Bally 6000 “REEL CASH”

[61Wally]

I had to do a ram clear on my machine. It has “leave in mains”. So I just did the DS1#8 and machine cleared but now the bonus spin reel on top is not functioning correctly. When machine is turned on it won’t reset. Just keeps spinning. Even hit a bonus and machine just dispensed credits. Is there something that has to be enabled/disabled after a “ram clear”? Thank You for Your continued assistance in my adventures.

[Sunrise Side]

Did you reconnect the cable to the front of the MPU?  The leave in clear chips may be your issue as the DS1 - switch number 8 may have to be in the opposite direction in order for the bonus wheel to function...  You may want to get a set of removeable clear chips, do a clear, and install the original factory mains.

[61Wally]

Thank You, for the info, The little cable is plugged in. The machine came with leave in mains. What are Your thoughts on this. I have a set of clear chips, What about trying those and then putting back the “leave in mains” ? Or, I also have another new set of “leave in mains”. Either way should I try a clear set first?

[Sunrise Side]

If they are leave in mains (leave in clear), they may not work with cash wheel machine because #8 has to remain in the off position for the wheel to work. You should get a set of 2005 or 2006 mains and a set of removeable clear chips which do not use the switch number 8 to perform a clear.  The year that is on the wheel driver board is the year of the MPU mains you will need.

[61Wally]

Ok, just an FYI, this machine was working great until I tried to add a printer. So my understanding is that because this has happened, I can’t go back prior to changing hopper/printer parameters. I’m somewhat confused about this. Even though I have “leave in mains”, I still turn off #8 after clearing, to enable the machine. Remember here You’re dealing with DEMENTIA DAN. I’m lost a bit, but want to learn all I can. Thank You again, for Your time.

[Sunrise Side]

If it worked with the original mains , then they are fine, continue to use the mains the machine worked with previously. Not sure what changed and now the bonus wheel will not work.?

[61Wally]

Here’s the latest update for Anyone interested. Sunrise Side, spent some precious time researching my pictures of the machine and found that somehow when I was “RAM CLEARING” it I switched DS1 #3 on. Once He gave me the correct settings of the DS1 dip switch I did my “RAM CLEAR” and my machine is back to life.
NEW LESSON, ALWAYS take pictures of your WORK, before You START. This will give a reference point if You screw something up like ME. Thank You again EVERYONE, for Your continued help.