New Slot Owner with IGT+ Where to get what I need?

[GadgetBob]

Well sometimes you win, and Sometimes... Some jerk pulls the main CPU and leaves you with a metal box with some wires and a couple of lights. Anyone have any suggestions?

[CVslots]

I think you are looking at arou d$200 (max $250) to put it back together. MPU is only $50-60, DBV, worst case $150???


Might as well out it back together, as you have 85% of the unit! Cap BV off if you don't want invest in to, and keep it coin only. That would be one way to go if you were unsure of the final stability of the machine. Get a good MPU and go from there. Otherwise, you're looking at a $25 hunk of scrap metal, as that's probably the only market that would be interested. You MAY find someone to take it on as a project, but

[rokgpsman]

It's heartbreaking but it happens. You might sell it as a parts machine if someone needed the metal chassis parts or other parts in it and recover some of your investment in it. The motherboard is in there and they sell for more than you'd expect, plus the stepper reels, main power supply, the vented BV power supply, hopper, etc. Or someone you know might want to take it on as a project if you don't want to. Or you can shop carefully and cheaply and get it running on a budget, make a list of the absolute least parts you need to get it working. Don't get in a hurry, wait for a deal on whatever parts you need. People here will guide you along if you decide to do this. Sometimes parts can be found for less than average rates, including from the dealers/resellers here on NLG.

No one is going to blame you if you decide to not go forward on it. But it could just be a matter of a few parts and it will play.

At least the interconnect (motherboard) is there. If not in a big hurry you can sometimes find S+ mpu boards for $50 and less. For example:

http://rudysdeals.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=89&product_id=3329

http://rudysdeals.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=89&product_id=3546

and they come up on ebay too.

You'll need the game chips to match your reel strips. (game and reel eproms). Someone here could steer you on that. I'm guessing $15 each but it can vary depending on the source.

You'll need to add up what it would cost to get either 1) the coin acceptor parts installed or 2) reinstall whatever bill validator was in there to take advantage of already having the BV power supply, BV housing and cash compartment. Go with whichever is the lower cost for it to accept money to play.

Of course no one knows if the 3 reel stepper motors are ok and if the main power supply is ok. Would be good to remove the reels (they just slide forward after getting released) and take picture of that area so we can see if anything else is awry.

You can go back and reread this thread from the beginning, see what everyone has said and work up a plan. Ask additional questions if needed to clarify something. On the bright side you will learn a lot about the machine and slot machines in general by getting it back to working condition. 

I brightened your last photo so I could see some details in the shadows better.

[Shaggy]

I guess if it was me, I'd forget the b/v, get a 10mhz mpu and an 1137 sp chip a 4785 ss chip and then tokenize the machine to take quarters up to 99 credits each. That way 10 quarters equals 990 credits. You'll still need the comparitor but then it's easy to add credits without bills. My triple diamond is set up that way and I really like it.  The sp 1137 allows you set up the game for a few different styles of play. I prefer the tokenization personally. Yeah you're going to have a little money in it but my t/d is one of my favorites. The strips can always be figured out, I'd concentrate on the machine first.

[Jim]

Here is what I would be able to provide:
WBA head and transport/software /either flash or eprom  55.00 head duckbill 12.00, shelf and harness 20.00 power supply 30.00 door bezel 12.00 cash can 12.00 connector N/C.  total for WBA 141.00

board with chips, and new battery, tested and working with clear and set chips  100.00

coin in, bracket 8.00,  housing and coin comp  55.00

coin optic/housing N/C. 

141+ 100+63= 304+ shipping.

Jim

[GadgetBob]

Jim, That sounds pretty complete. I guess the question is what else would I need that you can't provide?

[Jim]

without seeing the machine, this could get your  machine running. YOU DO NOT NEED A BILL ACCEPTOR. the machine will function without it. that's up to you.   

the board is a necessity, you could possibly circumvent the coin in as well. or you could take what's behind door #3  sell the parts you can sell from that machine and buy a S-2000, what you have in the machine now plus the parts, plus the unknown, could put you up around 500.00 +, I would think you could find a complete working machine for that price. the door optics are a necessity as well.

what ever you decide to do , either I or someone else on this site will be able to help you. 

Jim       

[therockinelvis]

Jim, you are a one stop shop. You put a lot of thought into his needs.  Do you have a website?