyone is giving. I'm honored to be a part of this fantastic site. I got into slot machines by accident by purchasing a couple storage rooms full of Sigma and I.G.T slot machines. I see that the person that lost them in storage is a member here, and is a well known and very helpful member of this fine community. I hope he doesn't hold it against me that I bought the storage rooms. If I hadn't, someone else would have. Now I have many working slot machines and have learned very much about them. One that I would like to know more about is a Sigma Select "Bally's Treasure Tunnel". I know Bally's makes machines, but I didn't know there were any Bally's made my Sigma. One of your very nice member has cleaned and set it up complete for me. I've listed it on Craigs list for sale, but I don't know if I asked too much or too little. In my life of buying and selling antiques and collectibles, I usually find out what something is worth, then sell it for a bit less. I would appreciate some input from your knowledgeable members. Besides that, thank you for the help I've already received and the great learning experience just being a member. My next step will be to make a donation to NLG out of my first sale. This is literally the best slot site I have seen,     and my first to be a part of. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

Best Regards to all,

David

(BettingWild)

[stayouttadabunker]

Hey BettingWild ,
Welcome to NLG...I'm afraid, once you get on THIS bus, you'll have a hard time getting off!

Feel free to browse around...you might find lotsa info by using the"Search" box on top...

And ask ANY question you want,,,we have 'em all...lol..whether it's politics or palchilso's

[tjkeller]

Welcome BettingWild
I don't know anything about Sigmas but like SOB said, ask any questions you want....
hopefully someone will be able to share some info to answer your questions.

[Ron (r273)]

Welcome to the money pit BettingWild! Selling the Sigma, OH NO. You have to hang on to it and play it.
That way you will get the bug like the rest of us. 

We have a member who is into Sigmas, cfh. I believe he could tell you just about anything you would want to know.
If he does not chime in you may want to PM him.

Stick around as this IS the fun place to be.

Ron

[BettingWild]

Hello Ron, TJ, & SOB,

    Thank you for your kind welcomes and invitations. Don't worry Ron, I have about 10 working Sigmas, and 3 working I.G.T.s. I just don't need too many duplicates, lol, but I'm playing them anyway. Mostly the Sigma Bally's machine. And yes, I'm addicted already, lol. I have about 50 more machines to finish, whew! My wife and I build computers, so this isn't so bad. The hardest part for me is finding the comparators for the SG-300 machines. It's a cool challenge. Thanks again for all your help and advice.

David & Angelica

[StatFreak]

...My wife and I build computers, so this isn't so bad. The hardest part for me is finding the comparators for the SG-300 machines. It's a cool challenge. Thanks again for all your help and advice.

David & Angelica

BettingWild, I notice that you signed both of your names. If your wife is in your slot corner, then you've already won the hardest part of the battle.
Welcome to NLG

[Buzz]

David  does that make you and I he lucky ones, no wife to bitch at us.  Hey don't try taking your Game Maker to bed with you  It's going to screw with out going to all that trouble!!!   Did you know sex is the most fun you can have without laughing.  between you and me it's OK to giggle every now and then. Buzz

[BettingWild]

Thanks Buzz & Statfreak, What a great site to be part of. My wife chose her own name for NLG. I don't even know what it is, lol. But yes, she doesn't complain about the machines. In fact, she is stripping down some of them for parts to fix the others. She's pretty good. 

Still looking for someone that knows about my Sigma Select Bally's machine. Just curious about fair value if anyone knows. I don't want to over price it.

Thanks for the welcome. Glad to be here.

David

     

[ashyron]

I can say that I have floated on to shore to meet David (BettingWild) and his wife before heading back out to international waters.  They are great people, nice, talkative and helpful.

In fact, she is stripping down some of them for parts to fix the others. She's pretty good. 

For a minute there I thought SHE was stripping down, of course until I finished reading the rest,   

BettingWild is the same person I got my Volcano game from.  Great game.   

[StatFreak]

I can say that I have floated on to shore to meet David (BettingWild) and his wife before heading back out to international waters.  They are great people, nice, talkative and helpful.

In fact, she is stripping down some of them for parts to fix the others. She's pretty good. 

For a minute there I thought SHE was stripping down, of course until I finished reading the rest,   

BettingWild is the same person I got my Volcano game from.  Great game.   

In the end, "Everybody Comes to Rick's NLG"  (Casablanca)  -

[jcbarrow71]

Hello all,

I just stumbled upon this site and was hoping it would provide some great information and help me become a better owner.  Let me start by saying I am a player of machines not an owner until now.  I bought an IGT Double Diamond a few years back and just got around to setting it up.  The very first thing I notice is a code 12 low battery fault.  I have taken the motherboard out and can't see a battery on it anywhere.  Can anyone help me in doing two things?  First, I have no idea what model or mfg the machine is other than IGT.  Second, help me figure out how to clear or fix the low battery fault.

Thank you
Chris

[bunnyslots]

Its right above cr14 on your board you will see a big + mark you have to solder in a new 3.6 volt battery

[tjkeller]

WELCOME TO NLG CHRIS!   

This is definitely the place to find answers to your questions.
We should certainly be able to help you with this issue.

Bunnyslots already shot a reply that may help.....however,

Best way to help us to help you would be to get some more info about the machine you have.

PICTURES are worth a 1000 words. If you have the ability to take & post pics, please do so. (inside and out of machine)

We will need to know is this a REEL Machine or Video. (I presume it is a Reel Machine)

This post will be moved to the appropriate area of the site.

No Fears!....Welcome to the wonderful world of the Slot Machine Addiction Hobby!!!

[Goldfinger]

Hi every one ,Am new here, been around slot machines for a while, But have recently started collecting them and learning about them,
so Ill be hanging around
Bob

[stayouttadabunker]

Hiya Bob! Welcome to New Life Games!

Remember, there are no "dumb" questions here...
Feel free to post any questions you may have  and someone here will be glad to try and help ya out...

[Ron (r273)]

Welcome Goldfinger (ahh another James Bond fan!) to NLG too.

You can jump in and tell us a little about your machines. Your pictures are a little small

Ron

[a69mopar]

Welcome aboard Bob.  This site is full of people that go out of their way to help others.  This hobby is addicting, as I'm sure you know, so most here have a collection either starting or growing.

Thanks,
Wayne

[Goldfinger]

Well my first machine is a Games Of Nevada quarter machine, bought it on ebay non working but after a couple of hours it seems to work most of the time now, picture attched, I just purchases 4 more slots they are IGTs. got them in a couple of days ago. they are a , Red ,White and Blue, Black Cherry Nudge game, 5 times pay and a Black Tie they were a little rough looking but am working on them, they all work good.
On My games of nevada machine I posted this to othe reel games- Reels 2 and 3 some times wount stop spinning, if you open it up and in the top cabnit there is a ? reel driver board ? well it stops before it is supose to if you move the arm manualy then they stop any Ideas? will try an add a picture if it.
Thanks for the Welcome every one.
Bob S

[Goldfinger]

picture of Driver Board I think that is what its called please correct me if iam wrong
Thanks

[ashyron]

Well my first machine is a Games Of Nevada quarter machine, bought it on ebay non working but after a couple of hours it seems to work most of the time now, picture attched, I just purchases 4 more slots they are IGTs. got them in a couple of days ago. they are a , Red ,White and Blue, Black Cherry Nudge game, 5 times pay and a Black Tie they were a little rough looking but am working on them, they all work good.
On My games of nevada machine I posted this to other reel games- Reels 2 and 3 some times wount stop spinning, if you open it up and in the top cabnit there is a ? reel driver board ? well it stops before it is supose to if you move the arm manualy then they stop any Ideas? will try an add a picture if it.
Thanks for the Welcome every one.
Bob S

So did you buy the 4 IGT's on eBay too??  If so you probably bought them from the same guy I did.  Mine were a little on the rough side too but they all worked.    Matter-o-fact I just turned one of those 4 into my haywire deluxe.

[Goldfinger]

Well my first machine is a Games Of Nevada quarter machine, bought it on ebay non working but after a couple of hours it seems to work most of the time now, picture attched, I just purchases 4 more slots they are IGTs. got them in a couple of days ago. they are a , Red ,White and Blue, Black Cherry Nudge game, 5 times pay and a Black Tie they were a little rough looking but am working on them, they all work good.
On My games of nevada machine I posted this to other reel games- Reels 2 and 3 some times wount stop spinning, if you open it up and in the top cabnit there is a ? reel driver board ? well it stops before it is supose to if you move the arm manualy then they stop any Ideas? will try an add a picture if it.
Thanks for the Welcome every one.
Bob S

So did you buy the 4 IGT's on eBay too??  If so you probably bought them from the same guy I did.  Mine were a little on the rough side too but they all worked.    Matter-o-fact I just turned one of those 4 into my haywire deluxe.

No I bought them out side od ebay at 350 each and 150 each shipping for a total of 2k delivered. did yours comr from ohio? or a casino in newjersey?
thanks
Bob

[ashyron]

No I bought them out side of ebay at 350 each and 150 each shipping for a total of 2k delivered. did yours comr from ohio? or a casino in newjersey?

I seen some on ebay but bought them outsie ebay too.  He wanted $1400 for 4 and it ended up costing me $250 per machine to have shipped.  I bought them from a guy in Ohio but the machines themselves came from Trump Towers.  Ya know with me being in international waters it costs allot to have them  out,    My first 4 machines were $2500 bucks.  If I only know......   But with a little cleaning and TLC, they look great now.