The new Empire Reloader B is sound-activated, meaning there are no problems with dark-shell paint. It will also work through any ball breaks in the hopper which would interfere with eye sensors in the past. The auto turnoff allows you to conserve power, and the low battery LED indicates when to change batteries. The hopper includes two battery compartments, enabling you to use either four or six AA batteries (not included). The board adjusts the power to the motor depending on the batteries used. Using the four AA combination will make for a very light hopper. The Reloader B also features a rip drive, a manual feed mechanism perfectly suited for any player who wants to have a backup system in case the force feed system goes down or the batteries die.