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I seem to have worked on quite a few trade stimulators recently. Just finished getting this one going and doing a bit of tidying.

Wow.

Thanks - I think that might be the one I sent a few allwin locks to to be re keyed. I’ll remove the lock and send it off to them. Cheers

I’ve used Martin from retro logistics quite a few times. He’s the goto guy in the pinball community. 07748 521550

I’ve got this vending machine. Trying to decide whether to smarten it up with some new paint or leave it in peace. Either way I need a new key/lock. I picked it to get it open but now need to re key (about which I know not a lot) or get a new lock. I did have a contact of someone near Huddersfield (...

Interestingly the locks are the same on this wooden one to mine. Same type and position. It's true that the lock plate is from a metal case one when the lock is on the front. But I don't think the case is a repro as looks identical to this one above.
The mech is different though. Confusing!

Funny, I was in the auction at Cheffins and handled this. My view was this had been modified as mentioned probably new case at least some of it and a few bits missing like the window surround. Looked the part though. I had assumed the four slots in the auction came from the same source as there was...

Brilliant. Looks really good. I’d be interested in the principle of how you used the diode matrix with the selector. Looks great! I may be able to find some fragments of the matrix design - the scraps of paper are around somewhere.... Be interested to see a rough sketch of the basic circuit if you ...

So this just arrived in the post today, having won an auction last week. I’m guessing some may recognise it. I know little about it or how original it is. The spandrels in the corner don’t look original and unbeknown to me it’s been converted to use 20p’s so not sure where it’s been in use. The plat...

Brilliant. Looks really good. I’d be interested in the principle of how you used the diode matrix with the selector. Looks great!

You get 5 balls. 4 silver and one gold which counts double. The higher you get the ball before losing it off the edge the higher the score. Balls drain to different channels and you add the scores to get a total. Simple but clever.

I’ve recently been lucky enough to grab one of these. Someone had done a great job in restoring it (possibly a member here?) so all that’s for me to do is play. I’m actually not very good at it but it’s a fun little thing trying to get all five balls (or any!) to the top.
Anyone had one?

Very nice little machine Geoff, is this a 'keeper' or for moving on? Thanks. Yes it’s quite cute and I always like a machine where there’s ‘something to do’ rather than just pulling a lever. I think this one’s a keeper - for now! However, I have just been lucky enough to acquire a sister! IMG_8445a...

Unfortunately, now when I click the link to download, before being asked for the password, I get the message, "There has been a critical error on this website." Any clues? If it helps the the trouble shootings the same error appears if you might on the upload files link and also in the for...

They’ve appeared this time! Thanks

I always reaslied the value of this amazing site but like many, never so much as when it wasn't there. Like others, if a financial donation was ever required to ensure it's continued running, I'd be more than happy to contribute.

Thanks - but nothing's come through. Maybe lost in the shenanigans! Do you want me to request again?

Pleased to see you back! Was a big miss.

I’ve made a couple of requests for download the past few weeks but nothing has come back. I recall seeing a while back that messages for this weren’t getting through. Any way to get a download password?
Thanks

So I managed to get it all sorted and pretty and running again. The gum dispenser is a bit iffy but I think that’s mostly due to the fact my balls are too small! Obviously need to grow some larger ones. Only prob is I’ve just pinged the final screw from the award card frame across the garage with a ...