Star Wars Episode I
Williams, 1999This is my problem. I got a star wars episode 1. The saber sword does not work. I checked the voltage at the plug and have 12 plus volts. I took the tube to a sign co. and it checked out fine. I put a new transformer in and still nothing. Any ideas. Thanks Bill
http://www.pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Pinball_2000_Repair#Light_Saber_on_SW:E1_Will_not_Light
Quoted from the Pinwiki:
"Below are common causes for the light saber not lighting.
The 12v fuse (F108) which powers the light saber has failed.
The neon light transformer (04-10947) had failed on the light saber. These transformers are getting harder and harder to source, but substitutes can be found.
The light saber is drive solenoid 41. Solenoids in the 40s are not driven by power transistors, but driven directly by the ULN2803. Drive 41 passes through pin 2 to pin 19 of U34 (74HCT574), and then through pins 1 to pin 18 of U35 (ULN2803). It then is connected to J111, but also connected to J110. Place the game in solenoid test mode, and have it repeat solenoid 41. Test this circuit with a logic probe to see if the signal is present or where it drops off. Start from J111, and work backwards."
Thanks I will check it and let you know my progress. It sounds like the ic chips are the problem like you say. Bill
Hi. For all of you that are looking for the Cirqus Voltaire or Star Wars episode 1 transformer still available at East Coast Custom Design Phoenix AZ is about $45 whit shipping. Good luck
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