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**Reel Slots** Gaming Machines => IGT S-AVP (REEL SLOTS ONLY, NO VIDEO) => Topic started by: Harvs on February 06, 2017, 06:34:39 AM

Title: SAVP to SMLD - Whats all needed?
Post by: Harvs on February 06, 2017, 06:34:39 AM

Curious what is all needed to go from stepper to video on an SAVP. I have a couple SAVP 3.0's sitting and may covert one.

Thanks!  :cool_thumb_up:

Title: Re: SAVP to SMLD - Whats all needed?
Post by: FireballJackpot on February 15, 2017, 10:26:46 PM

You'll need an "e4690" (dual DVI Video card) in the Brain Box, DVI to VGA Video Cable(s) and a 20" MLD monitor. Depending on which lower Door you have, the monitor may drop right in, or you'll have to get the Dremel out and "modify" the lower door opening a bit. You do NOT need Dynamic buttons, but they ARE nice to have.  ;-)  Oh, and bump up the RAM to 4GB - it loads faster and alot of games will no longer "lag" during play.


When searching out a video card, be sure you get the "PCI Express" type and NOT the "AGP socket" type.  AGPs go in 2.5 boxes, I believe.

Title: Re: SAVP to SMLD - Whats all needed?
Post by: Harvs on February 16, 2017, 06:00:08 AM

Quote from: FireballJackpot on February 15, 2017, 10:26:46 PM

You'll need an "e4690" (dual DVI Video card) in the Brain Box, DVI to VGA Video Cable(s) and a 20" MLD monitor. Depending on which lower Door you have, the monitor may drop right in, or you'll have to get the Dremel out and "modify" the lower door opening a bit. You do NOT need Dynamic buttons, but they ARE nice to have.  ;-)  Oh, and bump up the RAM to 4GB - it loads faster and alot of games will no longer "lag" during play.


When searching out a video card, be sure you get the "PCI Express" type and NOT the "AGP socket" type.  AGPs go in 2.5 boxes, I believe.

Thanks. Is there a monitor bezel needed also?

Title: Re: SAVP to SMLD - Whats all needed?
Post by: FireballJackpot on February 16, 2017, 09:36:22 AM

No bezel, but now that I think of it, the conversion kits came with new doors.


Might be a Pandoras box you're opening. But anything is possible with enough time, skill and parts.


Oh, and the video card is not "manditory", but you'll want one if you'll be running multiple dongles.


Hope this helps!

Title: Re: SAVP to SMLD - Whats all needed?
Post by: 777sizzler on February 16, 2017, 09:57:33 AM

Matt,  If you can you are much better locating a factory mld door.  There are two types for the s-mld 20 upright. One for the 3-fan monitor and one for the 4-fan monitor.  Here is a few pics of factory 3-fan monitor doors-one with monitor and one without to give you a better idea. 

Title: Re: SAVP to SMLD - Whats all needed?
Post by: Harvs on February 16, 2017, 11:56:33 AM

Thanks for the info fellas.