Slot Machine Mechanics
Owning a vintage slot machine is one of those fun yet daunting ideas. Many old school one-armed bandits are beautifully designed and instant conversation pieces. Plus slot fans who own a machine don’t ever have to worry about losing money to the house.
The Experts in Bally Slot Machine Repair Whether you need Bally slot machine repair or service for another brand, K-LAR consistently offers precise workmanship. We provide parts and service for many types of electronic slot machines including Bally, IGT, SIGMA, and CEI to name few. Slot Machine Store 10 $$$Videos & Video Game Rental, Arcades, Pool & Billiards. We are proud to continue serving you in your love of electronic slot machines, Video, Arcade,Pinball and Mechanical carnival Games. We work on all types of Mechanical to Electronic amusement machines from Mechanical Jennings/Mills to modern IGT AVP/BlueBird3 and everything in between. Prior to re-installing the cleaned glass, we buff out the chrome to bring back that like-new shine. Reel strips are then cleaned and reinstalled. Then the mechanical work begins. New batteries are installed on all circuit boards as needed and the machine memory is cleared and reset. All working parts such as the bill acceptor are inspected and tested.
Charles August Fey, a Bavaria-born inventor, was living in San Francisco when he invented his first gambling machine in 1984. His games grew to be so popular at local bars, he quit his day job and opened a factory to start mass producing them, most notably the Liberty Bell machines in 1899. A lot of the functionality from that early game remained in place through much of the 20th century. Watch this video to see the seven mechanical actions set into motion when you pull back the bandit’s arm. The inner workings are probably a little more complex than you expect.
Given that a lot of old slot machines are hand built, it isn’t surprising that coins can get jammed on their way through the mechanism. Big warning: If your machine jams, don’t force the arm or you can break, twist or damage a part inside. Different models and makes tend to have common jam points. The Mills model shown in the above video can have coins stuck in the “elevator” section that displays the last five coins dropped into the machine. Getting the slot working again can be as simple as cleaning the gunk off of an old part. You just need to be smart when you’re disassembling and reassembling the machinery.
Okay, there are plenty of more places where a coin can get stuck and the above video demonstrates how to fix a variety of jams. It also explains how to disassemble the major parts of the machine and where common problem areas are.
Curious how an antique slot machine knows how much money a winner gets? This video shows the punch-card like communication that trips payouts and how. If you ever need to replace the reel symbols or calibrate the machine you’ll need to understand how these work. Even if you don’t ever plan on owning a machine, the metallic “circuitry” is interesting to see.
Want to own a modern slot machine? New ones have plenty more bells, whistles and dings, and also a lot more advanced parts. If you plan on getting one, you may want to have an idea of what’s inside. In addition to the classic reels, there are speakers, motherboards filled with programming chips and plenty of wires. Unless you have a way with a soldering iron you probably won’t try and fix it. But in case you do, here’s a clip from Discovery showing what’s inside.
Slot Machine Mechanics Definition
Did you know newer slot machines are smart enough to test themselves when a problem happens? This video shows you the procedure for having the machine check its own system. The host’s desert dry delivery is also enough to make this vid worth a watch.
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Did you know some suppliers simply reset the programing, blow out the interior out with an air Compressor, and put the machine up for sale? Not here at SlotMachine4You. We remove the reels, all of the glass, internal cooling fans, and unused casino wiring. We then vacuum out all of the dust (you would be surprised what accumulates over the years) and completely wash the inside (door included) with a mild cleaner and replace any broken wire ties. Prior to re-installing the cleaned glass, we buff out the chrome to bring back that like-new shine. Reel strips are then cleaned and reinstalled. Then the mechanical work begins. New batteries are installed on all circuit boards as needed and the machine memory is cleared and reset. All working parts such as the bill acceptor are inspected and tested.