Semi vs. full cyclic vs. ball lifter...
Wow my 2nd post all in the same day...
O.k., got my Yamato 2 in a nice standing cabinet & done some research here on the forum & found some EXCELLENT tutorials on semi & full cyclic conversion & also p/u on the ball lifters like Arby's.
In a nutshell this is what I understand:
Full cyclic - use 30-50 balls everything comes out top tray, no reloading, also no payout exitement.
Semi - No more reloading from back. Eliminating reaching around back but must watch & maintain front bottom tray so no back-ups into playfield. Currently I customized a semi-large lip-o-seal container to contain rear balls & minimize reloads - using 1000+ balls.
Ball lifter - no more reaching around back balls auto go to top hopper.
O.k. if the above is right I'm confused mostly as to ball lift operation.
I'd love to still have the payout excitement so full cyclic is out unless I get a cute 1 for my daughter...
Semi seems to be just as much movement in reloading just not reaching around back - good I guess if I wall mount...
But using a ball lifter:
1) Does it always continue to lift balls - ie could the top hopper overflow?
2) After payouts I assume the top hopper must be refilled?
3) As I run out of balls to shoot from top tray where do I replenish if all are in machine?
-Rod
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