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Quoted from Jkush18:Thank you for the info. However neither will work. Check out the layout of the screws. I think I need something without a stacker at all. I tried the mars downstacker but it won’t fit the bezel even if cut off those two lower screw mounts.
Yeah, that hole is for a VFM-4 (or compatible) model, stackerless.
Do not *think* so, since it would have to be mounted upside down in the door.
However, maybe Ken knows for sure - I'm not that knowledgeable about about VFM models..
Quoted from Jkush18:The plug looks correct but it’s 110. Isn’t the power from the Pinball 12v?
120v was used up until very, very recently.
You need a Mars/MEI installation, with a "compact" bezel. 120v. You n3eed a model that matched model number: AE2[3-8][1,4]1 With a 200, 300 or 500 magazine.
(So, An AE2811 would work, as would a AE2341, etc.)
These would mount in the lower slot.
You can get an older VFM4 to put in the stop slot.
Quoted from LovelyCoCoNuts:Ae 2411 u5? I have a similar machine and found a 2411 u5... The compact bezel mask is the 2431 I believe
I think a 2411 u5 should be the same dimensions... Anyone have experience with this?
A '3' in the third digit is the "AL4 & VFM5 Upstacker. All available bezels are:
0: VFM Upstacker
1: Compact Upstacker
2: Flush Mount Upstacker
3: AL4 & VFM5 Downstcaker
4: Armored Compact Upstacker
5: Fitted Upstacker
6: Combo Upstacker (Side Swipe)
7: Dual Opening - Compact
8: Compact Downstacker
9: Combo Upstacker (Front Swipe)
A: 4-in-1 Bezel, No Setback
B: 4-in-1 Bezel, Setback
C: VFM High-Visibility
D: Compact High-Visibility
E: CVS Downstacker (EU Only)
F: CVL Downstacker (EU Only)
G: 4-in-1 (CA Only)
H: 3-in-1 VFM
J: Fitted Upstacker - Clear
K: ? (Quoted from MEI's own document.)
L: Easichoise4 (US Only)
M: Easichoise4 (CA Only)
I am pretty sure that the VFM4 faceplate will not work in the upper slot, because Mars units still require a stacker, and the stacker won't fit when mounted as a downstacker.
Quoted from NotoR1ouZ:Is there a difference in u5 to u7 fitting?
The "U5" / "U7", while stamped on the model number, can be changed.
The "U" means it's an upstacker. The "5" and "7" is the magazine size. The magazine can be swapped easily. He likely sent a 500-bill magazine even though the model number is U7. The "5" and "7" would not affect how the acceptor fits in the DOOR. It may/would stop you from closing the door once installed.
The U/D would specify which hole in the door it fits into - "U" would be mounted in the bottom hole. A "D" (downstacker) would fit in the top hole.
Quoted from NotoR1ouZ:The door closed and the stacker isn't in the way. He installed a 300 for me instead of a 500 per my request.
Yup. So you have a "U3" and not a "U7" or "U5". 
Quoted from The_Pump_House:Will AE 2681 D10 115v MEI stackers work in WPC's?
No. Not without serious modification. The coin door mount for downstackers requires a VFM (stackerless) faceplate, and the 2000's series don't work without a stacker.
Quoted from ATLpb:Like this?
ebay.com link: itm
And then it is?
That converter unit plugs into wall outlet
Then I wire the dollar acceptor signal wire to the game’s signal wire and ground
Then I wire the dollar acceptor power cable and ground to the 13,3v positive and negative of that converter unit?[quoted image]
Holy crap, no, the no DBA needs 30 amps.
It shouldn't pull more then 2 or 3 amps, max_, so you can find a smaller one. And 110v -> 12v, not from 24v. That way you can feed it line power, and not draw from any other in-game power regulators/supplies.
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