Record Number of Presentations at TechFest 9
This was a technical presentation. 

The TechFest is geared for working slot techs and technical managers who are looking for a way to make a dramatic improvement in their understanding of video slot monitors, touchscreens, bill validators, hoppers and more with no-nonsense technical presentations from:

3M Touch Systems (MicroTouch) 
Coin Mechanisms, Inc.- Coin Validators 
JCM - Bill Validators 
MEI - Bill Validators 
Money Controls - Coin Validators and hoppers 
FutureLogic (Sieko) - Printers 
IDX - Coin Validators 
Sencore - Test Equipment 
Astrosystems - Coin Validators 
ICS Gaming - Slot Math and PAR Sheets
Transact Technologies - Ithaca Printers
WMS Gaming - Slot Machines


David Oldham of Advanced Electronic Systems, Inc. addressed the group as the first guest presenter at TechFest 9, held at the Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel in Minnesota. David presented a technical look at MEI's Cashflow SC66 bill validator and the FutureLogic printer.

 Luncheon sponsorship by: Medeco High Security Locks

Slot Tech Magazine gratefully acknowledges the participation of all our presenting companies.

TechFest 9 was held at Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel on May 4th - 6th, 2004

Luncheon Sponsored by Medeco High Security Locks

For a schedule of events, click HERE.


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Slot Tech Magazine's resident slot math guru, John Wilson led the class through the construction of a simulated slot machine, complete with PAR sheets. His was a lively and most interesting presentation.


Transact Technologies' Denny Salmela points out some of the operating components of their Ithaca Model 850 thermal printer.

Sencore's John Thomson presented each person with CDs full of schematic diagrams and other valuable information, as well as tech tips. John showed his line of test equipment meant to aid in the repair of monitors.
Paul Hatin and Mark Roberts, Applications Engineers for 3M Touchsystems, Inc., presented a look at touchscreen technology. Everyone attending their session received a valuable package of technical information and a CD-ROM with even more software and specifications. Plus, everyone received a free, slot tech T shirt.

Coin Mechanisms' Mike Harris discussed calibration and programming of the stable of Coin Mech products.

Ron Parido from WMS presented technical information on their legacy systems as well as their new Blue Bird system. Ron has produced a remarkable presentation that details the new system.

Money Controls' Armando Gomez provided a detailed look at the Condor coin validator and their Gamesman coin hopper from a repair perspective. He also demonstrated hopper denomination conversion. Both side-exit and escalator hoppers were presented.

Tommy Talbot of AstroSystems, Inc. discussed the new MicroCoin unit. He discussed the operation of the unit and calibration (none required) as well as programming.

TechFest 9 anchor presentation belonged to Jack Geller of JCM. As usual, this dynamic presentation discussed cleaning and calibration procedures for WBA bill validators as well as repair issues.

Brian Tindall of IDX discussed their coin validator product.