Poker Machine Project

After getting a Cherry Master game PCB, I always thought it would be fun to hook it up to a coin mech and hopper etc. I don't play Poker machines and I can't remember the last time I played one, I will get more enjoyment out of building

something.

A few weeks later David (AVD) got some coin hoppers from ebay so I brought one then a month or so later I scored a pokie shell. It was all coming together. I thought I would try and retro fit the old pokie shell with a new electronic game while tiring to minimize the modification to the pokie shell. I wanted to try and keep everything as original as possible. I also set myself the challenge of using as much second hand parts as possible.

 

I started off by drilling the holes for the illuminated buttons, by the last hole the drill bit was on fire! I guess drilling in stainless steel isn't good for drill bits, as it is very worn and blunt now. I mounted the illuminated buttons (from Gamedude Arcade) and wired in some extra small buttons on the inside for Test, Account, Coin Pay and Credit. All these buttons were wired to a D25 connector on the front inside door.

 

I managed to mount a coin mech (from Rock - thanks Michael) so it can use the existing coin slot and reject button. Also the rejected coins run down the original exit tube. Accepted coins go to the hopper. I added a clear guard at the top of the hopper with a small mirror behind so when looking though the small window from the outside you can see the pile of coins at the top of the hopper. I thought it might look good to see the coins mixed around and ejected when a payout happens. Also if the hopper gets too many coins the coins will overflow into the coin box inside the poker machine. Coins that are paid out are ejected out the original coin exit to the front tray I added a light which comes on when coins are ejected just haven't mounted it yet.

 

For the game PCB I mounted it on some MDF on the inside of the metal flap, this way I can screw in different sized PCBs if need be. Having the PCB swing down makes it easier to unplug the connector.

 

From the tip shop I got a 34 cm TV and David supplied me with a Jomac Chassis to suit (Thanks David) So now the video section was sorted.

 

I wired everything up added a PSU (from Burra749 - thanks Richard) and with my fingers crossed I powered it up and everything worked. The illuminated buttons turn on as needed during the game. I also wired up the arm on the side so you can use that as well to start the reels. I am yet to mount the TV on the top, I need to work out how to mount it yet. I also have wires that can be run to the top for the Win and Error Lights so I thought I would add a topper as well, which we have at work.

 

As you can see from the pictures below it is not a show room piece but I mainly did it for the challenge. One day I might make it "shiny" but for now it is a fully working machine that I will keep for a while.

vronta is watching

lol

I was wondering why Ryan doesn't get much AVD work done! :lol

Ok Ryan spill on the pinout for the cherry master board :badgrin, I have one id like to make a bartop with, also where did you get your connectors from?

For the pinout try

http://www.j-h-amusement.com/cart.php?m=content&page=13

 

As for the edge connector ebay would be the only place, unless someone on the forum has some connectors?

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-CHERRY-MASTER-BUTTONS-and-HARNESS-COMBO_W0QQitemZ120369578866QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item120369578866&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1240|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A3|294%3A50

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/CHERRY-MASTER-WIRING-HARNESS-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ360127253407QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item360127253407&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1240|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A3|294%3A50

 

 

Yes Foot I have won back all my expenses and more :lol