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Can you rebuild a (readout) micro-switch?
Given the lack of replacements for 70's Wurlitzer readout switches, I
was just wondering if anyone has had any luck with opening one up and trying to fix it? Do the internals just get dirty, do the contacts need cleaning, or is it more complicated than that? |
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Can you rebuild a (readout) micro-switch?
Bobby wrote:
Given the lack of replacements for 70's Wurlitzer readout switches, I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck with opening one up and trying to fix it? Do the internals just get dirty, do the contacts need cleaning, or is it more complicated than that? They can be taken apart, but chances are it will be worse unless you are very skilled in polishing metal contacts. I've considered making a replacement for these switches, but - well - very tiny market makes it something a hobbiest needs to tackle. I would use an Opto sensor mounted across the trip arm that would operate a small relay based circuit to replace the switch. Would take an evening or two to fake up something reliable enough - but I have far too many paying projects (need to eat!). Now, I do have a few spare New Old Stock original Side 1 & 2 trip switches left, but I sell them for $75 each... John :-#)# -- (Please post followups or tech enquiries to the newsgroup) John's Jukes Ltd. 2343 Main St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C9 Call (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games) www.flippers.com "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out." |
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Can you rebuild a (readout) micro-switch?
On 2/22/2012 5:22 PM, Bobby wrote:
Given the lack of replacements for 70's Wurlitzer readout switches, I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck with opening one up and trying to fix it? Do the internals just get dirty, do the contacts need cleaning, or is it more complicated than that? If I had the machine here in front of me I'd make a switch for it, I've done it ten or so times and never had a call back. |
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Can you rebuild a (readout) micro-switch?
Tony Miklos wrote:
On 2/22/2012 5:22 PM, Bobby wrote: Given the lack of replacements for 70's Wurlitzer readout switches, I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck with opening one up and trying to fix it? Do the internals just get dirty, do the contacts need cleaning, or is it more complicated than that? If I had the machine here in front of me I'd make a switch for it, I've done it ten or so times and never had a call back. Coin micro-switches would probably work, nice long wire you can bend to the correct shape and they are quite reliable. The only advantage to the original was it was designed for the machine - had special trip points built into the switch plus the mounting cutout for the lever. John :-#)# -- (Please post followups or tech enquiries to the newsgroup) John's Jukes Ltd. 2343 Main St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C9 Call (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games) www.flippers.com "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out." |
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Can you rebuild a (readout) micro-switch?
Thanks so much for the input, everyone! I'm not quite sure if this is
my problem, but I thought I'd go ahead and get some more information. Pinball is typically my game, but these jukes seem to have many similarities. I might see if I can find a few coin switches to rig up, if my readout switches end up being bad. I like the opto idea, but the circuit board stuff goes a little beyond my skill set. Hey John- The trip switches you have are different from the readout switches, aren't they? Just want to check, as I'd definitely be interested in new readouts for $75! |
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Bobby wrote:
Thanks so much for the input, everyone! I'm not quite sure if this is my problem, but I thought I'd go ahead and get some more information. Pinball is typically my game, but these jukes seem to have many similarities. I might see if I can find a few coin switches to rig up, if my readout switches end up being bad. I like the opto idea, but the circuit board stuff goes a little beyond my skill set. Hey John- The trip switches you have are different from the readout switches, aren't they? Just want to check, as I'd definitely be interested in new readouts for $75! Not sure what you mean by readouts...the readout switch I has is Wurlitzer part number 135803 and actually I only have that one left. All others are sold off. Sorry! John :-#)# -- (Please post followups or tech enquiries to the newsgroup) John's Jukes Ltd. 2343 Main St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C9 Call (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games) www.flippers.com "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out." |
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On 2/23/2012 2:41 AM, John Robertson wrote:
Tony Miklos wrote: On 2/22/2012 5:22 PM, Bobby wrote: Given the lack of replacements for 70's Wurlitzer readout switches, I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck with opening one up and trying to fix it? Do the internals just get dirty, do the contacts need cleaning, or is it more complicated than that? If I had the machine here in front of me I'd make a switch for it, I've done it ten or so times and never had a call back. Coin micro-switches would probably work, nice long wire you can bend to the correct shape and they are quite reliable. The only advantage to the original was it was designed for the machine - had special trip points built into the switch plus the mounting cutout for the lever. John :-#)# IIRC they are supposed to move CCW not CW. I've used regular micro switches with long actuators... best is the long round wire type. Have to sort of mount it backwards and make some tricky bends in the actuator. |
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On Feb 23, 4:06*pm, John Robertson wrote:
Bobby wrote: Thanks so much for the input, everyone! I'm not quite sure if this is my problem, but I thought I'd go ahead and get some more information. Pinball is typically my game, but these jukes seem to have many similarities. I might see if I can find a few coin switches to rig up, if my readout switches end up being bad. I like the opto idea, but the circuit board stuff goes a little beyond my skill set. Hey John- The trip switches you have are different from the readout switches, aren't they? Just want to check, as I'd definitely be interested in new readouts for $75! Not sure what you mean by readouts...the readout switch I has is Wurlitzer part number 135803 and actually I only have that one left. All others are sold off. Sorry! John :-#)# -- * * (Please post followups or tech enquiries to the newsgroup) * John's Jukes Ltd. 2343 Main St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C9 * Call (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games) * * * * * * * * * * *www.flippers.com * * * *"Old pinballers never die, they just flip out." Yup, 135803 is one of the two readout switches. The other one is part number 135802. I'm hoping I don't need new switches, but it sounds like there are some options. . . |
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