Pin - Voltage Test / Mod Box
Note: this is a DIY mini project.
I created this gadget so I can test el wire kits for my **CFTBL Restro Snackbar Mod** and thought I may as well put it out there for others to benefit, use or modify for there own use. I will open it shortly to Shapeways for anyone wanting to get it to make their own creations.
My unit will have a plug in power pack connected to the appropriate pins so instead of plugging every kit to my back box circuit board potentially causing damage I can plug up to 3 units at a time into the test box and test for 15 minutes each - therefore QA testing before despatch. It will also be good to experiment and compare el wire inverters and different glow intensities or have 3 units with different coloured el wire plugged in at the same time for photos.
If you buy this box and lid you will just need 3 x 4 pin Z connectors (available at Pinball Life).
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=2446I am specifically testing 12 vdc but you can mix it up and you could have one plug for 5 vdc testing, another for 6.3 vdc and one for 12 vdc testing. I will design a cap shortly for the z connector so if you are using just one z connector and don't want the risk of shorting out anything this can be avoided by placing a cap on the other 2 connectors.
Also another possibility is you could run a lead from a power source to under the playfield and this could be a affordable way to power up some mods, 1 x power in and 3 x powers out (5vdc, 6.3vdc or 12vdc) though if you did this you are responsible for the amount of power draw on your machine but it could be a simple way to add a junction power box under the playfield for mods or addition GI lighting.
If people purchase please share your creativity in what you are doing with them.
parts available if anyone is interested.
https://www.shapeways.com/model/2675311/pinball-voltage-test-mod-box-1-of-3.html?materialId=95https://www.shapeways.com/model/2682924/pinball-voltage-tester-mod-lid-part-2-of-3.html?li=search-results&materialId=95Jady
