Groetchen Sparks Pictures

[slotsoffun]

Does anyone own one of these Sparks trade stimulators? Is there any chance you could take a few photos of the inside mechanism as I appear to be missing a few bits. I'm interested in seeing the lever that connects to the "kickers" that spin the 3 reels and also the part that detects a coin is inserted and allows play. Any close up photos appreciated - I did ask a while ago, so any further photos or resources would be great.

This is the model I have

[coppinpr]

Don't have a Sparks, only a Groetchen Mercury from the same year. I thought the mech might be the same.
NOT the easiest machine to photo.

[badpenny]

If you click on each picture and then click again you'll be able to zone right in.

PS I like the clever wire cage on the top of Paul's coin tube to stop someone picking it up and shaking the coins out. Think I'll make one of those.

[slotsoffun]

Really appreciate the photos guys, both sets have helped and given me a starting point. Cheers

[widget2k4]

BP I know it's an old post but wondered if you still had your Sparks?
If so, is it possible to get a closer look at where the coin falls into position? Yours seems to have some sort of wire coming off it. Mine does not and I can't get mine to work right. If I adjust the screw so it takes a penny the next different penny will either be too thick or too thin. There is no way to get it to accept all pennies.

[badpenny]

Yup, I still have it.
I'll dig it out later on and post over the weekend.

BP

[badpenny]

Keith old bean.
It's got to be here, and I'm confident that when I've found it the key will also be in the box or one of the boxes.

BP

[widget2k4]

haha, dont worry too much about it mate there is plenty time

[coppinpr]

its behind the clock BP...its always behind the clock

[badpenny]

Very likely, not sure where that is though

Keith, what do you exactly mean when you say ........
"If I adjust the screw so it takes a penny the next different penny will either be too thick or too thin."

I don't understand why the next penny should be different.
And too thick or thin for what? Going into the machine or being paid out?

[widget2k4]

Going into the machine mate but I think I have worked it out that something is missing that holds the penny in position for when you operate the lever, someone has tried to use a screw instead which will only work on a set thickness of penny, something is missing and I don't know what it looks like without seeing another

[badpenny]

I'll have another butcher's Wednesday chap.

[badpenny]

No need, the good news is I've found it, and its key too!
The not so good news is that they're both 80 miles away

So give me a few days and I'll collect it.

BP

[widget2k4]

Ah no way,
Don't go traveling 80 miles on my behalf Jeremy I don't mind waiting until you really have to get it

[badpenny]

Don't be daft Keith, it won't be 80 miles, it'll be 160, I shall be coming back.

[widget2k4]

What can I say

[bryans fan]

I have a Samson Sparks. Photos attached.

[widget2k4]

Thanks for posting the pics mate
I see yours hasn't got that spring on neither like Jeremy's has, is yours also on 1d?

[bryans fan]

Yes mine is 1D.

[widget2k4]

Looks like mine is missing a part that holds the coin and has nothing to do with that spring wire at all.