Williams transformer in Data East pin

dieseldogpi

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Why does no one offer Data East transformers? The only option is to splice in another manufacturer transformer, which is fine, but requires some work. I picked up a Last Action Hero with a Williams transformer hacked in, which was referenced in my pick up post. The work to splice in the Williams transformer seems sloppy and questionable, so I don't want to start troubleshooting ANYTHING, until I know the transformer is wired correctly, and safely. Any tips on where to start? The schematics don't show the voltages coming off of the transformer. Ideas are GREATLY appreciated. Thanks guys.
 
Diesel,

I'm showing the transformer data on page 48 of the manual; if you're missing that page, or don't have a manual handy, you can download it from IPDB - see:

http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=1416

You should be able to use this to ensure that the voltages coming out of the Williams transformer match up with what the schematics say they should be for each connector..
 
Ah yes. I was looking only at the schematic pdf from ipdb, didn't even check the regular manual. Thanks. Now for the fun....
 
OK, so I started diving into the wiring of the transformer. After looking at it further, I noticed the transformer in the machine was Williams 5610-12835. These could be used in funhouse, BSD, black rose, etc. So i grabbed a funhouse manual to get the voltages and compare it to the schematic from last action hero. Most of what was wired was done correctly, I am going to change the connections, i figured soldered connections with heat shrink tubing would be best. A couple of questions:
-What is the tolerance for over voltages? For instance the LAH schematic calls for 6 VAC, the wiring that was done produces 7.2 V, also the flippers call for 48 V, the wiring done is putting out 53.2V
-It was wired so 16 V is heading to the solenoids, while LAH actually calls for 25V. This couldn't work? even though I have heard everything work. Perhaps there was something modified elsewhere to produce this? Is this possible? Is there a way to get 25V out of this?
-Looking at the schematic also, I see a 3 way connection, with 2 9 volt connections equaling an 18V if the two hot legs are tested. The way it is currently wired, a 9V out of the transformer was split to two wires, so you get 9V when testing each hot leg and the ground, but you do not get 18V when testing the two hot legs. This also can't be right, but I am not sure how to rectify.

I know this is a ton of annoying stuff, but I know some people have wired in other transformers into data east machines. Is this not a good transformer to use? ANY HELP or any answers are appreciated.
 
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