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TITO - Ticket in Ticket Out, Slot Toppers, Stands and Add-on Accessories => Bettor Slots TITO - Ticket in Ticket Out => Topic started by: aschlottman on March 21, 2017, 05:32:27 PM
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Is this possible? I would like to avoid an extension cord in a WMS machine if possible, and I thought the USB on board could possibly support the current load?
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USB ports are capable of pretty good power, but check with Jim at bettorslots if it's one of his TITO units, he should be able to say for sure
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Can confirm that this set up seems to be working on my WMS Bluebird 2 machine.
Also, a but of advise for those wanting to run multiple of the Deluxe versions wirelessly. I tried using the Wireless bridge described in the setup documents along with the switch described in order to create a multi port wireless bridge, however, this did not work. I ordered a Trendnet device that has 4 ports with bridge capability that will arrive tomorrow, and I will post my results from that.
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If you are a bit adventurous or have good knowledge of wireless router, you can use certain inexpensive router models and install DD-WRT firmware on them. You can then set them up as a wireless bridge. I've been running this configuration now for over 3 years now without any issues.
While the USB on the MPU can power the Bettor TITO device, the output from the usb ports is only .5 amp @ 5 volts. It is really meant to power low power devices like flash drives and the like. The power requirements of the TITO board are a bit above that and you may end up taxing the power from the USB ports. Why risk damange to your mpu board? I for one would rather have the "ugly" extension cord, rather than burn out a USB port on my MPU. I use something similar to the below linked adapter to plug in the wall usb adapter that Jim includes with the Bettor Tito product. There should be a couple of open plugs under the black cover under the backplane. That's basically a 120v mains distribution hub.
https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Nema-5-15r-To-C14/dp/B002OFR6R4 (https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Nema-5-15r-To-C14/dp/B002OFR6R4)
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If you are a bit adventurous or have good knowledge of wireless router, you can use certain inexpensive router models and install DD-WRT firmware on them. You can then set them up as a wireless bridge. I've been running this configuration now for over 3 years now without any issues.
While the USB on the MPU can power the Bettor TITO device, the output from the usb ports is only .5 amp @ 5 volts. It is really meant to power low power devices like flash drives and the like. The power requirements of the TITO board are a bit above that and you may end up taxing the power from the USB ports. Why risk damange to your mpu board? I for one would rather have the "ugly" extension cord, rather than burn out a USB port on my MPU. I use something similar to the below linked adapter to plug in the wall usb adapter that Jim includes with the Bettor Tito product. There should be a couple of open plugs under the black cover under the backplane. That's basically a 120v mains distribution hub.
https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Nema-5-15r-To-C14/dp/B002OFR6R4 (https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Nema-5-15r-To-C14/dp/B002OFR6R4)
Can confirm that the TrendNet bridge worked flawlessly! Setup is a bit of a pain, but worth it in the long run. I now have full control over all devices connected to it. The device can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E37JJCQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E37JJCQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
As for the USB running off the MPU, I will explore the option you have listed here.
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The USB ports on the BB1/BB2 MPU will power a Bettor TITO and work just fine