New Life Games LLC

TITO - Ticket in Ticket Out, Slot Toppers, Stands and Add-on Accessories => Bettor Slots TITO - Ticket in Ticket Out => Topic started by: Eddiie on September 10, 2022, 07:06:20 PM

Title: Bally TITO Cable
Post by: Eddiie on September 10, 2022, 07:06:20 PM

I sold my Alpha 1 a long time ago.   With it went the TITO board in it.   What did the Bally TITO cable look like?  Was it just a Male / Female serial cable or what it something else?   I totally forgot and can't seem to find what one looks like anywhere. 

Thanks!

Title: Re: Bally TITO Cable
Post by: Eddiie on September 10, 2022, 07:11:05 PM

Ah I just found it.    Thanks to whomever wrote this..

Title: Re: Bally TITO Cable
Post by: blk986 on November 17, 2023, 11:34:11 AM

Quote from: Eddiie on September 10, 2022, 07:11:05 PM

Ah I just found it.    Thanks to whomever wrote this..

Was this from one of the Marc Davis documents? Would love to see the full PDF if you know where to find it.

Title: Re: Bally TITO Cable
Post by: a69mopar on November 18, 2023, 09:19:24 AM

See attached pictures for Alpha tito cable wiring

Have a good day,
Wayne

Title: Re: Bally TITO Cable
Post by: blk986 on November 20, 2023, 04:35:39 PM

Hi Wayne, thanks for the pictures. What is that black connector called? I'll need to order one since I need to build my own harness. And am I correct in thinking I won't need the serial connector since I'm using an Arduino?

blk986

Title: Re: Bally TITO Cable
Post by: rickhunter on November 20, 2023, 08:58:19 PM

Even if you are using arduino, you still need an RS-232 to TTL converter.  The bally interface is RS-232, so you either need an arduino RS232 shield, or an adapter wired up.

Title: Re: Bally TITO Cable
Post by: Eddiie on November 20, 2023, 09:05:47 PM

...what Rick said!

The Arudino is 5V logic,  normal RS232 is around 13v.
The serial shield takes care of that (and some other things) for you.

Title: Re: Bally TITO Cable
Post by: blk986 on November 21, 2023, 12:36:06 AM

Thanks, guys! I definitely learned something new today regarding the serial communication. BTW, looks like the connector in the first pic is just referred to as "latching 5 pin" online. I guess I'll order some parts and I should be all set!

Title: Re: Bally TITO Cable
Post by: blk986 on November 21, 2023, 03:14:08 AM

Ok, just to review:

Arduino --> RS-232/TTL converter DB9 --> DB9 --> 5-pin latching connector (https://www.usdigital.com/products/accessories/connectors/con-fc5/?q=CON-FC5-26) --> backplane?
  (photo added by moderator... links tend to disappear!)

Title: Re: Bally TITO Cable
Post by: a69mopar on November 21, 2023, 05:29:11 AM

Yes.