Hey Fella's,

Ok, I just replaced the ball trough opto boards with the Great Lakes Modular replacements.. No change with the issues I was having..

Before replacement I would have an issue with the DeadWorld ball diverter (?) on the ramp. When DeadWorld is running, the diverter will randomly go on and off (flip/divert randomly).., As if the optic on the left ramp is 'seeing' the ball, yet the ball isn't near the optic or near the ramp. It will only do this while the DeadWorld is running.. Opto alignment issue?

Has anyone had the same issue? I searched but only came up with replacing the opto boards with the GLM boards, and did.. And to clean/check the opto itself (Which has been done, no issues from what a noob can see/test).

- I'm running the updated U2/U3 sound roms and L1at (main) rom.

Thanks for any help.

Harvs

(Off topic - How long does it take for your Donation to show on this site? I donated the day I registered, about a month ago. Thx)

I prob didn't click the 'back to Pinside' button.. I sent an email recently but haven't heard back (about a wk ago).

Thanks for clarifying,

Harvs

Ok, I will try the switch edge tests..

I bought the trough boards because that's what I first read about opto issues with JD.. I cavemanned it without differentiating that all opto's aren't the same or connected.. I said to myself , 'OPTO FIX?'...'BUY'..- Noob, but I'm glad I bought them to avoid other issues down the road..

I wonder about the DeadWorld maybe causing the power issue.. It seems to act like that's the case.. DeadWorld ON, probs with the diverter.. Hmmm.. The diverter (hope that's the right name for it) actually gets a bit weak when it's flaking out.. To the point where a ball will push by it when it's in 'Flake mode'.

Will try a few things mentioned.. Thank you!

Harvs

Switch 67 - The opto on the left ramp, before the diverter says 'NOT USED' when tested.. It does trigger properly while testing. Is that correct?

Update! - I followed the wires from the diverter to the crane thinking about the mention of a power issue.., So while there I cleaned the opto for the crane and BOOM! (boom as in FIXED), haven't had a problem with the diverter since..

Also, while I was messing with the machine to troubleshoot the prob, I completely shopped it out, 'Centerflank' style, so I won't be needing the shop job Flank..

Hahaaaa... Just kidding.., I look forward to you cleaning this beast up!

I paid $65 for the trough optos from Great Lakes Modular. - Let me guess, there's more opto boards needed or recommended?

Shat.. Hope mine don't take a shat.. Or maybe they did and are shatty.. Can you post a link to the boards you mentioned?

Thx