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Slot machine repair - Coin Comparator adjustment to make it more likely to accept coins

This video shows how to adjust the Coin Comparator on an IGT S+ slot machine to make it less likely to reject coins, or more likely to accept coins. While the machine in this video is an IGT S+, this procedure may apply to other slot machine models that use a similar Coin Comparator.
For technical support with your slot machine, I highly recommend the user-to-user message forum at newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php... . Technical support questions posted as comments to this video will be answered with a suggestion to post your question in the appropriate section of the NewLifeGames forum.

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  • @atarifun2007
    @atarifun20073 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this informative video. I appreciate it.

  • @69SC496
    @69SC4963 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! This video fixed my issue!

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍

  • @ninerpwr9802
    @ninerpwr9802 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!! Works perfectly

  • @VOLTRONDEFENDER4440
    @VOLTRONDEFENDER44402 ай бұрын

    This is like an arcade style coin comparator!

  • @natureboi2426
    @natureboi24263 жыл бұрын

    Thank you bro, My dad slot works great now!!

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was an easy fix. Thanks for the nice comment!

  • @philmckracken1354
    @philmckracken1354 Жыл бұрын

    YOU ROCK, thank you.

  • @moreno3662
    @moreno36623 жыл бұрын

    I have a 6000 coin operated us quarter and no indont have a problem with it yet, but I appreciate the video in case the feature it gives me trouble

  • @ChristopherSloane
    @ChristopherSloane Жыл бұрын

    This was a big help I just got two machines one is from the Sand Vegas casino and the cion mechanism had no labeling whatsoever. So it would not accept quarters. Now I have to sort out how to close the door without the lock someone bored out which allows the door lock mechanism to engage yet not to be opened.

  • @markcooper605
    @markcooper6052 жыл бұрын

    Love the video mate very helpful, just got the exact same machine, do you know how to adjust machine settings on these? Volume pay out rates etc? and or know of somewhere that is a good resource?

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment, and congratulations on getting your hands on a pretty rare and really fun game! The NewLifeGames message forum is far and away the best resource for home owners of slot machines. It's free to join (although donations to the site are encouraged if you find it helpful), and there's tons of information and documentation to be found there. I highly recommend you create an account there and post in the forum. Me and the other members there will be happy to help you out. My username there is the same as my KZread name. Here's the site: www.newlifegames.com/

  • @markcooper605

    @markcooper605

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@knagl thanks mate will join up and have a good read. It's certainly been an interesting play with it so far.

  • @cherylwencl8043
    @cherylwencl80436 ай бұрын

    Behind where the quarter goes in, if you take that out, there is a spring, can you show how that goes on as mine popped out

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    6 ай бұрын

    Hello. KZread does not have a way to post images in the comments, so there's no way for me to show a picture of that here. I would suggest posting in the message forum at NewLifeGames.com for assistance.

  • @727captain
    @727captain6 ай бұрын

    Question for the slot machine community. I have a Double Diamond IGT machine and I'm having an issue with the 61-1 code. I've done all I can think of to clear the machine with the clear chip and new chips but when I go to turn the reset key the code will not clear. I know the reset key is working because i can change number or codes in the display. I've replace the battery and the door optic with no luck. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    6 ай бұрын

    Clearing a 61 error is outside the scope of this video. There's a guide in the S+ section of the New Life Games message forum at www.newlifegames.com/ , and that forum would be a better place to ask for assistance if you still need help after reviewing the guide for clearing that error.

  • @tamarashort3837
    @tamarashort38378 ай бұрын

    Quick question since I have run out of options...I have an early 90's 3 reel wild cherry slot machine that was handed down by my grandfather. There are no error codes but the coin just drop through when we go to play. I have a feeling it is missing a coin comparitor...my machine does not have the one like your machine. It doesn't have anything where the coin drops through. Do all of the early 90's machine have them?

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    8 ай бұрын

    Based on your description you likely have an IGT S+ slot machine which is pretty much the same machine in this video. Yes, it should have a coin comparator. I'd suggest joining the message forum (free) at NewLifeGames.com . Post pictures of the inside of the door of your machine and there are members and vendors there who can get you the parts you need to complete your machine.

  • @terryohagan3569

    @terryohagan3569

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey I just acquired a wild cherrys machine from 1994 …could you possibly answer a few questions?

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    8 ай бұрын

    @@terryohagan3569 The comments section here isn't a great place to provide technical support. May I suggest that you create an account (free) on the New Life Games message forum and post your question in the IGT S+ section? Me or another member will be happy to answer your questions there. newlifegames.com/nlg/

  • @genemullins
    @genemullins Жыл бұрын

    My IGT s2000 Double Diamond slot only ejects a paper win ticket...How do I change it to drop the winning coins instead? Thanks for posting your videos!

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Manuel. You will need to adjust the programming of the machine to have it pay from the hopper rather than the ticket printer. That is outside the scope of this video. Look at the IGT S2000 section on the New Life Games message forum for assistance with how to program your machine. Here's a direct link: newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?board=81.0

  • @genemullins

    @genemullins

    Жыл бұрын

    @@knagl thanks

  • @neillashenbrenner2557
    @neillashenbrenner2557Ай бұрын

    How to fet thing that holds the wheels in our How to get the wheels holder out of the machine

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    Ай бұрын

    Hello. That's beyond the scope of this video. For support for your slot machine I would recommend posting in the free message forum at NewLifeGames.com .

  • @RollerCoasteraddict
    @RollerCoasteraddict2 жыл бұрын

    Quick question, My Ballys Double Diamond has the same coin comparator and I'm having an issue where it is humming loud! but, only when I have a coin in the comparator & slot door is closed, If I take the coin out and shut the door the hum is gone ... I've tried cleaning the coin comparator, Didn't work ... Any advice would be helpful.

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    2 жыл бұрын

    The buzzing is likely from the solenoid for the diverter. There's a capacitor in there that gets dried out and needs to be replaced. I'm unable to provide technical support here -- my suggestion would be to create an account (free) at NewLifeGames.com and post in the forum for additional help. Good luck!

  • @RollerCoasteraddict

    @RollerCoasteraddict

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@knagl is it the solenoid that's right on top of the coin rake? Soon as I unplug just the coin rake solenoid the noise stops

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RollerCoasteraddict Yes, it's the solenoid that controls the coin rake.

  • @RollerCoasteraddict

    @RollerCoasteraddict

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@knagl okay so on the forms someone is saying I need to replace the C1 capacitor and that should fix the issue question is where do I find these parts?

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RollerCoasteraddict You'll need to find a new capacitor that matches the value of the existing one. eBay, Mouser, Digi-Key, etc. should have replacements.

  • @luischavez3540
    @luischavez35402 жыл бұрын

    I have a double diamond 25 cent slot machine, quarter works but the bill validation doesn't work? How can I fixed the issue?

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Luis. It may be something simple like your bill validator not being enabled. I don't provide technical support in the comments here. I would highly recommend the user-to-user support you can find at the NewLifeGames message forum here: newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?action=forum

  • @jefferys8225
    @jefferys8225 Жыл бұрын

    I tried all this and quarters are still dropping into coin tray? What can be issue?

  • @roysabater6493

    @roysabater6493

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here Jeffrey. Did you figure it out sir?

  • @user-ed1ul8wi9v
    @user-ed1ul8wi9v Жыл бұрын

    Is that a flat head or philips screwdriver you are using to set the sensitivity. It is so small I think I may have stripped it.

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    Жыл бұрын

    I just looked closely at a couple of my machines and it's a flat/slotted hole in the potentiometer dial. A flat head screwdriver is what you'd typically use.

  • @user-ed1ul8wi9v

    @user-ed1ul8wi9v

    Жыл бұрын

    @@knagl Thank you. The "insert coin" light doesn't come on (bulb is good) so I think it is something else. Any thoughts?

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-ed1ul8wi9v There's a number of reasons why a machine might not accept a coin. Unfortunately the comments section here isn't a great place to try and do individual technical support. I'd encourage you to post in the NewLifeGames.com message forum where a number of folks can help you get your machine up and running.

  • @user-ed1ul8wi9v

    @user-ed1ul8wi9v

    Жыл бұрын

    @@knagl Thank you.

  • @johnc.wunscheljr2873
    @johnc.wunscheljr28736 ай бұрын

    should the little green light be on or not dose it matter

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    6 ай бұрын

    Hello. The LED will only be lit when the machine is ready to accept a coin. Since the machine is not ready to accept a coin when the door is open, you typically will not ever see that LED lit up.

  • @rosssudbeck1227
    @rosssudbeck12272 жыл бұрын

    I have a DD 25cent one Just got it Coin gets past the comparator and then gets ‘stuck’ behind and won’t drop down What could be wrong??

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ross, I would make sure that the sample coin is seated properly in the comparitor -- if it's not seated properly the coin coming in can jam, although you said it gets past the comparitor and I'm not quite sure where you're talking about. If you're saying it's getting caught in the coin-in optics that are below the comparitor, you might have the wrong size encoder (coin guide) for the size coins you're using. For example, if you had a nickel encoder but are using quarters, they won't fit through. I really don't provide technical support in the comments here. I would highly recommend the user-to-user support you can find at the NewLifeGames message forum here: newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?action=forum

  • @Daniele_Lampis
    @Daniele_Lampis Жыл бұрын

    Hello Knagl and hello everyone. I have a somewhat specific question to ask. A million years ago, I was given a Taito slot machine, which is nowhere to be found now. It looks a lot like to Pachislo models, with 3 real rollers equipped with a stepper motor. The model is Space Invaders. Since his coin acceptor had given problems, when it was replaced identically the software on start-up detected the change and asked for an 8-digit password to be entered. However this password is the result of a password generated by the slot. It basically spits out an 8-digit password and asks for another to be entered. I ask you if you know which software generates an 8-digit password compared to 8 digits given by the software. Thanks so much to anyone who can help me🙏

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Daniele. I would recommend the PachiTalk message forum for help with your machine. pachitalk.com/

  • @roysabater6493
    @roysabater6493 Жыл бұрын

    I tried your instructions a few times but coins are still dropping on tray sir. Pls help. Thank you.

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    Жыл бұрын

    There could be a dozen other reasons why a machine isn't accepting coins. If the machine is in a tilt condition it won't accept coins until the reason for the tilt is resolved. Your best bet is to post in the NewLifeGames.com message forum (free) with details of the machine you're working with and the folks there will help you out.

  • @shanejohns7901
    @shanejohns79012 ай бұрын

    I think you should not leave it there. You moved it all the way counter-clockwise to where it will accept the maximum with fewest rejects. That defeats a lot of the purpose of the COMPARATOR function! You should now re-open the machine and keep making small adjustments clockwise until the machine starts to reject coins. Keep some odd mangled and/or dirty coins on hand for this as well. Ideally, you should also have a brand new uncirculated coin in the comparator as the coin it's searching for. Once you have the machine to the point where it is just starting to reject the mangled/dirty coins, go ahead and turn it counter-clockwise in very tiny increments until it finally accepts the legit-but-worn coins again. And once you get it to that spot, that's the spot you want. That's the IDEAL spot. You're not telling them how to find the ideal setting, you're just showing them how to de-activate some of the features of the coin comparator.

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    2 ай бұрын

    I understand what you're saying and you're not wrong with your assessment, but the audience for this video is home owners of slot machines that are being operated for amusement only. If this were in a casino of course you'd want to make sure that slugs and the like were accurately rejected. However, in a home environment you just want to get a credit for the coin or token inserted into the machine and there isn't any concern of fake coins being used.

  • @shotgunshell80
    @shotgunshell80Ай бұрын

    Can we FaceTime to fix my machine? It’s an easy fix. I’ll pay u

  • @knagl

    @knagl

    Ай бұрын

    Hi there. I don't offer any services like that, sorry. For free help with your machine I would recommend posting in the message forum at: www.newlifegames.com/