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Post by Ron Rich on Nov 19, 2018 22:39:19 GMT
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Great job--but iffin you REALLY had done your homework--you would know that Rowe Did not use any "Molex" brand plugs, in that model ( or any other model, that I know of, either)--You would also know that you have a non-updated version of the OBA-2 controller. (lol) Ron Rich
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Post by walz on Nov 20, 2018 0:49:48 GMT
Waltz, WHY--would you replace that lock ?? Ron Rich WALZ |
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Post by walz on Nov 20, 2018 1:18:59 GMT
Waltz, Great job--but iffin you REALLY had done your homework--you would know that Rowe Did not use any "Molex" brand plugs, in that model ( or any other model, that I know of, either)--You would also know that you have a non-updated version of the OBA-2 controller. (lol) Ron Rich I'm not a expert, I have no one to help me with this project. Technical terms OBA-2 don't impress me, I only know that the dollar bill was originally installed, and I'm using the correct parts by doing my homework. The term Molex connectors is just that for me since I've worked with them the most.  You can arm chair me all you want, fact is I raised a jukebox from the dead. I definitely did it correctly, and I'm no technical terms person. I get in the shit and take care of business. I asked for help and got nothing.  Not many people can take a barn find and restore it back to original condition, up here we don't have the luxury of picking and choosing what we want, Alaska doesn't have jukeboxes by the score. This was a real mess and I restored it back to a beautiful machine, a lot of people can't sit down for hours hand cleaning every nook and cranny, spend time checking each wire, most people would just shit in their pants or leave it in a barn. AND I'M STILL LOOKING FOR THE 2 LICENSE FRAMES FOR THIS JUKEBOX!
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Post by walz on Nov 20, 2018 3:36:24 GMT
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Post by walz on Nov 20, 2018 5:03:38 GMT
And, for the updated version of the OBA, I know about the bill changes and I've have collected $1.00 from the 1990's. As I said this is for my home not commercial.
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Post by Ron Rich on Nov 20, 2018 13:39:54 GMT
Waltz,
FYI-- Copying of US currency is against the law--please don't post it here. As for the difference in the 70's dollar bills--none--today's ( other then the date/signature), are exactly the same as far as the OBA, and all other dollar bill acceptors. Ron Rich
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Post by walz on Nov 20, 2018 16:14:55 GMT
Waltz, FYI-- Copying of US currency is against the law--please don't post it here. As for the difference in the 70's dollar bills--none--today's ( other then the date/signature), are exactly the same as far as the OBA, and all other dollar bill acceptors. Ron Rich So why does EBay sell money then? I don't see them pulling money photos. I don't see the treasury shutting down eBay. It's WALZ! For someone who knows it all, you can't spell my name.from what I read regarding money:www.eastcoastamusements.com/coin-op-service/bruno-s-page/See, this is what I mean, I don't get any help here until I post something and get nit picked. Bruno stated that US currency has differences in them. I'm only passing on what I found. Since I don't get help on the forums until I post something, then the experts come out of the woodwork criticized me. The magnetic differences in bills is what throws off the OBA, currency is different, colors change, the guy goes into detailed workings of the OBA, if he is full of shit so be it, however he is the only one who offered advice on the OBA unit and I only see criticized from you. You are a know it all, and if I'm completely wrong, why is my jukebox running flawlessly, not bad for a guy who don't know much. See this is what I mean people love to criticize, I personally feel if someone like myself brought back a jukebox from being completely dead, to a functioning jukebox that is a really great task that not many people can achieve.  Another idiot wrote that the Rowe CD-100 was plagued with problems, that was it no other help. After I read about the CD-100 they were a lot of issues, however looking at the newer models the issues were removed until they were a good solid running jukebox. So I updated all of the computers, upgrading the CD, everything that could have been a issue removed. So instead of criticizing the jukebox, give helpful advice by saying what can be done to make this work correctly, positive remarks can go a long way, negative remarks only bring the inequities inside you. Someone also posted that CD-PRO was junk, with many problems, well I don't know if thats true or not, however if it was true then why haven't I read something negative on CD-PRO, all I've read is how reliable they are, and they were used in a lot of jukeboxes. See what I mean, you don't offer help when I'm trying to restore this jukebox, however after I get it restored you slam me with negative posts. I really don't like people who only see negative in the world. Look at this and tell me that I screwed up and it looks like crap. Everything is functioning correctly, the 25ยข works, everything is perfect. Just today I got the OBA working. ๐  I really don't want to deal with this forum any more, my project is complete, if I get banned for saying my mind so be it. ๐ก  Love it.๐ |
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Post by Ron Rich on Nov 20, 2018 17:49:37 GMT
Walz,
Iffin you had complied with our "rules" I would probably have spelled you name correctly-- Sorry about that! I really hope you have a nice day--dealing elsewhere ( BTW, Bruno was a friend of mine !) Ron Rich
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Post by walz on Nov 23, 2018 23:47:22 GMT
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Post by walz on Apr 30, 2019 14:43:37 GMT
Hi Walz, You could not have picked a "worster" project--LOL-- This was the first CD model Rowe made--and re-made, almost daily, as it really was not well conceived. The whole electronic and mechanical systems underwent MANY changes ("Up-dates"") till it finally became a semi reliable jukebox! The worst thing about any CD jukebox is the "player". Rowe used 4 different players ( all Phillips brand), all of which had a finite number of hours on the laser itself, and as a rule, is NLA. Please read "Hi Newbies" in our FAQ's section, and have fun ! Ron Rich After owning this jukebox for awhile, I'm quite satisfied with it, it's more reliable than any other Rowe models. After "gutting" it out, physically checking out each part inside the jukebox including the wiring harness plugs, rebuilding it, updating everything from the newer models (electronics, computers, you name it) over the history of the CD-100 models it's now a bad ass jukebox. I located someone who gave me "hope" on restoring the jukebox correctly, he was a great inspiration, a expert, and now I am playing the jukebox all of the time. I have plenty of extra electronics for the jukebox, including a extra set of the CD PRO, all of the computer board's, chingaderas, so if I ever have any issues it is easy to resolve. The magazine assembly was dismantled, everything was checked, cleaned, repaired, parts replaced, wiring was completely checked for broken areas. The magazine assembly is working excellent, it was well worth the effort to service everything, nuts, bolts, you name it. Overall the CD-100 may have been the first CD jukebox, and yes it had issues, however it's not a POS, you can easily update to the newer models getting th e best of two worlds. It has a great platform to build a bitchen jukebox. It is a really great jukebox, not a plastic POS but a well built wooden jukebox, restoring it requires someone who is able to spend countless hours, day's of: research, restoring, diagnosing it. If you are a retard it will not be something you want to work on, you need to be level headed or you will fail. Also, having countless tools help in restoring, without the correct tools you are doomed to fail. |
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Post by Ron Rich on Apr 30, 2019 18:24:23 GMT
Hi Walz,
I sorta agree, and dis-agree with you--You are looking at that unit from 30 years from the date it was made ! It REALLY was POS, when new ! Most required daily "babysitting", to keep working. Also, there is no "wood" in that cabinet--all "chip-board, and plastic ( be sure not to open the dome too quickly, as they were prone to ripping the plastic, off the hinges !--also, watch for the "un-supported" glass ) Hope you have all of the "bugs" out of it, as once done, other then the player, it can be good. Ron Rich
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Post by walz on May 16, 2019 14:08:35 GMT
Hi Walz, I sorta agree, and dis-agree with you--You are looking at that unit from 30 years from the date it was made ! It REALLY was POS, when new ! Most required daily "babysitting", to keep working. Also, there is no "wood" in that cabinet--all "chip-board, and plastic ( be sure not to open the dome too quickly, as they were prone to ripping the plastic, off the hinges !--also, watch for the "un-supported" glass ) Hope you have all of the "bugs" out of it, as once done, other then the player, it can be good. Ron Rich I have resolved all of the issues with this jukebox, any wooden cabinet is better than a plastic cabinet any day of the week. And a lot of aluminum, steel. All of the glass has metal supports keeping them in place. The door is in excellent shape, 20 year's hasn't damaged it from opening and the steel supports are doing their job. I've upgraded everything to this jukebox, power supply has the inside updated, the main computer brain has the current pc board which has more memory, a replaceable battery, the cd unit is updated as well as the pc board. The magazine rack has been completely serviced, everything updated, nothing has been missed. Overall everything is updated, running aฤ, I have extra PCs', extra cd players and more parts if needed. I'm really pleased with the project and my jukebox technician, if a problem arises is a phone call away. I play the jukebox regularly and I'm just pleased as a pig riding in a car.  |
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Post by walz on Feb 20, 2021 18:01:37 GMT
Hi Walz, You could not have picked a "worster" project--LOL-- This was the first CD model Rowe made--and re-made, almost daily, as it really was not well conceived. The whole electronic and mechanical systems underwent MANY changes ("Up-dates"") till it finally became a semi reliable jukebox! The worst thing about any CD jukebox is the "player". Rowe used 4 different players ( all Phillips brand), all of which had a finite number of hours on the laser itself, and as a rule, is NLA. Please read "Hi Newbies" in our FAQ's section, and have fun ! Ron Rich After 2018 full RESTORATION of the CD-100, updating everything in the jukebox, computers, wiring replaced, motors, it's been a great jukebox. Using the Rowe update sheets I literally kept the same exact jukebox configuration with updated electronics, the CD-PRO, was rebuilt and I have extras. Today I have this beautiful jukebox that is reliable, fully functional, so don't let others sway your thinking about a jukebox, this one proved to be a winner, with a lot of research. I've found the cover for inside of the jukebox, technically it's complete nothing is missing except for the permit holder. I'm still looking for the permit holder! |
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