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The following connector mapping was originally provided by M. McAndrew and published in Clay Harrel's "WPC guide". | The following connector mapping was originally provided by M. McAndrew and published in Clay Harrel's "WPC guide". | ||
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*FlipTronics II J902 = FlipTronics I J802 | *FlipTronics II J902 = FlipTronics I J802 | ||
*FlipTronics II J905 = FlipTronics I J805 | *FlipTronics II J905 = FlipTronics I J805 | ||
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*J109 - Leave connected | *J109 - Leave connected | ||
| − | '''Flipper Power | + | '''Extra Flipper Power Supply (small board, backbox middle right side):''' |
*J901 - Leave connected | *J901 - Leave connected | ||
*J902 - Leave connected | *J902 - Leave connected | ||
*J903 - Leave connected | *J903 - Leave connected | ||
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| + | ====TAF & TAFG Extra Flipper Power Supply (A-15416)==== | ||
| + | [[File:WPC A-15416 Extra Flipper PS.JPG|300px|thumb|left|A-15416 Extra Flipper Power Supply board as used in TAF and TAFG]]<br> | ||
| + | This board powers the upper flippers and the playfield magnets for The Addams Family and The Addams Family Gold. It is located just to the right and just above the driver board in the backbox.<br> | ||
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| + | The schematics for this board are incorrect in the Addams Family manual. Specifically J903 is shown incorrectly. J903 Pins 1 and 2 supply 50v for the magnet board under the playfield. Pins 3 and 4 are ground for the magnet board under the playfield. The bridge rectifier diagram is also incorrectly rotated by 90 degrees.<br clear=all> | ||
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| + | ====WPC FlipTronics I & II Boards==== | ||
| + | Beginning with The Addams Family, Williams implemented the FlipTronics flipper power and switch sensing system. The Addams Family and The Addams Family Gold were the only two games which used the FlipTronics I board. Subsequent games until the WPC-95 board set debuted used the FlipTronics II board. FlipTronics II boards are backward compatible with the FlipTronics I board. The three FlipTronics II board revisions (A-15472, A-15072-1, and A-15472-1) are interchangeable. The WPC-95 board set integrated the flipper electronics into the driver board. | ||
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| + | [[File:WPC_Fliptronics_I_Board.JPG|300px|thumb|left|WPC Fliptronics I Board]] | ||
| + | [[File:WPC Fliptronics II.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WPC Fliptronics II Board]]<br> | ||
| + | Images provided for reference.<br clear=all> | ||
Latest revision as of 12:28, 6 May 2025
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| Manufacturer | System | Year | Model | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bally | WPC-DND | 1992 | 20017 | 20,270 |
The Addams Family Playing Tips and Rule Sheet
IPDB Link (including software and schematics)
1 WPC Specific Issues
2 Game-Specific Issues
2.1 The Power magnets
If any magnet driver transistor fails and shorts on, these magnets may get turned on all the time and burn the playfield. Make sure the correct fuses are fitted.
The driver transistors for the magnets are located at the left underside of the playfield on the Hi-Powered P.C.B. The solenoid wiring diagram on page 3-9 is incorrect. It shows the Hi-Powered P.C.B. connected to the J107 side of the diagram. It is actually connected to J126 for upper and right magnet and J127 for the left magnet. Each magnet is energized by its associated TIP36C via its driver board transistor, TIP102, Q44 for the left magnet, Q32 for the right magnet and Q34 for the upper magnet.
2.2 Can't get Bear Kicks
Shots to the center ramp work, but don't award Bear Kicks. Instead they award a Millions Plus shot, as if the left ramp had been shot. This is because both ramps award something on exit, but the switch on the top-left portion of the ramp must be closed just before the shared switch so that the game can tell that it was the center ramp, not the left ramp.
The first time I saw this problem, the root cause was that the microswitch on the ramp had worn out and needed to be replaced. The second time I saw this, on a different game, I made the shot reliable with a small bend to the actuator. Perhaps that switch is worn out, but it's tough to get to it.
2.3 Diode "Tieback" missing causes Driver Board transistor Q20 to fail
Similar to the common problem that Star Trek: The Next Generation owners encounter, The Addams Family can lose the "diode tieback" connection, causing Q20 to fail, as pictured on the right.
Without this "diode tieback", Q20 on the driver board WILL be damaged and the associated coil is likely to become locked on and melt. The diode tie-back wire is violet/green and connects from the coil power side on solenoid 28, the AE-30-2000 swamp release coil, lug to J122 pin 6 and pin 9 on the driver board. If the solder connection at the coil lug is solid, suspect the wire connection at the J122 IDC connector. Repinning this connection with a good quality crimp-on Trifurcon pin is advised.
The thing eject coil (solenoid 26, AE-30-2000, drive transistor Q24) also uses a diode tieback.
2.4 Connector mapping to use a FlipTronics II board in an Addams Family or Addams Family Gold
TAF and TAFG are the only two games that use the FlipTronics I board. While the FlipTronics I board is readily repairable, a FlipTronics II board can be easily retrofit into the game. The mounting holes for the two boards are identically positioned.
The following connector mapping was originally provided by M. McAndrew and published in Clay Harrel's "WPC guide".
FlipTronics boards
- FlipTronics II J902 = FlipTronics I J802
- FlipTronics II J905 = FlipTronics I J805
- FlipTronics II J906 = FlipTronics I J806
- FlipTronics II J904 = FlipTronics I J804
- FlipTronics II J903 = FlipTronics I J803 (ribbon cable)
- FlipTronics II connectors not used: J901, J907
Power Driver board (only pertaining to flipper power section):
- J111 - Remove this connector, do not use
- J112 - Leave connected
- J110 - Leave connected
- J109 - Leave connected
Extra Flipper Power Supply (small board, backbox middle right side):
- J901 - Leave connected
- J902 - Leave connected
- J903 - Leave connected
2.4.1 TAF & TAFG Extra Flipper Power Supply (A-15416)
This board powers the upper flippers and the playfield magnets for The Addams Family and The Addams Family Gold. It is located just to the right and just above the driver board in the backbox.
The schematics for this board are incorrect in the Addams Family manual. Specifically J903 is shown incorrectly. J903 Pins 1 and 2 supply 50v for the magnet board under the playfield. Pins 3 and 4 are ground for the magnet board under the playfield. The bridge rectifier diagram is also incorrectly rotated by 90 degrees.
2.4.2 WPC FlipTronics I & II Boards
Beginning with The Addams Family, Williams implemented the FlipTronics flipper power and switch sensing system. The Addams Family and The Addams Family Gold were the only two games which used the FlipTronics I board. Subsequent games until the WPC-95 board set debuted used the FlipTronics II board. FlipTronics II boards are backward compatible with the FlipTronics I board. The three FlipTronics II board revisions (A-15472, A-15072-1, and A-15472-1) are interchangeable. The WPC-95 board set integrated the flipper electronics into the driver board.
Images provided for reference.