The AMOA regional tech. school is quickly approaching, its next session taking place June 20/21 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis.
For registration and hotel information, click here! AMOA REGIONAL SCHOOL
This is a sample synopsis from a previous tech school. Specific information on future Tech Schools may vary.
Program Synopsis
Jukebox Tech Sessions Presenter: TouchTunes
Best Practices in Jukebox Installs
Quality Wiring Speaker and Network
Speaker Placement and Coverage
Mono vs. Stereo
Speaker Coverage Area
Subwoofers
Equalizing Everything Out
DBSpl Meter
Multi-Zone
Troubleshooting/What to Look For
Audio
Ground Loops and isolators
Speaker and wiring and impedance
Verify Audio Cat5’s
Hard drive age
Presenter: AMI Entertainment
Speaker Installation
Equalizing Everything Out
Setting Up Network WiFi
Troubleshooting/What To Look For
Setting Connectivity to Promo Features
Music Filters
Crane Tech SessionPresenter: Tommy Hendley, AMOA Operator
Setting to right price/voltage, setting to pay right amount
How to String a Claw – HANDS ON!
Checking Wires for Breaks
Troubleshooting/Common Issues
Mechanical Function and Alignment of motor and gears
Payment Systems Tech SessionPresenter: Amusement Connect
Reading Pulse
Setting Up Room/Finding 12 Volts
WiFi Setup
Kiosk Setup
Backend Setup
Troubleshooting/Common Issues
Tech SessionPresenter: Banilla Games
Explain 36/28 Pin Harness
Value/Encouragement of restarting machine regularly and why
Use of volt meter to check electrical components
Wiring/Setup when putting game in a non-Banilla cabinet
Initial Troubleshooting a tech can do before calling tech support
Explanation of bill acceptor/printer setup
ATM Tech SessionPresenter: Venco Business Solutions
ATM 101 - Operations Overview
PCI Compliance Update
ATM Installation
Connectivity Options
Parts and Vault Codes
Troubleshooting
Best Practices
Pinball Tech SessionPresenter: Bob Burnham, AMOA Operator
Testing Coils
Flippers
Wires Not Connected
Nodeboards – Uploading software for different boards
How to Adjust Gamefield to Make it Harder or Easier
How to Look for Wearing Parts
Troubleshooting/Common Issues
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