AMOA TECH. SCHOOL

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