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Spike node board basics

By AAAV8R

5 years ago


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#1 5 years ago

I’ve never worked with these before. So now I see that this green “LITE LOCK” LED is out on my KISS Pro.

I lift the playfield to see that there is this whole node board, that controls and has attached several LED lights.

Am I to understand that if one LED fails on the board I need a whole new board? Please tell me no because I looked up the replacement board and it’s $249.

Thanks in advance for answers.

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#4 5 years ago

Thanks guys.

I bought the machine from someone, so I’m sure we’re long past any sort of warranty.

At any rate, I guess you confirmed my fears. That is one f’ing expensive LED bulb.

Also, the other thing I am concerned about is the availability of parts. The ONLY supplier that came up was Marco. I had to order a different critical part (solenoid plunger for VUK) a while ago and Marco was also the only place that came up for that part as well. “Out of stock”. Remained that way for weeks. I became pissed and called Pinballlife for help. They suggested a Williams plunger, but it was plastic (vs all metal) and the wrong length. He said no prob on the plastic and just saw it to the correct length.

It worked like a charm, but I guess what I am getting at is that I am a little alarmed at the dearth of parts for a game that was released only 3 years ago. What happens when NOBODY carries the nodes?

#10 5 years ago
Quoted from erak:

Surface mount soldering is a great new skill to learn. The only current difference in being able to repair new vs old.
Specifically if in the future boards are not available.
But otherwise. Just enjoy your pins.

Where would a guy learn this skill? I saw there were a few videos on YouTube. Any recommendations on a kit for learning and for actual use?

Also, let's take the LED that went out on my board. How do you find out which part that is? Who would carry it?

Thanks again.

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