Recent content by cal50

Any speculation on the price of security keys now that Merit is closed and not supporting it ? I want the last update to the Force platform ( 2011 ) and need a 2011 security key. I am hoping they drop in price.....but I said that long ago as well!

System 11A: second generation of system 11, part number D-11392. Six zener diodes ZR3-ZR8 (1N5234 or 1n4735, 6.2 volts) added to the CPU board for the special solenoid switch input connector. A ground connection was added to connector 1J18 pins 6,7. The seven segment diagnostic display was...

Speculation on needing or using money from #2 to finish #1 which is not a good business model but if it works then good for him. I would never jump in on a deal like that from anyone. I purchased my FG NIB from "Jack" and two other NIB Stern titles from other places. I bailed on NIB games with...

The Harbor Freight $6 lift........ Works well as clamps and EZ storage. I did built an "A" frame rotisserie but like the clamps a lot better and they are cheap. After shopping my RFM I liked the way the PF stands on its own and the clamps give ample room to remove everything. I can turn it on...

If its a plated through hole check the backside or along the trace for continuity / voltage. The pins can be replaced but not making contact on the opposite side.

If it comes down to replacing the display consider using a LED replacement from Rottendog or Pinscore. The original display glass and a few chips on the display board are getting expensive and harder to find for replacements. I would check the power to the displays and then your ribbon cable...

If you need parts..... http://fwd4.me/09ML Great to deal with and really good prices. When I get a game and shop it I always replace the bridge rectifiers, caps and at the minimum re-flow all pin headers. If something it toasty it gets replaced. You could also have cap C4 or a bad voltage...

Check the "Z" connector and the plug/pins on the solenoid drive board on the right hand side under the DMD power board. J104 (I think). The Z connector can dick you up also.

One mint Stern Wheel of Fortune near Cleveland, Ohio. I purchased it new and its HUO. Exactly as it slid out of the box. I prefer to swap over outright selling it. Looking for a few different WPC titles or perhaps a nice system 11 title.

I would like to trade my HUO WOF for another WPC title like a NGG.

Check R1 & R4 on your power supply. These are the 39K /1 ohm resistors. If these are open you will not have a display.

Yep, its minus one but still working. I (now) have a couple spares along with the switch plate / bar in my parts box. I had to "borrow" one to finish another project. Shipping costs more than the parts and no matter how hard you try to get all the parts in one order you always miss something...

Drop target switch-

Lookin good. Still need a picture of the drop target switch assy?

Things to do when shopping it are replace the CPU cooling fans and power supply if not already done. I also added a video amp and it made a HUGE difference in picture quality. I also re-capped all the capacitors on the chassis & neck board. Random pics- http://fwd4.me/05bI