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REFIL KEY
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:02 pm
by stewy
I have a refil key that I only ever use on my machines. I bought it out of interest really to take a look at what it could be used for on my own machines, never use it when out playing although I know people do.
I have a Red Gaming Legal Tender and when using the key, have to unlock the cabinet (i.e. front glass door) before it will show readings etc.
On other machines, such as my Barcrest, you just put the key in and it will read.
Anyone know why this is???
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:13 pm
by theoak
you're asking why some machines need to be opened for a meter reading and some don't?! it's just the way different companies/divisions have made it at the time? why would you care why?
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:04 pm
by rollem
because there different versions of chipsets?!
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:43 pm
by Ross08
This is actually a very interesting question and one that has many answers... I am currently writing a small book about refill keys.
I will post more information when the book is about to be published. It will be around £4.99 for a paperback version and will show photographs of refill keys as well as a couple of images of the different locations where refill keys (also known as RKs) are inserted.
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:53 pm
by Cardinal Sin
Hmmmmmmmmmm.
Brace yourself for an onslaught Ross!
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 2:39 am
by ob
oh dear....
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 8:28 am
by Stopnstep
Put key in... turn it... look at balance... going to be a very short book.
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 10:31 am
by theoak
Innit! how the fuck can you mae a £5 BOOK! on a refill key; or an 'RK' lol!
Yeaaaah, everybody around here calls them RKs
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 2:24 pm
by bigv038
done over a fruity with my RK 47
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 9:34 pm
by Calski
One does get the impression of a certain sense of sarcasm surrounding Ross...at least I hope this is the case..
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:20 am
by Ross08
I'm currently working on the layout of the book and have a meeting today with the publisher.
Will post tomorrow with full details.
I might even have a competition for 3 or 4 free copies.
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:57 am
by Matt Vinyl
I'm honestly looking forward to this. Are you in the running for the Pulitzer, or perhaps the Whitbread or Booker award? How does RKs character evolve throughout, is he (I'm assuming a 'he' as there's often mention of said RK inserting himself) a protagonist who we feel deeply for, come what may?
Who's the publisher going to be? Random 'Stop' House?
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 12:55 pm
by Basil Rathbone2
I've heard there's a possibility of the book being made into a film.
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 1:23 pm
by theoak
yeah, hes having a 'laugh', just not a very good one.
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 2:26 pm
by mattrick
Competition winners receive a free RK Bakewell Tart selection booty!!
In all seriousness though, for all you protagonists out there i have just ordered a 500 page book on how best to hold your plums!!