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BadMouth:
Use wire taps to tap into the 20v output on the power supply and the + on the motor (without severing the current connections).
Put a momentary pushbutton in between.
Done.


markronz:
So I know there are quick splices out there, like these, that will allow me to tap into the 20v output once I find it.  That part I get.  What I still don't quite understand is how to hook that up to the motor, while still leaving the other wire there as well.  Do I just use a second splice?  Like shown in the attached picture?  So when you push the button is connects the 20V power on through to the motor?

Also...
#1  Do I need to use any kind of special button or will any SPST momentary push button work?
#2  Is there a good way to test out all the wires to determine which is 20V without actually cutting the wires and connecting the multimeter onto the actual copper wires?   What's a good way to test all the wires?
BadMouth:

--- Quote from: markronz on September 20, 2011, 11:15:31 am ---Do I just use a second splice?  Like shown in the attached picture?  So when you push the button is connects the 20V power on through to the motor?
which is 20V without actually cutting the wires and connecting the multimeter onto the actual copper wires?   What's a good way to test all the wires?

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Yeah.


--- Quote from: markronz on September 20, 2011, 11:15:31 am ---#1  Do I need to use any kind of special button or will any SPST momentary push button work?
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As long as it can handle the current drawn by the motor.  I can't imagine the motor drawing that much.
If you're not sure, use an automotive horn button or toggle switch.
(I'd use the little one and see if it gets hot :lol)


--- Quote from: markronz on September 20, 2011, 11:15:31 am ---#2  Is there a good way to test out all the wires to determine which is 20V without actually cutting the wires and connecting the multimeter onto the actual copper wires?   
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There is usually enough room to poke the leads in the back of the connectors where the wires come out.
tho:
Taking a quick look at the manual for that model, the reset button (red square) should dispense tokens.  (You can also try the odds changing button which is located at the bottom left corner of the reel window inside the machine's front door)  When you do a hopper refill, you press that button to prime the hopper.  Give that a try and see if that works.  What may happen though is that it also sets off an alarm as there is a sensor that will alarm if tokens are dispensed where they aren't supposed to.  On my machine that's what happens, but looking at your manual, it may not as the button to dispense is the reset button (I press the reset to clear the alarm).  Anyway, if that dispenses coins then you can wire in parallel a momentary button that you can mount on the back of the box.  When you want tokens, press the button until you have what you want.  If you get alarms, then you will need to wire another button for the reset (or whatever button you need to press to clear the alarm) as well.

If none of that works and you do go the route of wiring the motor to spin the hopper, note that you might still get the alarm from the token sensor.
markronz:
Thanks guys.   I'm about 99.9% sure that none of my buttons dispense tokens, even the odds button.   But I will be sure to test that thoroughly again before wiring to the motor.    Hadn't thought about any token sensor.   I guess I will cross that bridge when I come to it.  I'll let you know how it all works out.  Pretty sure I have some splices at home if I needed them.  Hoping to have some time later tonight where I could take a stab at this!
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