DOF and VirtuaPin Controller

[Torre]

My cabinet build is fairly new at only 3 months old and I have never had an issue with the VirtuaPin Controller. I added DOF with 5 RGB flashers and 6 24v contactors a couple of weeks ago and love the effect. Still no issues with the VP Controller. This past weekend I added a Stern shaker motor and a Williams knocker.

The VP Controller does not like this. I did an internet search and see this may be known issue but could not find a definitive answer as to a resolution.

I have determined it is in fact the 12v knocker causing the issue. When it fires I hear the Windows “chime” telling me my VP Controller has lost connection and then the plunger no longer works unless I reboot.

FWIW, I did not add a diode to the solenoid which I will do in the next day or so to see if it makes a difference. Indecently, the shaker motor is rated at 12v but it wants to tear my cabinet apart at 12v! I am using only 5v and it feels about right.

Thank you.

Mark

Mark

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[wrd1972]

Which VPin controller did you have? I had a V2 and I had the exact same issue, and I was never ever able to pin down the root cause. I had diodes on everything and in some cases, double diodes at the Sainsmart controller, and the relays. I ended up getting a Zebs Deluxe controller, and the issue is gone.

My VP Pincab /MAME Arcade Specs: MSI Micro-ATX Z390m MOBO, Core I5-9600K CPU @ 3.70GHz, 16GB NVRAM, Nvidia 1660 Super,

40" PF Sony gaming LED TV, Dual 23" monitors in the backbox , Pinscape w. expansion board, Full DOF - Full MAME arcade support

My VP Pincab /MAME Arcade Specs: MSI Micro-ATX Z390m MOBO, Core I5-9600K CPU @ 3.70GHz, 16GB NVRAM, Nvidia 1660 Super,

40" PF Sony gaming LED TV, Dual 23" monitors in the backbox , Pinscape w. expansion board, Full DOF - Full MAME arcade support

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[randr]

Diode is a must! And maybe will solve the issue. Otherwise wait for the fix from manufacture of the plunger. But you must have a diode installed for sure

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Messing with the VPinball app and push notifications.
So if you haven't downloaded app yet what are you waiting for!?
for IOS and Android

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[outhere]

Lot’s of Good info

Coil Diodes – Number  48

http://mjrnet.org/pinscape/BuildGuideV2/BuildGuide.php?custom=EU&expver=R3.201602xx&sid=toc

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[Torre]

Thanks for the feedback guys and the link.

The VPinController is V3.

I will add the diode and report back.

Mark

Mark

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[Torre]

I added the diodes to the knocker and the shaker motor and moved the VPin Controller to it’s own USB port. The contactors already had diodes installed.

This seems to have fixed the problem … almost.

I tested it out with an hour of game play on various tables without issue and I was ready to consider the problem solved when I heard the “disconnected” chime from Windows and my buttons stopped working for about 2 seconds. Only this time when it reconnected the plunger still worked. I played for another 30 minutes without issue.

So adding the diodes to all toys (and maybe connecting the VPin Controller to it’s own USB port) virtually eliminated the problem. For me at least.

Thanks again guys for your help.

Mark

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