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Freeplay isn't active upon startup

By SUP3RBAMF

4 years ago



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#1 4 years ago
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SUP3RBAMF

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Hi PinHeads! So I'm working on a Williams Comet and when I turn the machine on it automatically goes into 'settings' mode. I then have to cycle through the settings in order to start play. I've already set the Freeplay to '00' so where do I go from here? I appreciate any and all help

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#2 4 years ago
 
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rotordave

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Flat batteries.

Or corrosion around/on the battery holder.

It’s not remembering your settings.

rd

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#3 4 years ago
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SUP3RBAMF

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Your right rotordave. The far right battery set at the bottom was corroded and the brass inlet piece that connects to the board fell right off when I took out the battery. Any idea on what to do to fix it?

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#4 4 years ago
 
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rotordave

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Pretty common!

Choices:

1/ replace the RAM chip with an NVRAM chip, this will retain all the memory and settings. No more batteries.

2/ replace that battery holder with a remote one. Get the batteries away from the CPU board where the acid can create issues.

Read this:

http://techniek.flipperwinkel.nl/wms11/index3.htm#factory

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#5 4 years ago
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SUP3RBAMF

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Awesome! Thanks for all your help!

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