IGT S+ three reel slot. Won't accept coins

[Sunrise Side]

The DBV-145 should have an EPROM. I will post disassembly pictures later. DBV200 will accept a few more newer bills.  If you want to go with a WBA, Jim Midwest Slots has all the parts to make the conversion.

[Keats]

Don't think any 145s had eproms you could upgrade, you would have to send it to someone and get it flashed.  Be much better off upgrading to a WBA12/13 setup. 


                                  Do not clear machine unless in the 61 loop. 

I wouldn't be surprised. This is an old model and I'm sure your right. I'll just let it go and when I do the Set chip, I'll see if I can get it to run again. Should be able to take 20's and that would be nice..
Good tip RE: the clear chip use. I'll see how it comes up after I put the new battery in.

Thanks

Keats
Arizona

[Sunrise Side]

Here's the 145

[Sunrise Side]

EPROM inside

[Sunrise Side]

DBV-145 ID022/23  V 3.40. will accept the new $20 and new $50

[Sunrise Side]

EPROM

[sixcardmark]

Cool!  I have never opened one of those up!  I have a half dozen or more around here somewhere.

[Jim]

Just a FYI,  the 145 can only provide one protocol, either 023 or 022.  so, when upgrading this unit make sure the sp chip in your machine will support the new software!

example,  if your sp chip supports 022 protocol, and you put in a 023 protocol,  it will not work, easy fix, change the sp chip in the machine .

Hope this helps

Jim

[Keats]

Just a FYI,  the 145 can only provide one protocol, either 023 or 022.  so, when upgrading this unit make sure the sp chip in your machine will support the new software!

example,  if your sp chip supports 022 protocol, and you put in a 023 protocol,  it will not work, easy fix, change the sp chip in the machine .

Hope this helps

Jim

8/2/22
Thank you.
I'll look at it after I get the machine up and running. If all is well, then I'll try to open the 145 BV and see exactly what chip it has. Maybe, it can be upgraded. Maybe not. When/ if  I do, then I'll take photos and post them here. It's goot to share these photos so others can see what things look like. Can't find anything on You Tube etc.

Keats
Arizona

[Keats]

3 August 2022

HORRAY !!!!!!!

I have the machine up and running again. I had to use a Clear Ram chip and got rid of the code 61 and the machine will now accept coins and play like it used to.

I then swapped out the game chip for a SET chip and was able to enable the BV. It now lights up and I tried it with $1.00 bills. It takes them and stacks them like it should.

However, instead of adding credits to the machine, it dispenses 20 nickles for each dollar it accepts. So in effect it's a change machine. That's not what I want it to do. I want to be able to insert bills and have the machine add up credits to match the dollar amounts inserted.

When I was setting up the BV chip, it allowed me to set the denomination and I set it to 5. It's a nickle machine so I assume that that setting is right. Maybe it was suppose to be set to something else? I tried to follow the instructions that came with the chip but it was not very clear about that.

So, bottom line, it works again. Worse case, I just feed it nickles and play it.
I really do appreciate all the great replies from everyone and If I get it to take bills and add credits, I'll post again.
Till then, I'm wishing everyone much Health and Wealth.

Keats
Arizona

[sixcardmark]

Press the cash-credit button to light it up before you insert bills.  Do wins go to credit meter or pay in coins?  You may have to change the 5_x and/or 8_x settings.

[jay]

You will probably find that all your wins are paid to the coin tray rather than going to credits as well and your likely missing your reel sounds.
Most of this got reset to factory once you used the clear chip.

All of these items, including hopper limits, credit limits, partial pays, use of the bell on wins, jackpots only,  etc can be controlled/adjusted just using your white set button.

I have attached two files. One is a PSR - Program Summary Report - this outlines all the options for your Game Chip (SP chip).
These can be a bit hard to read so one of our esteemed but now retired members created a simplified sheet that covers off many of the major SP chips.
Contributing members have access to the whole library of SP/SS files in the download folder including service manuals, error flip cards etc.

Per your use of the set chip. If you set it to 5, and you get 20 coins to your coin tray you know you did it right. Nothing more to do with the set chip.
I use tokens in my machines, pretending they are quarters, however my bill settings I set as a penny. That way I can add 100credits quickly for a buck.

Now that you are familiar and comfortable with the use of set chips, removing your game chip etc. I point you to the IGT S+ Bible (Ricks FAQs on our home page).
You can turn your machine from what ever theme to what ever theme.
Ie Your three coin double diamond can become a 5 coin RedWhite and Blue just by changing the Game Chip, Reel Chip, glass and strips.
Being able to swap out your theme adds loads of fun and longevity to your platform.

[hotlsot]

Can't tell for sure but it looks like sp731. If it is menu 5- should be set to 5-2. While you're at it change to 6-1, 7-1 8-1. You should already be at 9-1 from using the set chip. That should do it.

[sixcardmark]

5-0 and 8-1 will send wins and bills to credit meter. (as long as the credit limit is set high enough)

[Keats]

5-0 and 8-1 will send wins and bills to credit meter.

Thanks,
 From all the things I've been able to find and read, it looks like I need to push the White Self Test button once and then use the spin reels button to scroll thru the various #'s till I reach the 5 series and then use the reset key to change it to display 5_0  and then do the spin reels button again to get to the 8 series and do the same thing till it reads 8-1. Hit the key again one time to set it and it should be good to go.

I'm not sure that this is correct but I think it is.

All I'm trying to do is have the machine add credits to play with when I insert a bill from $1.00 thru $20.00 and when I win just add the win to the same credit meter. I used to be able to hit the cash out button and the machine paid out whatever credits were available as nickles dispensed into the coin tray. Now it just changes the bill to coins and spits them out into the coin tray below the machine. The game plays when I use nickles to feed the machine, but wins drop coins out from the hopper. Should be an easy fix and probably something I've overlooked but the terminology used in the various pages that I've read leave me confused. I have no idea what accounting system I should have, I don't know what an SAS is, etc.

I'm just looking for a easy set of instructions like open door, machine on, push self test White button once, push spin reels until the proper code number is displayed, use another button to toggle thru the options for that code and then turn the key once to set it. Then how to go on to the next setting I need, etc.

Maybe I can find a video that shows that somewhere.

Again,
Thank you very much,

Keats
Arizona

Keats
Arizona

[sixcardmark]

Just keep pushing the white test button until you get to 5. Use spin button to change it to 5-0 Then turn jackpot key to get to 8. Use spin button to change to 8-1, I believe with SP731.

[Stayouttadabunker]

You might have overlooked something SCM?
There's an SP731 GAME PROM in my test machine.
I have to set it to [5-2] to get the [Cash/Credit] lamp lit up and send winnings to the credit display.

If I want, I can physically press the [Cash/Credit] once to have winnings spit out to the coin tray instead...
or turn it back on - to send winnings to the credit display.

p.s. I just tried setting it to [5-0] and could not turn on the [Cash/Credit] button lamp.
Had to set it back to [5-2].

[sixcardmark]

5-0 makes cash-credit button blink and you don't have to press it to light it up. (does not blink until you have credits)
5-1 you have to light cash-credit button up or it will pay from tray.
5-2 sends coins to tray.

EDIT: this is with SP1271

[Stayouttadabunker]

EDIT: this is with SP1271

Ohh!!! hahaha  I thought you guys were talkin' about the SP731!!
I'm going golfing! 

[sixcardmark]

EDIT: this is with SP1271

Ohh!!! hahaha  I thought you guys were talkin' about the SP731!!
I'm going golfing! 

My bad.  Just noticed it was 1271 I was using.  Can I go golfing with you?