A message from Randy Fromm and Slot Tech Magazine:

Let me ask you:

• Do you have a shop stacked with monitors and power supplies that need to be fixed?

• Are you sending units out for repair?

• Are you looking for a quick and painless way to bring your slot techs up to speed on monitor and power supply repair, down to the component level?

This educational and fun class assumes no previous knowledge of electronics. Tuition for the three-day class includes all textbooks and classroom materials. Each student receives their own digital multimeter (theirs to keep) and soldering tools and supplies as well as samples of electronic components. Students also build a component tester that will be a valuable tool for diagnosing failures in the shop. Training is held at your own property. We just need a quiet shop or meeting room.

The class schedule is below. If it's something that interests you, please let me know. 

To reserve dates for your class or for further information, contact Randy Fromm. The cost of training is $995 per person.

Randy Fromm-Publisher
Slot Tech Magazine
619.838.7111 Direct
randyfromm@gmail.com

CLASS SCHEDULE

Class begins at 9:00 am and typically ends at around 4:00 pm daily with an hour break for lunch at noon.

Day One

Beginning Electronics for Slot Techs

This segment assumes that you have no previous electronics training and takes you through a simple, NO MATH look at electronic components.

Using a Digital Multimeter

The DMM is the single most important piece of test equipment you can use. This class shows you how to use the meter to make the tests and measurements necessary for troubleshooting.

Electronic Components

The individual components are introduced.

Afternoon

Soldering Lab

Good soldering technique takes practice but there are some tricks that can really help speed things along and minimize the chance of damage. Each student will be provided with their own soldering iron, solder and desoldering supplies. This equipment will be theirs to keep. We will be assembling a fun practice kit that includes all of the electronic components we have just studied.

Day Two

Electronic circuits, schematic diagrams and more!

Understanding electronics is easy when you learn the basics of how circuits and components operate. Students learn how the components function and how to test them for proper operation using the digital multimeter or other test equipment. Students will have ample opportunities to practice their testing skills during the hands-on component testing labs.

Afternoon

Soldering Lab

Following the first day’s soldering practice, we will be constructing a component tester which will be a valuable tool for the slot shop.

Day Three

Power Supplies

Power supply failure is common (as you know). This segment covers the theory of operation of power supplies, including the power supplies used in LCD monitors. The emphasis is on common failures and repairs.

LCD Monitor Repair

For a casino, LCD Monitor repair is generally pretty easy thanks to their modular design. This segment covers the theory of operation of LCD monitors. There will be a presentation on repair techniques including CCFL replacement with LEDs. Repair of inverter PCBs and A/D boards will be covered.

A downloadable PDF with enrollment form is available HERE