Wiring a vintage machine, no idea what to do

[CarlW]

more info please

This is a picture of the wire. I don't remember if it is correct in this picture but it fits either way.

Wire thing might be wrong in this picture.jpg

I think it is shown correctly because the plastic is dirty e.g before cleaning = correct picture. But if your machine doesn't pay out reliably; reverse this wire. Even in the picture it looks like it is bent the same both ways but it's slightly different.

[mxfaiman]

I just love to go on and on about pachinko wiring.
It's my hobby.

Alright Dr. Franken-LED.

[Mrtoad]

Can I beat the horse too?

I understand that the light bulb is also a fuse. But what if the power wire and the ground come into contact somehow? With a battery no big deal, the battery gets really hot for a while then goes dead. With a wall power supply; its a good idea to have a fuse.

Radio Shack also has a 9V battery holder, the bulbs (7.5V is close enough for 9V battery; also have 12V bulbs there), the wire (20 to 26 gauge is easy to work with), the fuse holder and the fuses. Then you don't have to wait?

The wall power packs will read higher voltage on a voltmeter with no load connected. I don't doubt Max about 18V for testing purposes; have a bulb lit in your circuit.

This is unrelated topic but on the bottom of your machine there is a wire near the magnet thing. A machine I was working on would not payout very well until I reversed that wire. It looked to me like it was the same both ways; but it was slightly different. It fit both ways.

thanks Carl and everybody else

i think I prefer to go the route using a power adapter over a battery so that my nephew won't need to worry about batteries. Is 9 volts the correct one or I need to use a different one? I will probably order online just because there are no radio shacks close to me. Do the sockets take different volt bulbs? I just want to make sure I get the right stuff.

And yes yes I saw your post about that rod. I measured and one end is about 1/4 longer and I think your post said long end on top so will that is how I put it in. If it does not work right will swap it.

Thx!
Mike

[Moparformances]

9 volt is the closest to original ( 10 volts)

yes you can get 2 volt lights all the way up to?? seems like someone was selling 24 volt ones to convert for power flash

[Mrtoad]

This is a picture of the wire. I don't remember if it is correct in this picture but it fits either way.

Wire thing might be wrong in this picture.jpg

I think it is shown correctly because the plastic is dirty e.g before cleaning = correct picture. But if your machine doesn't pay out reliably; reverse this wire. Even in the picture it looks like it is bent the same both ways but it's slightly different.

Carl,

thanks again for the info. I did have issues with that and after flipping it over all was good. I would never have known otherwise. Thanks again!
Mike

[Mrtoad]

Can I beat the horse too?

I understand that the light bulb is also a fuse. But what if the power wire and the ground come into contact somehow? With a battery no big deal, the battery gets really hot for a while then goes dead. With a wall power supply; its a good idea to have a fuse.

Radio Shack also has a 9V battery holder, the bulbs (7.5V is close enough for 9V battery; also have 12V bulbs there), the wire (20 to 26 gauge is easy to work with), the fuse holder and the fuses. Then you don't have to wait?

The wall power packs will read higher voltage on a voltmeter with no load connected. I don't doubt Max about 18V for testing purposes; have a bulb lit in your circuit.

This is unrelated topic but on the bottom of your machine there is a wire near the magnet thing. A machine I was working on would not payout very well until I reversed that wire. It looked to me like it was the same both ways; but it was slightly different. It fit both ways.

i purchased the 9 volt dc adapter I mentioned earlier but not sure what fuse holder and fuse strength to get. I know nothing about electrical so kind of nervous about getting the right thing. Any recommendations? I found a radio shack and the guy their when I explained what I wanted to do was not too sure. Thanks for any help!

Mike

[CarlW]

Fuse holder goes in line (on positive wire), 1A to 2A fuse is enough for your three bulbs. Quick connects are optional on the power pack.

Radio Shack part numbers:
Fuse holder 270-1281


1A Fuse 270-1021


Size M Female 274-1577


Size M Male 274-1569

Similar parts on machine below

DSC04751.jpg

[Mrtoad]

Fuse holder goes in line (on positive wire), 1A to 2A fuse is enough for your three bulbs. Quick connects are optional on the power pack.

Radio Shack part numbers:
Fuse holder 270-1281


1A Fuse 270-1021


Size M Female 274-1577


Size M Male 274-1569

Similar parts on machine below

DSC04751.jpg

Thanks Carl!

i will go back to radio shack tomorrow and get them. The guy I spoke to made me all nervous.

Thanks again,
Mike

[DukeOfDelmar]

I found a radio shack and the guy their when I explained what I wanted to do was not too sure.

Like their old slogan goes:

Radio Shack. You have questions, we have employees that scratch their heads.

At least, that has been my experience with them.