ISO - Stern SPIKE 2 Dual Motor Control Board #520-8418-00

L6206Q
https://datasheet.octopart.com/L6206Q-STMicroelectronics-datasheet-20842455.pdf

Hello Everyone:

I have a Stranger Things pinball machine and the ramp stopped going up and down. I’m fairly certain the Stern SPIKE 2 Dual motor control board went out since the chip on the board shows some damage (see photo). Unfortunately that board isn’t in stock anywhere so I’m wondering if anyone knows what the large chip on the board is? Since the chip on mine is damaged, I cannot read all the information off the chip to find a replacement. Plus I’m not sure where to start looking so I’m hoping someone is willing to point me in the right direction for either the board or chip.

I’ve never tried soldering a surface mounted chip before, but I’m assuming it’s doable with the right equipment. Best part is I might learn something and save some money too.

Thanks for any help on this.

Part Reference:
520-8418-00
Weight: 2 oz

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#2 1 year ago

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c_mario

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https://au.mouser.com/c/?q=L6206Q

#3 1 year ago

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c_mario

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#4 1 year ago

VIC

PinMonk

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OP
Quoted from pinballgurus_com:
Hello Everyone:
I have a Stranger Things pinball machine and the ramp stopped going up and down. I’m fairly certain the Stern SPIKE 2 Dual motor control board went out since the chip on the board shows some damage (see photo). Unfortunately that board isn’t in stock anywhere so I’m wondering if anyone knows what the large chip on the board is? Since the chip on mine is damaged, I cannot read all the information off the chip to find a replacement. Plus I’m not sure where to start looking so I’m hoping someone is willing to point me in the right direction for either the board or chip.
I’ve never tried soldering a surface mounted chip before, but I’m assuming it’s doable with the right equipment. Best part is I might learn something and save some money too.
Thanks for any help on this.
Part Reference:
520-8418-00
Weight: 2 oz
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Pinball Life has them in stock for $110:

EDIT: Wrong part number.

#5 1 year ago

PBG

pinballgurus_com

I’m pretty sure that’s a different board. It has a different part number and looks different unless it’s an aftermarket part. It appears basically the same, and the original board failed so??? I would prefer an after market board if they are designed better. Anyone know for sure if this is the correct board? I couldn’t find a reference for this part number from this part number to mine.

Thanks everyone!

Quoted from PinMonk:
Pinball Life has them in stock for $110:
https://www.pinballlife.com/stern-dual-motor-driver-board.html

#6 1 year ago

VIC

PinMonk

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Quoted from pinballgurus_com:
I’m pretty sure that’s a different board. It has a different part number and looks different unless it’s an aftermarket part. It appears basically the same, and the original board failed so??? I would prefer an after market board if they are designed better. Anyone know for sure if this is the correct board? I couldn’t find a reference for this part number from this part number to mine.
Thanks everyone!

You're right. I wasn't paying close enough attention when I posted that link. Different part number on the product page.

#7 1 year ago

PBG

pinballgurus_com

Thanks everyone. I ordered the chip, might have some questions before I try to solder it…

#8 1 year ago

MOO

metallik

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Might this be similar to the problems folks are having with the Rush node 10 boards? Also drives steppers and apparently can blow up spectacularly if it disconnects unexpectedly while powered up.

4 weeks later

#9 1 year ago

PBG

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