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    Pictures as requested!

    Picture one and two are just a couple of photos I’ve taken of this pretty machine.

    Picture three shows how dim the lightbulb is

    Picture four shows the backside of the fuse box

    Happy Monday! My 24V ac to dc wall wart is coming in the mail.






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    it has been re wired..
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    Here are the specs of the wall wart I bought. Mopar, do you agree that this will do the job?




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    Default Re: Circuit Racer How Much Power

    Same specs as the one listed for sale here that powers as Power Flash.





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    Default Re: Circuit Racer How Much Power

    Quote Originally Posted by Moparformances View Post
    take a look at this.. i'm not sure this guy really know whats going on but it seems to work..

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE9YEssgjIc
    What is that extra power "module" powering? I thought these vintage games were all mechanical with lights added as indicators.
    Is this "CIRCUIT" model out of the ordinary, as power goes?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jer View Post
    What is that extra power "module" powering? I thought these vintage games were all mechanical with lights added as indicators.
    Is this "CIRCUIT" model out of the ordinary, as power goes?
    There are a few vintage machines with extra features that need power, but it's not the norm.. The Circuit Racer has the center feature with lights and the tire tulip thingy!!

    "Blowing smoke rings at the moon."

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    Quote Originally Posted by jer View Post
    What is that extra power "module" powering? I thought these vintage games were all mechanical with lights added as indicators.
    Is this "CIRCUIT" model out of the ordinary, as power goes?
    Yeah, there are a few machines from the 70’s (Kan-Less, Circuit Racer, and Roulette to name a few - Many machines that read ElexRotary) that have electrical components beyond basic lights.

    One of the reasons why I wanted the Circuit Racer is because it’s a little bit more rare and sought after than your average Pachinko machine.

    Here are a couple more pictures I took after cleaning I did last night. The machine is in beautiful shape.

    I’ll post a video if I get it going. Transformer is a day or two away from being delivered.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Baseballguy247 View Post
    Here are the specs of the wall wart I bought. Mopar, do you agree that this will do the job?
    sorry cant make a recommendation other then the transformer i listed above.. once a machine has been modified i don't know what has been done.. if it were mine i would undo the mod and return it to original state.. that being separate power voltage for the lights and feature...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Baseballguy247 View Post
    Here are the specs of the wall wart I bought. Mopar, do you agree that this will do the job?




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    I am not sure this will do the job correctly, 0.5 A is a bit light. 2 bulbs ( depending on the current draw) will use most of that. Does not leave a lot for the control circuit.
    Also using a DC output through the bridge rectifier, your will lose close to 3 volts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tink View Post
    I am not sure this will do the job correctly, 0.5 A is a bit light. 2 bulbs ( depending on the current draw) will use most of that. Does not leave a lot for the control circuit.
    Also using a DC output through the bridge rectifier, your will lose close to 3 volts.
    Welp, I guess I’ll try this one whenever it shows up. If it doesn’t work, on to the next one I suppose lol


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    I thought that .5 amp was low. But the data you listed stated that it worked for a Powerflash. I have a Powerflash with the same part # as the one Mopar listed. At 2 amps...it fires the solenoids on a Powerflash with good force! Since the Circuit machine only uses 1 solenoid to operate i large tire shaped tulip...maybe it will work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Moparformances View Post
    sorry cant make a recommendation other then the transformer i listed above.. once a machine has been modified i don't know what has been done.. if it were mine i would undo the mod and return it to original state.. that being separate power voltage for the lights and feature...
    I like the center tap transformer delivering separate voltages to separate circuits. That way, when you have electrical issues...separate circuits make it easier to troubleshoot problems.
    That being said...test yours as is. If the solenoid does not function properly...remove the light bulbs. If it works, then maybe you could separate the circuits (return to original) and use a 9 volt battery for the lights...with the proper bulbs.
    At this point, I would cycle the tire solenoid quite a bit. Not enough to try to break it, or wear it out... but enough to simulate a really good winning streak! Then feel the wire powering it. If it is warm or hot...you probably need more amps.

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    I have some good news to share!

    My father brought me home a 20V 3.5amp Lenovo computer charger. Right now, I’m powering everything with 20V. There are a few dull lights, but that’s it. Video to come. Solenoids are functioning properly, as are lights.

    Light number four on the circuit isn’t lighting up at all, and the micro switches on either side of center feature are jackpot killers. (When the ball hits the switch, tire closes and main attraction ends) I thought those were supposed to progress your trip through the lights???

    My 24V transformer came in the mail and never worked. Cheap Chinese junk. No power was even getting through to the machine.

    I haven’t found the courage to dig into the circuit board to check out light number 4. I don’t even know if it’s replaceable. Has anyone been successful fixing those?

    Otherwise, the machine is running smoothly, and I’m super excited to own one of these pretty Circuit’s.


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    I may start a new thread on this topic tonight so members can more easily search and reference posts in the future.


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    Well done...lights are replacable in the center

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    Quote Originally Posted by Baseballguy247 View Post
    I’m super excited to own one of these pretty Circuit’s.

    vintage machines with power are almost a cool and an arrangeball machine..

    congrats
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    Everybody check out the new post! Video is posted!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Tink View Post
    Well done...lights are replacable in the center
    Lights may be replaceable, but the light that isn’t working (#4) works in slots 1-3 and 5....so something is up. The bulbs are all fine....Has anyone ever had this issue? I cleaned the contacts for the light, and even scraped a little of the prongs with an exacto knife...no luck.


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    Have you tried other working bulbs in #4? You may need to trace the bulb contacts back checking continuity.

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    The Circuit board may have a bad solder run so break out the magnifier and look closely maybe a cold solder joint (dull instead of shiny silver)
    When things don't go right the 1st time , Step back ,Take a break and come back renewed. RGS

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