Slugfest Pitching Problem

[photoarts1]

Having a difficult time figuring out the problem on this one....My
Slugfest pitches fine for the most part
in TWO player mode, only a mispitch every now and then.

But in single player mode, pitches one or two, then blanks the next
two. What could cause this sporadic problem? I did check the small
board underneath the playfield that connects to the motor and it did
have a loose
ceramic resistor, so I reflowed the solder on it. These don't go bad
do they??

Any help would be most appreciated

thanks
p

[dendoh]

I am curious? When you say it blanks the next two pitched, do you mean it cycles but no ball comes out? Or do you mean you press a pitch button and nothing happens?
I assume you know you have to wait for the home plate to light before you can press a pitch button. If you press before, it will not pitch.

Dennis

[photoarts1]

Post by dendoh
I am curious? When you say it blanks the next two pitched, do you mean it cycles but no ball comes out? Or do you mean you press a pitch button and nothing happens?
I assume you know you have to wait for the home plate to light before you can press a pitch button. If you press before, it will not pitch.
Dennis

Dennis:

No ball come out, very odd. Forgot to mention also that FAST BALL
works all the time in 2 player mode. But other pitches not consistent
at all when button is pushed.
sometimes the ball comes out, other times not....

any help would be appreciated.

thanks
p

[Llyod Olson]

Post by dendoh
I am curious? When you say it blanks the next two pitched, do you mean it cycles but no ball comes out? Or do you mean you press a pitch button and nothing happens?
I assume you know you have to wait for the home plate to light before you can press a pitch button. If you press before, it will not pitch.
Dennis

No ball come out, very odd.  Forgot to mention also that FAST BALL
works all the time in 2 player mode.  But other pitches not consistent
at all when button is pushed.
sometimes the ball comes out, other times not....
any help would be appreciated.
thanks
p

I charge a 65 flat fee and 85 an hour and come check it out for you
and maybe fix it parts not included in that price ;)


LTG

[dendoh]

P

Make sure you have 6 balls installed in the machine.

Also note that in single player mode, no matter what pitch button you press the game throws a random pitch. That might be a clue to your problem. Or not.

Dennis

[EZ E]

I had the same problem when I had the game out on location. Didn't
make any sense!! Check the Z connector and the IDC. I had a couple
wires work loose/ poor connection! This was the root problem and sent
the signal for 2 balls and no balls to be pitched. SW logic. I was so
pissed. I pulled the game off route and it took me about 30 min to
figure out the problem. Every time you pull the control panel you pull
the Z connector and their you go! I fixed my issues hope it works for
you. E

[photoarts1]

Post by EZ E
I had the same problem when I had the game out on location. Didn't
make any sense!! Check the Z connector and the IDC. I had a couple
wires work loose/ poor connection! This was the root problem and sent
the signal for 2 balls and no balls to be pitched. SW logic. I was so
pissed. I pulled the game off route and it took me about 30 min to
figure out the problem. Every time you pull the control panel you pull
the Z connector and their you go! I fixed my issues hope it works for
you. E

checked connectors, followed all trace, still problem exits. Don't
know what to try next...

p

[Cody Chunnn]

Post by EZ E
I had the same problem when I had the game out on location. Didn't
make any sense!! Check the Z connector and the IDC. I had a couple
wires work loose/ poor connection! This was the root problem and sent
the signal for 2 balls and no balls to be pitched. SW logic. I was so
pissed. I pulled the game off route and it took me about 30 min to
figure out the problem. Every time you pull the control panel you pull
the Z connector and their you go! I fixed my issues hope it works for
you. E

checked connectors, followed all trace, still problem exits.  Don't
know what to try next...
p

Pay up to llyod now.

[westcoastmuthufukinSS]

Post by Cody Chunnn

Post by EZ E
I had the same problem when I had the game out on location. Didn't
make any sense!! Check the Z connector and the IDC. I had a couple
wires work loose/ poor connection! This was the root problem and sent
the signal for 2 balls and no balls to be pitched. SW logic. I was so
pissed. I pulled the game off route and it took me about 30 min to
figure out the problem. Every time you pull the control panel you pull
the Z connector and their you go! I fixed my issues hope it works for
you. E

checked connectors, followed all trace, still problem exits.  Don't
know what to try next...
p

Pay up to llyod now.

Seriously, how long is it going to take you to realize you cant repair
a pinball machine to save your life. Just call up Llyod and pay him to
come do a inspection first which is another $45 bucks.

[shardian]

FYI, balls hang up on the gap between the playfield and the ball
trough behind the player targets. This is the simplest reason no balls
come out - there are no balls to come out! You should be able to see
them sitting there. Just give the game a good nudge and they'll fall
back into the trough.