The genie machine I have has a bypass wired in to the right hand coin slot and I want to take it off but don't know anything about re wiring so thought I'd ask on here, would much rather use the coin mechs to keep them functioning, or should I just leave it?
Thanks for any and all advice
is the coin slot there working now wired parallel with the bypass ? or has the bypass been wired to replace that coin slot ?
where is the bypass switch located? or what did they use ?
do you have pics?
When I got machines at first I enjoyed the novelty of using the coin mechs and making them work properly. I got one machine where they drilled a 3/8 hole in the door and a push button switch wired parallel to a coin mech . I find myself using that now to coin-up mostly on that table.
If you drop a coin in the slot does it still register?
If yes, cut and tape off either wire.
If no, we need more pictures of how the wiring is placed in the coin mech. Whoever did this may have cut out one or more of the mech's wires.
heh, that look exactly like what they did on my Xenon except I can still use the coin slot
the pics don't exactly show how yours is connected
look at the coin mech that works (left one) are the factory wires connected to the right slot switch as well the jumpered to the push button ?
This is your System 1 Bible, read it: http://www.pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gottlieb_System_1
It shows you how to put the machine on freeplay by soldering a couple of diodes together - or you can use alligator clips. Takes less than 5 minutes.
If you don't like the button, then just snip the wires and find a metal plug to fill the hole.
Don't worry about the coin mechs working. It is a romantic notion that lasts about a week when you get your first machine.
Have fun!
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