Olympia, WA
I've never seen a LOTR before. Does it use normally open end of stroke switches? If so, capacitors are not needed on the switches.
(Topic ID: 256105)
Linked Games
Lord of the Rings
Stern, 2003
Topic Gallery
You're currently viewing posts by Pinsider KenLayton.
Click here to go back to viewing the entire thread.
According to the manual, this game uses low current Stern # 180-5149-00 end of stroke switches, normally closed. Low current EOS switches do not use capacitors on them. The flipper button cabinet switch is Stern # 180-5160-00 and is also low current type.
Quoted from FatPanda:I have replaced the flipper switches with SW-10A-48, which is the replacement part for 180-5160-00 given by Marco
That is the WRONG switch! According to the picture of it and the text at Marco's website, the switch you bought is tungsten high current flipper button made for EM and early solid state games. Totally wrong for modern circuit board controlled flippers. Modern games need the low current gold flashed contacts (and NO CAPACITORS). Marco has that part cross reference wrong for the Stern number. If you can't get the correct gold flashed switch from the usual suppliers, then order it from your local Stern Pinball distributor's parts department.
Lets see pix of the end of stroke switches you presently have installed on your flipper assemblies. The EOS and flipper button switches must be GOLD Flashed for low current applications.
Promoted items from Pinside Marketplace and Pinside Shops!
You're currently viewing posts by Pinsider KenLayton.
Click here to go back to viewing the entire thread.
Reply
Wanna join the discussion? Please sign in to reply to this topic.
Hey there! Welcome to Pinside!
Donate to PinsideGreat to see you're enjoying Pinside! Did you know Pinside is able to run without any 3rd-party banners or ads, thanks to the support from our visitors? Please consider a donation to Pinside and get anext to your username to show for it! Or better yet, subscribe to Pinside+!
