davep180 Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 As the title suggests, I got these 2, with tray from a scrap S4 club machine. I was assured that they were of the parallel persuasion, so took a punt. £12 + £7.50 postage. Once arrived I immediately saw that the big hopper only has an 8 pin connector rather than the 10 pin ones that the newer "U" type hoppers have. I can't even see the connector on the other hopper as it's covered by metal. Both seem to be seperately connected to an 18 pin connector that I assume once connected to the s4 payout system. Does anyone have manuals for either the s4 or the separate hoppers? Any information based on the pics below will be greatly received, and @woodsyI'm well aware you already think I'm an idiot. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsy Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 hour ago, davep180 said: As the title suggests, I got these 2, with tray from a scrap S4 club machine. I was assured that they were of the parallel persuasion, so took a punt. £12 + £7.50 postage. Once arrived I immediately saw that the big hopper only has an 8 pin connector rather than the 10 pin ones that the newer "U" type hoppers have. I can't even see the connector on the other hopper as it's covered by metal. Both seem to be seperately connected to an 18 pin connector that I assume once connected to the s4 payout system. Does anyone have manuals for either the s4 or the separate hoppers? Any information based on the pics below will be greatly received, and @woodsyI'm well aware you already think I'm an idiot. Thanks! Idiot, no chance I would of asked you for a higher price if I thought you were a dafty!! Thanks for the £20 I have a lot more falsely described clutter in my home if you are looking for more bargains and I’ll send you the lot with no stamps so you can pay the postage too!!! but seriously I don’t think there’s anything wrong with a £20 gamble on a possible way to get your build back up and running, the only thing I can say is bad luck and I hope you can get it fixed soon! Perhaps speak to roadhogmad as he’s selling a build and may have a hopper spare living the dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep180 Posted May 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 17 minutes ago, woodsy said: Idiot, no chance I would of asked you for a higher price if I thought you were a dafty!! Thanks for the £20 I have a lot more falsely described clutter in my home if you are looking for more bargains and I’ll send you the lot with no stamps so you can pay the postage too!!! but seriously I don’t think there’s anything wrong with a £20 gamble on a possible way to get your build back up and running, the only thing I can say is bad luck and I hope you can get it fixed soon! Perhaps speak to roadhogmad as he’s selling a build and may have a hopper spare Do they still do postal orders? I'll start sending them to you on a regular basis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginge Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 The smaller hopper of the two is a money controls compact hopper these can be parallel or serial if you dismantle it you will see a 4 pin plug =parallel 10 pin plug = serial 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep180 Posted May 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 8 minutes ago, Ginge said: The smaller hopper of the two is a money controls compact hopper I had one of those once. Didn't get anywhere with it though. I ended up using part of it as a payout chute! I think that one needs a relay and more skills than i have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginge Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 I never fitted hopper’s or coinmeck to my cabinet so not sure what will work with mfme. pretty sure someone on Mecca will be able to help,I will have a look on Monday if I’ve got a manual somewhere in work.can’t remember what the azkoyen one was called ,think it was e type or something like that some have opto and some have a small microswitch I have fee machines with them in work crazy fruits/line dancer/fruits n suits/golden game etc so sure one of them manuals will have the info you need. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep180 Posted May 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 Thanks @GingeI've put a thread up on MpuMecca too. Made a donation in hope of a manual or something. I've been lurking and browsing that site for years, so it was about time I paid into it. Plus my Happy Campers machine isn't getting any younger and there are some seriously knowledgeable people over there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitsnappa Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 There may be something in here that may help. SCORPION 4 FTU TECHNICAL MANUAL.PDF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep180 Posted May 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 Thanks @fruitsnappaThere's a bit about payouts in there, but to me, I can't make it relate to what i have. It's good info though and hopefully it might lead to a solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep180 Posted May 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 21 hours ago, Ginge said: The smaller hopper of the two is a money controls compact hopper these can be parallel or serial if you dismantle it you will see a 4 pin plug =parallel 10 pin plug = serial Got the metal surrounds away and it's a 4 pin connector. I've ordered a relay, just need to work out how to use it when it arrives! Hopefully you can find me some info on that other hopper (2nd pic) as there is literally no information or manuals for this that i could find. E-service have no U hoppers in stock, Ebay want over £60, so I've contacted Maggi Electronics to see if they think they could repair my broken ones. At least I can play ones that pay out in £1s but really missing my oldies lol. Thanks to all that have looked and all that have tried to help me out. This community is truly awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsy Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 10 minutes ago, davep180 said: Got the metal surrounds away and it's a 4 pin connector. I've ordered a relay, just need to work out how to use it when it arrives! Hopefully you can find me some info on that other hopper (2nd pic) as there is literally no information or manuals for this that i could find. E-service have no U hoppers in stock, Ebay want over £60, so I've contacted Maggi Electronics to see if they think they could repair my broken ones. At least I can play ones that pay out in £1s but really missing my oldies lol. Thanks to all that have looked and all that have tried to help me out. This community is truly awesome. idiot 1 living the dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep180 Posted May 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, woodsy said: idiot Thanks man. I'd expect nothing more from the leader of my support group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsy Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Just now, davep180 said: Thanks man. I'd expect nothing more from the leader of my support group. you know it's called idiots anonymous for a reason right!!! living the dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep180 Posted May 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Aaah man. I do now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginge Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 The small compact hopper what coin does it pay out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep180 Posted May 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 13 hours ago, Ginge said: The small compact hopper what coin does it pay out ? 20p, but i do have the bits for 10p too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginge Posted May 22, 2022 Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 I hav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginge Posted May 22, 2022 Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 Oops if you manage to get it working with mfme I have some £1 ones if want one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep180 Posted May 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Ginge said: Oops if you manage to get it working with mfme I have some £1 ones if want one. Much appreciated mate. Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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