CV - Sensor under left ramp?

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I am installing new ramps in a CV and there is an odd "sensor" that I have not seen before.

The old ramp has 2 rivets that attaches it about half way through the ramp, the normal switch is on top by the mini playfield.

The new ramp does not have a mount for this sensor.

It is connected to under the playfield with a molex.

Any help, before I need to take a pic?

Thanks!
 
I see the microswitch you're talking about on the old ramp in this pic http://ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=4059&picno=47633&zoom=1 , but I'm unsure what you're talking about with the new ramp. Pictures will be very helpful.

Edit: I just looked at mad and marco and they both have the switch in the original location so no clue what you're dealing with over there.
 
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I installed a NOS ramp into my JP a few months ago.

I had to transfer all of the mountings and metal bits, ramp flaps, everything really, from the old ramp to the new one.

The new ramp came with nothing mounted on it at all.

It was a PITA to move everything over, but worth it.

RussMyers
 
It looks to be an optic sensor of some sort. I would try connecting the 2 wires to the original switch wires and see if it does what it's supposed to or return it and get one with the original switch.
 
It looks to be an optic sensor of some sort. I would try connecting the 2 wires to the original switch wires and see if it does what it's supposed to or return it and get one with the original switch.


That's what I am trying to find out. is it a sensor? What does it do? Why would new ramps not have the placement for this piece?

Ramp isn't twisted, must be the camera angle....
 
It is a sensor and I'm guessing maybe the same thing the other switch used to do on your machine. Contact whomever you bought the thing from and see what they tell you.
 
I am installing new ramps in a CV and there is an odd "sensor" that I have not seen before.

The old ramp has 2 rivets that attaches it about half way through the ramp, the normal switch is on top by the mini playfield.

The new ramp does not have a mount for this sensor.

It is connected to under the playfield with a molex.

Any help, before I need to take a pic?

Thanks!

That's an Eddy sensor. It is mounted where it is supposed to be. Here is a restored machine with a reference pic- http://usergallery.myhomegameroom.com/gallery/album629/P9140010?full=1
 
I'm curious what does that sensor do in the game? Never noticed that before lol.

It detects the ball. There is one on the ramp and one in front of the ringmaster (under the PF). As the metal ball passes over it, it registers it. (sort of like a digital switch).
 
technically it's not an eddy sensor but a magnetic reed switch
see bottom of article here:
http://www.flippers.be/basics/101-switch_adjustment.html

plugs right into the switch matrix (no diodes or driver board needed like with optos) and detects a passing ball due to a disturbance to the magnetic field (similar to eddy sensor).
eddy sensors are a bit different - they consist of 2 parts, the sensor and its driverboard
 
technically it's not an eddy sensor but a magnetic reed switch
see bottom of article here:
http://www.flippers.be/basics/101-switch_adjustment.html

plugs right into the switch matrix (no diodes or driver board needed like with optos) and detects a passing ball due to a disturbance to the magnetic field (similar to eddy sensor).
eddy sensors are a bit different - they consist of 2 parts, the sensor and its driverboard

Yep...what Aeneas said...Having shopped CV last year (1 reed, 1 eddy), and Roadshow last year, (2 Eddys), I had them backwards in my memory....

The magnetic reed switch is a FANTASTIC upgrade to CFTBL bowl in place of the physical switch....Did that to a CFTBL I owned and it made a huge difference.....
 
With the new ramps that were purchased, there is no place to install.

I can -

1. Drill into the new ramp and connect with rivets (not the easiest option)
2. Use a double sided clear tape to install on bottom of ramp
3. Not install at all

What do you think?
 
With the new ramps that were purchased, there is no place to install.

I can -

1. Drill into the new ramp and connect with rivets (not the easiest option)
2. Use a double sided clear tape to install on bottom of ramp
3. Not install at all

What do you think?

The obious answer is #1..... The only question is "Why is this not an easiest option"?

Drilling through a plastic ramp without damage is simple, I am guessing it is the riveting that has you a bit challenged (as it would most people, as rivets require tools most people don't have).

You could use a small nut and bolt combo, or gottlieb makes plastic press in rivets that would probably work great in this application.

You definitely don't want to leave it out, and double sided clear tape may not hold the switch in place.
 
With the new ramps that were purchased, there is no place to install.

I can -

1. Drill into the new ramp and connect with rivets (not the easiest option)
2. Use a double sided clear tape to install on bottom of ramp
3. Not install at all
4. Give entire Pin to Brien
What do you think?

You missed an option. :D
 
I'd do #1. If you have access to a rivet press that would be the way to go. You could use pop rivets, but they won't look as good. - Barry
 
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