I am completely new at this and trying to learn more about the coin door process. This all may be a no-brainer but I would rather ask with the risk of looking dumb than hit a snag later. I'm sorry if some of these have been asked before, I spent about a half hour in the search function like I always do before asking any question, but I just couldn't locate what I am looking for.
I'm looking to install a functioning coin door in my cabinet.
I've looked over the following:
http://www.happ.com/coindoors/40000800.htmI have several questions:
1. What is a harness? Just the wiring from the coin door to the board (in my case an IPac4)? Can this just be wired up like buttons and joysticks? Or do I have to buy something special?
2. Is there any need for a cashbox assembly? It would seem to me that any open container to catch the tokens would be best suited for my needs as I wouldn't have to unlock it.
3. What about the mechanics? Does this contain everything I need? There are various parts listed below (for replacements?), will I need any other mechanical parts to make this work?
4. What about tokens, I've seen a few threads on here about modifying coin collectors to accept certain tokens. Is this something I should expect to have to do? Or can I just buy a door (mechanical insert?) that accepts the tokens I plan on using?
5. Is there another/better coin door option out there that is recommended?
Thanks in advance for all your help. I'm really glad I found this site BEFORE ordering/building anything!