How to Install Cointaker Speaker Light Kit

Cary Hardy·video·5m 24s·analyzed·Apr 4, 2024

Analysis

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TL;DR

Installation guide for Cointaker Speaker Light Kit LED upgrade for pinball machines.

Summary

Cary Hardy provides a detailed installation guide for the Cointaker Speaker Light Kit, a speaker panel LED upgrade accessory. The tutorial covers removal of factory speaker panels, installation of the magnetic light panel with LED strips, power connection via a two-pin DC adapter, and proper wire management for Stern pinball machines.

Key Claims

The Cointaker Speaker Light Kit uses a magnetic strip to allow access to screw mounting slots
high confidence · Direct product specification demonstrated in installation process
The light kit requires connection to a two-pin DC power adapter that connects to the machine's AC shield
high confidence · Step-by-step power installation instructions provided
The recommended installation approach is to work on one speaker side at a time for ease
high confidence · Explicit recommendation during removal of factory speaker panels
Stern pinball machines have existing wire looms that can be used for cable management
high confidence · Specific reference to utilizing existing Stern wire management infrastructure

Notable Quotes

“This is the side that will be resting against the display. The mag strip allows access to the screw mounting slots we will need in a moment.”
Cary Hardy@ 0:08 — Explains the design purpose of the magnetic strip feature
“Be sure to only work on one side at a time. This will make the install easier.”
Cary Hardy@ 0:28 — Key installation best practice recommendation
“I recommend you keep the foam for a better light show.”
Cary Hardy@ 1:02 — Practical tip regarding foam retention for visual effect
“I recommend that you do not let this power block dangle into the lower cabinet. This cord isn't long enough to rest at the bottom of the cabinet and creates unnecessary stress on this two-pin connector.”
Cary Hardy@ 4:24 — Safety and durability recommendation for power management
“So, I utilize the wire looms that are already installed from Stern.”
Cary Hardy@ 4:38 — References existing Stern infrastructure for cable management

Entities

Cointakercompany Cary HardypersonSterncompany

Signals

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technology_signal: Aftermarket LED speaker lighting kits (Cointaker brand) represent an emerging accessory category for pinball cabinet customization, enabling operators and collectors to enhance visual appeal of speaker panels.
medium · Detailed installation documentation for specialized aftermarket product indicates established product market and consumer adoption

Topics

Aftermarket lighting modificationprimarySpeaker panel upgradeprimaryInstallation and assemblyprimaryElectrical wiring and power managementprimaryWire management best practicessecondary

Sentiment

neutral(0)— Content is instructional and technical in nature with no subjective opinions or emotionally charged language. Tone is professional and educational.

Transcript

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Let's install this speaker light kit from Cointaker. As you can see one side has a magnetic strip. This is the side that will be resting against the display. The mag strip allows access to the screw mounting slots we will need in a moment. First we need to remove the current speaker panel. Using a 5/16 nut driver remove all four nuts. Be sure to only work on one side at a time. This will make the install easier. Disconnect the speaker. Now we need to fully remove the screws holding this bracket onto the display. The speaker bracket can now be fully removed. Remove the clear plastic segments. I recommend you keep the foam for a better light show. Now install the screws that attach to the display. But only screw them in a turn or two to keep them in place and don't forget the ground wire either. We want to be able to slide the light panel into position and having these screws already mounted will make the install easier. Line up all screws and press the bracket into the designated slots. You may now finish mounting the screws to the display. Reattach the LED strip. Now you may mount the four plastic extension posts. Reinstall the speaker panel and fasteners. Reconnect the speaker. The supplied Y connector will join both panels to form one connector. Then connect the female DC adapter. Find the power adapter with the two pin connection. We will install this next. Using an 11/30 second nut driver, remove the two nuts holding this shield in place. Make sure your machine is unplugged before removing this shield. Find the two pin connector and it should have an orange cover and just go ahead and remove the orange cover. Install the supplied power cord with the two pin connector in its place. Place the cable down and be sure to tuck this connector back into position to not interfere with the shield reinstallation. Reinstall the AC shield fasteners. Connect the power cable into the supplied DC power block. I recommend that you do not let this power block dangle into the lower cabinet. This cord isn't long enough to rest at the bottom of the cabinet and creates unnecessary stress on this two-pin connector. So, I utilize the wire looms that are already installed from Stern. Connect the DC connection and perform wire management as needed. You may now plug your machine back in, turn the game on. A blue light should be illuminated on the power block and now your speaker lights should be glowing.