IGT Double diamond S Plus, DAVID'S RESTORATION LOG WITH PHOTOS

[David Walz]

I have some of the coin assembly parts that came in the mail. Also the reset key came in the mail.
Encoder, coin block, coin acceptor bracket.

[David Walz]

We're zooming. The candle is attached, plugged in. 


I sourced it through Tim, Sunrise Slot Machine.

[David Walz]

Next is the coin comparator, Alan from K-LAR sourced one. . 

Alan has come through for me on parts all of the time. 

[David Walz]

Picked up the pigtail for the CC-16. 

[David Walz]

Having to wait on parts in Alaska is like being tortured at Christmas time. You know it's coming, you just have to be patient. 

USPS is the only way to have parts shipped up here cheap, cost effective, however it's a slow moving postage system. And we're not in an emergency so I just have to wait. I never had two slot machines needing repairs at once, so trying to keep it together is a challenge.

[shortrackskater]

Having to wait on parts in Alaska is like being tortured at Christmas time. You know it's coming, you just have to be patient. 

USPS is the only way to have parts shipped up here cheap, cost effective, however it's a slow moving postage system. And we're not in an emergency so I just have to wait. I never had two slot machines needing repairs at once, so trying to keep it together is a challenge.

[David Walz]

Having to wait on parts in Alaska is like being tortured at Christmas time. You know it's coming, you just have to be patient. 

USPS is the only way to have parts shipped up here cheap, cost effective, however it's a slow moving postage system. And we're not in an emergency so I just have to wait. I never had two slot machines needing repairs at once, so trying to keep it together is a challenge.

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Absolutely slower than snail snot. 

[David Walz]

We have a package in the mail today. 
The coin tray and the 110v electrical cord.

 

[David Walz]

 

[David Walz]

I have no idea what this is for, I installed it correctly. Looks like a deck vent from the Titanic.

[sixcardmark]

That's for a full hopper bypass to another plastic black piece to route the overflow of coins into the stand thru a hole in the bottom of machine.

[David Walz]

That's for a full hopper bypass to another plastic black piece to route the overflow of coins into the stand thru a hole in the bottom of machine.

What is interesting is that a S+ machine wide body diagram calls for this exact part and location of this "hopper bypass, however this is not over the bypass or money drop location. I understand that these IGT S+ has many variations that it's impossible to keep up with the changes. If you are correct and it is in the wrong location, I can remedy that fairly easy.

The bottom money drop is really important for this machine I utilize all of the money drop on all of my machines. 

Thanks

[sixcardmark]

Where is the overflow hole on your intermediate cabinet?  I have never had one.

[David Walz]

Where is the overflow hole on your intermediate cabinet?  I have never had one.

Just moved the Titanic vent over, and it looks factory. I am in perfect alignment with the door coin drop and the bottom hole in the machine.
I can fabricate, modify, slicker than snot. 
 

[sixcardmark]

Titanic lol  I thought it looked like a bathtub.   

[David Walz]

Titanic lol  I thought it looked like a bathtub.

Nope, Titanic. 

[David Walz]

I was finally able to read the game prom.

[David Walz]

HELP NEEDED!
Regarding this IGT S+.
The previous owner stated it was on free play. I haven't started this machine yet, however I need to reset the machine to using a coin.

[jay]

Unlike a pinball or other arcade game, There is no such thing as free play on a S+ as a function.

There are various hacks that people have concocted.
Most involve using the cash credit button to add a credit.
Or setting the bill validator to be 1c so you add 100 credits for a dollar
Then disabling the ability to cash out. Some people go as far as removing the hopper and installing a hopper simulator.

If you have an unmodified coin comparitor and optic board you have probably already undone what was modified.

Have you acquired a SET and Clear chip ?

[David Walz]

Unlike a pinball or other arcade game, There is no such thing as free play on a S+ as a function.

There are various hacks that people have concocted.
Most involve using the cash credit button to add a credit.
Or setting the bill validator to be 1c so you add 100 credits for a dollar
Then disabling the ability to cash out. Some people go as far as removing the hopper and installing a hopper simulator.

If you have an unmodified coin comparitor and optic board you have probably already undone what was modified.

Have you acquired a SET and Clear chip ?

I have sourced a 25¢ coin comparator from Alan at K-LAR slots.
I have a 25¢ hopper being sent to me.
I haven't acquired a SET and clear chip. I read that using a clear chip was a last resort for the S+. I will order one from Alan at K-LAR slots.