Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1989-February - Vol 10 Issue 12

Data East Robo Cop
Free Play Fix
Coin Data Turbo
Poker Upgrade
Phillip G. Stewart, Service Manager
Data East U.S.A. Inc.
San Jose, California
Service Department
Coin Data
Lavergne, Tennessee
PROBLEM
It has come to our attention that some Robo
Cop games are giving free plays. After re-
searching this problem, we have found that
some of the service switches were not ad-
justed correctly.
PROBLEM
In response to field reports describing a
variety of attempts to cheat video pokers,
Coin Data has reviewed all applicable data
and has released a cheat-proof program.
SOLUTION
This switch is located on the service panel
inside and to the left of the coin door. This is
an open blade switch. It must be adjusted to
make contact at the end of the push button
stroke.
SOLUTION
Coin Data has fixed all known program flaws
which existed in Turbo Joker Poker I. We
believe our program is virtually 100% bug
free at this time and any customer can
receive a free upgrade by calling 1-800 /248-
5487.
NOTE
If the contact gap is too narrow, the switch
may close due to shock or vibration. If this is
the case, the game will mysteriously give up
to 9 credits (9 is the maximum number that
the credit register will hold). Please check
switch adjustment on all Robo Cop games.
ALPHA
ELECTRONICS
If you have any questions you may call at
408/286-7080.
presents
• LOWEST PRICES
• HOTTEST GAMES
We specialize in the hottest
games. With higher volumes
we can offer you the lowest
prices. We test every board
before it is sent out. We sell
only used boards, not copies.
(206) 338-1835
Bally Truck Stop Modifications
Ed Schmidt, Service Department
Bally /Williams
Chicago, Illinois
SUBJECT
Prototype to production game changes.
SYMPTOM
CHANGE
Rom Error: Intermittent game lock-up. This
Capacitor Change Affecting The n.vo Upper
Bally Flipper Assemblies: Remove the exist-
ing disc capacitor (.01 uF, lKV) wired paral-
condition occurs only in the multi-player
mode on proto 1 and 2 memory game roms
02 and 03. This condition exists from game
serial number 180000 to 182700.
SOLUTION
To correct, install new game roms, Proto 3
(12 Dec 88) on the control PC board at
positions 02 and 03.
CHANGE
Fuse Change: The flipper power supply PC
board F2 fuse value has been increased from
4 amp slow blow to 5 amp slow blow. NOTE:
The flipper power supply PC board is located
on the upper right hand comer of the back
box.
CHANGE
Play.field Fuse Value: The playfleld fuse pro-
tecting the slingshot and truck stop (upper
left vertical kicker) coils must be a 2 amp
slow blow. Note: This fuse is located on the
wiring side of the playfleld approximately
two inches to the left the lower left flipper
assembly. The fuse clip wire colors are
brown on one side and red with white trace
on the other side.
lel to the end-of-stroke switch. Install the
Williams capacitor (yellow), 2.2 uF, 250 V,
wired parallel to the end-of-stroke switch.
The Williams capacitor part number is
5045-12098-00. See Figure 1 below for.
proper Williams capacitor installation:
EtJS
sw1n:.1-1
BRACKe---~
2.2.v'I
C.APliCf rr? P.
Figure 1
Williams Capacitor Installation
A. Using a cable tie,
secure the 2.2 uF cap to the
E-0-S (U shaped) switch bracket.
B. Solder 2.2 uF cap wires
to the E-0-S switch as drawn.

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