QuikVend Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Anybody know if a Glasco GS2 can be upgraded to MDB? Trying to plan out which equipment I'm adding cc readers to and this one I'm not sure of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfdogs Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I just tried upgrading a GS-2 in December. When I switched to the MDB cable, the machine read 'Out of Service'. Upgraded EPROM and NOTHING worked. I tried doing a RAM clear, but the menu was whacked. The EPROM worked in another 159. Put the old EPROM back into the GS2 and took out the MDB cable and everything worked, as before. Wound up switching out the machine to add PayRange for the account. I'd also like to know what other inexpensive steps to take to make this machine MDB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Check the serial number that you can read in front of the board. I have 2 i want to upgrade and i was told that if it uses the same connectors as a 147/148, then you can use a conversion kit for those. I might take a chance on one. And it's glasco lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickers Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Yes you can. I have done it to GS1 and GS2 Very cheap and easy! The GS1/GS2 control board is the same as the Crane 157/158 when replacing/adding the following parts you are turning your Glasco into a much better Crane National 157/158 with all the benefits of MDB. You will need: Crane eprom 158.23 or higher Crane 157/158 keypad overlay (this is the hardest part of the job) Crane 157/158 mdb harness Crane 157/158 service keypad Crane 157/158 Door Switch You will probably get the out of service message on the display after changing out these parts but a ram clear will have you up and running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 10 hours ago, Snickers said: Yes you can. I have done it to GS1 and GS2 Very cheap and easy! The GS1/GS2 control board is the same as the Crane 157/158 when replacing/adding the following parts you are turning your Glasco into a much better Crane National 157/158 with all the benefits of MDB. You will need: Crane eprom 158.23 or higher Crane 157/158 keypad overlay (this is the hardest part of the job) Crane 157/158 mdb harness Crane 157/158 service keypad Crane 157/158 Door Switch You will probably get the out of service message on the display after changing out these parts but a ram clear will have you up and running. That's what I was hoping to see. Thanks! On 1/5/2018 at 2:13 PM, AngryChris said: And it's glasco lol Lol yea it auto-corrected on me. I caught it the second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 12 hours ago, Snickers said: Yes you can. I have done it to GS1 and GS2 Very cheap and easy! The GS1/GS2 control board is the same as the Crane 157/158 when replacing/adding the following parts you are turning your Glasco into a much better Crane National 157/158 with all the benefits of MDB. You will need: Crane eprom 158.23 or higher Crane 157/158 keypad overlay (this is the hardest part of the job) Crane 157/158 mdb harness Crane 157/158 service keypad Crane 157/158 Door Switch You will probably get the out of service message on the display after changing out these parts but a ram clear will have you up and running. I find this hard to believe. I'm sure this can be done on a GPL machine but if this was possible, then you should be able to turn a 147/148 into a 157/158 with the same parts. If it's true then great, but i think you are thinking of a gpl and not a gs. Please do confirm though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickers Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, AngryChris said: I find this hard to believe. I'm sure this can be done on a GPL machine but if this was possible, then you should be able to turn a 147/148 into a 157/158 with the same parts. If it's true then great, but i think you are thinking of a gpl and not a gs. Please do confirm though. The 147 is totally different than 157. Yes the GPL can be done the exact same way-I have done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AngryChris Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 The machines in your picture are diffrent from my GS2s. Mine have slide-out panels for the boards like a 148. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickers Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I found the pictures to prove it! And was actually able to upload them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickers Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Just now, AngryChris said: The machines in your picture are diffrent from my GS2s. Mine have slide-out panels for the boards like a 148. Bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 It's possible that the later versions had 157 boards in them. Mine literally say 148-xxx on the boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickers Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Just now, AngryChris said: It's possible that the later versions had 157 boards in them. Mine literally say 148-xxx on the boards. I got lucky with mine I guess. Have 3 of them and assumed they were all like mine. I suppose you could always get the Inone kit and throw in yours-Worth fixing in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I assumed they were all the same too, but i guess not. I know they transitioned to GPL models but who knows how that went in terms of model numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 I'll have to look at mine. It has hinge and not the slide out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickers Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Just now, QuikVend said: I'll have to look at mine. It has hinge and not the slide out. You can convert it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 When i say it slides out, I am referring only to the board part. The door opens to access the validator and coin mech just like in his picture. I'll need to take pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickers Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 13 minutes ago, AngryChris said: When i say it slides out, I am referring only to the board part. The door opens to access the validator and coin mech just like in his picture. I'll need to take pictures. Just like the 147 yeah-Sorry Quickvend,just because it hinges doesn't mean anything the position of your board will be the determining factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Snickers said: Just like the 147 yeah-Sorry Quickvend,just because it hinges doesn't mean anything the position of your board will be the determining factor. Just like a 147. The only real noticeable difference (without taking the board cover off) is the panel key. The programming is different, but it might be just a matter of getting a new eprom and key to make it function like a 147. Regardless, I am going to try to upgrade mine with a new board and drop sensor and see how it goes. I have plenty 147/148's that could use an upgrade if this one fails anyway. I just don't want to take the time out to mess with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Damn, now that you say that I do remember seeing that the board is on a slide. I remember seeing it while I was looking the machine over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Corax Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 So can you replace a GS2 board with a national 158 board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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