Power switch for TAF

[john valentine]

Where would I get one of these? Can’t see them on pinball heaven .. thanks

 

[john valentine]

 

[BigIan]

Rs or farnells have these if none of the usual Uk pin sources have them.

 

[astyy]

RS will defo have something suitable, search for DPST
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/switches/toggle-switches-accessories/toggle-switches/?searchTerm=dpst

 

[john valentine]

They’re 240 volt?

 

[BigIan]

Yeah they control the mains input

 

[astyy]

You can filter the RS list on voltage and current rating required.

 

[john valentine]

well I got the new switch fro RS came today, thanks for advice, which seems to be right, but it hasn't solved the problem! switch it on, and you get a clunk and a crackle from the speakers (normal) but the display doesn't light up, and the vault thing doesn't turn. It will maybe come alive 1 time out of 10, getting fewer! what do I try next? thanks!

 

[Ben-P]

Hi John

You didn't identify the original problem - does everything else work? would it play a game?

It looks like we are almost neighbours as I am in Bagshot too! If you want me to have a look over it with you then drop me a PM.

 

[john valentine]

Hi Ben .. I might well call on you then! Game plays perfectly once it's fired up .. I'll reseat the boards and take it from there.

In other news I have a friend, also in Bagshot, with a Bally Elektra that he would love to get going properly if your talents extend that far ...

 

[Spandangler]

Have you considered the line filter in the switch box. @myPinballs sells these I believe

 

[Ben-P]

Hi Ben .. I might well call on you then! Game plays perfectly once it's fired up .. I'll reseat the boards and take it from there.

In other news I have a friend, also in Bagshot, with a Bally Elektra that he would love to get going properly if your talents extend that far ...

Ok, no problem!

 

[john valentine]

I wiggled the wires in the back box now it seems to fire up as normal, but as soon as you start playing a ball it shuts down

 

[Moonbus]

Shutdown as in total darkness or just stops responding ?
Do any fuses blow now when a ball is in play ?

 

[pinballmania]

It sounds like you have the standard wpc reset problem. Low 5v to the cpu which stops cpu booting, and sensitive to resetting on the occasion that it does boot. Search forum for wpc reset discussions. Alternately install a 5 v reset fix.

https://pinparts.co.uk/products/wpc-reset-fix-pcb

 

[john valentine]

seems to be ok now thanks everybody for their input. I replaced the power switch for one from RS, at first that seemed to work but then it reverted to it's old ways. I then took out every connector from the backbox and cleaned them with switch cleaner .. that seemed to do the trick!

 

[Spandangler]

It wouldn’t have been the power switch I doubt mate. Like Andy said, you’re 5v is dropping and resetting. Removing the ribbon cables will have cleaned a bit of corrosion off the pins and helped conductivity but it will likely be a short term fix.