(Topic ID: 222523)

Sling-Shot Coil Stuck On

By Yakrobat

5 years ago



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#1 5 years ago

As they were rather worn, I recently replaced the lower sling-shots on my Cue Ball Wizard. During reinstallation, I accidentally wired the right coil backward and immediately noticed that it was not working. A quick check revealed an short across the diode and a blown fuse. After fixing/replacing everything, I now have a coil that is stuck in the on (outkicked) position as soon as the game starts. I'm guessing I need to replace the associated FET but, frankly, I'm not sure since I'm not an electronics guy. Any help on a path forward would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Yak

#2 5 years ago
Quoted from Yakrobat:

I need to replace the associated FET

Yes. Hopefully the new coil and diode didn't get hurt.

LTG : )

#3 5 years ago

Thanks for the quick response, that gave me the confidence to pull the board and replace the FETs. I already had some on hand since I was going to replace the missing knocker FET. I replaced both more easily than I imagined and now everything works. I noticed that the one I replaced showed a short across the pins so I guess I can just troubleshoot FETs by checking resistance between pins next time? Thanks again!

Yak

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