WPC Vector Installation and Use Manual

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How the Vector board installs, what the LEDs mean, and how to bring a classic Williams/Bally WPC machine online.

Table of contents

• How it works
• Indicators and controls
• Disclaimer
• Hardware installation
• Connecting to local WiFi
• IP addresses
• Operation

How it works

Vector sits between the processor chip and the game’s main board so it can act like the RAM chip where settings are stored. Gameplay continues unchanged. the same ROM runs on the same processor. Vector stores RAM values in on-board permanent memory. Installation requires no permanent modification or soldering.

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WiFi Status LED Fast blink: AP mode Slow blink: joining WiFi Solid on: WiFi joined and active WiFi Configure Button Hold during power-up and release when LED flashes for setup mode. Status LED Fast blink: Installation fault

Disclaimer

Removing classic game chips carries risk. Work with the game powered off but still grounded, discharge static before touching electronics, and double-check that sockets and ICs are fully seated. Incorrect fuse sizes or partially seated components can damage the machine. Warped Pinball provides email support but cannot be liable for damage.

Supported Games

Installation picture	WPC version	Titles
	Williams/Bally WPC	Black Rose Bram Stoker's Dracula Creature from the Black Lagoon Demolition Man Doctor Who Fish Tales Funhouse Gilligan's Island Harley-Davidson Hurricane Indiana Jones Judge Dredd Machine: Bride of Pinbot Party Zone Popeye Saves the Earth Star Trek: TNG Terminator 2 The Addams Family I/II The Getaway: High Speed II Twilight Zone White Water
	Williams/Bally WPC-95	Corvette Dirty Harry Indianapolis 500 JackBot Johnny Mnemonic No Fear: Dangerous Sports Red and Ted's Road Show The Flintstones The Shadow Theatre of Magic WHO Dunnit World Cup Soccer
	Midway/Williams WPC-95	Attack from Mars Cactus Canyon Cirqus Voltaire Congo Junk Yard Medieval Madness Monster Bash NBA Fastbreak No Good Gofers Safe Cracker Scared Stiff Tales of the Arabian Nights The Champion Pub

Hardware installation

1. Carefully remove the processor (MC6809) and place it into the socket on the Vector board. Verify pins are straight and fully seated.
2. To improve mounting and connection reliability, insert the pin-strip headers into each side of the main-board processor socket. Press 3–4 pins at a time until fully seated, then place the round-pin chip carrier on top and press each pin firmly.
3. (Optional) Attach the adhesive standoff to the Vector board with the included plastic screw so it can adhere to a neighboring chip.
4. Insert the Vector board into the socket on the main board. Align all pins, press firmly, and confirm each corner is seated.

Connect the white wire with the attached micro clip to the main board reset circuit at R22. This synchronizes resets on power-up and is mandatory. Push the end of the handle to extend the clip and hook it as indicated.

After connection the game operates normally while the Vector board provides NVRAM service. Configure WiFi to access advanced scoring, tournament, and other features.

Connecting to local WiFi

1. Power up the pinball machine; the WiFi status LED should blink fast.
2. On a phone or computer, open WiFi settings and join the Warped Pinball network. A no-internet warning is expected.
3. When prompted, tap Sign In or open a browser to reach the configuration screen.
4. On the configuration screen:
5. Select your local WiFi SSID and enter the password (case sensitive).
6. Choose your game from the dropdown (use GenericWPC if not listed; incorrect selection can cause erratic behavior).
7. Optionally set an Admin Password to protect actions like erasing scores and leaderboards.
8. If Vector previously joined a network, the assigned IP address is shown at the bottom.
9. Click Save. The WiFi status LED will stop blinking. Power-cycle the game to apply settings. On the next boot:
10. Slow blinking indicates the unit is locating the network.
11. Solid LED confirms a successful connection.
12. Slow blinking for several minutes means the join failed—power down, hold the WiFi setup button while powering up, release when the LED blinks fast, and repeat pairing.

Pro Tip: To re-enter configuration mode later, hold the WiFi config button during power-up until the LED blinks rapidly.

IP addresses

Each machine receives an IP address from your router (for example 192.168.1.79). Access Vector by entering the IP in a browser and save it as a bookmark. Router DHCP assignments can change; the Vector board periodically displays the current IP on the machine display. To keep the same address, log into your router, locate the device, and mark the entry as static.

Have a color Pin2DMD? Use the buttons on the display to set it to Williams/Bally Mode.

Operation

• Navigation buttons are in the upper-right corner.
• Tournament and personal best scoreboards are accessible via the banner.
• Enter player full names under Players.

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