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**Reel Slots** Gaming Machines => Bally Electromechanical => Topic started by: jimliner on March 16, 2024, 09:32:58 AM
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Decided it was time to make a few extension cables. I purchased a 30 pin cable a few or seven years ago. Decide to start with an 18 pin followed by a 24 pin. Although I checked continuity and ohms with each solder I haven't put into a machine yet. Probably tonight or tomorrow. Only forgot to put on heat shrink once, corrected. Ended up getting a solder station with built in heat gun. $60., good deal even if it don't last long but I think it will hold up just fine.
I need to make another 18 pin. 742A has two 18 pin for reel mech. Tells me it was a swap at some point.
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I built 4, when I have a slot machine issue they come in real handy. The plugs are getting difficult to find, so if I locate one I will order it.
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Made some cables a few years ago.
Used color coded communication cable.
If I remember correctly.
I plugged the ends together and started soldering in the middle row.
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I am getting more efficient the more I make. I also start down the center. I am going to need the next size up "spare hand" the current one topples over to easily. The alligator clips are fine the base needs more mass.
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From my experience the best way for me soldering wires on a plug, is soldering with the two plugs together, one wire at a time, down one side, down the middle, down the other side. Everyone has their own technique that works best for you.
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Those look really good. I've made up one extension so far, 3D printed a box to hold the plug and protect the connections, and made it easier to grip when pushing and pulling plugs.