Failed WPC DMD controller board - what's the best replacement?

[paul h]

Hi everyone. The display on my Hurricane suddenly died - the display itself works fine on another machine, but the controller board (A-14039) does not, so I am assuming this is the problem.

I'm not confident in diagnosing/fixing PCB problems, so was hoping to just swap in a replacement. Looking around, the following replacements pop up, so I was wondering which of these (or other options) people recommend?

DMDLux

The perfect DMD controller board for your Bally Williams WPC pinball machine. DMDLux works on all Bally Williams WPC models (89/DCS/95) and with every DMD displays. Setup in less than 30 seconds, adjustable brightness, everything is included: no soldering, no technical skill required.

www.pinsound.org

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Many thanks

Paul

 

[Paul]

(On a side note Paul - May be interested in your poorly one if you do decide to get a replacement one)
Thanks
Paul

 

[paul h]

If I get a new one, you are welcome to the old one - I can't see anything obvious wrong with it, so it's probably fixable (but not by me!)

 

[crsedgar]

You don't happen to have a Pin2DMD in a pin do you, there's a good chance it would work with that board as it bypasses the problematic high power circuit? If confirmed that's where I'd put my money.

 

[paul h]

Thanks - I haven't got a Pin2DMD, but I've got a ColorDMD in a WCS94, I'll try it in that when I get a chance.

 

[paul h]

Thanks again @crsedgar - it works fine in my WCS94. I'll have to mark the board as having an issue so I remember to inform buyer when I eventually come to sell it.

Sorry @Paul - the board lives to fight another day.

 

[crsedgar]

Thanks again @crsedgar - it works fine in my WCS94. I'll have to mark the board as having an issue so I remember to inform buyer when I eventually come to sell it.

Sorry @Paul - the board lives to fight another day.

Great news

 

[Paul]

Thanks again @crsedgar - it works fine in my WCS94. I'll have to mark the board as having an issue so I remember to inform buyer when I eventually come to sell it.

Sorry @Paul - the board lives to fight another day.

Hey - dont apologise!! Thats always the best outcome for all parties!! Great news!!

 

[Calimori]

I rebuilt the high power on one I had which was a nights work and not too hard. However, mine had an IC issue somewhere too.
I am glad to hear that yours works without the high power.