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| archagon:
I heard that you can make the coin mechs work. If that's the case: 1) Can you change the coin required? 2) Normal arcade coin mechs probably connect to the actual game or CPU, right? Where would a coin mech on a MAME cabinet connect to? |
| kevin:
1) This is handled on a game by game basis. Many games let you change the number coins by setting the DIP switches. 2) The coin mech is nothing more than a fancy switch that is only set off when the correct coin is inserted. You can simply run the wires from the switch into your keyboard encoder as you would any other button. -Kevin |
| TalkingOctopus:
1) If you mean 1 credit vs 2 credit vs free that is a game setting and you can normally change that in the service menu (F2). 2) The coin drop down and throw a switch that is just like any other button. The coin mech microswitches connect to your keyboard encoder like any other button and are mapped to a key in MAME. |
| archagon:
What I meant was, is it possible to change the coin type required (5 cents, 25 cents, etc), but I just found this thing, so question answered: http://www.happcontrols.com/index.html?http://www.amusementsplus.com/press/covertcoin.htm! Actually, that brings me to another question. What if the cabinet I get already has a coin mech? Is it possible to replace it with that one? Also, if a cabinet has 2 coin slots, will that require 2 coin mechs? Oh, and where are the actual coins gathered? Whew. One last thing. Where can I buy the lock used in coin doors? I'm planning to add a drawer housing my keyboard and mouse, and that kind of lock seems perfect. Thanks. I'm new to the scene :P Edit by moderator: fixed URL |
| JustMichael:
--- Quote ---What I meant was, is it possible to change the coin type required (5 cents, 25 cents, etc), but I just found this thing, so question answered: http://www.happcontrols.com/index.html?http://www.amusementsplus.com/press/covertcoin.htm! --- End quote --- Yes, but most would need several pieces changed that would be difficult and often more costly than a new coin mech. --- Quote ---Actually, that brings me to another question. What if the cabinet I get already has a coin mech? Is it possible to replace it with that one? Also, if a cabinet has 2 coin slots, will that require 2 coin mechs? Oh, and where are the actual coins gathered? --- End quote --- Yes. Coin mechs can be removed and replaced. I use a couple Imonex coin mechs that accept tokens or quarters. Since the coins fall down through the coin mech, they gather below the coin mech. Most cabs have a bucket for easy removal of tokens/coins. --- Quote ---Whew. One last thing. Where can I buy the lock used in coin doors? I'm planning to add a drawer housing my keyboard and mouse, and that kind of lock seems perfect. --- End quote --- Bob Roberts sells coin door locks. I believe he also sells a set for the coin door and back door that are keyed alike. --- Quote ---Thanks. I'm new to the scene :P --- End quote --- |
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