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Hey Guys, asking this for someone else who has this machine. Where is the best place to tap into a 12V and GND line, so he can add a LED flipper button kit and another mod? I don't have this machine myself so i'm unsure if you can source 12V from the driver board or perhaps the machine has a dedicated 12V line for this purpose like some Data East's do just inside the coin door to the right. Thanks in advance 
Quoted from chuckcasey:I'd advise using 5V or 6.3V LEDs and not 12V. For all flippers I tap into coin door coin return button lights. I suggest using Comet LED's Matric system. Use clear flipper buttons, 3 SMD strip, 24" extension cable and wedge (or socket) connector. Check out Comet LED's Matrix stuff and you'll see what I mean. I have this exact system on my Xfiles (and three other pins).
Thanks for the quick reply mate. The button kits are already 12V, can't be changed but they don't draw much current. The setup is not the same as what you have, no socket, the led is inside the button itself. So the question still remains, closest or best place to tap into a 12V line?
Quoted from Antennaejim:Yes there is a line inside the door to the right I used the 12v tap there for my LCD screen dmd upgrade.
Thanks, could i trouble you for a picture if possible? so i know which plug and which colour wire is 12V and which is GND. Cheers
Quoted from Antennaejim:Never take anyone's word on voltage. Please always use a multimeter to check voltage on the pinball. Who knows if somebody hasn't modified any of the wiring before you got the machine. Better safe than sorry.
Yeah i know what you mean, i always do myself. I'm just assuming the guy involved isn't completely tech savvy, but i will walk him through it. Just as a matter of interest, what does this plug connect to? Many thanks for the picture and info, it's most appreciated
Ok, i just had a look at an inside cab pic on IPDB but that plug is partly out of the picture, sort of looks like it's an open plug not attached to anything?? Is this correct?
Quoted from Antennaejim:Yes I have my LCD connected to it in the pic.
Awesome, MANY thanks Have all the info i need now, Cheers!
Quoted from Integrated:Just a question to anyone who may be able to help, there is an issue I can't work out at the moment. It's some kind of malfunction/glitch with the CPU that affects the digital scoring function, i.e. every time I get a bonus after losing a ball, or when scoring a jackpot during gameplay it is something crazy like 999 999 920 989 (or similar), so its impossible to know what true score I'm getting. Its been doing this since I bought it a few weeks ago. This glitch even effects the service menu function as when I try to choose the various functions it malfunctions (regardless of whether or not I use the flipper buttons/start button or the actual buttons inside the coin box). I did manage to eventually do a Factory Reset and Audits reset etc but it didn't help. The numbers of most of the settings come up as 999 999 989 (or similar).
I was hoping (to the point of praying) that by replacing the Game ROM A3.O3 and Display ROM0 A3.00 that this would fix it, but to my dismay it didn't make any difference.
The original battery area looks clean and it had previously been relocated to a better position and I have changed to new batteries. The CPU boards look like they are in quite good condition.
I am really hoping that someone can help me sort out this problem as its really disheartening.
With appreciation,
~ Michael
Not sure what could be causing this one mate. Perhaps start a new thread with the info you have listed? , someone would have encountered this before surely. Admittedly i'm not familiar with Sega machines myself but i'm not positive it would be a Rom issue.
Quoted from J85M:Long shot but does anyone have a NOS playfield
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