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I was wondering: are there some recommended system for protecting our beloved machines from theft? Of course we have alarm systems, reinforced doors and all the classic protection systems. But what about a phisical way to secure the machines, or gps tracking and similar?
Well, Im into the hobby for less than two years and never thought about it. Surely usually burglars steal small, precious things. Anyway I was just wondering if new technology allow for some smart stuff to be used. Or if people with experience over the years invented pinball related security tools and means.
Quoted from Thrillhouse:One thing you may try if you are worried about getting robbed is installing a secondary power switch. Running some extra wire and installing would be easy enough and keep it "hidden" in plain site next to the transformer, under the playfield somewhere or drill a secondary hole in the head like modern sterns have. Simply flip the switch while out of town or away for long periods. Obviously it wouldnt be ideal for location play. My uncle taught me the same trick on my cars if your worried about getting a classic stolen, he simply added a switch on the dash connected to the starter.
One other thing would be to install a gps unit in a cheap housing with a sticker that says "shaker motor" on the top of it. Should a pin wander off you could simply track it while some lowlife is wondering why the shaker isnt working during game play.
I dont understand: what is this second power switch used for?
Quoted from Circus_Animal:Put nyloch nuts on the leg bolts inside the cabinet. Much harder to manoeuvre/transport a game if you can't take the legs off. Also, write your initials in some obscure place under the playfield/inside the cabinet/in the backbox. Won't stop the game getting stolen but can help to establish that it's yours if it does.
About the nyloch nuts, you mean the legs cannot be taken off without opening the cabinet, right?
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