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[whynotpizza]

Are there 2 types of EOS (end of stroke) switches?

 

I purchased the following Flipper assemblies and each of the "leaf" switches that come with the units do not behave like you would think using a regular digital multi-meter.

 

https://www.thepinba...984-to-01/1987/

 

For example ...

1. Checking continuity "beep" does not work at all (open or closed)

2. Checking resistance (ohms) across the leads (open or closed) is infinite

 

I am baffled.

 

Looking to use these as 12VDC or 24VDC Flippers on my cabinet but need this high current switch for EOS (end of stroke) to properly work.

 

Thoughts?

 

[VicScott]

Are there 2 types of EOS (end of stroke) switches?

 

I purchased the following Flipper assemblies and each of the "leaf" switches that come with the units do not behave like you would think using a regular digital multi-meter.

 

https://www.thepinba...984-to-01/1987/

 

For example ...

1. Checking continuity "beep" does not work at all (open or closed)

2. Checking resistance (ohms) across the leads (open or closed) is infinite

 

I am baffled.

 

Looking to use these as 12VDC or 24VDC Flippers on my cabinet but need this high current switch for EOS (end of stroke) to properly work.

 

Thoughts?

 

 

 

Which terminals are you probing with your meter?

 

The EOS switch has to be closed all of the time, its opened by the flipper pawl once the coil has been activated (powered). 

It sounds like your EOS switch blades on your new flipper assemblies are not touching (closed), its opened a very tiny bit, hence your infinity and no "beep" meter readings.

 

Also back in the day, most flipper coils were 48volts. Your 12 or 24 voltage may not provide strength to make and feel the effect.

 

 

 

 

[wiesshund]

If you mean you intended to use them to flip a real ball, and only give them 12 or 24 volts
they probably wont have much power

 

As for your testing, might want to make sure the meter works

 

and then a continuity test from the spade to same side contactor pad

as brand new leaf switches dont generally just not work