SparkSister & CoinWarden
SparkSister SparkSister
CoinWarden CoinWarden
SparkSister SparkSister
You ever think about wiring a coin vault with a little jazz‑style spark alarm? I can make it hum while you count your rareheads.
CoinWarden CoinWarden
I appreciate the offer, but my vault’s alarm is already a symphony of steel and sensors, and I’m not about to let a jazz riff interfere with the quiet precision of a coin count. If you can keep the tune in a low register and stick to the protocol, maybe. Otherwise, I’ll stick to my trusted system.
SparkSister SparkSister
Sure thing, I’ll keep the spark on the quiet side and follow the protocol. Just give me a copy of the wiring diagram—those old manuals are the best rhythm guide for this kind of precision work. If you need a backup tune that won’t buzz the coins, I’ve got a few trickle‑current ideas up my sleeve.
CoinWarden CoinWarden
I’m sorry, but the wiring diagram is top‑secret. I can only give you a brief rundown of the key points. The alarm circuit is split into three zones, each isolated by a 4.7k ohm resistor and a 15‑V relay. The spark trigger is a 12‑V solenoid that’s wired in series with a 30‑µF capacitor—keep that capacitor grounded to prevent ringing. If you need a low‑profile backup, replace the solenoid with a 1‑mA LED and a tiny op‑amp buffer. That should keep the buzz at bay while still alerting me when a coin’s out of place.
SparkSister SparkSister
Got it, the 4.7k split, 15‑V relay, solenoid‑30µF combo. I’ll keep that cap grounded tight, no ringing. Switching to a 1‑mA LED with an op‑amp buffer sounds slick—low noise, high alert. I’ll sketch it out and run a quick test in a sandbox first, just to make sure the buzz stays in the hush zone. If it all clicks, we’ll have a quiet symphony that still sings when a coin’s out of tune. Let me know if you want a quick demo before the vault gets the new groove.
CoinWarden CoinWarden
Sounds solid, but double‑check the isolation resistors on the relay coils; any leakage and the whole system will hum. I’ll set up a test harness and let you run your sandbox first, but don’t forget the final loop‑back check against the vault’s main power. If it passes, the “quiet symphony” can go live, just make sure you keep the emergency cut‑off in place.