• GTB A/S RELAY MATCH UNIT DISPLAYS 2 MATCH NUMBERS

    From Riles@steelyballs@gmail.com to rec.games.pinball on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 18:42:13
    From Newsgroup: rec.games.pinball

    Hi Pinheads,
    I have been working out the last few bugs on my Atlantis, about time, I've had it for 15 years.
    Anyhow, the match feature frequently lights 2 numbers at the same time, i.e. 10 and 20, or 40 and 50, for example.
    I'm assuming that it is because the contact on the wiper is worn down and touching both contacts on the disc at the same time.
    Seems like the wipers are unobtanium.
    Maybe there is something I am missing?
    Why are there two sides (discs and wipers) to this unit?
    This is the first time I have looked at this cool little unit, other than a q-tip w/alcohol I haven't touched it yet.
    Best,
    -Riles
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  • From John Robertson@spam@flippers.com to rec.games.pinball on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 19:39:54
    From Newsgroup: rec.games.pinball

    On 2021/02/17 6:42 p.m., Riles wrote:
    Hi Pinheads,
    I have been working out the last few bugs on my Atlantis, about time, I've had it for 15 years.
    Anyhow, the match feature frequently lights 2 numbers at the same time, i.e. 10 and 20, or 40 and 50, for example.
    I'm assuming that it is because the contact on the wiper is worn down and touching both contacts on the disc at the same time.

    I've not seen those worn that badly.
    Seems like the wipers are unobtanium.

    I think I have a few left, can't recall the part number though. Check
    the parts manual and then check with PBR or my web site.

    Maybe there is something I am missing?

    Check the back play on the wipers. you can make tiny adjustments. The operators manual covers that adjustment. It is one reason I always
    recommend getting the manual!

    Why are there two sides (discs and wipers) to this unit?

    One side is for the lights, the other is the circuit for the match
    operation.

    This is the first time I have looked at this cool little unit, other than a q-tip w/alcohol I haven't touched it yet.
    Best,
    -Riles


    John :-#)#
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  • From Riles@steelyballs@gmail.com to rec.games.pinball on Thursday, February 18, 2021 07:49:32
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    On Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 7:40:18 PM UTC-8, John Robertson wrote:
    On 2021/02/17 6:42 p.m., Riles wrote:
    Hi Pinheads,
    I have been working out the last few bugs on my Atlantis, about time, I've had it for 15 years.
    Anyhow, the match feature frequently lights 2 numbers at the same time, i.e. 10 and 20, or 40 and 50, for example.
    I'm assuming that it is because the contact on the wiper is worn down and touching both contacts on the disc at the same time.
    I've not seen those worn that badly.
    Seems like the wipers are unobtanium.
    I think I have a few left, can't recall the part number though. Check
    the parts manual and then check with PBR or my web site.
    Maybe there is something I am missing?
    Check the back play on the wipers. you can make tiny adjustments. The operators manual covers that adjustment. It is one reason I always
    recommend getting the manual!
    Why are there two sides (discs and wipers) to this unit?
    One side is for the lights, the other is the circuit for the match operation.
    This is the first time I have looked at this cool little unit, other than a q-tip w/alcohol I haven't touched it yet.
    Best,
    -Riles

    John :-#)#
    --
    (Please post followups or tech inquiries to the USENET newsgroup)
    John's Jukes Ltd.
    MOVED to #7 - 3979 Marine Way, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5J 5E3
    (604)872-5757 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games)
    www.flippers.com
    "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out."

    Thanks for the info John! I guess that makes sense about the 2 sides of the disc!
    Best,
    -Riles
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  • From John Robertson@spam@flippers.com to rec.games.pinball on Thursday, February 18, 2021 09:40:45
    From Newsgroup: rec.games.pinball

    On 2021/02/18 7:49 a.m., Riles wrote:
    On Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 7:40:18 PM UTC-8, John Robertson wrote:
    On 2021/02/17 6:42 p.m., Riles wrote:
    Hi Pinheads,
    I have been working out the last few bugs on my Atlantis, about time, I've had it for 15 years.
    Anyhow, the match feature frequently lights 2 numbers at the same time, i.e. 10 and 20, or 40 and 50, for example.
    I'm assuming that it is because the contact on the wiper is worn down and touching both contacts on the disc at the same time.
    I've not seen those worn that badly.
    Seems like the wipers are unobtanium.
    I think I have a few left, can't recall the part number though. Check
    the parts manual and then check with PBR or my web site.
    Maybe there is something I am missing?
    Check the back play on the wipers. you can make tiny adjustments. The
    operators manual covers that adjustment. It is one reason I always
    recommend getting the manual!
    Why are there two sides (discs and wipers) to this unit?
    One side is for the lights, the other is the circuit for the match
    operation.
    This is the first time I have looked at this cool little unit, other than a q-tip w/alcohol I haven't touched it yet.
    Best,
    -Riles

    John :-#)#
    --
    (Please post followups or tech inquiries to the USENET newsgroup)
    John's Jukes Ltd.
    MOVED to #7 - 3979 Marine Way, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5J 5E3
    (604)872-5757 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games)
    www.flippers.com
    "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out."

    Thanks for the info John! I guess that makes sense about the 2 sides of the disc!
    Best,
    -Riles


    If you don't have the operators manual and schematics I do suggest a
    call to The Pinball Resource and Steve will fix you up!

    John :-#)#

    --
    (Please post followups or tech inquiries to the USENET newsgroup)
    John's Jukes Ltd.
    MOVED to #7 - 3979 Marine Way, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5J 5E3
    (604)872-5757 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games)
    www.flippers.com
    "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out."
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  • From Don O Team EM!@dowenp@aol.com to rec.games.pinball on Thursday, February 18, 2021 19:42:09
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    The tiny lever contact is stopping between numbers; You need to loosen the operation side board a bit and move it so the contact stops ON a number and not between; you may have to move the other side (lights) to be in concert with the number that the contact is on.
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  • From Riles@steelyballs@gmail.com to rec.games.pinball on Thursday, February 18, 2021 21:10:59
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    On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7:42:15 PM UTC-8, Don O Team EM! wrote:
    The tiny lever contact is stopping between numbers; You need to loosen the operation side board a bit and move it so the contact stops ON a number and not between; you may have to move the other side (lights) to be in concert with the number that the contact is on.
    Thanks for pointing me in the right direction Don! I loosened the two screws on the "arm" that holds down the wiper on the "lights" disc side and moved the disc until only one match number lit. I simulated several games, found out that the match and the lit match value were incorrect, and re-adjusted the disc. Now the match feature and the lit value are in sync and only one match number lights. Awesome! Thanks again!
    -Riles
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  • From Don O Team EM!@dowenp@aol.com to rec.games.pinball on Thursday, February 25, 2021 09:22:16
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    On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 12:11:05 AM UTC-5, Riles wrote:
    On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7:42:15 PM UTC-8, Don O Team EM! wrote:
    The tiny lever contact is stopping between numbers; You need to loosen the operation side board a bit and move it so the contact stops ON a number and not between; you may have to move the other side (lights) to be in concert with the number that the contact is on.
    Thanks for pointing me in the right direction Don! I loosened the two screws on the "arm" that holds down the wiper on the "lights" disc side and moved the disc until only one match number lit. I simulated several games, found out that the match and the lit match value were incorrect, and re-adjusted the disc. Now the match feature and the lit value are in sync and only one match number lights. Awesome! Thanks again!
    -Riles
    Awesome!
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