USB Stick with Bug for Novomatic Slot Machines on CoolFire2 (S2Kernel) Boards

 

Important Notice!

This USB controller is a specialized device, not a standard USB Stick. Designed exclusively for Novomatic slot machines, it features advanced cloning protection and origin identification. Any attempts to clone or misuse the controller may render it inoperable, and no replacements will be provided in such cases.

Included Components

The kit comes with:

  • USB controller
  • Activation code generation program

The bug allows specific bonus symbols to appear, resulting in free games (bonus rounds) after entering the activator. This feature works on various versions of S2Kernel, supporting models from V8. and V9., as well as universal controllers for combined versions. The S2Kernel version installed on the slot can be identified during boot or in the main menu.

Activator Code: Structure and Entry

The activator code consists of two parts:

  1. Static Part: A sequence of 5-6 steps that remains constant for your USB drive.
  2. Dynamic Part: Another 5-6 steps generated by the accompanying software for your specific controller.

There are two ways to enter the activator code:

  • LINE Buttons: Using HOLD1, HOLD2, HOLD3, HOLD4, and HOLD5 buttons without pressing “START.”
  • Double Buttons (RED/BLACK): Entering the code by selecting the specified color.

The dynamic code is generated by inputting symbols from the slot monitor into the program. Once bonus games appear, the activator can be re-entered to trigger more free games. Supported games include Lucky Lady’s Charm, Chicago, Lord of the Ocean, Dolphin’s Pearl, Book of Ra, Gryphon’s Gold, and others.

Bug Installation: Main or Backplane Board

To activate the bug, the slot must be rebooted with the USB controller plugged in. The bug loads onto the CoolFire2 board or the backplane adapter (back panel). Once loaded via the backplane, the controller can be removed. The bug will stay active until the next reboot. Without the USB, the bug is cleared upon restart.

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Compatible S2Kernel Versions

Supported versions for the USB stick include:

  • S2KERNEL (old) V8.20-1 to V8.20-10 , V8.21-1 ,V822,-1*
  • S2KERNEL (old) V8.23-1 to V8.23-9a, V8.23-9b
  • S2KERNEL (new) V8.23-10, 8.23-12 to 8.23-18
  • S2KERNEL (lasted new, new) V9.4-4A to V9.4-4H, V9.5-5 to V9.6-4 , V9.7-1 to V9.7-4 , V9.8-1 to V9.8-7
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Note: If your required version is not listed, you may send us a 32MB image of your module for testing, which can be read from the flash module and transferred via a Compact Flash card reader.

Installation Steps

  1. Main Board Installation: Insert the controller into an available USB port on the main CF2 board. For the bug to remain active, the USB stick must remain connected while the slot is powered on. If removed, the bug will reset upon reboot.
  2. Backplane Installation: This option is safer and more convenient. Power off the slot machine, plug the USB controller into ports 3, 4, or 5 , and power back on. After booting, the controller can be removed without resetting the bug.

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To activate the bug after removal, reboot the slot with the USB controller installed.