I've got a Rotamint

[yamaha]

A few decades ago this kind of machines were fairly popular in Holland and i also had a few, but the problem with this machines is the rotating drum where all the contacts are placed.

They have to be properly set to make the machine work fine, and in my opinion you need a schematic diagram to set these contacts in the right way, because without the diagram you will not know when a contact has to be opened or closed on a certain moment.

Anyhow good luck with the restoration and i hope you get it fully working again, because it is a very nice machine you have.

[DrDark]

I have joined the rotamint "club".
Did you have success with yours?

[emmadog]

Can anyone post any info on their respective Rotamints? Reliable, troublefree, hassle to restore/repair, etc.? I've admired these machines for awhile and Dattia pointed one out to me over half a year ago that I shoulda picked up. Anyway, I've found a very cool one and before I pull the trigger on it, I'd like to know a little more.
Thanks in advance!!

[Siouxzan]

I have joined the rotamint "club".
Did you have success with yours?

I finally got my other electromechanical monster (the Bally Deluxe Draw Bell) up and running reliably, so I pulled out the Rotamint (bought a 110 to 220 transformer) and started playing with it.

Um, yikes?

I don't think I'm up for repairing it. It fires up, the wheels spin periodically, but it's nowhere near functioning correctly. I think I'll sell it, sad to say.