Fixing A Non-Working Claw Machine (The Phillips Gameroom: Episode - 19)

In this video Andrew Phillips diagnoses and repair a non-working Treasure Chest claw machine made by United Textile Fabricators. With some basic knowledge, anyone can fix one of these machines.
If you have a machine made by United Textile Fabricators, its important to know that this company is no longer in business. They are supported by a former technician who can be reached via the website below:
www.aslex.net/
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[@any123-og]

I have once repaired one of these. All it needed was a new capacitor on the F/B motor.

[@indysjumparound9743]

It’s so satisfying when it works after something simple lol

[@antoniomarc7174]

That’s Awesome great job…👍👍👍

[@coin-opcorner]

Very good video. I love the "in for the long hail" style videos. I have this same machine (rebranded as a "Talon"), but I ran into a problem with the automatic claw strength. When I turned that mode on, the claw would not close at all when it was supposed to close at full strength. Does that work on yours? I've never heard anyone else discuss it. I've also got a repair video of this machine on my channel, you may enjoy giving it a watch.

[@PhillipsVision]

Thanks, I’ll check it out. Mine does not have an issue with the claw strength.

[@coin-opcorner]

@@PhillipsVision It specifically did it when I put it in "Every ten games 1 full claw power grant" mode. See below: www.fabozzi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Talon_Claw_Bank_2.jpg

[@joeg0402]

I have the same claw machine. I’m looking to get new locks for it. Where’d you get them from and what size locks did you need?

[@PhillipsVision]

Just picked them up at Lowes, standard vending machine lock

[@khushizindagi8987]

Nice video and ,Claw catching strength / power is looks very low , make a little bit increase ( The claw relay or solenoid works with 48v dc ) , thers an option give near main board to increase the power with potentiometer. than it can catch the heavy toys.

[@PinBallReviewerRepairs]

Oh man I was hoping this one would have the Bill Acceptor. I have bought 2 bill acceptors and both do not work as they have the wrong molex connectors. Do you know what kind of bill acceptor would of gone into this claw machine? The front piece also does not fit either there is huge gaps when I even try to mount it too. And if you are not sure I think I may hit up the technician of the claw machine as well. I also got mine broken and it only had the coin slots. I have it fixed up and working although it will randomly not close sometimes. :|

[@PhillipsVision]

Is your claw machine made by United Textile Fabricators?

[@PinBallReviewerRepairs]

@@PhillipsVision Yes it is a Treasure Chest that is almost pirate themed as it has a glittery chest on both sides and glitter letters that spell out Treasure Chest.

[@PinBallReviewerRepairs]

@@PhillipsVision I can post up video of when I just got the machine. I can post the link in comments here or through email.

[@PhillipsVision]

@@PinBallReviewerRepairs reach out to Scott, he was one of the lead techs for United Textile Fabricators. He helped me diagnose some issues with mine when I first got it. His email is: [e-mail]

[@kuc28]

Wow! This is a great video and gives a ton of information. I just purchased this exact machine at an auction. I got lucky in that it seems to be mostly working. I am getting the 8805 error code just as you showed in your video. Do you happen to have the owners manual and schematic that you can share? Also, where is the best place to purchase the microcontroller that you replaced to fix the 8805 error?

[@PhillipsVision]

You can pick up the micro switches online on eBay, Amazon etc. I have a manual and troubleshooting guide that one of the technicians that worked on these sent me. Where do you want it emailed?

[@kuc28]

I think I have it pretty much working now. I had to reglue down one of the rubber bumpers in the back so that it depressed the microcontroller button so that it recognized when it hit the end. My next issue is when the crane moves left to right, the front and back do not stay square. Have you come across this issue before? Also, how do you change the claw strength (to increase the success rate)? Did you get a chance to send the troubleshooting and manual? Thanks.

[@PhillipsVision]

@@kuc28 I have not experienced the centering of the claw issue. To adjust the claw there is a small dial on the main board. Turning that will increase the claw strength. There are also dip switch setting for other adjustments. I did not send the manuals since I did not receive your email address.

[@PhillipsVision]

@@kuc28 Got it, just emailed it to you. Parts are obsolete for this so anything you need I would recommend eBay for used ones

[@kuc28]

@@PhillipsVision Thanks for the pdf. One more question, my Treasure Chest has 2 potentiometers. One labeled "Claw Power" (which is obvious) and one labeled "POT 1", do you have any idea what "POT 1" is used for?

[@devinwalker3469]

Help have a treasure chest was size claw do i need

[@brucepeterson2149]

Could you please help me sir. I have a nc 42 rainbow claw machine and i can't find out anywhere on how to set the strength on the claw.

[@PhillipsVision]

Never worked on those, but on mine there are dip switches and knobs that adjust that

[@brucepeterson2149]

@@PhillipsVision thanks for the reply. I have switches but no knobs on this unit. Guess I will keep looking.

[@PhillipsVision]

@@brucepeterson2149 check on google for the manual

[@brucepeterson2149]

@@PhillipsVision I tried but no real luck just yet. Wish I could find KZbin video on it.

[@PhillipsVision]

@@brucepeterson2149 is your machine made by Sugar Loaf?

[@tatianah5025]

👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗

[@C2Luke]

Anyone else notice the countach in background!!!