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Hey Scudie,

Just saw your reply. A thank you late is better than no thank you,  at all

Thank you!

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Well said.

 

Hopefully,  they will check in and see that we are thinking of them.

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Hey Scudie,

 

You seem to be “in the know” on this site.  Wondering if you know how Gaelle and Fabien are doing since the fire?

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Look at the Bose radios. They rely on the home space inside to tone the sound.

My Seeburg SC1 users the built in speakers, they sound great.

My 3WA uses a Bluetooth transmitter that I connect to either blurb speakers,  stereo system or headphones.

 

 

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I have a Seeburg 3WA 200 that I found in my dad’s garage 30 years ago that I finally got hooked up to Wallbox2Mp3.  So cool to be able to finally do something nice with this… and it doesn’t require modifications to the wall box,  so it’s still collectable.  Such a nice conversation piece.

Of course I couldn’t stop there.  I got my hands on a Seeburg SC1 160 and refurbished that one.  Came out so nice. Stop there? Of course not.  Just got my hands on 2 Rowe/AMI WRC-200 units,  both of them also now refurbished, ready for the Wallbox2Mp3 units.  Fortunately,  you get a good discount if you purchase in bulk.

I get the “I’m thinking of doing another” mentality.

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Scudie,

Don’t ever let anyone tell you you don’t know what you’re talkin about when it comes to these wall box things .

First: That 10 to 14 jumper thing Absolutely works as well. I wonder if one of them is for a standard selection and one of them is for a Premium Selection. Is that possible ?

Second : Your suggested source for a credit accumulator is exactly where I purchased the one I got . Unfortunately, It turns out it was the wrong size. I suspect that it Was for a jukebox and not a wall box. He was not happy when I contacted him to let him know it didn’t fit.

I’ve tried to post this several times and it didn’t go. Hopefully this will!

 

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My ebay ordered credit accumulator arrived today,  but did not fit.   I suspect it was for a juke box,  not a wall box.
<p style=”text-align: left;”>Sure I will try jumping 10 & 14 and will report back.</p>
Interesting yours was painted “bile brown”… must be a requirement.  The back of mine was also painted the same color.  I suspect it was done post factory,  because the waitress light in the back was painted over. They also covered the selection choices in black tape that ruined the original,  so I’ve taken to experimenting with printing color laser on transparent plastic to make a suitable replacement.  It’s close,  most wouldn’t notice.  I do,  I’m a perfectionist.  😉
<p style=”text-align: left;”>So far,  my plan is to wall mount it in the basement rec room. My SC2 is in my office on the desk.  I attached some sticky back felt to keep it from scratching.  It looks nice and is definitely a conversation starter.</p>
Thanks for your assistance along the way.  I’ll get back to you on 10-14 jump.

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Hi Scudie,

Much thanks for the credit offer. I have one on the way. A bit more than I wanted to spend,  but will be glad when it it installed.

As for 200 selections on an SC2, it’s easy.   When you post it in a forum,  just put (200) instead of (160) and there you go! Actually it is 20 letters x 8 numbers=160 selections. Good catch.

I took a better photo of the connector and the colors you stated are indeed correct.   I also noticed the connector has numbers molded into the plastic.  It is correct at 10 (Pink) and 13 (Green). I have posted a close up of the connector identifying the pins to bridge.

Thank you for your assistance along the way. 

 

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No! That last post correctly! See the photo I’ve attached.

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Good afternoon, Scudie,

Yes. It works a treat!

I’m not certain where pin 1 is,  but the correct pins are 10 and 13 left to right or 2 and 5 right to left.

1 1 1 1 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4
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Hopefully. This will help the next guy that is looking to do this.

I still am going to install a credit accumulator. I like to have them work as a functioning coin bank and MP3 player.

I now have 3 restored and working boxes:

Seeburg: 3WA (200 play)
Seeburg: SC2 (200 play)
AMI/Rowe: WRA-200 (200 play)

I need to purchase a couple more Wallbox2Mp3 devices. But need to save some pennies, first.

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Hi Scudie,

Thanks for the reply.   I just figured out the two connections to jumper. They are the Black and Orange. With the open end of the connector facing you,  and the wires on the bottom,  the slot is facing you.   It would be the second from the right connected to the Fitch from the right.  See photo.

I’m in the State of RI USA, Eastern Time Zone. About 50 miles outside of Boston,  MA. Where are you?

 

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After an exhaustive search. I have come up dry.  I am unable to locate either a pinout diagram or instructions to bypass the credit accumulator. Does anyone have instructions?

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Randy,

Thanks for the photo.  The jumper from #2 to #4 is what got me.

Now,  if I put the motor into credit position,  the buttons work and it will cycle.
<p style=”text-align: left;”>Scudie,</p>
Thank you for your info on the credit unit.  So if I understand the credit unit accumulator function is to tally the coins deposited and if there are credits allow buttons to push and songs to play.  So without jumping it out, nothing will work,  with jumpering out it can only work on free play?

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Randy,

 

Thanks for the photo.  The bumper from #2 to #4 is what got me.

Now,  if I put the mirror into credit position,  the buttons work and it will cycle.

Studies,

Thank you for your info on the credit unit.  So if I understand the credit unit accumulator function is to tally the coins deposited and if there are credits allow buttons to push and songs to play.  So without jumping it out, nothing will work,  with jumpering out  it can only work on free play?

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So what pins do the 24VAC go on?

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Hi Randy,

Thanks for the reply.

The random music is a function of the Wallbox2Mp3 unit and does not require input from the wallbox.   In fact,  it triggers only after a period of no activity from the wallbox.

Maybe you can explain how it functions? When you deposit a coin,  does this unit tally a credit?  Does it also rotate a disk that sends codes to the Wallbox2MP3 unit to play your song? I posted a photo of the unit i think i need.  Does it match yours? Do you see anything else missing from the photo of my unit I posted?

Thank you!

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Randy,

Nice box.   I’ll take 2 of them at $13.95

So nice to see you kept it pay to play (I’m guessing you have a bypass,  as well, for free play Expecting my next probed on Sunday.  I’ll post pics when I get that opened up. ) there is some on ebay where they have been converted to mp3 players,  but they pull the coin mechanism and internal speakers.  It’s great to see it run like it should. I just restored a Seeburg 3WA and a Consolette.  I managed to get it working using the internal speakers and on free play or coins.  That’s the way they should be (imo).

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You didn’t indicate if you tried using headphones in the 3.5mm Jack and if the same thing happened. You can try the external pot just remember to switch the dip switch on the Wallbox2MP3 unit.

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By the way, thanks to those that helped me along the way getting mine refurbished. I’m almost there. Just need to cover the speakers, but don’t know whether it is cloth or perforated metal. I’ve attached before and after photos. Cheers, Scudie for the color selection.

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