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WPC DMD Driver Board not working?

By Genjuro

5 years ago


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    #2 5 years ago
    Quoted from Genjuro:

    Hey pinside, my DMD went out on TAF. Tried a DMD I had from StTNG, and same issue, no power at all on the DMD.
    Had a blown 3A fuse (lower on the board) and replaced it... still no power.
    Think its the ceramic block (sorry i dont know if it's a resistor or whatever) near the power connector? Looking at the back of it the board is near black from a lot of heat.
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    Download the manual over at ipdb.org. Go to the schematics in the back. I think somewhere in there it will tell you the voltage values you should be reading at the IDC pins on the DMD. Verify you are getting those values and let us know what you find!

    #12 5 years ago

    Good resource to have. In this case, the OP swapped DMD boards to no effect. This looks to be a voltage issue.

    #22 5 years ago
    Quoted from Genjuro:

    Fuse 601 was blown, so that indicates something behind it is over drawing current right?
    Going to follow the traces and see what is next line.

    Most of the time. Sometimes, very rarely, the fuse is just old and a small spike in voltage takes a fuse out (we are talking years-old fuses). If you put a new fuse in, and it blows within the week, something isn't right.

    #29 5 years ago

    Not to overcomplicate things, just a polite piece of advice. If this comes down to desoldering and soldering new pieces in, a desoldering gun should be used to minimize board damage (lifting traces).

    Best to either work on a spare board and ensure you know how to properly use a desolder gun, or send it to a professional like Rob (above) or Chris Hibler who both are well qualified to do the job right.

    Again, not trying to discourage DIY work, more like issuing friendly advice and make sure your skill sets are ready to do this.

    Another option is to buy the Rottendog board as Phat_Jay suggested earlier and sell your old board off for rebuild and keep it alive in the community.

    #33 5 years ago
    Quoted from Genjuro:

    Also, he has been interested in the opportunity to expand his business into pinball board repair. He does full time repair on various electronic components.

    Very niche market and most that are qualified are normally backed up in orders. Another name would be very well welcomed into this community.

    #38 5 years ago
    Quoted from Genjuro:

    This is a great idea... just need a few hundred dollars more. Lol

    Shit. That's a fantastic idea!! Looking at your collection, $400 should be couch cushion change to make this problem go away!

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