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FS Faux Coin Credit Switch PRE-ORDER SALE

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What It Is
This is a kit that attaches to the coin input on a candy cab, and uses a fake coin to become a credit input switch. It can be connected to the existing coin mech wiring, or to a service button, or wherever you'd like. The fake coin can be replaced with a real coin (or token or tiddly wink or whatever). It requires only two screws (included) to install to most cabs.

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Here's a very short video of it in action.

Kit Contents
  • The mounting bracket and retainer
  • Two fake coins (1 tall, 1 short)
  • Two spacers for fitting different panel thicknesses
  • 3 pairs of screws, different lengths
  • New Omron switch
  • Installation instructions
The instructions will also show how to use a 100 yen coin (or similar) if that's the preference.

The Price (USD)
  • $10 without switch
  • $15 with switch
The switch is a short-lever switch off of a Seimitsu stick, if you have some lying around. The ones included with this kit are brand new Omron switches.

15% off for anyone ordering between now and when all the parts arrive, an A-P special 'cause this place is really great. Most of you, anyway. ;) So that's $8.50 or $12.75 pre-order price.

Shipping
Flat rate shipping, for any number of kits. Other countries, please ask.
  • USA/Canada $14
  • Europe $17
  • Australia $10 AUD

Compatibility
There are two mounting styles, which refer to the internal wiring connection. The default end mount fits the tight SNK cab as well as the more roomy Sega and Namco cabs, but if your cab hasn't got room at the narrow ends of the slot, consider the side mount kit.
  • Namco Cyber Lead
  • Sega New Astro City
  • Sega Naomi Universal
  • SNK Super Neo 29 Candy
I expect the kit will fit just about any candy cab with a small coin slot. A Vewlix option is plannned.

Requirements
  • 3cm (1 inch) of free space beside the coin slot under the panel, to allow for the connectors. On the Sega and Namco cabs this is easy. On the SNK it's a tight fit.
  • Remove any funnels or chutes under the panel, as this kit will occupy the same space. On the SNK, Namco and Sega cabs this is usually two screws, and it's easily reinstalled.
  • Connect the kit to your cab. The switch has standard .187 blade connectors, same as most coin mechs and fast-on joysticks.

A wiring kit (50cm wire, plug one end, receptacle the other) is being considered. If this would make your life easier, please ask about it.

Coin Colours
  • Sega Sky Blue
  • Namco Cyber Purple
  • SNK Adjective Red
  • Inauthentic Gold
  • Egret Pink
  • Egret Green
  • Cool Orange
  • Nice Yellow
  • White
  • Black
Some of these colours match their cabs very well (the purple is astonishingly close to the original Cyber Lead purple) but since I don't have an Egret to compare, it might be more wishful thinking than accurate match. The colour of the mechanism under the base may match the coin, or it may not. Since it's unseen I don't think it matters, but if you have a preference please specify when ordering.

How to Order
  1. Select mount: Side mount (default) or end mount (SNK)
  2. Select a coin colour
  3. Message me

If you have questions, or a cab not listed here, reply here or fling me a message to discuss suitability.
 
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I'd love to have two of these. One for my vewlix that I'll never get the coin mech running and one for a DIY cab I'm working on.
 
I would be interested in one. Any way to make the quarter colored like a real quarter instead of a bright color?
 
This is really cool. I'm curious how it's configured on the inside and what cabs it works with.
 
@Jughead - I don't have a Vewlix 😢 but if you can get me some measurements and photos of the way the coin slot mounts, I can make one.
@Jughead - I'm not printing the slot, you'll keep your existing external slot.
@-Ace- - I can get some silver filament for a totally inauthentic Real Quarter feel, no problem
@twistedsymphony - I'm using a microswitch with two 187 terminals, same as the connections used in most coin mechs
@Sp33dFr34k - It's no trouble to make the coin removable, if that's your preference. =)
 
NFGx said:
@twistedsymphony - I'm using a microswitch with two 187 terminals, same as the connections used in most coin mechs
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I assumed as much for the electrical, I was more interested in how it mounts mechanically.
 
twistedsymphony said:
I assumed as much for the electrical, I was more interested in how it mounts mechanically.
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The mechanism hangs beneath the coin slot, using two screws (three for SNK cabs) from below, directly into the coin slot above the panel. The existing coin chute beneath the panel needs to be removed, which is just two screws for most cabs.
 
All good. I can measure the two holes for the coin slot on my vewlix. I bought an aftermarket slot (white plastic) some time back and still have it although I'd enjoy a real silver plated one. I'm guessing I would need to remove the coin chute that is in the control panel to make room for your device. I don't mind as long as I have something that looks neat and serves some sort of purpose.
 
Alright, I've placed an order for bags full of screws and a bunch of switches!

The first post is updated with all the ordering details.
 
Jughead said:
Hi again. Let me know what you need measured on a Vewlix. If we think it can be done, I'll put an order in for two.
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Thank you!

I would like to see how the standard coin slot mounts, where the bolts are attached, and get a measurement of the two holes.
 
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