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3 Slot Tech Magazine Editorial Page 3-Editorial Page 4-Slot Tech Training at Pit River Casino Page 6-Slot Tech Training at 4 Bears Casino Page 7-Regional Training Program Dear Friends of Slot Tech Magazine, This is the final print edition of Slot Tech Magazine. As you know, Slot Tech Magazine relies on real-world contributions from working slot techs. Lately, contributions have slowed to a trickle, making it impossible to produce a monthly print magazine. Moving forward, Slot Tech Magazine will be online only. As fun as it is to receive a magazine in the mail, I can t fill a magazine with articles I don t have. With an online edition, there are no space requirements. I want to thank everyone who has made this magazine possible. I am especially grateful to Pat Porath for writing more than 100 articles and to James Borg for his interesting contributions to the lighter side of technical writing. Lately, Wilder Contreras has given us some great, fully-illustrated fixes for common problems. I am also happy to have had the support of Suzo- Happ for each and every issue we ve published. When I was thinking about starting the magazine in 2001, I asked my friend Frank Happ if he would support Slot Tech Magazine with a monthly ad. He said no problem and has been my number-one supporter ever since. Likewise, Harry Iverson s Pacific Illumination has been a generous supporter for a decade. I also thank JCM, 3M Touch Systems, CasinoTech and all the others who have advertised in Slot Tech Magazine over the years. Just to be clear, moving to an online publication has nothing to do with my slot tech training classes for Power Supply and LCD repair or the TechFest conference. These programs continue as before. I ll set up the 2018 class schedule soon. So, thanks to all for your support through your paid subscriptions. At this point, all subscriptions have expired or have been refunded for any remaining months. Publisher-Slot Tech Magazine See you at the casino. Next Training: Randy Fromm's Slot Tech Magazine Editor Randy Fromm Technical Writers James Borg, Wilder Contreras, Chuck Lentine, Pat Porath Slot Tech Magazine is published monthly by Slot Tech Magazine 401 W. Lexington #777 El Cajon, CA tel fax editor@slot-techs.com Visit the website at slot-techs.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Domestic (North America) 1 year - $ years - $ International 1 year - $ years - $ Subscribe online at slot-techs.com Randy Fromm 2018 schedule TBD See slot-techs.com for details Copyright 2017 under the Universal Copyright Convention. All rights reserved.

4 Slot Tech Event-Pit River Casino Burney, California T his was my four-day class for Power Supply and LCD monitor repair. If you are interested in sponsoring a class at your property, please feel free to contact me.-randy Fromm What a Christmas present! A scheduling snafu had this installation planned for the same week as the training. Our hands-on soldering lab where all students build a working component tester, used to test resistors, capacitors, inductors and all types of common semiconductors. No class too small! It was a really nice drive up to Pit River from my home base in San Diego.

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6 Slot Tech Event-4 Bears Casino New Town, ND Brrr... It was cold when I arrived for our November class at 4 Bears Casino. It got down to 10 degrees while I was there.-rf From left to right: Mohamed Senussi, Jesse Fields, Thomas Brown (in back), Jeremy White Owl, Adam Malinowski, Johnathan De La Cruz (in back) Thomas Parker.

7 Regional Slot Tech Training Attend or Sponsor a Class Near You! 2018 Class Schedule If you are interested in sponsoring a regional class at your property, please contact Randy Fromm This is a fast-track class for slot techs who want to learn the quick and easy way to fix monitors and power supplies without having to learn a lot of electronic theory or mathematics. If you are interested in sponsoring a regional class at your property, please contact Randy Fromm for details. There is no actual cost involved. Since 2001, Slot Tech Magazine has been holding slot tech training classes at casinos across the USA. These classes have mostly been held at larger properties with a dozen or more slot techs from their own slot department attending the class. In order to serve our smaller cainos (with, perhaps, just a few techs) we are now holding regional classes that are open to all slot techs that wish to attend. This is the full, four-day class that covers power supply repair and LCD monitor repair, down to the component level. To Enroll: Download the enrollment form at slot-techs.com Day 1-Beginning Electronics for Slot Machine Technicians This segment assumes that you have no previous electronics training and takes you through a simple, NO MATH look at electronic components, electronic circuits, schematic diagrams and more! Using a Digital Multimeter The DMM is the single most important piece of test equipment you can use. Electronic Components All of the individual components used in gaming machines are introduced. Students learn how to test them for proper operation. Day 2-Diodes, Transistors & Other Semiconductors Hands-on Transistor Testing Lab This part of the school takes a look at all of the different types of semiconductors commonly seen in gaming machines. We'll take a look at the operation of each component, along with testing procedures to determine if the part is good or bad. NO PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRONICS IS REQUIRED Class Schedule 9:00am-4pm Daily Day 3-Soldering Good soldering technique takes practice but there are some tricks that can really help speed things along. During this segment, each student will be provided with their own soldering supplies and some fun project kits they will assemble. Current kits include a versitile component tester that can be used alongside the DMM to test electrolytic capacitors, semiconductors, resistors and other components. This equipment will be theirs to keep. This is a VALUABLE shop tool. Day 4-Morning Session-Power Supplies This module covers all types of power supplies, including linear power supplies and the Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) found in virtually everything in a modern casino. Day 4-Afternoon Session-LCD Monitor Repair LCD Monitor repair is generally pretty easy thanks to their modular design. This segment covers the theory of operation of LCD monitors. There will be a presentation on componentlevel repair techniques, CCFL testing and replacement and using LED strips as backlights. Includes free component tester! Cost of the Program Tuition is $795/person Includes: Digital Multimeter Soldering iron, tools and soldering supplies Sample components Soldering Instruction Kit Component Tester Kit Textbook Students are responsible for their own meals and lodging. If you re interested, please contact Randy Fromm right away. It s first-come, firstserved and there is a limited number of places available in each class. Randy Fromm Slot Tech Magazine 401 W. Lexington Ave. #777 El Cajon, CA You can or fax a PO to and we ll invoice you. Be sure to include the student s name.

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