Retest using a DMM followed by a power test using the bench power supply. Resolved the problem by re-flowing the solder joint to all of the IDC pins followed by a very light brush cleaning to remove any flux or oxidation from the pin. Worked backwards through the circuit (lamps and diodes), localized the problem to the IDC connector pins on the circuit board. Confirmed that all lamps were functional. Idea is, apply power to common and then to each lamp, as installed. And with the addition of LED lighting, the reliability of the lamps is much higher than the old filament style.ĭisconnected and removed both boards for the machine, conducted a stand alone power test using a power supply on my bench. Machine had been updated to LED lighting three years ago, during that event, I ensured that all of the IDC connectors were in good condition. Symptoms - one or more of the lights would not come on after the cabinet interior had been accessed or when there was a significant change in ambient temperature. Other item that may be of interest to Gilligan Island owners is how I resolved a concern in my machine where two of the lamp boards were working intermittently.īoards in question are the 5 lamp board, Williams P/N A-14530 and the 6 lamp board, P/N A-14531. And in terms of Gilligans Island, just one in attendance. I believe that there were a few less pinball machines this year and a few more video machines, nonetheless, plenty of machines to have fun with. Place was packed, estimating that every machine had at least one person waiting there turn to play. Good Morning - Brief report out on Cal EX 2018 and resolution to a problem where two of the Gilligan Island lamp boards would not function.Īttended the Cal EX event on Saturday, arrived around noon. Attending an event and getting a signature boosts the uniqueness of the machine. She does tour the US interacting the public. She was at the Stockton Asparagus Festival in 2017 as a spokesperson for ME TV and signed the graphic. My design and I will walk you through how I did mine.īack glass graphic - Autographed by one of the last two cast members, Dawn Wells aka MaryAnn. LED playfield and back box lighting upgrades - If someone is considering doing this, drop me a line and I will gladly walk you through how I did mine, where I purchased the materials and time involved.Ĭabinet lighting upgrade - I created my own under the cabinet lighting system using LED strip lights. I have done a couple of modifications to my machine, low cost but are high impact when it comes to appearance. Researched the vinyl decal approach, does not look like they are sold in the U.S., perhaps tied to copyright laws or maybe its just demand.Īny ideas or leads on the decals within the U.S.?Ĭabinet repaint? Anyone in Northern Calif doing that? Now looking at having the cabinet redone, either using vinyl decals or an airbrush repaint job. Couple of questions and offering some support / ideas for Gilligan's IslandĬabinet on my machine has the typical fading.
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