Booz Barometer...Can't even figure this out...how lame!

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On 9/24/05 7:05 PM, in article
1127606716.637441.172230@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com, "immark"
<markmc@columbus.rr.com> wrote:

> I have a Booz Barometer project, if anybody has one or knows how they
> work, I need a little help. When I hook up the battery (6 volt), the
> coil kicks on and holds. I think that should not happen until coin is
> inserted and trips coin swicth? Is that correct, if so, must be wired
> wrong? Thanks Mark
>

The coil should not hold until the coin is inserted. Check the switch
contacts to make sure they're not in contact before a coin is inserted (and
before you power it up). I have one of these and can have a closer look at
mine for you if needed.

Marvin G.
EM Pinball, And Nothing But!
http://mysite.verizon.net/~woodrails

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These look cool. I saw one in the Allentown flea market, my first Allentown
show, '98 I think. $50 if that.

--
Josh
http://www.pingeek.com
Pinball dvds for sale online and at The York Show, 10/7 - 10/8,
http://www.theyorkshow.com


"immark" <markmc@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Marvin,
> Thanks for getting back with me. I sent you a follow up email, not
> sure if you received it so I thought that I would post back here as
> well. That is what I thought, that the coil should not activate until
> after coin insert. I did check the coin switch, and it operates as it
> should. I think that the machine is not wired properely. It is really
> such a simple machine, I am frustrated that I can't figure it out. But
> I just am not sure how it should work? What releases the coil, it must
> somehow be tied to completing the circuit with the "hoop and maze"? If
> you are able to help out with the way the wiring is suppose to be, that
> would be great. The wiring block is 4 terminals on each side,
> connected straight across. If you can tell me where the coin switch
> connects, the battery, the coil and the "wand and maze", I think that
> is all of wires. If you need any other information from me, or a
> picture, please let me know. Thanks again for your help.
> Mark
>
>
> Marvin G. wrote:
>> On 9/24/05 7:05 PM, in article
>> 1127606716.637441.172230@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com, "immark"
>> <markmc@columbus.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>> > I have a Booz Barometer project, if anybody has one or knows how they
>> > work, I need a little help. When I hook up the battery (6 volt), the
>> > coil kicks on and holds. I think that should not happen until coin is
>> > inserted and trips coin swicth? Is that correct, if so, must be wired
>> > wrong? Thanks Mark
>> >
>>
>> The coil should not hold until the coin is inserted. Check the switch
>> contacts to make sure they're not in contact before a coin is inserted
>> (and
>> before you power it up). I have one of these and can have a closer look
>> at
>> mine for you if needed.
>>
>> Marvin G.
>> EM Pinball, And Nothing But!
>> http://mysite.verizon.net/~woodrails
>

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They are a great addition to the game room. Lots of fun (when
working), can't quite figure mine out yet...but soon. If you see one
at that price, I wouldn't pass on it, let me know if you don't want it
: )
Mark

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Kirb,
I think that when I got mine, it was not wired the right way. If
possible could you be more specific on how it is wired? I am fairly
new to arcade collecting as a hobby, and I know this must seem very
simple, but I am just not sure how to rewire.
Thanks to all and anyone that can help.
Mark

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That would be great....I appreciate it. Just sent you an email.
Thanks Mark

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Actually there are 2 bulbs, 1 coil, 1 bell, 1 battery, 1 handle, 1 bent
rod.

There are 10 wires in the thing. It can get confusing if someone hooked
it up wrong.

You know the rule: 1 wire hook up, 2 wires f-up, 3 wires- drag up

Kirb


Keith Stelter wrote:
> WOW!
> That had to be a tough one Kirb!
> What is there, 2 wires in those things?
> Just kidding!
> There's really 3...
>
> "kirb" <kirbseepe@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1127911286.194197.234250@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> >
> > kirb wrote:
> >> immark wrote:
> >> > Kirb,
> >> > I think that when I got mine, it was not wired the right way. If
> >> > possible could you be more specific on how it is wired? I am fairly
> >> > new to arcade collecting as a hobby, and I know this must seem very
> >> > simple, but I am just not sure how to rewire.
> >> > Thanks to all and anyone that can help.
> >> > Mark
> >>
> >> I have to dig out some drop targets for a guy and send off some free
> >> friday stuff tonight, so I will draw up a schematic as long as I'm down
> >> there looking at the thing. Shoot me an email and I'll send you a PDF
> >> tomorrow.
> >>
> >> Kirb
> >
> > schematic sent. Email me if anyone else needs a copy (big demand for
> > this item)
> >
> > Kirb
> >
>
>
>
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