Okay, so another set of complete noob questions.
From reading the 101 pdf (w00t thanx Max and the others who contributed to this - It's been a real asset so far)
Assertion #1) I plan on making a build with the toys that seem fairly typical. Solenoids or contactors or a mix of the two, shaker, knocker, wiper, Crees' strobe, illuminated flippers, what appears to be the typical machine front button layout, coin door, etc So my questions are framed from this context. I have ordered an LEDWiz 32, and will probably go with the Digital Plunger kit /w tilt from Nanotech.
Assertion #2) I want to do this in the best manner possible - I'm not interested in cutting corners, so help keep me honest. Ultimately I'd like to do this in a way that maximizes my learning and meets the most 'professional' build standards Seeing how professional these cabs are put together is awe inspiring and I don't want to be embarrassed by my build thread
Fuses - What components need fuses? Is it simply a matter of anything that gets power also gets a fuse? Can several components live on the same fuse (IE 3 Crees on a single fuse - assuming crees get a fuse). I've looked at fuse blocks and most of those that are readily available hold 4 or 6 fuses. Do I need only one of these, or multiples?
Relays - See fuses What gets relays? Do multiple items share a relay or is it a 1 to 1 relationship? I'm in the US and am having a devil of a time sourcing the finder relays in the guide - I've seen several different folks use other relays, but they seem to only be the middle part with the pins for mounting on a PCB, their relays lack the blue holder and associated diode (Does that even matter?).
Interconnects - I've seen a couple of different wire splicing and connecting methodologies. For instance heat shrink connectors, little plastic splicers blocks, various connector ends like screw down connectors etc. I would like to keep things easy to work on and as modular as possible - to that end are there any types of quick connects you would recommend? Or should I be doing all the connections at a terminal block?
I'm certain I will have more questions soon, so thanks in advance for your patience....Shutting up now - I don't want to TL:DR this post any more than it already is.
Xam
