So my display is working again after my issue of a couple of weeks ago. I was seriously overthinking things. Took the ps board out and put the meter on things. I found a bad 1N4004 and a bad fuse (coulda sworn that I checked those weeks ago). Anyway, a quick repair and things are looking good.
Full of confidence, I decided to tackle my non-working blinders. They always used to work perfectly, then they developed a bit of a stutter when the game was powered up. Now, nothing. I had bought a new board some time ago, it was time to put her in. Pretty simple swap, but discovered the armature that moved the blinders was in two pieces. A bit of a glue experiment led to a successful repair with Crazy Glue (advanced formula or something).
Popped it back on the motor and tried the diagnostic test, with no success. Took the armature off, but still no movement from the motor. I'm getting both 5v and 12v power to the board, with 5v to the motor. What's odd is that if I use the adjustment pots on the board, the motor spindle will move. I'm assuming that is a good indication of a working motor.
Just in case, I picked up a replacement motor but received exactly the same result.
Packed it in for the night in favour of the Leaf game, but any guidance would be welcome.
Thanks..
Full of confidence, I decided to tackle my non-working blinders. They always used to work perfectly, then they developed a bit of a stutter when the game was powered up. Now, nothing. I had bought a new board some time ago, it was time to put her in. Pretty simple swap, but discovered the armature that moved the blinders was in two pieces. A bit of a glue experiment led to a successful repair with Crazy Glue (advanced formula or something).
Popped it back on the motor and tried the diagnostic test, with no success. Took the armature off, but still no movement from the motor. I'm getting both 5v and 12v power to the board, with 5v to the motor. What's odd is that if I use the adjustment pots on the board, the motor spindle will move. I'm assuming that is a good indication of a working motor.
Just in case, I picked up a replacement motor but received exactly the same result.
Packed it in for the night in favour of the Leaf game, but any guidance would be welcome.
Thanks..
